Landscape The Great Beach

The Great Beach · **3 Likes**

Another from my Cape Cod series. I processed this one in a pictorial style inspired by the work of Austrian photographer Heinrich Kuehn, whose work I saw at the Neue Galerie in NYC this summer (although his would have been B&W). Some friends do not like this style at all, but it often grabs me emotionally for some reason. I might prefer sharpening the waves slightly, but I kind of forgot what I did and junked the TIF, so I'd have to start from scratch.

GeoJerry · 09-19-2012, 08:24 AM

I think this shot is just great. I know from experience that the application of any filters like this, or HDR, and so on, is very controversial. But who cares? :-) Just do what you like best. It's interesting to see what people like, but at the end of the day it's your picture. A+! It has a pleasing, dreamy, nostalgic feel to it, and I like the subtle colors.

slowpez · 09-19-2012, 08:54 AM

I agree with geojerry on this one. I love the feel of it. Really nice processing. It is a beauty.

riff · 09-19-2012, 01:28 PM

Simply exquisite!

tessfully · 09-19-2012, 02:59 PM

Stunning --- just excellent! I would love to learn how to create this way. Artistic and emotional. Thank you for sharing.

**dcmsox2004** · 09-20-2012, 05:52 AM

... brings me back to my childhood... walking along the beaches in rhode island... love this composition...misty water colored memories, like the way we were... (great song and movie.. ) dave m

lectrolink · 09-21-2012, 02:22 AM

I'm a little surprised yet gratified by the very positive response. Unprocessed, it was nearly a throwaway shot. Just goes to show how artistic expression can trump technical perfection sometimes. People's reactions to pictorialism frequently seem to be on a more emotional level, rather than simply admiration for a well exposed/composed shot. The gauzy indistinct effect seems to stimulate the individual subconscious, especially in invoking memories.

Den · 09-21-2012, 05:52 AM

Looks like it was taken with an old film camera. Very cool indeed.

GeoJerry · 09-21-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by lectrolink

I'm a little surprised yet gratified by the very positive response. Unprocessed, it was nearly a throwaway shot. Just goes to show how artistic expression can trump technical perfection sometimes. People's reactions to pictorialism frequently seem to be on a more emotional level, rather than simply admiration for a well exposed/composed shot. The gauzy indistinct effect seems to stimulate the individual subconscious, especially in invoking memories.

This happens to me a lot. A picture looks like nothing special, and then you take another look, try some things, and suddenly you like it. There can be a fine balance between a throwaway and a great shot.

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09-19-2012, 08:24 AM	#2
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	I think this shot is just great. I know from experience that the application of any filters like this, or HDR, and so on, is very controversial. But who cares? :-) Just do what you like best. It's interesting to see what people like, but at the end of the day it's your picture. A+! It has a pleasing, dreamy, nostalgic feel to it, and I like the subtle colors.

09-19-2012, 08:54 AM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	I agree with geojerry on this one. I love the feel of it. Really nice processing. It is a beauty.

09-19-2012, 01:28 PM	#4
riff Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,408	Simply exquisite!

09-19-2012, 02:59 PM	#5
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Stunning --- just excellent! I would love to learn how to create this way. Artistic and emotional. Thank you for sharing.

09-20-2012, 05:52 AM	#6
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	... brings me back to my childhood... walking along the beaches in rhode island... love this composition...misty water colored memories, like the way we were... (great song and movie.. ) dave m

09-21-2012, 02:22 AM	#7
lectrolink Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 189 Original Poster	I'm a little surprised yet gratified by the very positive response. Unprocessed, it was nearly a throwaway shot. Just goes to show how artistic expression can trump technical perfection sometimes. People's reactions to pictorialism frequently seem to be on a more emotional level, rather than simply admiration for a well exposed/composed shot. The gauzy indistinct effect seems to stimulate the individual subconscious, especially in invoking memories.

09-21-2012, 05:52 AM	#8
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	Looks like it was taken with an old film camera. Very cool indeed.

09-21-2012, 09:06 AM	#9
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Originally posted by lectrolink I'm a little surprised yet gratified by the very positive response. Unprocessed, it was nearly a throwaway shot. Just goes to show how artistic expression can trump technical perfection sometimes. People's reactions to pictorialism frequently seem to be on a more emotional level, rather than simply admiration for a well exposed/composed shot. The gauzy indistinct effect seems to stimulate the individual subconscious, especially in invoking memories. This happens to me a lot. A picture looks like nothing special, and then you take another look, try some things, and suddenly you like it. There can be a fine balance between a throwaway and a great shot.