Friday, May 6, 2011

Weekend Reflections - Dana Point

Taken directly into the bright sun, but I loved the harsh conrast.
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57 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughMay 6, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Strong contrast in black and white is always awesome!

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  2. Martha ZMay 6, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Very nice, I'm always surprised at how reflective wet sand is.

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  3. Oilfield TrashMay 6, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I love this picture!!!

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  4. Hooked on MemesMay 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Excellent shot! The line of seagulls and their shadows is a wonderful contrast!

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  5. jennyfrecklesMay 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Nice one - looks like a queue waiting for a bus.

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  6. Sylvia KMay 6, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love it, Pat! Looks like they are marching into battle! You're right the harsh contrast is perfect! Terrific capture for the day! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. TS HendrikMay 6, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love the way the line splits across the picture. Beautiful piece.

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  8. Brian's Home BlogMay 6, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Such a great scene for the weekend!

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  9. Simon May 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love those stark contrasts too. These little sea birds are delightful to watch.

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  10. TexWisGirlMay 6, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    VERY nice!

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  11. laughingmomMay 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Lovely! Makes me wish I was at the shore!

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  12. Cezar and LéiaMay 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I've enlarged this picture, and wow, gorgeous reflections indeed, you are an artist! :)
    Léia
    *** by the way, I like a lot your profile pic!

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  13. FrankMay 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Looks like diamonds in front of a silver sea. Nice.

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  14. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 6, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Perfect.

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  15. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Yes, I like the contrast and the reflections!

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  16. JamesMay 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I really like this shot! It's perfect for black and white.

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  17. CheeseboyMay 6, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    So awesome. Almost invites you to join the birds on the beach.

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  18. RebeccaMay 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    pretty

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  19. 'TsukiMay 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    The ground feels so oily... And those birds sa so cute... It is really better in big, in fact... I would like to know : do you agree if I download it for myself ? I would like to have it as wallpaper on my computer, if you don't mind.

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  20. EG CameraGirlMay 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Sometimes shooting into the sun works...as this photo does!

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  21. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    That IS a nice contrast. The water looks like sand.
    xoRobyn

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  22. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    You have an artist's eye, Patrick!
    Great capture:)

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  23. Inger-MMay 6, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Yes, I love the contrast too; and the little glittering "diamonds"! Great reflections!

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  24. Ms. AMay 6, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Those shadows make it look like there are twice as many!

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  25. Lucy Corrander : PhotosMay 6, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    It does seem to me they are facing the wrong way.

    Lucy

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  26. Kathryn DycheMay 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful, it makes me smile.

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  27. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    It's wonderful!

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  28. MarleneMay 6, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Only you could pull that off! Any photos I take in direct sunlight look like...well....seagull crap.

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  29. LeoviMay 6, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Nice backlight with excellent reflexes, very poetic.

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  30. KarenMay 6, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I like it at lot. Great contrast!

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  31. Lynette KillamMay 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I love the contrast as well, Pat! The silhouettes run seamlessly into the shadows..a wonderful capture...:)

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  32. GinnymoMay 6, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    That is a great photo!! Have a nice weekend Pat.

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  33. Maude LynnMay 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a beautiful shot!

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  34. A.J.May 6, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Excellent shot! The black and white suits the subject so well!

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  35. KaLynn ("MiMi")May 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    love it!!

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  36. BelleMay 6, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I like the shine of the water and the dots of shine on the sand. Very interesting shot.

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  37. not displayedMay 6, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    gorgeous. perfect in black and white

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  38. SquirrelQueenMay 7, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    It's that dark contrast that really makes the shadowy reflections stand out. My favorite part of the photo however is the way the sun creates sparkles in the sand.

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  39. FranciscaMay 7, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Quite a unique capture, Pat, with all those birds walking "out" of the water towards you. Yes, works well in high contrast B&W - and the reflections are great.

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  40. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Great effect. (Rules are made to be... etc.)

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  41. EbieMay 7, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love it in B/W. Their formation looks like the Rockets dancing on Broadway!

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  42. EbieMay 7, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I hope my comment went through.

