The Real Atlantic Wall, a photo from Clare, South

Photographer's Note

The cliffs of Moher are really impressive, even for somebody used to cliffs, like the one we have in Normandie (Compare).
Please note that those are almost 200 meters high, close to twice the height of the Alabaster Coast.

The contrast of the picture was really pronounced so I decided to convert it to B&W.

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joso (2417) 2004-01-14 7:13

Great composition, Nicolas.
Starting from black and huge, ending in an undefinable grey nothing - works for one direction, the waves for the other one, coming back from the nothing.
Very good use of B/W

antoinep (167) 2004-01-14 7:31

Lovely composition. The repetitve pattern of the cliffs receding into the fog is marvellous.

cxxl (2684) 2004-01-14 7:40

Good picture Nicolas. Very dramatic shot of the cliffs. You have captured the height and the ruggedness very well. The fog adds nicely to the scene too.

Rhiannon (1728) 2004-01-14 8:05

Mystic, magic, moody picture - love the scenery and BW suits perfectly.
Very well composed and presented.

Skorj (581) 2004-01-14 8:06

The decending tones into gray here are really nice. You've captured a nice feeling of drama, and something that is nice to look at. Your crop is also good, but I think the frame unecessary - your photograph is good enough on its own.

joseelias (0) 2004-01-14 9:17

Impressive landscape. The high contrast and the fog create a fearsome atmosphere. Very well done.

Isabeau (105) 2004-01-14 11:45

Très jolie photo, belle composition, très beaux contrastes.
Bonne idée le N&B, il convient très bien.
La brume donne une impression d'irréel.
Félicitations.

eelliott305 (776) 2004-01-14 12:18

Good shot of these amazing cliffs. I have visited here on a wet foggy day. You have captured the scene well.

nielsenallan (524) 2004-01-14 12:47

Very nice. What I like about it is the fading in contrast from the "front" to the back of the photo. Do you have it colour too ?

I made a photo on island Gran Canaria or Tenerife, it reminds me of yours. The same geometry (almost) and the same layers of rocks in different contrast. Mine is by the way in colour. Watch it under my photos.

Yours sincerelly.

Allan

Motrem (2392) 2004-01-29 13:36

Conversion in successful B*W. Your composition is made well with this rehearsal of cliffs, atmosphere of captivating mist. Good shot!
Conversion en N&B réussie. Votre composition est bien faite avec cette répétition de falaises, atmosphère de brume enveloppante. Bien fait.

femkevdh (2633) 2004-03-01 13:49

impressive allright! What a beautiful, misty atmosphere. Good choise I think to switch to B&W. The fading shades accentuate the already great DOF. Well done!

desman (2222) 2004-04-17 9:05

et pourtant je n'aime pas trop le n&b mais l'alignement est tellement réussi

soundsangels (1703) 2004-08-06 12:39

Tres impressionnant et tres belle réalisation.
La composition est remarquablement efficace.J'aime beaucoup..du plus foncé au plus pâle.
Naturellement beau!!!
Bravo!!!!

umbrellaphotos (1901) 2004-08-06 13:07

beautiful shot of the cliffs. I have absolutely no recommendations...it's just a nice shot.

goerhal (781) 2005-01-14 14:52

What a wonderful greyscale you have here. I wonder how it would be in colour.

oested (132) 2005-01-20 17:11

I really appreciate the greyscale. It captures a mood well. Could you post a version without the frame?

Maru (0) 2005-03-22 5:14

Impressive cliffs and your conversion to B&W was a really good idea, as the contrast is well balanced. I like very much the cliffs melting in the blur background. You had an excellent POV here.
Well done.
Marisa

daccy (132) 2006-10-22 6:45

I can only agree with the previous critiques, the B&W looks marvellous.

javelot800g (69) 2007-01-30 15:25

Hello Nicolas

Excellent colors. I love how clear it is in the very first rock,and as long as you go into the photo it is getting fogy. I love that

Samir

manub (920) 2007-08-07 22:07

brrrr, not the best spot to go for a swim...
very impressive mood in that picture. b&w is an excellent choice
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