What’s Around The Corner by Kevin McNeal

Saturday, 7th February 2009

What’s Around The Corner

by Kevin McNeal

This is another image from Ruby Beach along the Olympic Peninsula. I really liked how the last light was hitting the distant haystack and creating a nice warm glow. To achieve the wave action I kept my shutter speed at 0.5 sec to get the longer streaks. I tried to accentuate the contrast between the cool tones of the blues and the warmer light on the haystack together.

Equipment: Canon 5D 17-40L

Kevin McNeal

Kevin McNeal is a Washington St. photographer focusing on grand colorful landscapes that reflect the most unique places on earth. Capturing moments of magic light and transferring this on print, images behold a combination of perseverance, patience, and dedication to capture the images in ways unseen before. The stories of how these images are rendered come across in the feelings the images convey. Traveling all over North America with his wife by his side, shooting diverse landscapes and finding remote places to bring the message to the public that this Earth is worth saving.

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15 Comments

Anurag Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 8:13 am
I’v seen this image on your website many times and have always admired it.

Really would like to thank you for the technical details, and for sharing your thought process behind planning the shot. I wish other submitters were equally forthcoming. It makes visiting Earthshots that much more interesting.

I would never have known it was a haystack. Looks just like another rock cliff!
Pauline Jones Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 8:54 am
I agree with Anurag about the technical details. It is a well thought out shot, though the foreground takes up 50% of the picture and all the rest of the detail has to fit into the other 50%. Following the rule of thirds in this case might have been better.
John Harrison Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Another fantastic image from Kevin!! Nice job! Great composition, lighting and mood. The water swirling right at you wants to make you jump out of the way! the colors really work for me. Keep shooting! John
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I really like the sleek movement of the water contrasted with the still sturdy rocks, along with the color contrasts also. The movement of the water directs the eye from cool water, to warm rocks, to the multi-colored vibrant sunset.
Congratulations!
Malta Photography Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 10:30 am
as usual stunning Kevin. it really looks great and the long shutter speed effect is really cool and moderate. Nice Job.
planet lover Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I visit Earthshots to travel around the world and see through the eyes and words of the photographers and picture takers the beautiful places, animals, plants and people of this Earth. I’m not a photographer so the emotional effect of the photos stays with me a lot longer than any technical details. But I agree that they should be provided. Beautiful picture!
Mark R Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I love this photo. In regards to Pauline Jones comment, this photo still looks great when you crop out the bottom third and end up with a square format. GREAT SHOT!!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
At first the water reminds me of captured high speed driving, but looking closely, this shot has a very calming effect.Thank you.
Su Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
like this shot colours are just great
Lisa Atkins Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Awesome shot, Kevin. The horizon is in the top “third” of the frame. So, I don’t understand how anyone can say that you didn’t follow the rule of thirds. Also, the comp fulls the viewers eye into the frame, and up to the curve. Great job!!
James and Kelly Stone Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Fabulous. Your foresight and planning really paid off. A beautiful image captured here. Congratulations!!!
Derek Dobbie Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Good exposure but I am not sure about the composition. Something just not right…..but what can you do…move one of the rocks….
Sue Gagnon Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Nicely done. Compelling. I love the effect.
Renee Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Awh this is a nice shot! Like it alot!
su Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Like the title very apt the way that sea is turning a corner!