Crash on the Breakwater Photo

Photographer’s Note

This shot was taken recently at the state park in Holland, Michigan, USA. As colder weather approaches, the waters of Lake Michigan grow more rough.

Desaturation applied in Photoshop.

Thanks for viewing.

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markogts (1116) 2006-10-03 7:02

Great work. I like the choice of B&W, even if I don't like it usually. I like the similarity of clouds and waves pattern. If the original lighthouse was red painted, maybe instead of desaturation you could use channel mixer, to get it brighter.

fertxu (325) 2006-10-03 7:10

Hello Steven
Great shot this one.....I really like it.
Regards,Fernando

Facsi (212) 2006-10-03 7:14

Hi Steven!

I could imagine it on my wall big size. Good to see it, makes me relax.
The B&W good choice, the frame too. My favorite is the capture of waves. Very good picture, congrat!

TFS, bye, Gabor

TManiac (122) 2006-10-03 7:16

I like the wildness of the waves Steven!
Greatings from GR

Jaune (321) 2006-10-03 7:44

Hi Steven,

Très bon choix pour une photo noir & blanc. Très belle démonstration de la force de la nature!

Très beau

Jaune

marianita (3356) 2006-10-03 7:46

Steven
this is perfect for a poster!! excellent work! perfect timingm, nice choice of black adn white1 jsut excellent
marianna

Berlingo (133) 2006-10-03 7:48

HelloSteven,
Superb image. Perfect framing.
One feels really the agitation of the sea.
Beautiful b&w. Congratulations.
Stéphane

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2006-10-03 8:20

Hi Steven,

perfect BW photo! superb toning, I like this very much!

Take care, Ivana

dino94 (440) 2006-10-03 8:22

Hello Steven, and welcome on TE.

The black and white give much force and intensity to this image, it is an excellent choice, and the work of postprocessing is remarkable.

Simply splendid, Dino.

fotonick66 (1416) 2006-10-03 8:51

Hi steven,
great shot with beautiful atmosphere. Nice blueish tone.
Well done.
Regards,
Nick

branley (3681) 2006-10-03 9:44

Hi Steven,

welcome to TE and what a superb 1st post which shows us the power of the weather. The framing's fantastic and a good choice to have in B&W. Would like to have seen it posted up around 800px. A great capture.

Regards

Stephen

Leia74 (843) 2006-10-03 9:47

Wow Steven,
great composition, perfect timing and I like the B/W.
Welcome to TE :)
Sabrina

Cormac (26449) 2006-10-03 10:38

Great shot and welcome to TE! The sense of action in this is palpable, with the waves crashing in t the shore and the huge spray. I like the black & white treatment too. Well done!

garydenni (141) 2006-10-08 19:12