Nature Seashell on the seashore

Seashell on the seashore · 12:09 AM

Coming to the last couple of weeks of my stint in Jervis Bay, I took time this morning capturing the everyday stuff on Captain's beach. A pristine shoreline with baitfish visibly being chased by Spanish mackerel right to the shore. I spent some time throwing the beached baitfish back into the sea between shots.

Anyway, here's one of my few keepers from the day.
Looking forward to coming home.

Jimbo · 06-14-2010, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Ash, the foot print on this shot is distracting I think. Great exposure. JIM

**Ash** · 06-14-2010, 05:21 PM

Your right Jim.
Looking at it again I tried too much to add interest to the scene.
Something like this would have sufficed:

Jimbo · 06-14-2010, 05:23 PM

Now I like this one better Ash. Nicely composed. JIM

terptracey · 06-14-2010, 05:36 PM

I would like it without the shell. In the wink of an eye, we can all be gone. ~~~ tracey

pspentax · 06-14-2010, 05:50 PM

for me is the water that don´t work, it need to be stoped or more bllured

**Ash** · 06-14-2010, 11:58 PM

Differing opinions here. But a fine poetic message, Tracey.

It's probably just the way I captured the scene - I had shoes on and didn't want to get them wet. That was my biggest obstacle from getting the perspective I wanted.
But thanks for the comments.

**montman** · 09-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Really like the lighting and composition, great shadows.

**Tamia** · 09-08-2010, 01:58 PM

Now, perhaps I'm idiosyncratic, but I really like the original shot with the footprint and shell. Not only do I really like the texture and colors, but the footprint being washed by the obviously moving water is an allegory about our relative impermanence by comparison to the shellfish, which have been on earth a heck of a lot longer than us. In your second shot, if the shell was a tad sharper, I think it would be improved.

By the way, it's nice of you to throw the baitfish back, Ash. And I hope your wait to get home goes quickly.

**Ash** · 09-08-2010, 08:19 PM

Thanks Tamia - this was the intent of the original image - glad to see others realise this message.
I have been home for a month but again on course, this time only for a few days. Returning home again tomorrow.

BillM · 09-08-2010, 09:00 PM

like your first impulse Ash, just something about a * up close.

**Bob Harris** · 09-08-2010, 09:11 PM

Your first photo intrigues me and I think the best. It goes from focus to blur very well and I can feel the water and wonder what has happened. Why didn't the person pick up that shell? Thanks and interesting to read the critiques on this photo. Share some more and thanks Bob

JohnBee · 09-08-2010, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Ash, the foot print on this shot is distracting I think. Great exposure. JIM

Agree,
I love the textures and colors(excellent mix)
But the print feels a little harsh for the arrangement.

But that's just me...

skinja · 09-08-2010, 09:49 PM

I love the first one, the color, texture, lighting, timing just everything about it. but the shoe print.

Great discussion.

**Ash** · 09-08-2010, 10:29 PM

Cool, everyone.
Thanks for the added comments.
All taken on board.

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06-14-2010, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Ash, the foot print on this shot is distracting I think. Great exposure. JIM

06-14-2010, 05:21 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Your right Jim. Looking at it again I tried too much to add interest to the scene. Something like this would have sufficed:

06-14-2010, 05:23 PM	#4
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Now I like this one better Ash. Nicely composed. JIM

06-14-2010, 05:36 PM	#5
terptracey Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 32	I would like it without the shell. In the wink of an eye, we can all be gone. ~~~ tracey

06-14-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
pspentax Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 367	for me is the water that don´t work, it need to be stoped or more bllured

06-14-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Differing opinions here. But a fine poetic message, Tracey. It's probably just the way I captured the scene - I had shoes on and didn't want to get them wet. That was my biggest obstacle from getting the perspective I wanted. But thanks for the comments.

09-08-2010, 01:21 PM	#8
montman Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery Posts: 576	Really like the lighting and composition, great shadows.

09-08-2010, 01:58 PM	#9
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Now, perhaps I'm idiosyncratic, but I really like the original shot with the footprint and shell. Not only do I really like the texture and colors, but the footprint being washed by the obviously moving water is an allegory about our relative impermanence by comparison to the shellfish, which have been on earth a heck of a lot longer than us. In your second shot, if the shell was a tad sharper, I think it would be improved. By the way, it's nice of you to throw the baitfish back, Ash. And I hope your wait to get home goes quickly.

09-08-2010, 08:19 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks Tamia - this was the intent of the original image - glad to see others realise this message. I have been home for a month but again on course, this time only for a few days. Returning home again tomorrow.

09-08-2010, 09:00 PM	#11
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	like your first impulse Ash, just something about a * up close.

09-08-2010, 09:11 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Your first photo intrigues me and I think the best. It goes from focus to blur very well and I can feel the water and wonder what has happened. Why didn't the person pick up that shell? Thanks and interesting to read the critiques on this photo. Share some more and thanks Bob

09-08-2010, 09:38 PM	#13
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Jimbo Ash, the foot print on this shot is distracting I think. Great exposure. JIM Agree, I love the textures and colors(excellent mix) But the print feels a little harsh for the arrangement. But that's just me...

09-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#14
skinja Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, Co Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	I love the first one, the color, texture, lighting, timing just everything about it. but the shoe print. Great discussion.

09-08-2010, 10:29 PM	#15
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Cool, everyone. Thanks for the added comments. All taken on board.