Tidal Wave
Caribbean Shore46 total reviews
Comment from The Condition Black
This is a gorgeous photo; it is simple, elegant and calming. Despite all that there is still the element of action in less than a moment this wave is going to crash and spill all over the beach. I love that tension. The timing for this photo is excellent.
Things to note: The horizon crosses above the middle of the photo. This is important in that it is subconsciously uncomfortable for there to be a division along the middle of a work of art (whether that division be horizontal or vertical). Doing so causes the eye to look at EITHER one side or the other, and not at the piece as a whole. Because the horizon line is higher it causes you the focus to be below that, which is where the action happens here.
The colors are obvious and beautiful. This picture could land itself on a postcard or book cover or in a magazine. It could be an advertisement photo for the location. Or it could be framed and placed above the mantle. I love it. I'm a fan. "Tidal Wave" is a beautiful moment captured on film and worthy of hanging beside the likes of John Steele or Jeff Divine (surf photographers).
reply by the author on 25-May-2011
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This is a gorgeous photo; it is simple, elegant and calming. Despite all that there is still the element of action in less than a moment this wave is going to crash and spill all over the beach. I love that tension. The timing for this photo is excellent.
Things to note: The horizon crosses above the middle of the photo. This is important in that it is subconsciously uncomfortable for there to be a division along the middle of a work of art (whether that division be horizontal or vertical). Doing so causes the eye to look at EITHER one side or the other, and not at the piece as a whole. Because the horizon line is higher it causes you the focus to be below that, which is where the action happens here.
The colors are obvious and beautiful. This picture could land itself on a postcard or book cover or in a magazine. It could be an advertisement photo for the location. Or it could be framed and placed above the mantle. I love it. I'm a fan. "Tidal Wave" is a beautiful moment captured on film and worthy of hanging beside the likes of John Steele or Jeff Divine (surf photographers).
Comment Written 25-May-2011
reply by the author on 25-May-2011
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Thank you very much for your thorough, encouraging and accomodating review.
Comment from papabear5769
wow great photo!makes me want to jump right in!Great doff,contrast,focus & colors!great story telling potential!thanks for sharing!papabear5769
reply by the author on 23-May-2011
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wow great photo!makes me want to jump right in!Great doff,contrast,focus & colors!great story telling potential!thanks for sharing!papabear5769
Comment Written 23-May-2011
reply by the author on 23-May-2011
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Thank you, I appreciate your review very much.
Comment from Leenie
Beautiful scenery and color palette. Nice!
1.Initial impact-5; 2.Creativity of Presentation-5; 3.Color Harmony-5; 4.Center of Interest-5; 5.Technical excellence-5; 6.Technique-5; 7.Storytelling ability-5; 8.Lighting-5. Leenie
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Beautiful scenery and color palette. Nice!
1.Initial impact-5; 2.Creativity of Presentation-5; 3.Color Harmony-5; 4.Center of Interest-5; 5.Technical excellence-5; 6.Technique-5; 7.Storytelling ability-5; 8.Lighting-5. Leenie
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you Lennie, I appreciate your kind review very much.
Comment from Antipodean
This is a nivce photo. The colours of the sea are very tropical & you have caught the rolling of the wave perfectly Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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This is a nivce photo. The colours of the sea are very tropical & you have caught the rolling of the wave perfectly Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you, I appreciate your review and your wishes very much. The scenery is indeed tropical.
Comment from Click Chels
I find the formation here very interesting (I have not been near an ocean more than once in my life). I expected the shutter to be open a lot longer than it was to get water looking like this but perhaps this is a phenomenon that I will see one day in travel. Very nice composition with the coast line leading the eye. Nice colour and detail. Well done.
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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I find the formation here very interesting (I have not been near an ocean more than once in my life). I expected the shutter to be open a lot longer than it was to get water looking like this but perhaps this is a phenomenon that I will see one day in travel. Very nice composition with the coast line leading the eye. Nice colour and detail. Well done.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you very much for your toughtfull review. The shutter speed for a shot as this can't be any longer. It is basically a stop in action shot. A wave turns over to fast. A decrease of shuteer speed wold show more flow, a merge of time actually. It would be almost the past, present and future at once. The wave before, wile and after turning. There are some entrees in this contest with a slow speed. If you look at Cramont View, Duck Park or Smooth Flow you will see the difference.
Comment from HopeKids
Good impact. Very nice detail, I notice the sand being washed ashore in the wave. Good texture in the wave and the shore. Good color balance and harmony, Good lighting. Nice technique. TY
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Good impact. Very nice detail, I notice the sand being washed ashore in the wave. Good texture in the wave and the shore. Good color balance and harmony, Good lighting. Nice technique. TY
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you very much. Yes, right there is sand in the wave.
Comment from DiannaM
Nicely and thoughtfully composed and great exposure. Nice line/angle coming from the corner to add interest. Horizon is reasonably straight. Nice work.
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Nicely and thoughtfully composed and great exposure. Nice line/angle coming from the corner to add interest. Horizon is reasonably straight. Nice work.
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Thank you, I appreciate your encouraging review.
Comment from Molly Hungar
This looks great I love the angle you have shot this at showing the wave coming in and the lovely seascape behind You have done a nice job of keeping the horizon perfectly straight as well
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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This looks great I love the angle you have shot this at showing the wave coming in and the lovely seascape behind You have done a nice job of keeping the horizon perfectly straight as well
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Thank you, I appreciate your review very much.
Comment from donkeyoatey
I really like thedepth in this..the beach seems to go on forever. Nice wave action in the foreground. Love the nice natural colors, and your composition gives this a serene and calm feel. Donkeyoatey
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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I really like thedepth in this..the beach seems to go on forever. Nice wave action in the foreground. Love the nice natural colors, and your composition gives this a serene and calm feel. Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Thank you very much. The beach goes on for about three miles, but it is only so nice and sandy with low tide.
Comment from Shakeadog
beautiful colour
focus perfect
light perfect
well composed shot
well thought out
dof is very good too
well done
thanks for posting
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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beautiful colour
focus perfect
light perfect
well composed shot
well thought out
dof is very good too
well done
thanks for posting
Comment Written 09-May-2011
reply by the author on 09-May-2011
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Thank you, I appreciate your review very much.