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Dusk over Kong Mountain
Image Title:  Dusk over Kong Mountain
 
 By: Vincent K. Tylor  
  Copyright ©2005



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Photographer Vincent K. Tylor {K:8809}
Project N/A Camera Model Nikon F-5
Categories Landscape
Nature
Travel
Film Format
Portfolio Lens Nikon 17-35 2.8 AFS
Uploaded 10/5/2005 Film / Memory Type Velvia 50
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 396 Shutter 10s
Favorites Aperture f/16
Critiques 14 Rating
6.20
/ 5 Ratings
Location City -  Anahola
State -  HAWAII
Country - United States   United States
About Kong Mountain in Anahola Kauai has always been a place of interest for me photographically speaking. I've been fishing these reefs for years now. Lately however, I've finally been visiting some of these old fishing holes with a different purpose. Taken at dusk with a tripod and cable release. As always your opinions are appreciated.
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There are 14 Comments in 1 Pages
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Ann Nida   {K:45230} 10/5/2005
"Fire and Ice" may have been an alternative name for this one with these lovely warm and cool tones. The colours in this are stunning. Beautifully composed with lots of interest without being too busy. Beautiful photo. Looks like a painting.


Kim Culbert   {K:36791} 10/5/2005
The foreground has some great lines in it, very powerful pull that leads the eye up into the mountains. I almost feel that the contrast is a bit weak here and I'm thinking it's because there doesn't seem to be any extreme darks in here and it feels like there should be some, especially with high contrast velvia.
The water has an interesting, peaceful hue, while the sky is on fire. Which filter was used for this effect? They are two such extremes.. cool blues and hot oranges, but they work fairly well together to create a pleasing scene. I love the fact that I can see rocks and ground underneath the water in the foreground... another element to add interest.


Puripaso One   {K:13956} 10/5/2005
A beautiful image Vincent! Nice post work!


Bart Aldrich   {K:7614} 10/5/2005
Like a Wyland painting. Wonderful!


Megan Bull   {K:627} 10/5/2005
I love how you slowed the shutter so much it almost makes the water look like a haze.
The colors are abosolutely amazing as well.
It almost doesnt even look real they're so extreme.
Very good job!


Damion Hamilton   {K:1023} 10/5/2005
This is such a powerful image. Very dramatic. The colors are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.


Wez     {K:14219} 10/5/2005
Very powerful image, i love the colours and the dreamy water from the shutter speed.

Great work. As said above, id like to know wat filter you were using or was it all post-pro?

Regards


Vincent K. Tylor   {K:8809} 10/5/2005
Thanks for all of your honest comments. Yes Ann, when a photographer learns to use a tripod as well as the long exposure, images can indeed look like a painting. I often prefer this type of effect on both seascapes like this as well as waterfalls. Even nightscapes with people or car lights can work quite well with longer exposures.

Yes Kim, I agree that this could use a touch more contrast. I will look closely at the big file. I cannot say exactly which filter was used here though. Either the Cokin sunset filter or the Cokin tobacco. I am just not sure since I like to shoot as many ways as possible. This way when I do get to the lightbox, there is usually a winner somewhere in there. I can also use a variety of images for different purposes as needed. I only fired six frames from this viewpoint however. Something I wish I'd worked even more thoroughly. However, I have been back though and perhaps found even better possibilities than what's posted here. This particular image is going into our print line. The touch of blue on the right side is a deeper spot where there is most likely sand on the bottom, therefore the blue tint. What you see here is what the original slide looks like as well. Hope this helps. Mahalos for taking the time.

Nice to hear from you Bart. Perhaps Wyland should consider selling photography too. I'll have to give them a call...

Aloha


jacques brisebois   {K:57346} 10/5/2005
breathtaking... reallly nice colors, water movement, tone, contrast. Simply beautiful


Marusnik Bela   {K:11611} 10/5/2005
Magic colours, fantastic landscape!Congrats!


Thomas P   {K:1732} 10/7/2005
Hello Ken. Excelllent WB.Your metering was right on.The saturation of the Velvia film is noticeable in this photograph. The closes thing in the digital world is to use a velvia curve for highlights ,and some old film filters to emulate the saturation. Neither being as good. Very good work.

Regards,

Tom


Ray Heath   {K:4559} 10/7/2005
nice image Vincent but i think you over did the colour in the sky, it competes with, and detracts from, the foreground


Walter Tatulinski   {K:111} 12/27/2005
Aloha Vince...just joined this site a coupe of weeks ago. This is one of your best! The sunlight effect in the sky conotes "Lightning" to me, which is perfect because of the mood generated by the clouds and water. The resultant overall scene is stormy and atmospheric; not unlike a torrid romance. Regards.


Brigitte R.   {K:15205} 6/18/2007
I just discovered your portfolio and I must say your photos take my breath away! I was on the Big Island last year and miss it so much. You are very lucky to live in paradise! It is difficult to improve on any photograph taken in Hawaii but you have certainly mastered the art. Your photos have that magical touch. Keep up the good work and keep sharing the beauty that you are surrounded by. :-)


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