Sand Ripples Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a typical low tide scene in Bantayan Island, located at the western portion of the northern tip of Cebu which is well known for its fine white sands and crystal clear waters.
The island is reported to be within the migration route of fish coming from the equatorial belt of China Sea, thus fishing is one of the main industry. It is also widely known as the 'Egg Basket' in the neighboring regions generating over one and a half million eggs a day to supply the demand of eggs for mainland Cebu, Negros, Panay and even Leyte.
Because of its powdery white sand and crystal clear blue waters, many travelers compare it to Boracay minus the commercialized atmosphere. There are plenty resorts in the island catering to different budget.

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besnard (31064) 2007-06-26 3:15

Bonjour Renier
Belle prise de ces zig-zag dans le sable qui nous conduisent jusqu'à ce beau bâteau tout rouge et très élégant. Belle idée d'avoir donné toute cette importance au sable.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

robertosalguero (110) 2007-06-26 3:17

The ripples lead the eyes straight to the boat. I like our capture of this interesting scene. The boat sitting by itself create a good subject. The beach seem wide and clean. A beautiful place to relax and enjoy sunsets. Thanks Renier.

Roberto

vincz (19045) 2007-06-26 4:01

Very creative shot. I love the ripples in the sand and the blue/grey colour. The compostion with the red boat at the end is excellent. Very well done.

molla (6891) 2007-06-26 4:02

Hej Reiner
I could feel the sand between my toes, hear the monoton sound from the banka, anddream my self back to the region.
well done to catch the crispy color of the sand.
anders Mohlin

dip (12844) 2007-06-26 4:10

Hi Renier,
very interesting the structure on the sand,
very good POV and colors.
Nice composition.
Regards.
Dimitris.

snunney (35464) 2007-06-26 4:19

Hello Renier,
Superb low viewpoint with all these rippling patterns inexorably leading the eye to the old boat, which also has much to interest the viewer. Very good use of the vertical format and good framing with the horizon perfectly placed. Great piece of work.

Budapestman (42780) 2007-06-26 4:23

Hi Renier,
Beautiful shot. I like the splendid vertical composition and the particular atmosphere. This is an excellent and very creative realization. Congratulations. Have a nice week, Thank you
George

Paolo (40753) 2007-06-26 4:24

Hi Renier, beautiful image, hypnotic with the patterns on the sand and with a good POV and composition.
thanks, ciao

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-06-26 4:47

Hello Renier,

Great shot. I like the big foreground, with the ligne in the sand.
Excellent choice of framing.

Greeitngs.
Igor

hatti52 (12654) 2007-06-26 4:59

Hi Renier
Great shot
Wonderful composition with great depth.
well done
regards

gildasjan (24121) 2007-06-26 5:10

Bonjour Renier
Simple et beau.Les ondulations laissées par la marée nous conduisent naturellement vers cette jolie embarcation.Très bon cliché en cadrage vertical.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Charo (31779) 2007-06-26 6:04

Hola Renier,
Fantástico punto de vista con gran profundidad y bellos colores.
Excelente composición.
Cordialmente
Charo

jaywalker (12302) 2007-06-26 7:02

Hi Renier, Stranded on a dessert island, the sand ripples look very good & lead the eye brilliantly to the old boat, the boat gives a lovely & welcomed touch of colour & assisted the depth & composition, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

jasmis (50979) 2007-06-26 8:02

Superb perspecitve and waves on the sand made by the wind.
Regards.

jplebrun (17316) 2007-06-26 8:45

Bonjour Renier, ce sable qui louve jusqu'au bateau donne un avant goût des vacances à venir, belle composition où les couleurs du bâteau tranchent bien avec le sable la mer et le ciel. ;)
Amicalement
Jean-Pierre

UnTrained (0) 2007-06-26 8:51

Hi Renier,
nice natural art one. The boat is a good closure and helps, I think only it is a bit too much centered. The ripples are excellent, great POV for them. Great idea.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

partha (13667) 2007-06-26 9:38

Hi,
Simple and dramatic. I like the simplicity and wonderful composition.
Regards.
partha

jonathan_hart (22623) 2007-06-26 10:43

hello Renier
these sand ripples looks like little waves, and the boat seems to be lost in the sea... of sand, the tones are absolutly extraordinary with that blue dominance (or cold colours) and the boat making the only contrast of colours, it's a fantastic composition, simplicity but efficience, beautiful, very good photo :-))
regards
jo

muscovado (1530) 2007-06-26 11:27

Sa thumbnail pa lang, na lumay na dayon kos ka nindut ning imong hulagway. You really got an eye for beauty 'Bai Ren ug salamat sa pagpaambit. CZALDY

patdeph (18324) 2007-06-26 14:30

hello Renier
I like very much these patterns on the sand.It makes a wonderful effect.The POV is great with this large part given to the beach , and the boat far from us.The soft colours are superb.Very well done!
have a nice evening.
Pascale

noborders (14201) 2007-06-26 14:42

Nice patterns in the sand, it makes me a bit dizzy...
Great framing,
TFS,
Cath.

mphotographies (1976) 2007-06-26 23:38

Hey Renier,

Great use of 'rule of thirds' in the composition. The untouched ripple sand in the foreground draws our eye to the vast, seclusion of the beach. The sky adds cloudiness, casting an 'out of sun' cool relaxing atmosphere. Very inviting place!

