Breaking Wave, Rocky Beach

[Arthur Morris]

This was created in the San Diego/La Jolla area. Anybody know the exact spot?

Canon 24-105mm IS L lens handheld at 92 mm. ISO 200. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop: 1/2 sec. at f/22 in Tv Mode. IS surely helped to keep the rocks sharp handheld at 1/2 sec....

Don't be shy; all comment welcome.

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

Very nice and hand-held is quite an accomplishment. I like the silky water, and the textures of the water over the rocks

[denise ippolito]

Wow! The sharp rocks,the gorgeous colored water, the way the image seems to be divided into thirds-it just all comes together very nicely.

[Grady Weed]

I don't know where it is Art. But I love the artistic side here. Specifically the silky water, the round smooth stones and the lines in the water. Down right different, and good at that.

[Robert Amoruso]

Diagonal was a good move. Just the right amount of rocks showing. Both amount to a well composed image.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Robert. So where is the spot? You have been within 50 feet of it. The trick is that nobody bothers to look.... This image is almost always there...

[Robert Amoruso]

Thanks Robert. So where is the spot? You have been within 50 feet of it. The trick is that nobody bothers to look.... This image is almost always there...


Well I would guess that it was the rocky beach area near Scripps after you walked north from La Jolla Shores Beach. I did some images of the surf and rocks and the formations on the beach there.

[Arthur Morris]

Good try but not.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Art, Simple but effective composition. Good division of the comps various parts with a diagonal placement. The silky water flow is pleasing along with the color and even lighting. Nice one!

[Morkel Erasmus]

my - what steady hands you've got Maestro! :)

I love the compositional elements here with the swirling wave creating a lot of movement and interest - not to mention texture contrasts. very creative! this'll make me think twice about my upcoming walks on the beach :)

Oh - and I don't know where this is... ;)

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Mork. It is more the short lens IS than the my (un-) steady hands.