Stormy Seas by Benjamin Mercer

Wednesday, 12th March 2008

Stormy Seas

by Benjamin Mercer

Southwold Pier in Suffolk, UK at dawn after a winter storm was clearing.
I haven’t corrected for the distortion of the lens in this, as I feel the distorted pier adds to the drama of the shot and seems to fit in with the tattered clouds and streaks of the retreating wave.

Equipment: Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm, Cokin 121S grad

Benjamin Mercer

Graphic designer and keen amateur photographer. Will have a go at photographing anything, but primarily interested in landscape and seascape images.

www.henroben.co.uk

19 Comments

Chris Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Awesome. Amazing contrast in light and texture.
Eileen Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 5:54 am
This is way cool. Nice lens action. I was born on the coast, so I really appreciate a dock with buildings. Nice shot. EZ
Cheri Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Very interesting perspective–love it!
istvan Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 6:58 am
excellent, very dynamic
Anurag Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 7:02 am
A very nice shot. I Like the super wide angle perspective. The shutter speed is perfect.
Reuben Chircop Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Nice capture, you were just the right person in the right place with the right equipment in the right time. Well done with this shot.
Pauline Jones Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I like this shot; well crafted
Benjamin Mercer Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Thank you everyone for your kind comments

As Reuben has said it was simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time… or the wrong place at the wrong time depending on how you feel about getting covered by icy cold waves

Both I and the camera got very wet taking this.
Renee Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Very different! But it is a nice shot! well done!
Chris Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Ben, being in the right place at the right time to get the right shot is what it is all about…the combination of luck and skill is what makes it unique and that is what you have done.
Lee Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
love it… very very nice. I like the way you can really tell the water is moving, really brings you into the seen.
Ann Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
The dawn light has created drama in the clouds,the receding wave and slightly unusual colours all combine to make an attractive image. Your description and added feedback also adds interest. Just my personal opinion though , I prefer landscapes in landscape mode. Otherwise it is a very good shot. Congrats.
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Great shot. Love the composition and perspective. Love the sky. Great!
Jacky Says:
March 12th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Lovely shot. I like how the receding waves draw you into the photo.
a. Says:
March 13th, 2008 at 12:10 am
What a powerful shot! Very interesting, Benjamin!
JFSantos Says:
March 13th, 2008 at 12:24 am
You were right, the distortion only contribute to this picture. Awsome shot!
Tony B. Says:
March 13th, 2008 at 6:55 am
This may have just become one of my favorite photos of all time……
k libby Says:
March 15th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I agree - the distortion really makes the image!
Tom Brooklyn Says:
March 15th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
cool lines, forms and textures