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Catch the wind


Catch the wind
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Copyright: Dougie Johnston (dougie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 301 W: 5 N: 558] (2912)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-10-11
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 17-40mm F4 L USM, Polarizer
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/25 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): clouds, Landscapes II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-14 3:32
Viewed: 2575
Favorites: 9 [view]
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Grass in sand dunes with a strong wind from the sea. An attempt to photograph the wind, or at least evidence of it's presence. As the air scurries over the grass it bends and highlights reflect from it and the colour disappears so thought b/w was the best way to show this movement.
Maybe too many clouds in this one but worth a try.
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WoW:)
Excellen B&W:)
Bravo...nice shot I really like it:) POV is great
Regards Pawel

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  • aadilj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1997 W: 62 N: 1633] (11816)
  • [2007-11-14 3:51]

A remarkable image with fine tones and lovely composition. The textures are superb as well. I like the overall quality of the image and the superb sprawling impact it creates through its hues, pov and perspective. Nice photography indeed.

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  • Seb82 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 226 W: 11 N: 314] (2437)
  • [2007-11-14 4:22]

hi dougie
excellent post traitement , and choice of BW , for this impressive shot!
The clouds are superb in your photo !
SeB

The wind effect in the grass give a very nice texture to the picture. The B&W is top quality.
Very well done,
Jean-Claude

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4059 W: 239 N: 5380] (26479)
  • [2007-11-14 4:36]

hi dougie
i'm a lover of these pictures, full of emotions and technically very well managed and handled.

nicely done
didier

Wow, something very dramatic! It seems to feel a cold wind on my face...
sabrina

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  • sayat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 581 W: 4 N: 323] (2741)
  • [2007-11-14 6:20]

Perfect composition with an amazing capture of the textures of earth and sky. Great shot.

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 724 N: 203] (21576)
  • [2007-11-14 10:52]

Hi, friend!
It is very interesting artistic photo. I like your composition. Good white and black photo. Interesting all nature. Well done.
Marek

Hey Dougie,

I almost fell out of my chair when I opened it. I could almost feel the wind. Excellent capture, it really tells a story even though its still life. The black and white still has enough tonal change to evoke great emotion. Very well done.

Cheers,

Mel

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  • make Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 92 N: 57] (667)
  • [2007-11-14 14:10]

Wow Dougie,
excellent b/w compostion. Amazing mood. Light and Shadow are very well balanced.
Regards Mario

Hi Dougie,
Very nice! Excellent use of B/W! Can feel the grass through the screen. The amount of clouds are fine!
Well done
Regards
Paul

Hi, Dougie,
this is wonderful!! It looks like those scenes on the Discovery Channel where the clouds fly by at an accelerated rate. You can almost FEEL the wind. I like the way the clouds (or something) make shadows on the grass and B&W is perfect for this. Oh, this is TOO cool. Thanks and warmest regards,
Shelly

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  • Glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 653 W: 8 N: 399] (1999)
  • [2007-11-15 8:07]

hello Dougie,
I can feel the wind and the wildness.
Well done
Bev

Wow Dougie, this is truly espectaular, I know!, it`s simple, but amazing, it has an end to the world feel to it, most of the times a simple picture tells us more than a clutered one and this wins it for me, well done and thanks for sharing, regards, Salas

hi dougie
first class b>w imagery
great feel of the east scottish coast here
only fellow scots could appreciate a snell wind
it has a 'they came from out of the wind' feel
very dynamic
god bless
geof

ps there is the expression
"I set my mind to know wisdom and to know what is crazy and foolish. I saw that this also is like trying to catch the wind."

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  • fkokol Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 378 W: 0 N: 272] (1576)
  • [2007-11-16 10:51]

Amazin landscape and atmosphere. Wonderful composition with BW choice.
greetings,

figen

Hi Dougie. A simple-looking but breathtaking shot converted expertly into B&W. The slower shutter speed has allowed a bit of movement in the grass - whilst retaining the detail that the narrow aperture brings to the party. The polarised sky (not over-polarised) adds to the drama. A real gem. Regards, Paul.

Hi Dougie,

incredible, stunning, view! Excellent B/W use, very nice contrast and details

TFS

Gio

Wonderful composition. B/W gives an attractive dimension.
I don't think there are too many clouds : thanks to their different colours, they find their place in the picture.
Well done

Man Dougie, that is a cool A$# B&W. Almost looks like an infared shot. So, SO, dynamic. The choice to convert this to B&W was the right shoice and it shows in the perfect blending of tones. The grass lends a wonderful contrasting texture to the pillowy clouds.
Good to see such growth in you photography.
Chris.

Hi Dougle,
Beautiful,congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

Stunning Photo along w/ some others in your gallery

artist finger :)
nice picture

Hey Dougie,

I truely like this picture of yours. I can only follow the other comments upon the quality of both the picture and your skill. My impression is: DANGER. This might come from the rather dominant dark and strong contrast. I wonder what the picture would look like if you lighten it up.

Anyways, great work, this is only a comment, not a critique.

Take care,
Tobi

HI Dougie,
Excellent photo! Is this a digital image or did you use a film camera?

I love this shot. I can't nearly feel like I'm in the picture. This is a dynamic picture, and I think the B&W is a good choice. Good POV too.
Regards
Alexia

Hi Dougie,

You managed to capture a sense of the organic whole in this image: sky, grass, clouds all seem like a natural extension of each other. Beautiful and stunning black-and-white, shadows, and sense of movement.

Bravo!
José

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  • gns Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 4 N: 10] (480)
  • [2008-03-12 15:15]

really nice

Very powerful and moody!

bellissima!!

hi dougie
Perfect textures of earth and sky
i like it well done
zeynep

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  • dipti Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 21 W: 8 N: 16] (101)
  • [2008-03-29 5:35]

Hello Johnston

Its a very nice pic, perfect!

can someone tell me how to make photos favorite, just the pics not ppl....pleaase!

thanx :D

i think the clouds give it a perfect touch.

Very nice B&W with a very beautiful sky!
The wind in the grass makes an interesting,dynamic ground!

Woooow,
Great B&W...Nice shot and good job.
Regads
Aylin

Hi Doug
You did a fine job here and the clouds also add to the movement effect of the wind.
Great B&W.
Phil

Hello Dougie,
Dramatic b&w composition, effectful pov. The clouds are very threatening.
Greetings,
Henri

I my god! this picture is awesome. black&white is much better than color in this case. the picture has so much dynamic. the contrast is perfect.
michael

Great perspective. Good use of RoT. The polarizer works well. Have you ever tried a red filter for this type of shot? TFS.

Cette photo ferait une bonne pub pour whisky !!
Amicalement.
Georgy

I would never had made this photo BW, but it looks awesome. Nice work.

Excellent photo very dramatic the choice of B&W is a very good choice.

This picture remind me of a quote from Jesus “The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don't know where it comes from or where it is going.” John 3:8

Thank You for the beautiful picture.

Gilbert

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