Blyth Pipe

[Blythman]

First time I've got up to catch a sunrise for ages. Turned out it was just a miserable start to Easter Monday

With Haida 10 stop. Pentax K3, 16-50 @16mm, 30 secs, f9, ISO 400

Blyth Pipe by Alan Wennington, on Flickr

 

[Red Base Black]

That is immediately engaging, and the colour tones work very well. I do feel though that your highlights below the horizon are to white (try heal brushing, with gently fading in slowly but surely, and the result will be natural/keeping with what you already have. Other wise I would say this is a great shoot.

 

[Blythman]

Thanks for taking the time to give feedback, Scott. Much appreciated. The highlighted area is where the waves were breaking so it was naturally white.

 

[Blythman]

Guess the general consensus is that this doesn't work?

 

[phodru]

Guess the general consensus is that this doesn't work?

Not at all. It's different in a good way. The tones lend it an otherworldly feel. Good work.

 

[Adam Teague]

Very moody and engaging. I love it

 

[Blythman]

Thanks guys. First time I've split toned a B&W and also added grain. Good to have some feedback that it has worked to some degree.

For info, all in lightroom

 

[horrocks]

Not convinced by the bluey-greeny tone Alan, more bottom of the swimming pool than other wordly. Nice movement blur though, perfect for the scene, and the white is fine for me, or would be if it wasn't green...

 

[Blythman]

Thanks Toby. Good to have another point of view