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.
Website: www.henroben.co.uk
Stormy Seas by Benjamin Mercer was photo of the day on Wednesday, 12th March 2008. It is tagged Coast, Sea. You can leave a comment below.
24 Comments
Chris
Awesome. Amazing contrast in light and texture.
Eileen
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
Very interesting perspective–love it!
istvan
excellent, very dynamic
Anurag
A very nice shot. I Like the super wide angle perspective. The shutter speed is perfect.
Reuben Chircop
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
I like this shot; well crafted
Benjamin Mercer
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
Very different! But it is a nice shot! well done!
Chris
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
love it… very very nice. I like the way you can really tell the water is moving, really brings you into the seen.
Ann
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
Great shot. Love the composition and perspective. Love the sky. Great!
Jacky
Lovely shot. I like how the receding waves draw you into the photo.
a.
What a powerful shot! Very interesting, Benjamin!
JFSantos
You were right, the distortion only contribute to this picture. Awsome shot!
Tony B.
This may have just become one of my favorite photos of all time……
k libby
I agree – the distortion really makes the image!
Tom Brooklyn
cool lines, forms and textures
benjamin mercer
like the pics and like the fact that we share the same name!!
Su
Love the contrasting colours. well done
renee
still think this shot is amazing!
Rajib Singha
Wow! Terrific shot.
Blackmagdalene
Molto bella