Emil Davidzuk
August 2020 - Sunday on the Lake Sailing
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About the Image(s)
I went to do long exposure cloud shots using an IR ND filter, then the sail boats started heading my way, changed gears ASAP to shoot the sailors and fortunately I was able to get this image.
Workflow: I converted my raw image to BW using Topaz Studio 2, LR local adjustment filters/brush to adjust highlights and shadows. I cropped the original on bottom and left side and removed the post on the dock.
Shot with Canon 5D, MK II 590nm at 38mm 1/100 sec f1, ISO 100, 1 EV.
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8 comments posted
Wow Emil!
I love this...how'd you manage 3 boats and all aligned like this?! I see why you 'changed gears ASAP'. Really, really nice. I am attaching a version in which I simply added the Darken/Lighten Center filter from ColorEfex Pro to essentially 'burn' the corners and add further emphasis to the three boats. See what you think of a little added contrast and tone. Posted: 08/01/2020 11:13:43
I love this...how'd you manage 3 boats and all aligned like this?! I see why you 'changed gears ASAP'. Really, really nice. I am attaching a version in which I simply added the Darken/Lighten Center filter from ColorEfex Pro to essentially 'burn' the corners and add further emphasis to the three boats. See what you think of a little added contrast and tone. Posted: 08/01/2020 11:13:43
Gary
Concur with your update I will make a mod accordingly Thanks
Emil Posted: 08/01/2020 12:15:29
Concur with your update I will make a mod accordingly Thanks
Emil Posted: 08/01/2020 12:15:29
Very nice, Emil. I love the use of lines and patterns in images, especially when do so well and with simplicity as you have here. The silver tones are also very nice, and seems to be your style, but I agree the sky does benefit with a bit of darkening.
And as you said on Charles' image, great social distancing! ;) Posted: 08/02/2020 14:01:50
And as you said on Charles' image, great social distancing! ;) Posted: 08/02/2020 14:01:50
Hi Emil
As soon as I oped the image, I fell in love with it. A real beauty!!
Having said that, my immediate reaction was to do a close crop as I've done. See if you like it! Posted: 08/03/2020 03:07:53
As soon as I oped the image, I fell in love with it. A real beauty!!
Having said that, my immediate reaction was to do a close crop as I've done. See if you like it! Posted: 08/03/2020 03:07:53
Palli
I like it Thanks
Emil
Posted: 08/03/2020 11:10:46
I like it Thanks
Emil
Posted: 08/03/2020 11:10:46
Hi Emil.
Great find! I love that the sailors are all facing us, seemingly to be looking right at us, and the line of the boats is perfect. You were blessed with a lovely sky which makes for a very interesting backdrop. I would not crop it, it is fine as it is, but I may consider adding canvas to the right and taking some away from the left to give the boats more space to move. Posted: 08/08/2020 10:32:05
Great find! I love that the sailors are all facing us, seemingly to be looking right at us, and the line of the boats is perfect. You were blessed with a lovely sky which makes for a very interesting backdrop. I would not crop it, it is fine as it is, but I may consider adding canvas to the right and taking some away from the left to give the boats more space to move. Posted: 08/08/2020 10:32:05
You claim you were lucky to see this shot, then scramble to capture it; however, you made your own luck. It is a splendid image. The clouds are lovely and sailors coming in towards the viewer makes the image kinetic. I like it cropped as is; however, that last sailor is facing away. Too bad you didn't have a dog whistle in your camera bag. Posted: 08/12/2020 20:25:22
Emil, This is a nice scene and it is great that you were able to keep the sailboats separated. I also like how it is so sharp that I can see the faces of the first two boaters. I think cropping to a portrait format would add emphasis to the boaters and there would still be enough of the beautiful sky for the mood. Was this a 720 nm filter? Thanks for sharing this one. Posted: 08/17/2020 20:40:12