John Zhu  


Gliding Over the Pacific by John Zhu

June 2018 - Gliding Over the Pacific

About the Image(s)

This photo is taken two weeks ago at Glider Port of Torrey Pine State Beach. It's a typical sunny day and the ocean looks beautiful with direct afternoon sunlight.

The camera is Nikon D800, 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lens with setting of f/8 1/640 sec. Lightroom is used to reduce the highlight. Please pass your ideas and thoughts on how to enhance this photo.


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8 comments posted




Mike Patterson   Mike Patterson
Beautiful shot and composition. The red chutes really make the image pop. The only suggestion I have is to use your adjustment brush and lighten the human figures hanging in the air.   Posted: 06/09/2018 09:45:14
John Zhu   John Zhu
Cool. I will give a try. Thanks.   Posted: 06/15/2018 12:35:09



 
How fun! I love the shot! I agree, if you could lighten the people a bit it might make them more prominent. I don't think I have anything to add. I love the shimmering water and all the shades of blue. I thought maybe crop a little off the right, but I like it the way it is. it really gives you the view form the air. Great shot!   Posted: 06/16/2018 22:30:16



Theresa Rice   Theresa Rice
I agree with Mike and Nancie on bringing up the shadows on the people - and what a nice shot it is! I might also try to bring out the lines from the back kite just enough to make them visible. There are other changes you could make - like making the clouds more dramatic - but I think they would detract from the subject and the overall image.

I envy getting to be that close to the action!   Posted: 06/25/2018 07:15:51



 
I like the position of the chutes - with one echoing the other. I believe I would try cropping this to be a vertical (but I might decide I like it better as it is). I also agree that it would be nice to see more detail on the people by bringing up the shadows as Theresa suggests. But all-in-all this is a very nice image!   Posted: 06/25/2018 17:38:31



 
Nice photo! I have nothing new to add. My favorite part is what Virginia said about the position of the chutes and one echoing another.   Posted: 06/25/2018 20:50:10



John Zhu   John Zhu
Thanks for all your comments. I will try your suggestions.   Posted: 06/26/2018 10:51:14



 
We all agree on the details on the people. lightening the shadows on them. I like that you give them space to fly into. It makes an interesting photo with an element of action. Nice capture.   Posted: 06/29/2018 02:52:28