Hug Point Sunset

[dankearl]

Inside a Dry (sometimes), sea cave on the Oregon Coast.

1/200, iso50, f8, 14mm Rokinon Lens, D610, single shot exposure.

610_4981bp.jpg (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155845&stc=1&d=1443806300)

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Dan, when looking at the image, I had expected to read that this is a HDR image, so kudos for capturing this big dynamic range! I do think that the rock could be toned down a little, this is what made me think this was a HDR. I see a reddish color cast on the lower right of the rock. Is this in the geology of the rock, or is it a flare from the setting sun? I think the composition is very pleasing and I like all the structure that is showing on the rock.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Dan - Well seen! Beautiful warm tones and the placement of the sunset works. There's an evident halo where the rock meets the sky/clouds on the left and right, stronger on the right.

TFS,
Rachel

[Morkel Erasmus]

Cool composition and overall tonal quality here Dan.
I agree on the halo, perhaps you were just a bit hasty in shadow recovery or highlight reduction given that it's a single exposure? I'm sure it can be avoided through diligent masking of adjustments.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Dan...love the comp and agree on the halo...have you thought about applying Nik Detail Extractor to the rock here? I think it would take it up a notch.

[Mark Dumbleton]

Nice work handling the dynamic range here! Agree about the halo and red flare to the right. Lovely composition!