Damnation's End, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

The Damnation Creek Trail within Del Norte Redwoods State Park combines the glory of coastal redwoods with the ruggedness of northern California coast. I ventured on this trail looking for blooming rhododendrons but did not have much luck. However, I didn't go home totally empty handed as I really enjoyed the beach at the trail's end. This scene is naturally photogenic and I hope to return soon when I can get better lighting. Thanks for looking.

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madredeus (494) 2012-06-26 22:13

Hello!

Amazing photo!
Shot is excellent! Right sharpness, right exposure time and also black & white! Looks mysterious.

tfs
regards
E.

cargus (13954) 2012-06-26 22:16

Spectaculaire composition in b&w, bien encadrй et rendu, image bien fait.!!
Cordialement
Adrian

CLODO (45116) 2012-06-26 22:19

Hi Mike

I like the sweet grey hues of the shot and the milky water got thanks to the long exposure.
Regards
CLODO

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-06-26 23:49

B&W is a difficult genre as so often with landscape it is the colour that draws the eye. Here the subject is perfect for your choice Mike. Form and texture are the main focus of the image. Your SS has rendered the water beautifully and the sharp rocks appear to be swathed in a mobile mistiness. A very fine shot with a simple and ethereal beauty. Warm regards Rosemary

lregoli (491) 2012-06-27 0:19

Hi Mike,

This is one of the best B&W images (IMHO) I've seen in a while. The layers created by the atmosphere as well as the presence of those rocks with perfect sharpness and focus in the front made it a perfect subject which you really captured well.

TFS and best regards,
Leonardo

janraiski (558) 2012-06-27 0:56

Hello Mike,

amazing photo, B&W version is perfect, nice composition and very nice quiet atmosphere.

Jan

dale54 (17768) 2012-06-27 2:17

mike hi,this shot of yours is something else,super capture here,wonderfull contrast,love it! tfs! dr

GiovanniG (3914) 2012-06-27 8:35

Wow Mike,
Perfection! I love your capture.
GiovanniG

marabu61 (11587) 2012-06-27 15:47

Hi Mike
Perfect use of long exposure here, it gives the picture a nice moody feeling. Also the black and white approach works really well here.
Thanks for sharing
Daniel

williewhistler (16606) 2012-07-06 11:15

Hello Mike,
the long exposure has had a dramatic effect on the sea,top quality photo.
A cracking shot that anyone would be proud to have in their collection.
Stunning!!
Les.

fotoguy22 (4795) 2012-07-09 16:01

Mike: Great B and W presentation here. The shutter speed of 8 seconds worked extremely well in smoothing out the rough sea and creating the misty effect.

Greetings from Florida................Greg

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-11-25 14:39

Hello Mike!
I really like this one too!
That place by the sea is wonderful and you did a great photo job too!
Highlights are the choice for black & white, exposure time and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan