Stopping to smell the flowers by orangecrush

Stopping to smell the flowers

This is from the beach the other day. I noticed this surfer taking a break to watch the sunset. Its always good to take a moment for those flowers!
I feel like I've been on this B&W thing lately! I might post the color version in my other album once I get off my butt and pay my ACE fee! ;)
Instant fav! I love the drama and detail of the b&w (but am curious about the sunset colors). I'm a huge fan if leading lines even though I don't shoot them much myself. Sounds like some homework for me! Great shot Jerry and sentiment.
June 26th, 2013  
Love the long gentle shadow of the surfer. :)
June 27th, 2013  
Gorgeous!
June 27th, 2013  
Great mood, very nice!
June 27th, 2013  
Love the feel to this and the glow!
June 27th, 2013  
Really nice capture. It looks really good in B&W.
June 27th, 2013  
Powerful shot - love the intensity.
June 27th, 2013  
Love it in black and white, nicely done :-)
June 27th, 2013  
This pier seems to go on forever! It makes a great statement together with the sunset!
June 27th, 2013  
Looks awesome :) I love how my eyes are drawn in by the bridge and go straight to the surfer. Would love to see this in colour!
June 27th, 2013  
Fab shot! I've been on a B+W kick myself lately.
June 27th, 2013  
Fav, love everything about it
June 27th, 2013  
Great lines!
June 27th, 2013  
Love it! Definately a fav!
June 27th, 2013  
Lovely in b&w, but I'd sure love to see the color version!
June 27th, 2013  
Perfect in every way, Jerry. Love the black & white! It's creates a very peaceful feeling.
June 27th, 2013  
TC
I love the mood and tones in B&W - Fav
June 27th, 2013  
Beautiful as always!
June 27th, 2013  
This is beautiful. Love the processing., too. Fav!
June 27th, 2013  
Dude!! You are amazing!! You seriously need to have your own show!!
June 27th, 2013  
Amy
Awesome shot. Fav!!
June 27th, 2013  
Ooooh super shot
June 27th, 2013  
I'm always just in awe of your shots.
June 27th, 2013  
amazing! instant fav
June 27th, 2013  
Wow - another stunning photo Jerry.
June 27th, 2013  
Stunning b & w! a fav!
June 27th, 2013  
Great shot
June 27th, 2013  
Beautiful
June 27th, 2013  
Great shot Jerry
June 27th, 2013  
Gorgeous!
June 27th, 2013  
Outstanding photo! Fav!
June 27th, 2013  
Holy crow Jerry, you rocked this one big time!
June 27th, 2013  
Fav! Love the drama...and everything else in this shot!
June 27th, 2013  
Nice one, Jerry.
June 27th, 2013  
Mac
Fabulous point of focus, glorious shot.
June 27th, 2013  
amazing, I love the sun peeking right from behind the pier. and the imagery is great :)
June 27th, 2013  
Lovely shot & great B&W :)
June 27th, 2013  
Holy moly...fav!!!
June 27th, 2013  
Great shot, Jerry.
June 27th, 2013  
Rob
Wonderful shot Jerry! Love the beach!
June 27th, 2013  
Fav. You've caught a lovely moment
June 27th, 2013  
smashing shot
June 27th, 2013  
Fantastic shot. Fav. Love it and dream of living somewhere by the beach
June 27th, 2013  
Wonderful shot - love the composition, lighting and b&w. Fav.
June 27th, 2013  
Very nice shot, excellent and fab composition.
June 27th, 2013  
Now this I love fav
June 27th, 2013  
Great shot! As expected from Jerry!
June 27th, 2013  
Lve the lines in this
June 27th, 2013  
we have same bridge here but so f****ng humid to be out and shoot---Nway,this is gorgeous,yes pay the Ace cuz wanna see more of ur masterpieces---fav :)
June 27th, 2013  
beautiful shot! FAV.... the surfer really makes a difference here
June 27th, 2013  
this is wonderful. I really want to do something like this, so I'm very curious as to processing/filters. Was this done with an ND filter? Special processing? I'm currently looking at an ND filter and would be so thrilled if there was a chance I could get anything something like this.
June 27th, 2013  
@ridley I did an HDR on this using Photomatix. After that I openend it up in PS and I duplicated the photo and used " multiply" as the blend mode for the top layer. If you have a PC, hold the "alt" button and click the layer mask. That will hide the darker version behind the original. Then use the brush tool and highlight where you see fit. I hope that made sence, Michelle! :)
June 27th, 2013  
@orangecrush THANKS! That helps tremendously -- If I accomplish something even half this wonderful, I'll be thrilled. I should have done this earlier, but FAV!
June 27th, 2013  
awesome as always =))) i just love your landscapes =))) so much depth!
June 27th, 2013  
Fantastic!
June 27th, 2013  
Bestest on large view. Clever how it's the surfer that grabs your eye although you've got the strong, leading lines of the pier. Fav
June 27th, 2013  
this is spectacular!! fav!
June 27th, 2013  
I agree with Celi, this is totally spectacular! Fav for me too!
June 28th, 2013  
Oh HDR and even more layering?
June 28th, 2013  
You're rocking these b&w' s Jerry!!
June 28th, 2013  
Beautifully done. fav.
June 28th, 2013  
Wonderful pov and so dramatic in b&w
June 29th, 2013  
Magnificent!
Fav!
July 1st, 2013  
fabulous composition and b&w! and love the processing too! stunning shot!
July 1st, 2013  
Superb light and great textural detail - fav
July 2nd, 2013  
I love the b&w processing of this. It's stunning. Fav!
July 3rd, 2013  
Another fantastic shot. The line of the pier is takes me straight to the sun and then I pull back to notice the detail under the pier, in the clouds, and in the sand. Fav!
July 4th, 2013  
Congrats on T20 Jerry, fantastic shot!
July 5th, 2013  
Congrats on T20 Jerry - seems like old times ;)
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT, Jerry! Amazing shot. FAV!
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on this wonderful shot and the TT!
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on TT Jerry!
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on TT Jerry!
July 6th, 2013  
So stunning. Well done on the TT
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT, Great!
July 6th, 2013  
congrats on TT! This is stunning! Don't know how I missed it:) FAV
July 6th, 2013  
Congratulations on the TT Jerry, it's such a wonderful photo!
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on TT! awesome shot!
July 6th, 2013  
Congrats on the TT :)
July 6th, 2013  
Gorgeous image Jerry - many congrats on TT! : ) fav
July 6th, 2013  
congrats op TT fav!
July 11th, 2013  
Beautiful! Congrats on the TT
July 12th, 2013  
Ian
Huge fan of this shot, absolutely awesome ! fav !
July 22nd, 2013  
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