Splash
Sunrise on Mexico's Caribbean Coast33 total reviews
Comment from bedo92000
This is so very cool and unique. I love the way the splash goes up against the sunset like that. ALso, the sunset is gorgeous on its own. But you really got a one of a kind shot here. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2008
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This is so very cool and unique. I love the way the splash goes up against the sunset like that. ALso, the sunset is gorgeous on its own. But you really got a one of a kind shot here. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for your generous and kind review.
Comment from Lauren
This is a beautiful sunrise. I love the way you captured the detail of the water as your foreground, it really adds depth to the photo. The colors are beautiful. I love the silhouette of the land one the one side it really balances the whole scene. Excellent work!
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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This is a beautiful sunrise. I love the way you captured the detail of the water as your foreground, it really adds depth to the photo. The colors are beautiful. I love the silhouette of the land one the one side it really balances the whole scene. Excellent work!
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thanks Lauren for your generous review and your kind comments.
Comment from ZenTrip
Touchingly beautiful, cleo.
Not a sunset - to me. But an intimate moment in time. When do we ever get to see the spray of water frozen in a splash of volcanic eruption against the sun. The droplets are harmony in themselves. What a design.
The focus is on the 'splash' or the moment of impact, creation itself - not the sunset - and you are so right in the comment about water and the fire in the sun. It could even be Sunrise / Sunset.
That's what this shot, for me, is all about.
I would crop it down to where the last drop of the splash is seen in the sky. That, for me, eliminates the blueness of the sky and focuses me on the 'splash' - so beautifully caught.
But that is only if I was cropping - since you're doing it - I would leave it alone. It's perfect as it is.
So many good things to say about this - but I usually talk too much.
Richly tasteful and robustly graphic in poetic impact.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Touchingly beautiful, cleo.
Not a sunset - to me. But an intimate moment in time. When do we ever get to see the spray of water frozen in a splash of volcanic eruption against the sun. The droplets are harmony in themselves. What a design.
The focus is on the 'splash' or the moment of impact, creation itself - not the sunset - and you are so right in the comment about water and the fire in the sun. It could even be Sunrise / Sunset.
That's what this shot, for me, is all about.
I would crop it down to where the last drop of the splash is seen in the sky. That, for me, eliminates the blueness of the sky and focuses me on the 'splash' - so beautifully caught.
But that is only if I was cropping - since you're doing it - I would leave it alone. It's perfect as it is.
So many good things to say about this - but I usually talk too much.
Richly tasteful and robustly graphic in poetic impact.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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You never talk to much! Not for me. [I talk even more, I think]
I'm always waiting for your talk.
Thank you as always. You are always throughout with your reviews but that is what I like.
I had the photo cut down but than I missed the blue and decided to post the current version. That was a mistake. I wasn't locking the picture I think, that was my emotion. I wanted some blue sky after all that bad wetter. I should have wait with that picture. I released it to early. To see our pictures really we should try to look at them as if they weren't ours.I didn't. I wasn't asking myself what the viewer would see in the photo. I was assuming.
I have different crops on as you suggest another were I cut trough the splash taking the upper black drops of. Doesn't look bad. To much dark on the bodom I thought so I cut some water. What you think is happen?
It looks almost like an panorama. Really nice colors. It looked to me like a photo in a tourist catalog. Maybe it's me. I think I just dislike my photos looking to good. They seam so staged to me. So made up. So unnatural.
I'll look at that photo again but since I posted it into the contest I can't change it.
And hi hi, as most everybody you thought it's a sunset. It isn't it's a sunrise. I think do to popular photos and commercials even popular songs most of us humans who don't live on the ocean were a sun goes up over are used to see a sunset if the sun is over the ocean or am I so unclear in my comments? I dearly hope not but if so tell me.
Thanks a bunch for talking.
Heidi
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Hi Heidi,
I love your comment about how we should always try to look at our pictures as if they weren't ours. This is something I need to do - and I'm going to try that after thinking awhile about what you said. It's much like, I suppose, us having the ability to see ourselves as others see us. Our perspective is so different and from a totally different place - but I don't know how it could be otherwise.
Too often, as you so well describe, photos do look too staged, too set up, not natural - and I much prefer one with spontaniety and freshness. That's what appealed to me about this one of yours - not just another pretty sunrise (or sunset), but the difference was the 'splash' of water.
That was really the "moment", that was really the "impact" for me. It speaks by itself. This could be an aneurysm erupting from the body of water from the bowels of the earth - much like an a fluid sac from the artery of a person.
Its just like much of your work, whether it be my pink glasses or because of how your images affect me, or my warped sense of vision; I tend to see more than is there sometimes, perhaps I can't just enjoy and let loose, perhaps I'm looking too deep - I don't know. I'm working on trying to see pictures more as the other reviewers do and be less verbose and more to the point. Sometimes it's difficult to see or react in new ways and break old habits.
Yes, you express yourself very clearly and I understand what you're saying. You express yourself beautifully - in pictures and in words.
That's why I feel I should say - don't change the cropping of the picture for what anybody else says. If you feel it needs the touch of blue sky - that's perfect. It should be your statement - what you want it to say and what you want it to be. It is a compelling image for me with or without the touch of blue sky.
