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This photo was taken at Conneaut Bay on Lake Erie in Conneaut, OH. I was trying to capture the vibrant flowers in the foreground as well as the dynamic sunset colors over the water. Unfortunately my only camera that I had with me was my cell phone. According to Lightroom, the lens is 3.97mm! There are some things I’m sure I could have done better with composition, and I definitely wish I would have had better equipment, but I used what I had!
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Shorelines in the east are difficult to photograph. You have done a masterful job here.
The flowers are small, but still noticeable in numbers. The light is soft, but evident. The horizon is flat, but has a purposeful element in it. The transition between shore and water is crisp and varied. The sky is colorful, full of texture and includes the interesting addition of the flock of birds. The choice of shutterspeed adds just a touch of feeling.
I only have two suggestions: I would edit out the tiny little distractions on the horizon on the right, and I wonder if it might have connected the foreground with the background better if the water never touched the left hand side of the frame, between the grass and the spit.
A photograph I would be proud to have in my own portfolio. You should add the area to the Landscape Location’s map!
Thanks James. Yes, I see what you mean and agree with both of those suggestions. I assume that by saying, “The choice of shutterspeed adds just a touch of feeling”, you are referring to the slight blur in some of the foliage that suggests movement with the wind?
Yes, this would be a good location for the Landscape Location’s map. Especially for those interested in sunsets over the water. I’ve been told that Lake Erie is one of the most popular destinations for sunset photography. The NE/SW angle of the shoreline makes it good for that. If a person took some time to do some scouting and researching, I’m sure there would be many possibilities.
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