Ellen Fisch
August 2026 - Coney Island
About the Image(s)
I love Coney Island. It is usually such a riot of crowds, rides, fast food and fun souvenirs, such as inflatable mermaid balloons. On this late afternoon, the beach and boardwalk weren’t too crowded and I was glad for the cool breeze and smell of the ocean. When I saw this man, relaxing with seemingly not a care in the world, I was enchanted. This must be what tranquility truly is!
This was shot with hand-held Hand held Canon EOS 5D Mark II. ISO 250 1/125 sec. 8f. Wide Angle EF lens17-40mm 1:4
I used Photo Shop to color and crop the image
12 comments posted
The chap really does look as if he is very relaxed and enjoying the moment.
I like the sepia tone you have given to the bottom half of the image giving it a serene vibe. In a way I wish you had gone a bit further to your right so that the chap would be looking at the scene rather than looking out of it? Of course there might have been a reason why this was not possible.
Well done. Posted: 08/01/2026 12:39:58
I like the sepia tone you have given to the bottom half of the image giving it a serene vibe. In a way I wish you had gone a bit further to your right so that the chap would be looking at the scene rather than looking out of it? Of course there might have been a reason why this was not possible.
Well done. Posted: 08/01/2026 12:39:58
Thank you so much Angela. I value your comment! Posted: 08/01/2026 17:29:27
What a nice composition. The warm sepia tone treatment fits the image perfectly. It reinforces the story the photo tells. A colorful image may have led to chaos, but this treatment gives it a quiet restful feel. For improvements, the horizon seems to be slightly sloping to me. Maybe this could be straightened without hurting the composition of the image.
Nice Photo. Posted: 08/03/2026 20:44:05
Nice Photo. Posted: 08/03/2026 20:44:05
Thanks Doug! I think straighter can be useful! Posted: 08/04/2026 15:37:01
Kurt Reinhard
Beautifully composed photograph. You captured the story very well. I agree that the sepia tone was the way to go. Something to try: Crop out some of the sky. It might make the people on the beach more of the story. Posted: 08/04/2026 00:54:14
I agree Kurt, the sky takes up a lot of the composition. Thanks! Posted: 08/04/2026 15:38:14
Relaxing scene. Sepia adds to the calmness and easier on the eye. Straightening the sky and having less of it would improve the image. I agree with Angela that there should be a bit more space on the right side of the person on the bench. Perhaps add some canvas to the right side in Photoshop to accomplish this. Posted: 08/09/2026 14:48:17
Thank you for your comment Rose. Deeply appreciated! Posted: 08/09/2026 15:37:29
A very nice relax scene. Like the sepia tone make the photo more loving. I agree Angela a bit further right side.
Good composition. Well done. Posted: 08/11/2026 23:30:01
Good composition. Well done. Posted: 08/11/2026 23:30:01
Thanks so much Jennifer! Posted: 08/12/2026 00:58:31
I am a beach person, hence your image speaks to me Ellen. I am a fan of the editing process and I like the subtle tone and softness achieved in the process. Thanks for share your afternoon on the beach. Posted: 08/23/2026 18:54:38
Thank you so much Jo-Ann! I thought that the soft tones might imply tranquility! I like YOUR photographs very much!! Posted: 08/23/2026 21:08:33