So good to talk with you again. Looking forward to your next post.
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Hi Heidi,
I love your comment about how we should always try to look at our pictures as if they weren't ours. This is something I need to do - and I'm going to try that after thinking awhile about what you said. It's much like, I suppose, us having the ability to see ourselves as others see us. Our perspective is so different and from a totally different place - but I don't know how it could be otherwise.
Too often, as you so well describe, photos do look too staged, too set up, not natural - and I much prefer a photo with spontaniety and freshness. That's what appealed to me about this one of yours - not just another pretty sunrise (or sunset), but the difference was the 'splash' of water.
That was really the "moment", that was really the "impact" for me. It speaks by itself. This could be an aneurysm erupting from the body of water from the bowels of the earth - much like a fluid sac bursting from the artery of a person. It could be life enhancing or life defeating. It doesn't matter about the interpretation. You caught something of the essence of an action, a fluid moment, an expressive burst of activity - there is no way this shot could have been set up. It actually happened and you caught it when it did. I dunno - am I making any sense?
Its just like much of your work, whether it be my pink glasses or because of how your images affect me, or my warped sense of vision; I tend to see more than is there sometimes, perhaps I can't just enjoy and let loose, perhaps I'm looking too deep - I don't know. I'm working on trying to see pictures more as the other reviewers do and be less verbose and more to the point. Sometimes it's difficult to see or react in new ways and break old habits.
Having spent many years teaching, I hesitate telling others to follow the rules, that this is the right setting, that this is the aperature you should have used, or you should have used a different lens - I hesitate because it perhaps stifles or impairs someone's approach to creativity and the way in which they see. I would much rather take the approach of saying - perhaps the effect you're wanting could be enhanced by trying . . . - or simply, as one your favorite authors has given the words to one of his characters - to thine own self be true.
So what if it doesn't work or you fall on your face - try it another way - and if the person is receptive, help them find that way. I'm running off at the mouth again.
Yes, you express yourself very clearly and I understand what you're saying. You express yourself beautifully - in pictures and in words.
That's why I feel I should say - don't change the cropping of the picture for what anybody else says. If you feel it needs the touch of blue sky - that's perfect. It should be your statement - what you want it to say and what you want it to be. It is a compelling image for me with or without the touch of blue sky.
So good to talk with you again. Looking forward to your next post.
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My dear Friend,
Please excuse that I am late. I didn't want to answer under time pressure because your message needed to be read more than once and also a throughought answer.
[To my excuse: I have sometimes things to do like feeding the husband, the dog, the cats and all the guys come for food as birds and squirrels and Iguanas and?.all of the daily life necessaries]
Yes our perspective is different. It has to be. It would be boring otherwise. Also we only can try to see our work as somebody else may would see it. In praxis it is not possible sins we always know we took the photo [paint the picture or what else an artist does]
It is as searching for the absolute true. There isn't. It is always personal. But we should try. [Do I make sense?]
Yes I agree. I prefer freshness and spontaneity and taking the opportunity of the moment. That doesn't mean to take this as excuse for just bad photos. We also need to try to be technically perfect. Again: that isn't always possible do to circumstances but we should try. [As a bonus we learn out of our mistakes if we are smart enough to take the lesson]
I don't think that you ever see something what isn't in a picture. It is always in at least for you. Art, as photos are, is a two lane way. The painter or photographer hasn't accomplish anything before someone saw the work. The composer need the listener as the actor needs his audience.
We will always see things different. We will agree and disagree. That's normal since we are individuals. It has to be this way. It would be boring otherwise.
"There are always two people in every picture: The photographer and the viewer." ~Ansel Adams
You are not looking to deep. You may look deeper than others but that is positive. The matter with looking deep is we are disappointed when we can't find a thing. [Consider it is not necessary your fold. It could be nothing is there.]
Please don't try to see pictures as the other reviewers!!! How you got this idea? You just won a review contest. Do you know why? - I think I know why you are getting contest votes: Because you are not like other reviewers. Your reviews are personal. Even if I not agree I respect and admire you afford and honesty and yes your ability to look deep. I believe a lot of people do the same. I admire your ability and way to tell people what you really think of their work but always with the purpose to help to make it better.
I agree with what you say about to tell other people what they should have done and the possible damage of creativity. But we should try to help. You are a true teacher because you see yourself always also as student therefore you are able to help [do you understand what I try to say?]
This ?perhaps the effect you wanted could be enhanced by? is an excellent way because it shows the respect for the artist and his work and your intention to be helpful.
[How right you and Shakespeare are]
You express very clearly yourself.
The thing with the blue in the sky is a different matter. It wasn't a statement. I wasn't even thinking about until after I posted it. It wasn't even real blue sky, just some clouds appearing blue. It wasn't that I wanted or needed the blue sky in the picture. It was I wanted blue in the real sky and put it unconscious in the picture. That shouldn't happen. We need always to be aware of what we do and show.
Good to talk to you to. I'm looking forward to your next post.
