Nightfall
The evening last night was a very interesting one on the Oregon Coast. Rains fell, the quieted down about 45 minutes before sunset, which we couldn’t see due to heavy clouds. The winds blew which made for some very violent wave action. However, I really wanted to show a more quiet, dreamlike look to my photographs, so I set out to accomplish that. I found a little cove that was somewhat protected from the elements, but the waves still made their way in. As they entered the cove, they washed over these rock outcroppings. By shooting with a very slow shutter speed, the waves were reduced to gentle swells. The blue color adds to the feeling and shows the late hour in which I was shooting, but most of all it adds mood. The technique used appeared to have calmed the violent sea and portray a quiet moment on the ocean.
Being able to create images that not only show and create feeling, but show MY feelings, is a challenge that I desire to always pursue. It is especially challenging when the environment and conditions have and opposite mood and feeling than I have. I have learned, though, that it is not impossible to accomplish. Mastering your craft is a necessity if you are to create personal masterpieces.
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