Southern Oregon Coast

I like this lines

I like this~~

Surreal!

I usually get a couple of e-mails each week in regards to filter questions, and while I used to answer them when I had time, these days, I just don't have the time to respond to each e-mail with a detailed answer. If I don't have the time to answer an e-mail correctly, I usually just don't answer it. I decided to write up a quick article that answers the most common questions I get, and now I can just send people the link to the blog post. Pretty smart eh... Not sure why it took me so long to think of that. I'm by no means an expert on the topic, but hopefully it may help someone out along their filter journey.

The short article can be found on my website:
www.jesse-estes.com

This is a slightly different composition of an older image. I think the lines in the sand work better on this one. I also left it dark to bring out the saturation. This one was taken well after the sun had already set, and I was driving back to my campsite when I noticed this spot along the road.

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vt_tom says:

Gorgeous colors - so rich and deep. The ripple marks are so graceful.
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TomGrubbe says:

This works great dark and moody. Wonderfully clean comp and a real work of art! Really beautiful!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ecstaticist says:

That's a beauty!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Kumler says:

Pretty awesome man, the rich deep tones work well...

So what filters do you use ?

;)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

fontograph says:

Nothin but net. Beautiful.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

John Barbs says:

Thanks for the article!

Amazing capture as always!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Logomogohogo says:

ah! This is mad awesome. I love the ripples in the sand, and the colors of the sky (Especially love how the sky is being reflected in the water) Very wonderful image!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ulrich Burkhalter says:

Wow what a beauty !!
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Rezoan Ratul says:

Fantastic!!!
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ŠãÙÐ ™ says:

Awesome image ..
The place is fantastic
Really great work
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Starlisa says:

ahhh, sweet lines and colors! Creamy smooth richness, Jesse...

thanks a bunch for taking the time to share that information, I will go read it for sure!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Terry Cheng says:

Beautiful ripples on the sand and stunning colours!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary Randall says:

Stripes! Love the killer foreground and the awesome color in the sky Jesse. I'm off to see what's new at your web site. : )
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

elusive* says:

Amazing as usual! I love the bright colors against the dark silhouettes. And great article, thanks!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

photogenic planet says:

the ripples are wicked
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben Kimball says:

wow.... moves the soul, Jesse.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

imalipusram says:

Great shot !

Nice colors.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mangini Adalberto & Laura (Laura busy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Scenics & Wilderness (Admin Invite Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Julio Beceiro says:

Nice shot
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Chen aka MetalMan says:

Nice line from the sand! Beautiful shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

frustrated.artist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The New Academy: Invited, Post1 Comment3一張作品三個評論, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

I think that sometimes the best shots are taken well after sunset. This is a great example!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

flutterbydragonfly - back slowly :) says:

Spectacular! The wavy lines in the sand are amazing and that color........WOW! Did you jump up and down in excitement before you set up for this shot? I would have! : )
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Henner77 says:

perfect...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Eickhoff says:

Terrific work, Jesse. The lines do work really well, especially with the variation in reflections from the shadows of the stacks.

Now I feel lucky to have gotten first hand filter advice from you a couple of years ago... Remember the hack saw to the filter holder? Oh yeah... Back in the pre- celebrity days. :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mansour Ali says:

Really awesome work!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

AlBeVi says:

Beautiful colors!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Shenanigans in Japan says:

Damn Jesse! stunning work. great lines and colours! btw what filters did you use for this? lol just kidding. ;)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kjerrellimages says:

Wow! Great lines and the color is outstanding.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Alin Balanean says:

Jesse, its very difficult not to fave one of your photos. And this one is one of that kind ;)
Great light, composition and exposure! Well done!
Alin
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Romain Cassagne says:

Amazing shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

victorvonsalza says:

Wonderful! Love the reflection in the water between the ripples of sand. Great article on filters, thanks for taking the time to share about your experiences and recommendations.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Raymond Larose says:

Jesse - these are some deep, rich and beautiful colors. The shot is crystal clear and so well composed! The misty horizon playing off the perfect angles of the sand and water is just brilliant. A top-notch shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Waleed AlDokhail says:

Nice Shot
and nice colors
=)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

JPastrikos says:

amazing my friend!
masterfully captured and treated as always!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

DavidZurita says:

Wow, really increible the image, with a great light in all the scene. Congrats for it. i would love if you add your image in the pool

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa.Tse says:

love the glow around the rocks! the lines in the sand is interesting. great for spotting this!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

rampercom says:

Magnificos tonos!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ziad Muzaini says:

That's a beauty!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Hocus Focus 奥利维耶 says:

just wonderful scenery !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

G_iG_i says:

Really nice shot!
Great composition.
Awesome colors
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Ague♥ says:

maravillosa :D :D
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

A.J. Pye - busy with work, off flickr completely.. says:

Stunning colour and great use of the ripply reflections, beautiful work as usual!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Garrett Costanzo Photo. says:

Beautiful Capture. I really love those ripples and the light & color here are gorgeous.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Arild Heitmann- flickr break.... says:

Great article...

