Four views of Morro Rock

Oso

From trip a couple of weekends ago. Went for nice paddle across Morro Bay to the sand spit that protects the bay from the ocean. If you're in the area, rent a kayak in Morro Bay (I recommend Kayak Horizons) and definitely head over to the sand spit with camera in tow.

The final two pics were taken from Morro Bay State Park.

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B&W version:



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Morro Rock can be a little tricky owing to the big power plant with a trio of 450-foot tall smoke stacks that is just out of view on the right side of the frame on the first two pics. I guess photographers were not considered in the EIR, if they did EIRs back in the early 1950s :deal

C&C always welcome and thanks for looking!

anonymouscuban

1 and 2 for me. The way #2 is processed, I think I prefer the B&W. However, I believe if you added a bit more local contrast to the color version, it would be more striking that the mono. Maybe add a curves layer and pull the curve down right in the middle a bit. That will deepen the mid-tones, add more saturation/contrast to the colors.

Done with nits. Sorry. They're your images and lovely as is.

I also like the last shot. I think what appeals to me is that I know the location, and that is Morro Rock, but I don't know that it would be as strong an image for someone that doesn't.

IDDB

For me BW & No.3

Wiren

#3 for me.... I like the rock in the frame.... #4 seems like it is too centered.....

nice shots, too bad about the limited POV's - darn progress....

Thanks for sharing

Lee

GTI

1 & 2 (BW) for me. I especially like the leading line formed by the wave in no. 1 and the misty effect from the spray...

boco

mooie voorkeur voor nr 3.
grt,boco.

kdog

Good study of the rock, Oso. I like the wave leading into the rock on 1. 2 in B&W, and the last one are my picks of the series.

fool4thecity

I'm not a big B&W guy, but I like that one the best in this terrific set. Nicely done.