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The water in Partington Cove on the central California coast is deep enough for kelp to grow from the bottom, and relatively calm. But at least at low tide, the kelp is longer than the water depth, so that it lays down just under the surface in a mat that undulates with the swells coming in. As it does so it alternately stretches straight and contracts into curves which make fascinating patterns. All of this happens over a mostly sandy bottom that reflects a brilliant blue when the sun is high. I spend about half an hour photographing this, and while I couldn't eliminate all of the less attractive portions, I think I caught some nice patterns.

Edit: at the suggestions several people I have replaced the brightly reflecting kelp in the corner with some more normally toned seaweed.

http://www.pbase.com/dsjtecserv/image/160607269/original.jpg

Comments and suggestions welcome.

Dave

Edited on Jul 01, 2015 at 08:39 PM · View previous versions



Jul 01, 2015 at 12:15 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Kelp tentacles


Hey Dave,

I like this. It has an abstract feel to it, and it takes the mind a minute or two to wrap itself around what it's seeing. The vibrant colors play well off of each other.

Nice one.

Jim



Jul 01, 2015 at 02:58 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Kelp tentacles


Hi Dave,

Very nice textures and colors, and I appreciate that you kept the saturation to modest levels. Kelp is my favorite protist too

Tim



Jul 01, 2015 at 03:11 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Kelp tentacles


Hi David...

This is really a gorgeous photograph both artistically and photographically!

The color of the kelp and the blue sea water are a perfect complement. My only possible suggestion would be to tone down the upper left corner with the brighter kelp. My eye kept wandering up to the corner when it should have stayed in the more interesting patterns of the kelp below it.

Really nice work.

Tom



Jul 01, 2015 at 03:28 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Kelp tentacles


Thanks, Jim. Tim and Tom. it was almost a hypnotizing scene!

Tom, I agree about the corner. I have already applied a masked curve that lowers the output level substantially to tone down the highlights. Looks like I either need to take that further or look for something that can be credibly cloned into the area. Frustrating, but I just couldn't eliminate it when framing the picture or cropping without losing to much of the "good" kelp.

Dave

Edited on Jul 01, 2015 at 03:53 PM · View previous versions



Jul 01, 2015 at 03:41 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Kelp tentacles


Dave ,
Great comp it can really draw you in as you stare at it.
I also think Toms suggestion of bringing down the left upper corner will only enhance the image , colors are beautiful and this is really well seen.
Regards,
Dean



Jul 01, 2015 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Kelp tentacles


Neat image, Dave. I agree that the left corner distracts a bit.


Jul 01, 2015 at 04:44 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Kelp tentacles


Really quite stunning in its simplicity and impact. Well seen


Jul 01, 2015 at 04:58 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Kelp tentacles


David,
Wonderfully done



Jul 01, 2015 at 07:38 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Kelp tentacles


Thanks, Dean, psharvic, Tyler, and Sunny. I edited it replace the too-bright corner.

Dave



Jul 01, 2015 at 08:42 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Kelp tentacles


Hi Dave...

Much improved on the replacement in my opinion.

If it was mine, it'd be hanging large on my living room wall.

Tom



Jul 02, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Kelp tentacles


Thanks, Tom. That corner bothered my from the start and I tried to tone it down, but it wasn't enough. I appreciate your point it out and giving me a reason to find a better solution.

Dave



Jul 03, 2015 at 02:09 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Kelp tentacles


Superb. Well seen.


Jul 03, 2015 at 03:39 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Kelp tentacles


LOVE the colour contrast here Dave. What a unique and print worthy photo.


Jul 03, 2015 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Kelp tentacles


I LOVE this one!! Frame it!!


Jul 06, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Kelp tentacles


Very cool abstract shot! I will agree that this would make an excellent print.


Jul 06, 2015 at 01:28 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Kelp tentacles


That is amazing. Great shot!

aF



Jul 06, 2015 at 08:16 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Kelp tentacles


Thanks muchly Rajan, Carl, Scott, Dustin and Aaron. Your comments are very much appreciated. It was nice to happen upon something unique on the well-photographed California coast (especially something that worked in bright midday sunshine!).

Dave



Jul 06, 2015 at 08:46 PM





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