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The Waves Of Troncones
The Waves Of Troncones
Justin Evans


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Challenge: Stopped Motion II (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Kodak LS443
Location: Troncones, Mexico
Date: Sep 15, 2004
Aperture: F9.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/181
Galleries: Water, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Sep 15, 2004

 Playa De Troncones gives one many opportunities for great pictures! I've captured some fantastic architecture and sunsets as well.

I made the following alterations in photoshop:
-exaggerated blue & purple in the shadows
-exaggerated yellow in the highlights. This was very useful in causing the wave to feel more three dimensional
-slightly exaggerated contrast and color saturation. The original image lacked the contrast I wanted.
-used the burn tool to exaggerate the foam's shadow as it spilled across the sand.
-dodged individual water droplets to make them sparkle.
-softened the sky to reduce picture noise.

I only wish DPC would allow us to upload higher resolution pictures. There is so much detail that has been lost in this low resolution version!

Statistics
Place: 95 out of 170
Avg (all users): 5.3778
Avg (commenters): 5.8571
Avg (participants): 5.3846
Avg (non-participants): 5.3719
Views since voting: 1048
Views during voting: 410
Votes: 225
Comments: 7
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/25/2004 10:53:28 AM
There is a light blur in this picture, I suspect that you might lose votes for that. This is a very pleasant photo non-the-less.
 09/23/2004 11:43:05 AM
Beautiful shot. I would have tried for a tighter crop and perhaps taken the left 1/4 out. Nice lighting.
 09/21/2004 10:49:47 PM
I did some shots like this once, but they were a little early for this challenge - over forty years ago on the west coast of France. Anyway, spectacular lighting, really great action, stopped it nicely. Wish there was a tad more focus in places; just seems kind of soft. Just the same, congratulations. Nice image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/21/2004 09:01:40 PM
Nice photo!
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 09/21/2004 04:53:07 PM
Wow! This is a GORGEOUS stop action. It reminds me of an oil painting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/20/2004 01:14:01 PM
nice image but out of focus to be a contender
 09/20/2004 06:46:47 AM
Great subject but it feels just a little soft especially around the rocks. It looks like this was shot pretty late or early in the day as the light has a color cast and seems to be coming from low on the horizon. I wonder what shutter speed and aperture you used on this shot.
Great choice of subjects. Wish I'd been there with you on this shoot.


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