Seascapes - 4 Mile Beach

StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
edited August 15, 2014 in Landscapes
This '4-mile-beach' is located at a distance of about 4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA, but not sure that is how it got its name. At this time of the year, angle of the sun was not ideal for sunset for this location, but did catch a good one.

All criticism and helpful pointers are cherished! Below are my attempts:

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  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2014
    Like #5 - lighting and composition.

    Is #6 a different white balance of 5 and shutter speed?

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2014
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    Like #5 - lighting and composition.

    Is #6 a different white balance of 5 and shutter speed?

    Phil

    Thanks Phil! Ran to the spot and caught last golden light for #5. Literally moments later that light was no more, and for some time, sun was gone. Then with slightly different comp (mainly because I accidentally bumped by tripod:D) I did a long exposure. For #6 is exposure time is 259 seconds with 10-stop ND. Cheers!
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2014
    More great work, Taz. thumb.gif A while back, Jack noted that you excelled in including a strong foreground in most of your landscapes. I agree and, like him, I consider your work to be among the best of the genre.

    Take care,

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2014
    black mamba wrote: »
    More great work, Taz. thumb.gif A while back, Jack noted that you excelled in including a strong foreground in most of your landscapes. I agree and, like him, I consider your work to be among the best of the genre.

    Take care,

    Tom

    Thanks Tom! Your kind words and encouragement prevents me from chucking the gear in the ocean! Have a great weekend my friend!
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2014
    Hey Taz. Nice set but #6 is the bee's knees in my opinion. Love it.
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    anonymouscuban wrote: »
    Hey Taz. Nice set but #6 is the bee's knees in my opinion. Love it.

    Thanks Alex!!!wings.gif
    K-d0g has some ideas but nothing is final, maybe we can all get together!
    Cheers!
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Thanks Alex!!!wings.gif
    K-d0g has some ideas but nothing is final, maybe we can all get together!
    Cheers!

    I'm in, just need to make sure the date works. Be nice if we can meet some place in middle. Maybe somewhere along the central coast like SLO but I'm open to anything. Let me know what you guys are thinking.
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  • jmphotocraftjmphotocraft Registered Users Posts: 2,987 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    Really loving 1 and 2. Very nice.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    All images have there merit but # 2 does it for me. The only think I think would have enhanced this image is it had been taken later in the day / evening.

    Over all nice work!

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  • Hikin' MikeHikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,467 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    I've never been to that beach. We always do the boardwalk thing. Nice series. I kinda like #4. I like the leading line and the lighting.
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    jmphotocraft wrote: »
    Really loving 1 and 2. Very nice.

    Thanks Jack! Much appreciated!
    Sam wrote: »
    All images have there merit but # 2 does it for me. The only think I think would have enhanced this image is it had been taken later in the day / evening.

    Over all nice work!

    Sam

    Thanks Sam! Its a good location and lot of colors came out but sun and colors were not lining up with all the photographable elements. Intend to hit coast more often to learn it. This was the first time I went to this location. Time of the year also makes difference as Sun would set in different position. With all that in mind I hope to get better alignment with light and subject! Cheers!
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    Hikin' Mike wrote: »
    I've never been to that beach. We always do the boardwalk thing. Nice series. I kinda like #4. I like the leading line and the lighting.

    Thanks Mike! It is about 15 minutes from the board walk. My apple maps finds it right away when I type 4 mile beach and I followed the directions and it got me exactly to the parking area that is off of the highway. I really liked this spot because it is less busy than the Panther beach and less gnarly of a descent and lot of interesting elements! If we ever had a bright morning, this place would be a gold mine facing the other way! Cheers!
  • Hikin' MikeHikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,467 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Thanks Mike! It is about 15 minutes from the board walk. My apple maps finds it right away when I type 4 mile beach and I followed the directions and it got me exactly to the parking area that is off of the highway. I really liked this spot because it is less busy than the Panther beach and less gnarly of a descent and lot of interesting elements! If we ever had a bright morning, this place would be a gold mine facing the other way! Cheers!

    Is it difficult to go down to the beach? I have trouble with mobility. I can walk, but my knees can't bend.
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    Hikin' Mike wrote: »
    Is it difficult to go down to the beach? I have trouble with mobility. I can walk, but my knees can't bend.

    It is a gentle flat, wide and downhill incline to the beach and of course uphill on the way up.
    The elements that are interesting to photograph will be going left for little bit once you get to the beach.
    There are about 2 rocky steps that need to be over come to reach the area where I was. They are nicely lined up and nothing crazy, but are bout 3-4 feet high but hand holds are available and I used my palm because I carry camera attached to my tri-pod. Rest is sandy beach.
    Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!
  • Hikin' MikeHikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,467 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    It is a gentle flat, wide and downhill incline to the beach and of course uphill on the way up.
    The elements that are interesting to photograph will be going left for little bit once you get to the beach.
    There are about 2 rocky steps that need to be over come to reach the area where I was. They are nicely lined up and nothing crazy, but are bout 3-4 feet high but hand holds are available and I used my palm because I carry camera attached to my tri-pod. Rest is sandy beach.
    Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!

    Sounds doable too me. Thanks for the beta! :D

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  • bocoboco Registered Users Posts: 710 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2014
    mooie beelden, al hou ik niet zo van die trage sluitertijden
    grt,boco.
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2014
    boco wrote: »
    mooie beelden, al hou ik niet zo van die trage sluitertijden
    grt,boco.

    Thanks Boco! Zeer gewaardeerd! Ik begrijp lange blootstelling zijn niet aangenaam voor iedereen. Ik ben het experimenteren. Cheers!
  • EvanThomasEvanThomas Registered Users Posts: 82 Big grins
    edited August 4, 2014
    Nice photos Stumblebum, especially (1) and (5)!

    Wish I lived closer to the ocean for these types of shots.
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  • roaddog52roaddog52 Registered Users Posts: 1,323 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2014
    A great set. Two is really nice and six is very dream like. thumb.gifthumb
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2014
    EvanThomas wrote: »
    Nice photos Stumblebum, especially (1) and (5)!

    Wish I lived closer to the ocean for these types of shots.

    Thanks Evan! Sierras and Death Valley are not bad consolation prizes!:Dthumb.gif
    roaddog52 wrote: »
    A great set. Two is really nice and six is very dream like. thumb.gifthumb

    Thanks roaddog! Much appreciated!!
  • WirenWiren Registered Users Posts: 741 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2014
    Nice shots Stublebum, I think I like #2 the best.....
    Lee Wiren
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited August 11, 2014
    Terrific set as usual, my friend. clap.gif

    You do have an enviable way with seascapes. nod.gif
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited August 11, 2014
    Wiren wrote: »
    Nice shots Stublebum, I think I like #2 the best.....

    Thanks Lee! Much appreciated!!wings.gif
    kdog wrote: »
    Terrific set as usual, my friend. clap.gif

    You do have an enviable way with seascapes. nod.gif

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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2014
    you are becoming an expert on the california coastline. reeeallly nice stuff.
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