Mindblowing shot! Probably the "best" ripples i`ve ever seen....
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sinong Tatay Mo? SEARCHING says:

This is a touchdown! Super saturation. Lovely colors for sure. And thanks for sharing your tips!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

RondaKimbrow says:

outstanding shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Seattle Miles (shooting more than flickring) says:

That's some ripple goodness right there. And more top notch goodness of course :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mm767cap says:

That's absolutely killer.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ted Rivera says:

Gorgeous shot Jesse, love the rippled foreground and tones. Thanks for the link :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Lloyd says:

Stunning as always
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Tristram Lesslie says:

Beautiful shot
i love it
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ga clicker says:

Awesome image and an instant fave. Those lines in the sand are amazing. Well done my friend.....

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ken.hubbell says:

Wonderful Image!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Millron says:

OUTSTANDING. I love this shot. The way the colors balance the composition is incredible. In your portfolio of masterpieces, this is one of the best. Awesome!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

That's good and all, but what kind of filters did you use on this image?
kidding. Great stuff, and a great eye for landscape silhouettes.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

chaybert (Brian Rueb) says:

This is tremendous Jesse....so good.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

little m out for awhile says:

out of f~ing control. even for you this is tremondous.

see you tonight:)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joshua Cripps says:

Oh man, spectacular foreground.

~Josh
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

canadian_photography says:

Great capture! Really nice colors.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dans le grand bleu says:

Amazing as always. The sand ripples come out perfectly and the tones are perfect. Many thanks for the filter post as well. That answers many questions...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

PHudge says:

This is a really beautiful shot. Everything works perfectly. I cannot say more than that!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Saleh AlRashaid says:

SUPERB!
love the colors and ripless man
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Hodney says:

great photo Jesse. I think I like the color version even better.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

AK_Hitecrednek(Gone To Alaska) says:

Stunning, beautiful, nope words just don't do it justice...........
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joe Rainbow (Rainbow man) says:

Good idea about the filters. I will check that out soon. I like the darker processing here, as you say, the colours come alive a little more. I also really like it when an image has light on dark and dark on light. You have that in the ripples here. It was a cubist idea really, that Picasso and Braque pioneered in the early 20th C. They tried to make each shape stand out against the other with localised contrast, and it always looks great to me. I think you got some of that here.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

pegbent says:

Magic colors and gorgeous lines and details, Jesse. Thanks for pointing us to the filters article!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joe Rainbow (Rainbow man) says:

Hi Jesse,
I have just read your blog on filter use, and it is really helpful. Particularly the bit on hand holding. I have always wondered though, if the polariser should be the first thing the light goes through. I heard that it should be, and from experimenting have found that it can create a weird light patch when also using GND filters. Do you also find that ? I was considering the huge 105mm polariser for the Lee kit. Maybe not worth it. I use a 77mm B&W polariser. It annoys me that it is so thick, and I also find cleaning Hoya's really hard :( Anyway, would be interested to know about the polariser positioning if you get time.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesse Estes says:

Rainbow - I may have read the same thing somewhere, but I don't have any problems with the polarizer on first. I also don't really stack filters other than a grad most of the time. I suppose it could be a problem with a bunch of filters, but I'm not sure.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

HIWalkerPhoto says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Experience Your Northwest, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

JGo9 says:

Those colors are super amazing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Thibault B Photography says:

amazing tones and reflection!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

JLMphoto (taking a break) says:

Beautiful landscape work. Love those saturated colors and the "waves" of sand.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Bobshots says:

Yep... this is the good stuff.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

silverxraven says:

just beautiful!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rachel [cherry pixel PAC] says:

beautiful golden light on the left and those sand ripples are amazing! i get a little lost in the dark of the right side, but it creates mystery for this shot! well done :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

...Josh... says:

Dang!

really insightful reading also~ thanx.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Frank Gadarowski says:

Your ability to repeatedly make amazing images is phenomenal!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

GFletch -- persistently behind :) says:

Wow! This is just stunning! Love those colors and ripples of sand!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Chuck & Pat Harkins says:

Love the rich colors and the POV, nice work my friend.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

NatureLuver09 says:

Very beautiful! Those lines definately are stunning.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

[Adam_Baker] says:

This, is amazing.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Aaron Reed ~ says:

Damn man... this color version is poppin! That reflected light is amazing. Beautiful.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

navdog says:

Some great lines, tones, and clarity to this Jesse. That was a good article.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ρrakaz says:

Congrats on making it to Front Page!! You can view all your FP photos here.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

glassjudah says:

ah, very nice.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Kerr Photography says:

Stunning shot Jesse
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

uvaisjm says:

Splendid shot! Congrats on explore! Well deserved indeed!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesse Estes says:

Thanks for the feedback everyone. After looking at this a little closer, it seems like the far right side should be cropped a little to get rid of the really dark area. I think some of you mentioned that too, and I appreciate it.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lensflaredave says:

This is divine! Awesome photo Jesse. :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

paul mezzer says:

incredible.... unbelivable...

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

d.a.n.n.y.c <busy> says:

beautiful colour and lighting!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ﻯixtynine! says:

Amazing photo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

G_iG_i says:

Superb Shot!
Love it indeed.
You have captured it so well.
Have a good day
And keep smiling :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

@fran says:

Great tones and composition! Well done!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mascu1973 says:

Fantastic colors and light. Great shot!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

PRANAB_2010 says:

Nice pic. Tnx
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dopi85 says:

Nice shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

_Flickroom_ says:

beautiful shot

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