Return to Doud Creek - Big Sur

StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
edited March 23, 2016 in Landscapes
Doud Creek is famous for its Calla Lillies that bloom around this time of the year. One of the gems of Big Sur coast!

Unfortunately it has been discovered by tourists so it is a complete mad-house. However, I managed to get these shots. Didn't get golden sunset, but it wasn't bad at all.

All feedback and criticism is desired and heartily cherished!

1) Oceans Apart
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2) Incoming
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3) Calm Turbulence
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4) Rock Congregation
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5) Surfers
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6) Space-time Continuum
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7) March of the Lillies
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8) Blue Danube
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9) Serenity Now
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10) Heaven's Gate
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Comments

  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,249 moderator
    edited March 14, 2016
    Incredible set, especially #1, which drew me right in. Nice job on the B/W conversions.
    My Smugmug
    "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2016
    David_S85 wrote: »
    Incredible set, especially #1, which drew me right in. Nice job on the B/W conversions.

    Yay!wings.gif
    Thanks David!
  • sarasphotossarasphotos Registered Users Posts: 3,863 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2016
    As usual Taz, breathtakingly beautiful work! clap.gifclapclap.gif Also kudos for the great bw conversions.

    ...one small point though - in #1 I wonder why you of all people ("King of the Cloning Tool" :D) left that guy in the frame. My eye went straight to him, not the callalily in the foreground. Was it so intended? If so, then I take it back.

    Cheers, Sara
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2016
    sarasphotos wrote: »
    As usual Taz, breathtakingly beautiful work! clap.gifclapclap.gif Also kudos for the great bw conversions.

    ...one small point though - in #1 I wonder why you of all people ("King of the Cloning Tool" :D) left that guy in the frame. My eye went straight to him, not the callalily in the foreground. Was it so intended? If so, then I take it back.

    Cheers, Sara

    Thanks Sara!! Can't say that enough!
    I took the guy out....then I thought he might be adding something.....like emotion...just an attempt....need to find better ways to include people..
    Cheers!
  • Celtic SnapperCeltic Snapper Registered Users Posts: 277 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    #1 is beautiful!!!! And I'd leave the guy in. Kinda has the feeling of a deserted island, and some rare orchid discovered by the line occupant!

    Also like #8 :-)
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    Celtic Snapper wrote: »
    #1 is beautiful!!!! And I'd leave the guy in. Kinda has the feeling of a deserted island, and some rare orchid discovered by the line occupant!

    Also like #8 :-)

    Thanks Carl! That is the feeling I sensed too but could not verbalize it. Dreaming is cool!
    Cheers m8!
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    You need to start printing and selling!!

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    Sam wrote: »
    You need to start printing and selling!!

    Sam

    Ah Sam, I think I am going to go shopping for a parachute or a bungee chord.....I can't see how else I can come back down from cloud-9.ne_nau.gifwings.gifivarbowdown.gif
  • roaddog52roaddog52 Registered Users Posts: 1,323 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    Another great set. Of the B&W, I really like #5. Of the color shots, #10 works really well for me, although there seems to be the slightest bluish haze around the foremost blooms.
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    Phil
    I don't know where I'm going, but I'm going anyway.

    Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited March 23, 2016
    roaddog52 wrote: »
    Another great set. Of the B&W, I really like #5. Of the color shots, #10 works really well for me, although there seems to be the slightest bluish haze around the foremost blooms.
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    Phil

    Thanks kindly Phil!!bowdown.gif

    I can see the haze now in #10......not sure what it is, maybe filer was dirty or something else.......I will try LR's De-haze feature to see if I can improve it!
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