This is a second attempt. There wasn't much by way of drama in the sea, so I've tried to remove it entirely with a long exposure. (Two minutes). To go with this simpler appoach I've tightened the frame. The sky, while having some interest, had too much detail compared to the sea, so I've softened this in processing. The black and white conversion simplifies further by removing the colour.
I'd probably shoot this again if conditions allow. I'd want a little more light on the pier and lighthouse and some more movement in the sea. The two minute exposure is probably too much; if there were a little more excitment in the waves something around 1s may be a better start point.
Really like the flat water - looks like the lighthouse is floating, and yes, a splash of light on the lighthouse would make a difference. I like the shapes tho and the unusual placement of the pier and just a little bit of sea horizon.
I think the water needs a hint of movement rather than the glassy effect. The sky is spot on though
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This is a second attempt. There wasn't much by way of drama in the sea, so I've tried to remove it entirely with a long exposure. (Two minutes). To go with this simpler appoach I've tightened the frame. The sky, while having some interest, had too much detail compared to the sea, so I've softened this in processing. The black and white conversion simplifies further by removing the colour.
I'd probably shoot this again if conditions allow. I'd want a little more light on the pier and lighthouse and some more movement in the sea. The two minute exposure is probably too much; if there were a little more excitment in the waves something around 1s may be a better start point.
Really like the flat water - looks like the lighthouse is floating, and yes, a splash of light on the lighthouse would make a difference. I like the shapes tho and the unusual placement of the pier and just a little bit of sea horizon.
I think the water needs a hint of movement rather than the glassy effect. The sky is spot on though