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22-AUG-2005 Andy Konopacki

Sole Searching (*)

Playa del Rey, CA

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
1/80s f/6.3 at 48.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time22-Aug-2005 19:11:44
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length48 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

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Guest 28-Aug-2005 07:15
very catchy title and love the 'negative' space. great textures and tones.
Guest 27-Aug-2005 08:15
Photo profitable day at the beach Andy! Yvonne
aam1234 25-Aug-2005 17:44
I think it (the arc) works both ways. Personally I'm leaning toward including it. It adds tension & suspense. Either way I love it.
Guest 25-Aug-2005 16:22
I agree with Iso and Rod. LOL! At first I thought maybe it shouldn't be there, but then I thought it would be sort of plain without it. I've setteled on the opinion that it does add interest and tension. If I cover the line with my finger it dulls the image. The line is the little bit of controversy that makes the image so much more interesting and compelling. Without it, it's just a footprint, so what, move on. ;) Your first-instincts to include it were right. Beautiful lighting. Excellent job. Perfect image for BW treatment. ~ Lonnit
Guest 25-Aug-2005 00:44
Thanks folks for the comments. I agree that arc of sand could go either way. I did frame it knowing it would be in the shot.. maybe something subconcious told me to include it. It could also be interepreted as title states... "searching" for perfection. And the small arc's presence bucking the ideal and tidy.
Rod 23-Aug-2005 12:47
Love this shot Andy. On first viewing I agreed with Iso about the arc but now I'm not so sure. Maybe it gives the shot a bit of tension..............or it’s a distraction can't make up me mind. Great texture mate.
iso320023-Aug-2005 08:07
Again, fabulous light and tones. I think that little arc in the corner would be better if it were not included as it detracts from the footprint. The texture is the sand is almost tangible. If this were shot in colour in daylight, this just wouldn't be as effective.