Big Sur by Night

[Mike Mancil]

When at Big Sur it's impossible to tear yourself away from the view, even at 10:00 PM.

D300, Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 @ f/8, 6 min., ISO 200, 24mm, Manfrotto CF tripod.

 

[Kyle Jones]

That's a neat image! Normally I'd want to see a little more detail but I like the mystery of this rendering.

 

[AlanLichty]

I like the glow of the surf for this long exposure.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Mike, Big Sur is a captivating location! Well done here.

I agree with Kyle, that my instinct would be to go somewhat brighter, but I think with keeping this darker you have nicely captured the essence of the night.

 

[Mike Mancil]

That's a neat image! Normally I'd want to see a little more detail but I like the mystery of this rendering.

I like the glow of the surf for this long exposure.

Hey Mike, Big Sur is a captivating location! Well done here.
I agree with Kyle, that my instinct would be to go somewhat brighter, but I think with keeping this darker you have nicely captured the essence of the night.

Thanks guys. This was taken on a somewhat overcast night that was extremely dark. There was suppose to be a full moon but it was mostly obscured. However, the following night I was able to get the following; perhaps more to your liking, by moonlight. I just preferred the mystical atmosphere of the first better and the slightly different viewpoint. I didn't think the composition of the following image was as strong. I'll let you decide:

D300, Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 @ f/8, 613 sec, ISO 200, 26mm, Manfrotto CF tripod. 11:20 PM

 

[Ben Egbert]

I Like them both, different moods makes for a very different image.

 

[Mike Mancil]

I Like them both, different moods makes for a very different image.

Thanks and I don't think you can go wrong at Big Sur, no matter the time of day/night.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Interesting images both. The first gives the night dark look. The second could very well be a day shot.

 

[Mike Mancil]

Interesting images both. The first gives the night dark look. The second could very well be a day shot.

Thanks, a wonderful place to visit if you get the chance.

 

[lionking]

Both are beautiful, the firs has more impact on me, the soft-washed mood adds a bit of mystery, the seconds oof rock in the bottom left is a bit distracting, i would be tempted to clone it out.

 

[Joe Colozzo]

the mood in the first one is spot on. I realy like it!

 

[Mike Mancil]

Both are beautiful, the firs has more impact on me, the soft-washed mood adds a bit of mystery, the seconds oof rock in the bottom left is a bit distracting, i would be tempted to clone it out.

the mood in the first one is spot on. I realy like it!

Thanks, I’ve always liked the first better, too... Mike

 

[Martín el Escocés]

Love the almost ghostly feel of the first with the dark, the blue and the fluorescent water. Very nice indeed, Mike!

 

[Mike Mancil]

Love the almost ghostly feel of the first with the dark, the blue and the fluorescent water. Very nice indeed, Mike!

Thank you very much... Mike

 

[AMaji]

I think the night view without the details... just the mystery is more fun to see.

 

[Mike Mancil]

I think the night view without the details... just the mystery is more fun to see.

Thank you for the visit... Mike