All the best!

Jom

delic (6735) 2007-06-27 2:52

Hello Renier,
This is a fantastic wide-angle composition. The sand ripples lead nicely to the boat, which adds color to the scenery. Must have been an early morning shot because the sand looks relatively untouched. Regards,
Hakan

Bruno40 (6442) 2007-06-27 6:03

Renier,
The pattern of the riples was very well captured, and the composition of the photo is excellent. The ripples lead to the boat.
Very well done
Jorge

barni (14567) 2007-06-27 6:25

Hello Renier
Impressionnant toutes ces strilles dans le sable.
Un bon cadrage.
Regards
Christophe

Nicou (45673) 2007-06-27 8:33

Hello,

superbe image, cette plage avec ce salbe et ces traces avec ce bâteau au lion, mangifique compo.

Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

Gustaw (21670) 2007-06-27 8:55

Hi, my friend!
It is beautiful photo! I very like your beach. Very nice boat and beautiful sky.
Well done.
Marek

Cretense (57010) 2007-06-27 12:19

Hi Renier!

Outstanding photo, with great low POV, amazing perspective and a very daring composition. Great light managment and colours, too! Congratulations!

Hercules

Gerrit (36259) 2007-06-27 13:07

Hi Renier,
extreme ribbles here over a long stretch. It makes a pleasant picture with the boat so far away.
Regards, Gerrit

Photo65Net (43096) 2007-06-27 13:34

Renier,
This graphic foreground is superb.
The sand texture is pleasant, and in a way these curves lead the eye til the boat.
Good job, a nice one, congrats,
Regards,
JB.

siolaw (25830) 2007-06-27 22:38

Hi Renier
A classic compo well realised... A lot of ripples, a local biat in top of the vertically framed image... Good light and color managment.
I like it!
Laurent

hay_kes (28562) 2007-06-28 2:46

Hi Renier,
What a superb view.Excellent sharp, colours, perspective and graphism.Well done.TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

bakes888 (18327) 2007-06-28 3:44

Hi Renier. Wonderful tropical scene. Excellent use of low light angle to bring out the pattern and texture of the sand. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Loic_bzh (7061) 2007-06-28 5:29

Hi Renier,

nice one... I like the way the ripples are leading the look to the boat.

Have a nice day,

Loïc

danos (33240) 2007-06-28 8:19

Hello Renier,
yes this is an impressive shot of the force of the tide in this edge of the world.I like the bas-relief of sand and naturally the boat that is found upright.It makes me impression that does not bent, obviously the locals will know the phenomenon and passing their metres.Well done.
Regards,Danos

bracasha75 (22367) 2007-06-28 8:57

Helo Renier
Nature is a miracle and i like this wind play in sand
You are always on the top with your images and i,m glad to have fav.member like you
TFS
Cheers,Braca

jlbrthnn (38897) 2007-06-28 12:53

Hello Renier,
What a magnificent beach, with absolutely nobody around. Your framing is good on the boat, may be a little too centered. Weru good realization. Congratulations.
Cordially
Joël

xkolba (3188) 2007-06-28 17:13

Hello Renier,
A beautiful beach scene with very interesting POV. Beautiful rippled patterns on the wet sand. Colorful boat completes the whole very well.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Maciek

Angshu (34093) 2007-06-29 20:06

Hello Renier
The ripples lead us right upto the boat. Great view of a desolate beach. Your POV and use of perspective makes this shot quite special…excellent!
Regards
Angshu

Partha_c (1985) 2007-06-29 20:43

Hi Renier. Nice shot of low tide with a good POV. The ripples on the sands covering a major area of the shot is well justified. The sole boat anchored at a moderate distance added a dimension.Regards.
Partha

axiotea (16281) 2007-06-30 0:02

Hello Renier,
That is a spectacular image well composed too! The big rippled FG leads the eye upto the fishing boat and light, colors and contrast are well balanced.
I'll add it to my More fav. pictures1 theme....
Cheers
Marilyn

jmcl (14145) 2007-06-30 17:31

Hi Renier,

Great depth .. beautiful tone .. love the seemingly undisturbed symmetry .. the evocative boat .. wonderful clouds.

take care,

John

devimeuxbe (56334) 2007-07-01 3:22

Hi Renier
this is a strong and strict composition. i like the graphism on the sand and the touch of color of the boat.
Very nice
Bertrand

gary91 (15321) 2007-07-02 13:40

Hello Renier,
Very good composition and atmosphere. I love the soft colors all around the scene and the contrast beetween the landscape and the flashing color of the boat.
Have a nice evening.
Best regards, Christian

bhuniatrekearth (764) 2007-07-03 11:52

Dear Renier,
Magical effect in your composition.

