Another lurker's first photo post

[BenA2]

Hey dgrinners,

I've made a couple posts to the support threads, but have mostly been lurking around this site for the past couple of months. I thought it might finally be time to take the plunge and post my first pic. I look forward to critiques and hope I have thick enough skin to take them. :D

I took this on the Oregon Coast, in a tide pool area, just south of Canon Beach. Personally, I love the comp--just wish I had better background focus. Thought I would have had it at f/7 on a prosumer.

http://bena2.smugmug.com/photos/24344081-L.jpg
Fujifilm Finepix s20Pro at ISO 200, 1/200s, f/7

Comments welcome,
Ben

[Harryb]

Hey Ben,

Congrats on delurking. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif I like the shot alot. The composition is really interesting and effective.

Now we want to see more. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/deal.gif

[Steve Cavigliano]

Hiya Ben :wave welcome to Dgrin and it's about time you posted a pic.....LOL


I really like this one :thumb :thumb and you know, I actually like it better with the surfers a bit soft, rather than in sharp focus.

As Harry wrote, now that you've broken the ice, please feel free to share more of your work :clap

Steve

[Rufio220]

I'm a native oregonen and i have seen similar seens walking down the beach and climb rocks, and i love this picture. Good job, It is really cool how you have the surfers and the pool.:thumb Nice job.:clap

[T4Tots]

Great Job. I love the composition too! nice.

[bfjr]

Hey BenA2
Great 1st shot :thumb
But I see we gonna have to do something about that name, nothing wrong it's a great name so great in fact it's mine as well :lol

Being that Harry already slightly confused we won't want to hinder his recovery :lol4

Welcome to Dgrin, this is goin be fun :D

[bochie]

I really like the comparison between the rocks and the surfers.
The pictures make me think that maybe the surfers can swim in the "water pool" in the rock. :dunno

[BenA2]

Thanks everyone for all your positive feedback. You've made my first photo post a pleasure. I'll make sure there's more to come.

Ben

[USAIR]

Welcome and great start
Love the shot :thumb

Thanks
Fred