Taming Of The Waves Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a 1.6 seconds exposure of a wild autumn sea. Even though the sun was high in the sky on this beautiful October midday, I used the dark ends of my Lee ND grad filters of 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 combined a poosibility of shooting six stops lower.

Using the lowest ISO of 50 and an aperture managed this sotening of the harsh waves, leaving only the poles and the seaweed in the foregrund sharp.

Against any written rule of thirds or like I left the poles almost centre, giving the highest dynamic of these thundering tons of water.

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macjake (1342) 2009-10-14 15:40

Hi Jan

Very interesting photo.
Great usage of your camera to adjust the way you like it.
The subject looks as if its coming out at us in 3D.
I believe this is a wonderful example of using your photographic knowledge to produce the final product.

Very Well done

Craig

Kielia (8291) 2009-10-15 7:35

Hej Jan,
Craig has already mentioned what I had in mind when looking at this very strong impression. It isn't a beautiful image but it is imposing. Composition wise it is the including of the sea grass that makes the photo attractive but it is not touching my soul! Anyway, it is excellent photo work!
Hjertelig hilsen
Harriet

jrleborgne (1036) 2009-10-16 0:28

Bonjour Jan,

We feel the cold breeze of the ocean !
Great result.
Jean-Renaud

katrinh (218) 2009-10-24 9:16

Hello Jan,

a wonderfully composed picture. Like you, I like the position of the poles, together with the seaweedin the foreground they are perfectly leading our view into the photo.
Very good and dynamic shot,
Katrin.