Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Sunset at the Bay of Pigs

  1. #1
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    Posts
    1,065
    Threads
    347
    Thank You Posts

    Default Sunset at the Bay of Pigs

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    On a recent birding trip to Cuba, we stayed a resort at the very spot where US forces landed in April 1961 in the failed invasion. They may well have seen a very similar scene. I felt that the effect of the sun and the sea-fog looked reminiscent of a battle zone. I hope the crop I made is appropriate.

    D300, Nikon 80-400, hand-held
    ShutterSpeedValue: 1/320
    ApertureValue: 8.0
    ExposureCompensation: +1/3
    MaxApertureValue: 4.9
    MeteringMode: Multi-segment
    FocalLength: 150.0 mm
    ISO: 800

    Richard

  2. #2
    Paul Marcellini
    Guest

    Default

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    I like the crop and the darker processing works here too. Especially with the little narrative. Excluding the narrative, I pulled a curve up a little and hit it with some contrast. Just another interpretation with a little more pop.

  3. #3
    Robert Amoruso
    Guest

    Default

    Richard,

    I like that you used a fast shutter speed and got all the detail in the water as it makes it look angry. For this reason I prefer your version over Paul's though his looks just fine. Goes to show how subtle tweaking can affect and image.

    Crop is just right for me and I have several images like this, just not from Cuba. Nice work.

  4. #4
    Roman Kurywczak
    Guest

    Default

    Hi Richard,
    Both versions work for me but if I had to choose.....I would go with the darker version too.....as it does look angrier....and that is my preference most of the time.....but I'd imagine Paul's repost would appeal to more people......so just keep that in mind. I'm not sold on the water though as for me......it just seems a bit out of place/contrasting with the smoothness of the sky. Did you try dropping the ISO and going with a slower SS to smooth out the water some? I often find that I try a bunch of SS in such a situation and decide which water texture I like best when I get home. All in all....well composed and the crop choice is excellent as is the sun placement. Well done.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics