Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/200, f/11
When I go to the beach I am always amazed by the stillness I feel. Despite the perpetual motion of the waves, I can't help but feel that the ocean creates this sense of stillness that is exactly what I need to feel most myself. Perhaps it allows me to slow down and connect to something greater than me. This feeling I have whenever I spend time at the beach is what I hope these photos communicate. These photo were taken on the Washington coast, the first one at Grayland and the second off the highway near North Cove. The first photo was processed using basic settings in Lightroom and the second was processed using Lightroom Presets from Preset Heaven which had a post called "28 Free Presets from Chris." The specific preset used is called "sweet."
Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/400, f/11
“Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.” ― Lao Tzu
Beautiful photos! <3
ReplyDeletereally loving that second shot!
ReplyDeleteI agree, but our beaches have become overrun with tourists and there is never, even at midnight, any quiet. Thanks for letting us take a breath with you.
ReplyDeleteNo quiet at the beach I can't imagine! Thank you for your kind words, that is exactly the feeling I was going for :).
DeleteI love that second photo! Very serene and still, indeed.
ReplyDeletewonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat second photo is beautiful! I love the light in that one.
ReplyDeleteI love the coast too, and you're right there is a different peacefulness there.. Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #49!
ReplyDeleteNatural beauty is hard to beat
ReplyDeleteThese are very beautiful shots.
ReplyDeletejust stunning! I can "feel" the quiet and serenity!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa! That was the goal :)!
Deletevery nice!:)
ReplyDeleteOh this is very beautiful, so surreal.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with Foto Friday,
Lori
I love that second shot!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I love the beach and will for sure miss it this winter.
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