Some additional images from the previous set including a colour image that I like for the tones. Well some editing has taken place in the form of extra images added including coloured rock and breaking wave. In the process it occurred to me how significant the editing process can be in making a presentation. If you've ever had a curated exhibition, there is always the subject of the rhythm and flow of your work. This includes grouping and in some instances spacing. Images that 'go together' strengthen each other. The last three images in this set are a good example of this. All three have a strong horizontal component in the form of a dark 'line'. Whether sand or water it makes no difference. They are graphic elements that tie the images together. 'Unlike' compositions may be given extra space where available. This is particularly true of a project where there may be fewer stand alone or 'hero' shots. They arranged vertically here but nevertheless some flow is required.
Day/Night
Processing this shot reminded me of the old westerns that were filmed using a technique where the film would be underexposed to create the effect of nighttime. Its particularly useful and works well for b&w images. 'Correctly' exposed would show the scene blown out in the highlights. Form and lighting (including highlights and shadow) are more important in this instance. We don't really want to know what colour the sand is. B&W allows the imagination to work a little more.
The shot above is obviously posed but not for me. The girl was having a photoshoot with someone else and ended up in front of me.
Timing is everything
The 'decisive moment' in this case occurred about 5 minutes after this shot. You might notice the fairly long shoreline. I was preoccupied with these guys body surfing in the shorebreak. While sitting on the sand looking through the viewfinder (and so unaware of my immediate surroundings), a large wave nearly washed me off the beach. Completely soaked from the waist down I took a couple more shots since I was already wet. As I made my way back to the car, a few chuckles were heard in the background. Drove home in a towel. End of story.
Fibreglass tombstones. Bigger surf in preceding days.
Absence of scale
One of my favourite shots from a recent trip to the coast. I always enjoy looking at images which have no significant sense of scale. They engage the mind. This is the outflow from a storm water drain. Who knew they could be so subtle. The flow of water varied and every now and then found an obstacle in the ridges of sand.
A variation on the theme below. Converted to a toned image.
A walk in the wet
Just felt like a wander outside today. Weather has been pretty wintery of late but the wind has dropped and there's a light drizzle. Can't really identify this little fellow (Eastern Spinebill perhaps) who was focused on the insect population. He sat still long enough for me to take this shot.
Back burning scenery
I'd forgotten that some back there was a burn off to create a fire break in Leura. It was only on one side of the road. This rocky outcrop contains interesting rock formation/colouration on the open side. I've already posted photos of those. The burnt off area provides good b&w photo ops. One resulting feature off the burn off is the partially burnt trunks of trees which turn orange at the base. The fifth colour image in this group shows how it looked before the burn off.