Circle of Clouds, a photo from Obalno-krashka, West

Photographer's Note

This is the empty beach in Izola
Dark very high clouds above, light, almost sunset in the middle, made the sea become green. Sad seen, but the day was not sad...

This image is a little proceeded.
I've rised contrasts selectivelly, corrected levels, saturation and give some inner shadow selectivelly...at last I reduct the noise selectivelly and give back some sharpness on the bottom. I didn't know what to do with this image, but this circle in the sky was so much surrealistic, tha i had to do it:)

I hope you like it...

Nikon D50
2007/02/11 13:01:17.5
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/800 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode Ia (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Medium high
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off

anes_lc, alejandroguzman, ManuMay, Silvio1953, marjan, grigand, aznegrao heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

Critiques | Translate

qpochet (1412) 2007-02-13 3:53

Hi Miuky,

Nice moody shot. I like you composition and the sense of depth created by the pier. Very sharp shot as well.
Nice job!
Quentin.

anes_lc (14968) 2007-02-13 4:04

good perspective.
well done.is a beautiful place.
anes

alejandroguzman (4684) 2007-02-13 4:11

Hello Miuky:

It's a stunning composition, no doubt !
I loved the way you play with the light on this work, I really like those gradients of ligth... gives more "life" to the photograph.

+ DOF
+ Light
+ Saturation
+ Compo

TFS,

hugs
Edgar.

ManuMay (36447) 2007-02-13 4:34

Very good composition and election of changes made. Good definitionand DOF, also very good POV.
TFS
Manuel

am_ja (81) 2007-02-13 4:39

Hi Miuky
I didn't realise that Slovenia may be so beautiful. Nice picture. Good job!

Ann

sebinho342 (19329) 2007-02-13 5:01

Hi Miuky, wow you did well here, this is kind of picture i'm fond of, your treatment and settings were excellent, I like a lot this simplist view, perfect handling of color and exposition.
An excellent picture

tjanze (5674) 2007-02-13 6:19

Uuuu!
Lepa.Odlična.Nebo,kompozicija,linije...vse.Bravo!

vanes73 (123) 2007-02-13 7:40

The result of your work is very good.
You rightely (imho) found this sky deserving a shot.

marioana (2256) 2007-02-13 7:42

Hi Miuky.
really peaceful and yet dramatic, if that makes sense. Well, that's how it feels for me. I like the subject and the composition, and the dark moody feel to it. well done.
Regards, Steve.

vapours (8264) 2007-02-13 7:53

Simply stunning image Miuky, the atmosphere in the storms is brilliant and really brings the viewer into the shot.

delkoo (68) 2007-02-13 8:38

hi miuky
wonderful view with a dramatic sky and interesting creative and artistic composition , the colours of the sea stand out perfectly.

well done
didier

Silvio1953 (222889) 2007-02-13 9:10

Ciao Maja un altro bellissimo panorama dalle coste della Slovenia anche questa con un cielo meraviglioso, BRAVA!
Ciao Silvio

mirko_ninkovic (488) 2007-02-13 9:15

Hi Miuky,
Your right, this image really look surreal. You achieved great atmosphere, a little intense 'cause of these heavy clouds. Great colors and contrast, beautiful artistic photo. Your work is amazing, I surfed a little and saw a lot of beautiful images! Thank you for posting, and thank you very much for your comment.
Greetings,
Mirko

jernej (1113) 2007-02-13 12:49

Zivjo Maja;
Odlicna kompozicija. Vidim da z pridom uporabljas gradient filter. Jaz ga se nimam - dobim pa v kratkem stativ - komaj cakam. No sicer je pa se bolje da ga se nimam ker te dni nimam cisto nic casa :(. Lepo se imej...
Jernej

ben4321 (9875) 2007-02-13 13:19

This is really atmospheric Miuky, and the composition is superb.
I like the way the jetty leads in from the corner and the lookout post(?) looks great set against the dark sky.
You used the ND grad very effectively, and it's made the most of that dark sky, really adding to the atmosphere.
Good work.

Cheers,
Ben

carper (96) 2007-02-13 13:49

fantastic Miuky
gantastic point of view, great sky, good photo job and very good perspective, the lines are good and the job is well made, good art.
gr. jaap

marjan (7) 2007-02-13 14:59

hi Maja, ta slika je odlična. Temne, morbidne barve in morje ki vseeno daje življenje. Zelo mi je všeč. mislim da ena od tvojih ta boljših fotografij. Zaradi obdelave in motiva na sploh.
Marjan

ML1905 (0) 2007-02-13 15:01

Živjo,
kompozicija in obdelava slike sta super. Že pomanjšana pade v oči, povečana pa stvar samo še poudari:)
Matej.

grigand (20290) 2007-02-13 16:37

Ciao Miuky,
Che cielo fantastico !! Brava
Ciao
Andrea

kristofk (791) 2007-02-14 3:09

Zivjo,
tole je pa gotovo ena izmed boljsih slik - oz. pravilneje receno, bolje ujetih trenutkov igre svetlobe. Sam objekt zame ni tako zelo navdusujoc (rjavece konstrukcije in razpokan pomol), pa vendar je pogled na karkoli v taki svetlobi in za povrhu se tako odlicno ujet vreden vse pozornosti.

Lep pozdrav Kristof

vincent24 (9060) 2007-02-14 15:10

Hello Miuky,
Very good classic sea-side picture,the filter works well giving a strong atmosphere,good off centered composition,
bye,
vincent

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-02-15 5:05

ciao Miuky, molto bella questa prospettiv e l' atmosfera che hai catturato..
Mi piace il cielo così grigio e nuvoloso...da un sapore particolare alla foto!
ottimo lavoro, mi piace molto!
ciao!
Valeria

donluicu (24741) 2007-02-16 16:44

hi Miuky
this is an exceptionnal image...
very good pov, well built..great colors and atmosphere.

congrats

aznegrao (10316) 2007-03-12 18:32

Fantastic clouds Miuky!!
Gosto da composição com as luses baixas e a atmosfera tranquila.

Thanks.
aznegrao.