Low tide at Wharariki Beach Photo

Photographer’s Note

The low tide at Wharariki Beach, on the NW tip of New Zealand's South Island, exposed this microcosm of marine crustaceans, clinging to this small rock outcrop: winkles, barnacles, mussels and small clam shells and others jostled for the meagre real estate.

Cropped from a RAW imgage, filter effects added with Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0

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Paolo (40694) 2008-05-23 2:13

Fantastic one Jeff!
colorful, brilliant POV, excellent depth of field, timing, amazing colours and excellent quality too.
thanks, ciao

Guenther (6807) 2008-05-23 2:38

Hi Jeff,

great, interesting shot. the main object is beautiful and colourful, the background spectacular.

Thanks for sharing
Günther

stefanocer (10403) 2008-05-23 2:43

Really looks a fantastic place , great composition POV and light management too , colours are fine and depht too , compliments.
Stefano.

macondo (13071) 2008-05-23 5:22

Hi Jeff.
Terrific shot, this one. Superb depth of field and great viewpoint looking over the pile of crustaceans towards that impressive formation. The sky is a narrow band, but nonetheless full of detail and an ominous look. I like that reflection in the narrow strip of water just below the horizon. Really well done.
Regards,
Andrew

rgarrigus (0) 2008-05-23 7:18

Hi Jeff,

You know that this type image is just what I like. That foreground subject holds loads of interest and your compositional choices to get that whole pool in the foreground and positioning the background as you have are all perfect for me. I have to be respectfully honest with you though in admitting that for my tastes you've gone a bit too far with the post-processing. It has that almost "cartoony" look that I most often see in bad HDR. This is only my opinion on what I feel is a really good image that has been diminished by too much PS. I hope I haven't offended you and only mean respectful honesty.

Cheers!

Bob G.

Cheers!

Bob G.

Silversnow (2107) 2008-05-23 10:10

Very nice composition, the oasis of colors is striking, and the foreground intriguing :)

dorte_s_t (2285) 2008-05-23 10:13

Hi Jeff .
A wonderful landscape , perfect point of view (!)excellent depth of field .
Amazing how these mussels and crustaceans have "met" to build this colourful home on the small rock !
My compliments !
Kindest regards
Dorte.

npecanhuk (13623) 2008-05-23 10:55

Hi Jeff!
I like the composition in this photo of yours!
The detailed microcosm of marine "organisms" is a plus, but we also have the sharpness, the colors and shapes!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

Kielia (8387) 2008-05-23 11:47

Hi Jeff!
Amazing shot! I can only agree to Andrew and Dorte. You have done a great job.
Bravo!
Best regards
Harriet

Nagie (22) 2008-06-01 2:52

One of my favourite areas, stunning shot Jeff.

tola_ch2004 (494) 2008-06-09 13:48

Hello Jeff,
A great focus from a perfect angle. Great clarity and wonderful color. Nice positioning of the subjects.
Beautifully planned and well thought too.
Regards,

Tola

LondonBoy (566) 2008-09-18 12:21

Jeff,

This one is really soothing, just looking at this makes you forget where you are siting.

Congrats!

Alex

Nelu_Goia (2720) 2008-10-21 22:53

Hello Jeff,
I have to say right from the beginning that I like the final result although there are some visible artifacts on the horizon line,especially where the mountains are.
Nevertheless,it`s a very good composition and I know that Nic Color Efex can make you jump over the horse sometimes; those effects are that spectacular.
I quit using them for a while because everything what that plugin can do,Photoshop can do too.
About Bob`s remark (cartoony look),I have to say that I saw some superb HDR landscapes so if something goes wrong,it is not the HDR to blame,but the careless "photoshoper".
Cheers:)
Nelu