First Post - Garrapata State Park, CA.

PrevailingConditions

Hey D'Grinners,

I've been lurking for some time and I'm very impressed with the quality of the photography and comments here. So, I figured it's time to join in the fun and post some shots.

These were taken recently at Garrapata State Park, between Carmel, CA. and Big Sur. It's a beautiful spot and I'm planning on going back when I have more time.

Any thoughts on the shots below? What works? What doesn't? What should I do differently next time?

Many thanks,

PC

#1


#2


#3

Manticore

Very nice work, indeed! I don't think I'd change anything about them - you nailed all three! I'm hoping to get down that way this summer. It's been a while ...

Clamroll

All three of them are great, you should be proud of each. Something about the wave in #1.. personally I'd like it if the wave was as crisp as the rest of the image, but it's a minor quibble.

Great work, and welcome to dgrin

Numbers Guy

Nice work. I like the surreal dreamy nature of the water from the longer exposure. It contrasts nicely with the sharper rocks.

PrevailingConditions

Thanks for the nice comments and the warm welcome. I'd like to get down there again too, it's a beautiful place.

PC

schmoo

+1, you really got THE shot for this place! And +2 on needing to head down there, especially at a time of the year when sunsets aren't completely overcast. Which probably means time's running out!

Thanks for the inspiration. Wow.

PrevailingConditions

schmoo wrote:

+1, you really got THE shot for this place! And +2 on needing to head down there, especially at a time of the year when sunsets aren't completely overcast. Which probably means time's running out!

Thanks for the inspiration. Wow.

I think you're being overly generous, but thank you for the comments. It is really appreciated.

PC

Scott_Quier

Welcome!

#1 - Love this shot. Love how the surf draws one into to the photo. The colors are gorgeous. I really like the light - quality and direction of the light are just superb! I think you really nailed this shot. !

The other two are very, very nice as well, but I think the best of the three is the first!

Brewster

Very Nice Work!
# 1 is my favorite! Love the light!

redleash

I hope you will post more and often--these are excellent! I echo Scott's comments about #1--it's the best of the bunch, IMO, but all three are very attractive shots.

Lauren

Allan FG

The third one is excellent.