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Just a Hint of Sunset


Just a Hint of Sunset
Photo Information
Copyright: Allan Barredo (allanbarredo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 583 W: 69 N: 794] (7765)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-30
Categories: Nature, Mood
Camera: Nikon D-50, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 DC EX HSM, Marumi DHG Circular PL(D) 77mm
Exposure: f/11, 5 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-07 18:42
Viewed: 351
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken just near the location of my previous upload. Its been overcast the whole day and the sun just managed to "peek" during sunset.

Tech:
- tripod
- Hoya NDX8 filter on top of my CPL
- handheld Cokin ND8 (hard edge) - for the clouds, although not really necessary. I could have just "burned" the clouds during PP
- in camera image optimization set to LANDSCAPE (for more blues)
- white balance set to CLOUDY

The blue cast is right out of the camera. PP done for this were some slight levels adjustments and USM.

There really was nothing I could use for an "anchor" or foreground element on the beach. The rocks I eyed several hours earlier were all underwater, so I was stuck with a "bare" location. The trip was not really planned so I wasn't able to do my homework (tide information, sunrise/sunset times, etc). Excuses excuses hehehe.

I kinda liked the resulting mood, the contrast of the smooth sea and the trampled sand.

Thanks for viewing!
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  • Great 
  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 106 N: 560] (9574)
  • [2009-01-07 18:55]

very nice blue tones
great exposure and comp
TFS

Hi Alan,

Nice tones,the image has 3 distinct areas,the warmth cutting through the cool blue light works well.

Douglas

hi allen, yes you made the best of the situation, great composition and details, the blue color cast i like as the white balance was good thinking, its always wise to scroll through those options as they can really do wonders,
nice post,
tfs,
scott

Hi Allan,
great exposure management. The hint of the orange in the horizon adds some 'spark' :-)
Tree in foreground adds interest and depth.

Best regards, Daniel

hello Allan, a very lovely post I must say!
The heavy clouds looks just stunning.The tree trunk is also adding-up beauty to this picture.
Nice POV and contrast!
Good presentation!
Cheers,
Shubhi:)

Beautiful light and colours here Allan, nice layers of composition - with emphasis on placement of the foreground elements rather than the horizon.

The overwhelming blue tones are nicely balanced by the yellow of the sun in the distance.

Rew

hi allan

beautiful outcome ilike the bluish color here
the smoothness and clarity are well fine

good composition..

well done

tfs

bhot

  • Great 
  • rudla Gold Star Critiquer [C: 52 W: 0 N: 7] (2774)
  • [2009-01-08 1:31]

Title is very well chosen :)
I like blue tones and just a hint of warm yellow,it is great!
Wonderful photo :)
Valentina

The composition, timing and hues are great!!
TFS!
Michelle

I think the Philippines must have a monopoly on the most stunning sunsets, and this photo from you is another beautiful example! Even when there is just a touch of sun...it is truly amazing. Very nicely done.

very good compo and really nice shot, nice blue tones.

tfs
cris(",)

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