DSS 20: Chaos on the Beach

coscorrosa · March 2, 2009

1 or 2 or neither?

I have some serene beach shots too, but I think they look much better in color.

#1:

#2:

#3: I lied, here's a third choice. I don't think it's as strong of a photo for the chaos theme as there's no wave motion, but I liked the B&W conversion.

I think I'm leaning towards number 2. Number 1 has a lot of motion, but the symmetry of the lines isn't as chaotic as the wave crashing in. Then again, if it's "chaotic enough" and a better photo, number 1 might make sense.

What do you all think?

If anyone cares, these shots were taken Friday at Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, which is home to a bunch of scenic beaches (and rainforest, and mountains, and wildlife...). No vampires or werewolves though, despite reports to the contrary.

cj99si · March 2, 2009

#1

Easy.

CWSkopec · March 2, 2009

Wow, Ron!

Go with #1!! And I'm going to find something other than the beach to shot!

pyroPrints.com · March 2, 2009

#1 for chaotic #3 for serenity.
good stuff.

dlplumer · March 2, 2009

# 1, but it looks like it could go either way (chaos or serene). Great shots as always Ron.

Dan

divamum · March 2, 2009

#1 without a doubt. Love it!

ic4u · March 2, 2009

Guess I'll be different...I like all three, but when I'm looking at each one and thinking of the theme, #2 gives me a stronger sense of chaos, but maybe that's just me. #3 is very serene. I love your work...can you maybe just skip a few challenges.... Just kidding!!

annnna8888 · March 3, 2009

For me it's not such an obvious choice. I like #1 for the ripples and #2 for the darker clouds. Maybe you could darken the clouds in #1 just to see if it makes any difference?
Both shots are great, btw.

#3 is not nearly as strong, IMHO.

Ana

Tylwydd · March 3, 2009

All amazing shots ! But I prefer #2... Gives me a stronger feeling of chaos.

coscorrosa · March 3, 2009

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Here's another version of #1 with darker/moodier clouds per Ana's suggestion, what do you think?

#1 (Dark Clouds):

#1 (Original):

dlplumer · March 3, 2009

Even better. I still like #1 but again it falls betwixt C&S?

Eia · March 3, 2009

Wow, great photos.
#2 looks 'chaotic'... very resltess!

Tentacion · March 3, 2009

I really like #2 for chaos and #3 has a very serene effect on me.

Number 1 IMO something does not seem right to me about it, perhaps because the "waves" seem to smooth almost like a slick ice...Just my 2 cents worth.

Good luck with whichever you decide upon.

Donna P.

richtersl · March 3, 2009

All three are terrific.

But for me, #2 nails "chaotic" .

Although it's essentially the same as #1 except for the angle at which you took the shot, the more pronounced motion blur on the water of #2 is what says "chaotic" to me.

#1 can go either way with the theme, whereas #3 says "serenity". But #3 seems like it would look better in color than in B&W, IMO.

coscorrosa · March 3, 2009

I appreciate all the feedback and comments, the good news is I'm not any closer to arriving at a conclusion

Personally, I think #2 is more chaotic, but I kind of like #1 better (ignoring theme). Hmm... Maybe I'll just flip a coin.

ic4u · March 3, 2009

Ron, I do like how you darkened the clouds in #1, but I still say #2 is best for the theme, it has more impact as far as chaos, IMO.
I don't think you've posted a photo yet that I haven't been in awe of!

The Curious Camel · March 3, 2009

#3 very serene

coscorrosa · March 3, 2009

ic4u wrote:

Ron, I do like how you darkened the clouds in #1, but I still say #2 is best for the theme, it has more impact as far as chaos, IMO.
I don't think you've posted a photo yet that I haven't been in awe of!

Give it time

Here's the color version of #2:

Incidentally, it was underexposed and to bring it to proper exposure I had to increase the noise a little bit, and while I did that, I kind of tried to make it even more dramatic. The color version #2 is much more chaotic than #1. So, I think I am going to go with #2.

annnna8888 · March 4, 2009

Ron, #1 with darkened clouds looks great! But I'm still torn as the more I look at #2, the more it seems it fits the theme better. I think you made the right decision.

And oh, the color version rocks! Too bad this is a B&W challenge.

Ana

Eia · March 4, 2009

coscorrosa wrote:

Give it time

Here's the color version of #2:

Incidentally, it was underexposed and to bring it to proper exposure I had to increase the noise a little bit, and while I did that, I kind of tried to make it even more dramatic. The color version #2 is much more chaotic than #1. So, I think I am going to go with #2.

Wow...I really like the color version!!!!

DSS 20: Chaos on the Beach

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