Have you noticed?
There is an optical illusion as if the two sidelines are diverging away backwards.

Best wishes.
Dr. J.

pboehringer (770) 2007-07-03 11:54

Renier, the simplicity of this image supports so well the great mood of this place. I like very much your inclusion of the sand patterns in the foreground. The boat in the background gives an addtional colorful splash although I would have placed it more off center to the right.

InasiaJones (20695) 2007-07-04 0:57

Hi Renier,

I was reading your intro, where you mentione about waiting to become better before buying a DSLR... Well, I think you’re ready because this is a fantastic shot. I really like this composition, where your horizon and principal subject is way over the line of third; to my humble opinion, this is even better.

The sand pattern is really great and it’s simply brilliant to fill most of your composition with it. Also, the red color couldn’t be better to get attention. Fine work!

Cheers!

André

Muse (31059) 2007-07-06 2:51

Bonjour Renier,
C'est impressionnant cette couleur et très joli. Le sable et la mer ne semblent ne faire qu'un.
Un pov très bien choisi.Jolie touche colorée apportée par la barque, le tout sous un beau ciel.
Un commentaire très intéressant.
Excellente journée
Denise

Silvio1953 (42769) 2007-07-06 13:26

Hi Renier, beaufascinating composition with wonderful perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

dorte_s_t (2285) 2007-07-07 4:50

Hi , Renier .
One of nature's work of art . Very effetively and beautiful set out by the red boat on the very top . Gives the picture an impressing depth !
Beautiful !
Greetings
Dorte.

Graal (58714) 2007-07-08 22:55

Hi Renier,
great pattern and composition. Friends all told You. I like this view also. Good idea and work.
Gr., Aleksander

asival (4285) 2007-07-18 7:00

Hi Wolfgang

Well use of DOF and POV here with the beautiful foreground

In my opinion it probably had been better to put the ship a bit lower (1/3 rule), but it’s forgivable

GJ

Assi

guillaumejm (30) 2007-07-21 3:25

Hello,
a very nice composition with this graphics created by the sand and low tide. And the boat in the distance brings colours and life.
Best regards
JMarc

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-08-03 2:38

Hi Renier, a very good composition and texture on the sand..
i like also the red boat on the top..
very good!
Ciao!
Valeria

gunbud (28153) 2007-08-20 18:44

Hi Renier,
Wonderful depth created by the swirling sand as it leads the eye to the distant red and white beauty. Great details and wonderful contrasting colors to this fantastic composition.
Regards, Tom

vero07 (1747) 2007-08-25 11:56

Hi Renier,
Nice view of this beach capturing the perfect ripples of the sand and this boat at the end. I like the soft colours of the shot and the contrast with the red of the boat.
Thanks for your useful note.
Well done.

pablominto (41340) 2007-08-31 23:15

Hello Renier,
The retreating tide has created some beautiful patterns here!
When sunrays come in at a good angle like here, it makes a lovely image, not in need of much else...
But of course the banca adds flavour and atmosphere!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Stepan (27175) 2007-09-04 13:47

A simple and minimalist depth but a good one, really effective. Well seen.
Stéphane

ALIRIZA (16197) 2007-09-12 0:53

Hi Renier,
Great POV. Excellent composition with the ripples in the sand and cloudy sky. Well done...
Friendly regards...
Ali Rıza

Zelanda (5692) 2007-09-17 2:07

Hola Renier,
Bellísima foto con toda esa arena llena de ondas en primer plano y el barco al final. Gran perspectiva y bonitos colores.
Saludos cordiales
Ros

mikeo (12117) 2007-09-19 11:54

Hi Renier

Great composition and POV. These contrast colours of sand and boat create great effect.
Good job!
Aga

Pascale (10188) 2007-10-04 7:40

Bonjour Renier
Simple et beau .J'aime beaucoup le graphisme de cette composition et l'harmonie des tons avec juste une tache de couleur apportée par ce bateau au loin.
Beau travail
Amitiés

andante (7092) 2007-10-06 12:31

Hola, Renier, excellent use of the wide-angle to compose this image. Love the way the horizon line bends on the background, complemented with the extreme view of the sand ripple on the foreground. Brilliant!
Cheers,
Enrique

Standa (1861) 2007-11-18 23:31

Hi Renier,
I like photo with good perspective which looks like 3D and this one is very close to this feel.
Great depth, sand lines lead my eyes to the ship and sea. Nice one.
Best regards,
Stanislav

bazal (7898) 2007-12-10 8:06

Hi Renier.
I discover this one only today and I'm pretty impressed by the graphism you managed to capture with these wind marks on the sand. The composition is absolutely great, with the very LOW POV. Nice idea to have centered the boat to focus the attention.
Thanks for sharing!