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As always - you are so charming in expressing your feelings. I'm overwhelmed with many of your comments. Thanks so much, for the time and the thought and the effort in this last note. As you so well say, there are so many daily necessities that need attending to that we don't always have the time for our personal attentions or interests - some essentials are necessary for completing the day when there are others within our considerations. I just want you to know I appreciate your thoughts, am in sympathy and agreement, and many of these items we will shed more light upon, I'm sure, as we continue our back and forth bantering in the near future and beyond. You are my mentor and my glass.
And since you know you cannot see yourself,
so well as by reflection, I, your glass,
will modestly discover to yourself,
that of yourself which you yet know not of.
William Shakespeare
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Thanks my friend, but once again it is a two lane road you are my mentor and my glass.
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Grin, Beep, Beep :)
Comment from countryboyintx
ye just another sunset but i like the water splash in this one yes the colors are wonderful and very well done so thanks for sharing hope to see more real soon thanks
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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ye just another sunset but i like the water splash in this one yes the colors are wonderful and very well done so thanks for sharing hope to see more real soon thanks
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for your generous review. I promise you'll see more.
Comment from philstagg
Nice shot with splashing water flying up high!
The sky is beautiful and the colors are great!
Since there is water that takes some prominence (flying into the picture the way that it does), I think that I would like a little more brightness and detail in the foreground.
This is not JUST ANOTHER sunrise - you are right!
Good job!
Phil
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Nice shot with splashing water flying up high!
The sky is beautiful and the colors are great!
Since there is water that takes some prominence (flying into the picture the way that it does), I think that I would like a little more brightness and detail in the foreground.
This is not JUST ANOTHER sunrise - you are right!
Good job!
Phil
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thanks for the generous review Phil,
I tryed to give more light to the water but in my opinion it took to much attention to the wave itself what distracted from the splash, the reflection in it and the sunrise colors. I'm allways thankful for critique and suggestions but [and I am maybe wrong with it] in this case I'll hold on to the picture as it is.
Comment from Photopeb
Initial impact 5
creativity of presentation 5
color harmony 5
center of interest 5
technical excellence 5
technique 5
story telling ability 5
lighting 5
Good job on this sunset Cleo.
I agree totally on your statement. This is a great sunset and not just like every
other one. Its very unique and creative. Done with very good camera controls. Great colors and hues. The composition is also well done. Love the warm tone. This shows good thinking and planning. I like it very much. Great lighting and exposure.
Thanks for the great view and for sharing!
Paul E Brumit
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Initial impact 5
creativity of presentation 5
color harmony 5
center of interest 5
technical excellence 5
technique 5
story telling ability 5
lighting 5
Good job on this sunset Cleo.
I agree totally on your statement. This is a great sunset and not just like every
other one. Its very unique and creative. Done with very good camera controls. Great colors and hues. The composition is also well done. Love the warm tone. This shows good thinking and planning. I like it very much. Great lighting and exposure.
Thanks for the great view and for sharing!
Paul E Brumit
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thanks Paul for your generous review and your kind comments. Truth there was some planing involved I have to admit the true artist in that picture is nature itself. The splash was unplanned and a special gift.
Comment from ROCK'S PHOTOGRAPHY
ANOTHER NICE PHOTO, GREAT COLORS, LIGHTING,SATURATION, EXPOSURE VERY CRITICAL,SUN IN BACKGROUND A NICE OCEAN SCENE IN THE EARLY MORNING.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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ANOTHER NICE PHOTO, GREAT COLORS, LIGHTING,SATURATION, EXPOSURE VERY CRITICAL,SUN IN BACKGROUND A NICE OCEAN SCENE IN THE EARLY MORNING.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thank you for your generous review.
Comment from donnarose
Ah, beautiful! I love the way the splash is silhouetted in the glorious colors of the rising sun. This is truly a photo where you were at the right place at the right time. Very good technicals. I like your notes, too.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Ah, beautiful! I love the way the splash is silhouetted in the glorious colors of the rising sun. This is truly a photo where you were at the right place at the right time. Very good technicals. I like your notes, too.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for your generous review and your kind comments as I thank you for reading the notes.
Comment from Lynseey
I personally find NO sunrise or sunset alike. I love viewing them all. They are each beautiful in their own way. As yours is. Yours is creative, i haven't seen this done before. I love, love the splash of the wave you caught here. Well done and i totally enjoyed viewing the details in the waves and the splashes with your rich sunrise in the background. It makes me appreciate being a morning person!
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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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I personally find NO sunrise or sunset alike. I love viewing them all. They are each beautiful in their own way. As yours is. Yours is creative, i haven't seen this done before. I love, love the splash of the wave you caught here. Well done and i totally enjoyed viewing the details in the waves and the splashes with your rich sunrise in the background. It makes me appreciate being a morning person!
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thanks so much Lynseey for your generous review and your understanding notes. That splash were a gift.
Comment from Dazzleme
This is a wonderful image here. Your detail is good and you have captured the sunrise well. Nicely done with the splashing of the wave! Very interesting and eye appealing image!
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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This is a wonderful image here. Your detail is good and you have captured the sunrise well. Nicely done with the splashing of the wave! Very interesting and eye appealing image!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for your generous review and your friendly comments.