A bunch of shots from the beach - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/12/2005 08:45:00 AM · #1

I had been to the beach yesterday and took some photos.
Critique and comments are most welcomed.

To the photos

Hope you like 'em.

Photos taken at Meridian Beach, Haifa, Israel this friday with my camera.
Did some post-processing on most of them in photoshop.
If anyone wants prints, just ask :)

*Link fixed

Message edited by author 2005-02-15 03:17:11.

deapee

Kodak V803

02/12/2005 08:49:16 AM · #2

wow great shots. what a beautiful place.

Karalew

Nikon D50

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/12/2005 08:51:51 AM · #3

I love the first and second shot.

Message edited by author 2005-02-12 08:52:02.

mfairbanks

Sony DSC-F828

02/12/2005 08:57:30 AM · #4

Greetings,
I have to agree, The first shot, with the sand underwater is the best, truly a great shot!

Mike

K_Pugh

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/12/2005 08:58:58 AM · #5

i like the idea of the first shot also, and i love the second shot, almost surreal.

eugene

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D

02/12/2005 09:12:30 AM · #6

I think the red color in some of these shots is a bit too saturated, looks a bit fake...

02/12/2005 09:22:27 AM · #7

wow! thanks for all the comments, didn't expect to get so many replies.

K Pugh: the second shot went through color inversion of the skies.

eugene: Indeed, but the reds were very strong at this sunset time, and I used the burn tool a few times so it enhanced them even more. I kinda like the red color in sunset shots so I didn't bother desaturating those.

Message edited by author 2005-02-12 09:44:02.

02/12/2005 04:23:29 PM · #8

PRINTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! :)

Some people also showed interest in my humor II entry, so it is now available as well

And in general, my prints :-)

Again, thanks for all the kind feedback!

Jinjit

02/12/2005 04:59:00 PM · #9

Hey Alex, how are you doing? You have been pretty quiet lately :-)

Those really are great photos.
I agree with K_Pugh. The second one looks sureal. It's beautiful!
My favorite is the 3rd one. Reminds me of the Acadia beach in Herzeliya actualy.
I love the over-saturated red in those. I find it to give a lovely contrast to the sky.
The first one is also great. Those curves are nice and the reflection of that huge building in the peacful water is just wonderful.
I don't like the grain in the 4th picture. I find it quite annoying I'm afraid... Would love to see the same one a bit neat-imaged. Just a bit.
And the last one looks too dark on my screen.
Do you think it's a hint for me to replace my monitor? :-(
Anyway, great photos!

02/13/2005 02:41:18 AM · #10

I wasn't quiet - I was busy! :-)

I added the grain in the 4th picture through photoshop, my camera isn't THAT bad.. hehe

What monitor do you have ? how old ?

Jinjit

02/13/2005 03:07:18 AM · #11

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:

I wasn't quiet - I was busy! :-)

I added the grain in the 4th picture through photoshop, my camera isn't THAT bad.. hehe

What monitor do you have ? how old ?

Been busy taking pictures I hope?

I'm glad to hear that grain is not on the original photo. not asking why you added that. I know playing with some filters can be fun, and others not always liking the results. :-)

My monitor? LG flatron 19", less then 2y/o. But it looks like the ahhh... how's that called? "menorat masach" ? Gonna die on me.
(could never write hebrew here ;-)