It is quite an experience to see the sun set and then come up again a few hours later in almost the same location! With that, if you are treated to sunset/sunrise color, it will go on and on and on. This particular image was captured at the end of our time at a specific location where our attention was directed elsewhere. I had just had a conversation with a participant about finding and shooting softer scenes. I mentioned Eddie Soloway, who’s work I admire. Eddie has a softness to much of his work that is wonderful. As I looked to the sky behind me I recognized what I now call a “Soloway” type situation. I corralled two others who were heading back down the hill and encouraged them to come back up and get this. This is a favorite from the trip for a number of reasons. It will remind me of this wonderful night of endless and glorious light. It confirmed that I can recognize a soft “Soloway” type scene. It is a reminder that not all scenes need to be bold and dramatic. Sometimes soft and gentle is good.
And the Sunset Color goes on and on and on….
by JB | Jul 17, 2013 | Iceland | 10 comments
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Beautiful! How I wish I had followed you up the hill! But I did find a few softer scenes at various points, too, and have my eye attuned to those possibilities!
Thanks Louise. I look forward to your images.
John, that is one beautiful change of pace. So very calm and peaceful. One of those quiet light photos that remind me of John Sexton’s wonderful work. Your observation that not all scenes need to be bold and dramatic is spot on, and that thought makes me wonder why so many of our post processing tools and techniques lead us down the path towards ever bolder, stronger, and more dynamic images. I agree with you that sometimes a whisper conveys more than a shout. I’m going to work on remembering your good insight.
Slainte!
Bruce
Thanks Bruce. I’m glad this post sparked some thoughts about softer work.
Sky blue pink…beautiful!
This is a perfect example of “it’s all about the light”. Unless you actually experience locations that produce a” special quality of light” you will not get it. My wife -a non photographer as she is-now gets it but she needed to see how the light turns a landscape into a magical scene. 5 AM in the desert produced a scene that opened up a new vision for her of the natural world. Welcome home to the heat!!!
such beautiful colors – I love that pink/blue color combination…this is another example where less is more…
Love the simplicity and mood. Great image.
Dear John:
thanks a lot for showing us also the Eddie Soloway’s beautiful work.
Pure enchantment.
You’re welcome Vincente. Enchantment is a good word for Eddie’s work.