Storm clouds over Taransay
Technical: Canon 5D3, 17-40 lens at 27mm, 2.5 seconds @f/16, ISO 100. 3stop hard grad ND filter on the sky. RAW file processed in Lightroom and PS CS6.
Conditions: Late evening with the sun obscured behind storm clouds. Strong swell and moderate wind.
I was initially attracted by the star-like pattern created in the sand as the waves washed in and out. I was very focused on that and was cursing the clouds that had covered the warm evening sunlight and left the scene “dull”. On reviewing the picture after 4 months I see a completely different image. The main character of the show is that dark brooding storm cloud and the sense of imminent change that it brings to scene.
Took this image on Bruce Percy‘s excellent workshop.
wytchwood 
Reblogged this on Voiceless in America and commented:
Awesome pics!
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Excellent image! I just noticed this one and saw that you shot this while attending a workshop on one of my favorite photographers. Must have been a great time. I agree with your assessment on the cloud – it does take a predominant role, although that star pattern lead in of the waves is a very strong counter balance. Hope you printed and framed this one – its a lovely seascape!
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