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  43. Ms. BeckyMay 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    oh oh oh. I'm in love with this photo. and yes, enlarged all the way it's even better!!! excellent shot Pat.

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  44. ChuckMay 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Pat, you have a gift for bird photos...these guys look like they are picking up diamonds off the sand.

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  45. TracyMay 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Pat,
    That is a really cool photo! I too love the contrast!

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  46. genieMay 7, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    WOW!!! When I enlarged it, I would see the little footprints in the sand and the light bouncing off of them. This is one wonderful shot. I think it is really neat that you shot directly into the sun. I have not tried that, but will do it now. Super photo, Pat.

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  47. Pat TillettMay 8, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Alex - Thanks Alex! Some photos just gotta be that way!

    Martha Z - Me too! thanks Martha!

    Oilfield Trash - Thanks buddy!

    Hooked on Memes - Thanks! It turned out pretty well.

    jennyfreckles - Waiting on a bus or a morsel of food!

    Sylvia - Thanks Sylvia! You have a good weekend also!

    Tim - I agree with you! Thanks!

    Brian - Sure is! Too bad it's raining here...

    Dorian - I agree! I love them!

    texwisgirl - Thanks so much!

    laughingmom - I'm with you! always a good place to go!

    Cezar and Leia - thanks for taking the time to enlarge it and thanks so much for the nice words!

    Frank - thanks Frank! I'm pretty happy with it.

    Oakland DP - Thanks so much!

    Woody - Thanks! I appreciate it.

    James - Thanks James, I agree with you!

    Cheeseboy - I'm always willing to go to the beach.

    becca - thanks!

    Tsuki - You may download it! No problem. Thanks!

    EG - My first photo class in HS, I failed an assignment with a photo like this. They teacher said "Don't EVER shoot into the sun!" I dropped the class...

    Robyn - Thanks Robyn!

    Emille - Thanks so much! I'll admit to having a pretty good eye, but that's about it...

    Inger - Thanks! It all came out pretty well.

    Ms A - There were so many of them on the beach that day (even without the shadows)!

    Lucy - They were running away from the water that was coming in.

    Dyche - thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    Clarissa - Thanks Clarissa!

    Marlene - Yup! they ususally do!

    Leovi - thanks Leovi!

    Karen - Thanks so much!

    Lynette - thanks Lynette! Much to look at in it.

    Ginnymo - Thanks Ginny! I'll be over soon...

    Mama Zen - Thanks so much!

    Aut - Thanks! I agree with you!

    KaLynn - Thanks! Also, thanks for stopping by. I'll be over to catch up!

    Belle - Thanks so much Belle!

    Mynx - thanks! B&W is my favorite.

    SQ - Thanks so much! Good words from you are a treat!

    Francisca - Why thank you! It all came together!

    altadenahiker - I'm with you! I seriously think almost everything I learned in the two photo classes I took (before quitting them) was totally wrong!

    Ebie - thanks! They do look like dancers.

    Ms Becky - thanks for the nice words Becky!

    Chuck - Thanks Chuck! I'm for the birds alright...

    Tracy - thanks so much!

    Genie - thanks for the nice comment Genie! I'm glad I didn't listen in school...

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  48. N4M3L3SSMay 8, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    love em

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  49. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Today is Mother's Day. I thought you would post another horror story.

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  50. Betty ManousosMay 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Really superb image!

    can't stop looking at it!!

    Hope you're having a great Sunday.

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  51. CryingbearMay 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    that is a nice one!

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  52. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Black and white photos are my favorite. The contrasts here are awesome. Glad I came over to see what you've been doing lately. Always something interesting...!
    Ann Best, Memoir Author

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  53. Rek SeshMay 8, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    The birds are having a fun day at the beach and so is the photographer, it seems....lovely one.

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  54. JapyMay 9, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful contrasted photo. Greetings.

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  55. Blue Wave 707May 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Way cool Pat! :-)

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  56. Anthony J. LangfordMay 11, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I like the contrast too.. the backlighting really makes it.

    Now

    There are plenty of dog people in the world! so leave those poor puppy's alone.. lol..

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  57. Baby SisterMay 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    That is such a breathtaking picture!! I love it.

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