While leading a recent workshop, we were treated to some lovely crepuscular rays at sunrise. Unfortunately the iconic 59th street pier in Ocean City NJ was destroyed by Sandy, however with a bit of scouting and GPS technology, I was able to find a suitable substitute to use as a foreground subject for the group. We ended up having a great morning shoot!
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Fuji X-Pro1 – 14mm Prime
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WOW – WOW – WOW + WOW – dramatic capture JB!!
Thank you Mr. Fielder. 🙂
John,
Beautifully composed, beautifully shot, and beautifully processed. This is one I could enjoy day in and day out. Just magnificent! And your choice to go B&W serves to enhance the quality of the light, those magnificent rays, and the glimmering water. Spot on ! I’ve you’ve time, please share your post processing approach with us. You’ve a way with clouds that would make Ansel jealous. 🙂 Slainte !
Thank you Bruce. Much appreciated. For processing in this case I used Nik’s Silver Efex Pro 2.0. I chose Nik for its control of highlights and shadows with their sliders. I was able to control the crepuscular rays as well as the bright areas around the clouds better. In addition it allowed me to use control points along the horizon.
John:
Excellent image and it shows your attention to detail around the clouds. Thanks for posting.
Joe
Great image. However, I think it lacks a little punch in the bottom of the clouds. Perhaps a bit of adaptive exposure or clarity takes this to the next level. Just saying…….
Thanks for the feedback Scott. Listen in tomorrow and maybe you’ll see your idea put into practice… 🙂 For me it all comes down to personal preference. A bit more drama in the clouds might take away from the drama in the rays… dunno. Worth a look.
Great image!
I can only say two things about this image…Beautiful and wish I had been there.
Thank you Dan. I was a moment!
Lovely John, and a great substitute indeed!
You’ve outdone yourself with this one, John!
Thanks Steve!