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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon



I really fell in love with this image for the wave action and those seagulls just off that main seastack. I know the comp is not perfect but I just love the birds,wave and light As stated above the shot was taken at Bandon Beach, Oregon with an NOAA cloud cover prediction at 80%. Sometimes there wrong C and C welcome, take care

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i18/bjadeleberg/BandonBirds500pxDone_zps8fdfa4d2.jpg
May 18, 2013 at 01:23 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


A great image, I really love it.

The only suggestion I have: I would probably try to lighten the right side of the image and maybe darken the highlights on the left side a bit with two (or more) digitial GND filters in LR, to get a more perfect balance between the left and the right side.

Boris
May 18, 2013 at 04:21 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


I like it a lot, Brian, a little understated..just right.
May 18, 2013 at 06:52 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


First I cannot help but say I like the splashes of light and I certainly would not try to darken the left side as suggested by Bob. I would actually think of going the other direction and slightly darkening everything except the area of light under the birds.

IMO, everything seems to work well in this image. You have nice separation on the main sea stacks, an interesting foreground, a sense of motion and a good composition. The birds and reflections add even more areas of interest.

Lately it seems that many landscapes on this forum have been pumped up with lots of saturation and heavy handed processing. Yours has great color but with a natural and subtle feeling. I think this is one of the best landscapes I have seen in quite a while. Of course, it also helps that I just love Bandon Beach.
May 18, 2013 at 07:07 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


An easy image to fall in love with Brian and I like it just the way it is. The comp, light, water action and birds are wonderful.
May 18, 2013 at 01:11 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Very nice B. I am 1 for 6 at this place
May 18, 2013 at 03:08 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Lovely shot... Nice work!!

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May 18, 2013 at 03:43 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Brian,
This is very well done. Thanks for sharing this.
May 18, 2013 at 03:58 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Beautiful image Brian, great light
May 18, 2013 at 04:01 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Bobu wrote:
A great image, I really love it.

The only suggestion I have: I would probably try to lighten the right side of the image and maybe darken the highlights on the left side a bit with two (or more) digitial GND filters in LR, to get a more perfect balance between the left and the right side.

Boris


I appreciate the suggestion. In the original file the light was coming from the left and the right was actually quite darker than is now. I played around with the luminosity on both sides and still like this version best. Thanks again.
May 19, 2013 at 08:20 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Dustin Gent wrote:
Very nice B. I am 1 for 6 at this place

I think I'm 2 for 2. Although this last trip forecast wise seemed doomed


May 19, 2013 at 08:21 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Camperjim wrote:
First I cannot help but say I like the splashes of light and I certainly would not try to darken the left side as suggested by Bob. I would actually think of going the other direction and slightly darkening everything except the area of light under the birds.

IMO, everything seems to work well in this image. You have nice separation on the main sea stacks, an interesting foreground, a sense of motion and a good composition. The birds and reflections add even more areas of interest.

Lately it seems that many landscapes on this forum have been pumped up...Show more →
I played around with luminosity darker as well before I ended up on this version. I feel its right were I want it for now. Thanks for the suggestions its always nice to have a fresh pair of eyes on this image


May 19, 2013 at 08:24 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Brian,
Very cool composition and light. The birds add a nice sense of scale. The bottom right corner, especially the rock, look a tad dark to me, but that's my only nitpicking.
May 20, 2013 at 10:06 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Brian,
Very cool composition and light. The birds add a nice sense of scale. The bottom right corner, especially the rock, look a tad dark to me, but that's my only nitpicking.
May 20, 2013 at 10:10 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Absolutely beautiful image. Way to go Brian. When you say "I know the composition is not perfect" I disagree. This works perfectly.
May 20, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Hey Brian,

What a cool looking shot. Bandon is my favorite location on the whole Oregon coast, I can't wait to get back up there to see it again! I can see how you are excited about the shot, the cool water movement, and the seagulls especially add some cool life to the shot. Nice job.

Jim
May 21, 2013 at 01:06 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Too much to love about this photo. Great job.
May 21, 2013 at 01:11 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


very nice! The birds do add something to the composition.
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May 21, 2013 at 05:01 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Beautiful colors. I really like that you didn't brighten the image. It looks very natural.
Love the motion on this one.
May 21, 2013 at 05:02 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · "Seabird Skies" Bandon Beach, Oregon


Looks perfect to me.

I'm embarrased to say I haven't ever been there having lived in PDX for 13 years.

Kevin
May 21, 2013 at 07:06 PM
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