Scripps Beach

This photo was taken on what I'll call a "me" photo shoot. My daughter wanted to visit the beach, and she expressed interest in taking some photos. I loaded her up with a camera, and while helping her I planted my tripod legs and let my kit take some long exposures.

If I'm honest with myself, I'm not completely content with this image. I don't feel I've quite struck the balance of highlights and shadows I have in my mind's eye. There aren't a lot of highlights in this scene. Perhaps that's a source of my struggles. 

After two rounds of different editing approaches - and a couple of hours of time spent - I need a break. I'm posting this as a marker. Maybe I'll like it more after spending time away from the photo. And maybe I'll return to it for more tweaking.

Technical Details:
- Sony A7Rii w/ Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
- Formatt-Hitech filters (10-stop)
- f/16 @ 16mm, 122 sec, ISO 100
- Processed in Lightroom and ON1 Photo RAW


Scott Davenport

Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.

He also can't help getting his feet wet photographing at the beach.

https://scottdavenportphoto.com
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