Divine Light

[jankmarshall]

Took this down at Beachy Head. Was sat in the pub having a (very) late lunch and suddenly saw this out the window! Needless to say, its a bit of a grab shot, but I like it - WDYT?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jankmarshall/4436166166/in/set-72157623626677968/


Thanks for looking - C&C would be appreciated.

Jan

 

[grum]

Very nice

On this monitor it looks as though you could bring up the highlights a little to really make the rays stand out. Might not be right though.

 

[mustanir]

I like it and I wouldn't suggest bringing the highlights up more as it would push the lit patch beyond the edge of blown out.

 

[grum]

I like it and I wouldn't suggest bringing the highlights up more as it would push the lit patch beyond the edge of blown out.

Probably right actually, though you could apply a grad filter or similar to the rays only.

 

[Peter10d]

Very striking

 

[Klopek]

I think it's really beautiful. You have those 'divine' rays, a lovely red horizon and some moody clouds - loads of good elements! Great capture!

 

[BobinPeterboro]

Wow! outstanding capture. Well done

 

[Pork]

Works for me Jan, very biblical

 

[tatty]

Very impressed Jan, can't say any more than that really, I'm new to photography. What equipment did you use, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[G2EWS]

Hi Jan,

That is a superbly seen capture. You must be well chuffed.

What would I do to it? Bit difficult to see, but might want to bring a big more definition and tone out. But it may not work, so it would be an experiment.

Regards

Chris

 

[jankmarshall]

Very impressed Jan, can't say any more than that really, I'm new to photography. What equipment did you use, if you don't mind me asking?

Hi
Thanks for your kind comment. I'm only 12 month into photography myself and loving my new hobby. I use an EOS 350D and and in this instant a tamron 18-270 Lens. I dont use photoshop and have only given the contrast and colour saturation a slight boost using Picassa.
Jan

 

[wookie6262]

Cracking shot. Like the other say it may be worth a little pay to see if you can bring a bit more detail out but it is superb as it stands.

 

[Grumpy_Git]

In the immortal words of Homer Simpson.....

Be-Jebus!

Very very Nice.

Nick.

 

[joker2006]

liking that a lot.

isn't there a scene in a Monty python film like that?

 

[fudge]

very nice. shows the benefit of always having a camera with you to capture these moments

 

[wombat384]

Very very nice - I like it a lot!

 

[jankmarshall]

Thanks for all your kind comments!

I dont have any editing software other than Picassa so am limited as to what I can do to improve the image - its pretty much straight from the camera. If anyone knows how to make further improvements using Picassa, please let me know!

Jan

 

[AndyWest]

Wonderful shot, well caught!

 

[davekiddle]

That's a great capture My only small crit is that it's a bit too central for me, but hey, it was a grab shot!

 

[n1kcy]

That's an awesome shot and shows why you should always carry a camera.

 

[discodavor]

very creative well seen photograph, i like it alot. i do think it looks much better and more concise (for want of a better word) if you crop to 4x5 getting rid of some of the sky above the rays

d

 

[vulcan2912]

Nice shot.I see scenes like that all the time when I'm driving to and from work but never manage to be beside the sea with my camera at the right time.

Cheers
Gary

 

[Merc]

Beautiful capture.

 

[DOTTYROSS]

Well captured, stunning