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Patrick Smith Photography - Monterey, Carmel and Point Lobos |
Pinnacle Rock #1 Purchase Print Wallpaper: (1024x768) (1280x1024)
Location: Point Lobos State Park, Carmel by the Sea, California
Details: 0.6-second exposure @F22 with 2 ND grad 0.9s
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Story:
Point Lobos, at the north end of Big Sur just south of Carmel, California could keep a photographer busy for months or even years. It is a
peninsula that has been sculptured by large Pacific waves over millions of years and the results are stunning. This is one of the western-most
points of rock and is probably 50 feet tall at high tide. Sometimes waves wash over the entire rock. The most interesting motion was occurring
just as the waves curl around the rock. I painted long lines (but not too long) with a 0.6 second exposure.
Location: Point Lobos State Park, Carmel by the Sea, California
Details: 0.6-second exposure @F22 with 2 ND grad 0.9s
Comments on this photo: ePHOTOzine Flickr
Story:
Point Lobos, at the north end of Big Sur just south of Carmel, California could keep a photographer busy for months or even years. It is a
peninsula that has been sculptured by large Pacific waves over millions of years and the results are stunning. This is one of the western-most
points of rock and is probably 50 feet tall at high tide. Sometimes waves wash over the entire rock. The most interesting motion was occurring
just as the waves curl around the rock. I painted long lines (but not too long) with a 0.6 second exposure.
The Seascapes of Monterey, Asilomar, Carmel and Point Lobos
This has been the home of famous photographers such as Edward, Cole and Brett Weston, Ansel Adams, Morley Baer, and others. Currently
there are several high quality photo studios in the area. And for good reason. This place is extremely photogenic and close to other scenic areas.
It is a perfect place to live of you are a photographer or other artist or writer.
This has been the home of famous photographers such as Edward, Cole and Brett Weston, Ansel Adams, Morley Baer, and others. Currently
there are several high quality photo studios in the area. And for good reason. This place is extremely photogenic and close to other scenic areas.
It is a perfect place to live of you are a photographer or other artist or writer.
Pinnacle Rock #2 Purchase Print Wallpaper: (1024x768) (1280x1024)
Location: Point Lobos State Park, Carmel by the Sea, California
Details: 2-minute exposure @F22 with 2 ND grad 0.9's
Story:
This long exposure of this rock at the western edge of Point Lobos, California allows the structure of the rock to be isolated with no distractions
from the ocean. It was made just after the sun set. I'm glad that the seagull on the right side of the tallest point stayed still for most of the 2
minutes! In a 24x36 print, you can see the sea gull's plumage clearly.
Location: Point Lobos State Park, Carmel by the Sea, California
Details: 2-minute exposure @F22 with 2 ND grad 0.9's
Story:
This long exposure of this rock at the western edge of Point Lobos, California allows the structure of the rock to be isolated with no distractions
from the ocean. It was made just after the sun set. I'm glad that the seagull on the right side of the tallest point stayed still for most of the 2
minutes! In a 24x36 print, you can see the sea gull's plumage clearly.
Asilomar Surf Purchase Print Wallpaper: (1024x768) (1280x1024)
Location: Asilomar State Park, Pacific Grove, California
Details: 0.3-second exposure @F16 with ND grad 0.9
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Story:
The first light of the day can often be the best, even in an area known for its sunsets. I had to get wet to get close enough to the surf to capture
every fine detail in the ocean, yet still allow the Santa Cruz mountains to be seen 40 miles away in the distance. There were many chaotic motions
happening at once, so it took a while before I could capture lots of motion going in the same direction. It was a memorable morning.
Location: Asilomar State Park, Pacific Grove, California
Details: 0.3-second exposure @F16 with ND grad 0.9
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Story:
The first light of the day can often be the best, even in an area known for its sunsets. I had to get wet to get close enough to the surf to capture
every fine detail in the ocean, yet still allow the Santa Cruz mountains to be seen 40 miles away in the distance. There were many chaotic motions
happening at once, so it took a while before I could capture lots of motion going in the same direction. It was a memorable morning.
Lover's Point Morning Purchase Print Wallpaper: (1024x768) (1280x1024)
Location: Pacific Grove, California
Details: 0.3-second exposure @F8 with ND grad 0.9 + 0.6
Story:
I have always liked the way the water moves through these rocks, so I waited for the atmosphere to be right before making this photograph.
Sometime I will wait for a year or more before conditions are right. Finally, the fog lifted just enough to let in some color at first light at Lover's
Point near Monterey and Pacific Grove. The low angle of light also shows the color and texture of the rock at its best. I liked the contrast of the
sharp lines of surging water against the softness of the glowing fog. I had to study the ebb and flow for quite some time in order to figure out
how best to time the waves. Rarely did all this action happen all at once.
Location: Pacific Grove, California
Details: 0.3-second exposure @F8 with ND grad 0.9 + 0.6
Story:
I have always liked the way the water moves through these rocks, so I waited for the atmosphere to be right before making this photograph.
Sometime I will wait for a year or more before conditions are right. Finally, the fog lifted just enough to let in some color at first light at Lover's
Point near Monterey and Pacific Grove. The low angle of light also shows the color and texture of the rock at its best. I liked the contrast of the
sharp lines of surging water against the softness of the glowing fog. I had to study the ebb and flow for quite some time in order to figure out
how best to time the waves. Rarely did all this action happen all at once.
Monterey Moonlight Purchase Print Wallpaper: (1024x768) (1280x1024)
Location: Pacific Grove near Monterey, California
Details: 10-minute exposure @F6 with ND grad 0.9
Story:
The clouds opened up and let the moonlight through to the rocks and sea on a foggy Monterey night. The violent surf was smoothed out by a
long exposure, making this place look like another world. Fog at night creates a lot of atmosphere even though the stars are not visible.
Because the fog came and went and I was making long exposures, some images were underexposed while others were overexposed. It really is a
matter of luck in situations like this, so I spent a few hours making just a few images, of which only this one turned out well. Time well spent I
believe!.
Location: Pacific Grove near Monterey, California
Details: 10-minute exposure @F6 with ND grad 0.9
Story:
The clouds opened up and let the moonlight through to the rocks and sea on a foggy Monterey night. The violent surf was smoothed out by a
long exposure, making this place look like another world. Fog at night creates a lot of atmosphere even though the stars are not visible.
Because the fog came and went and I was making long exposures, some images were underexposed while others were overexposed. It really is a
matter of luck in situations like this, so I spent a few hours making just a few images, of which only this one turned out well. Time well spent I
believe!.
