The light was very contrasty in this scene, but I was really impressed with how Neopan-400 and Pyrocat HD tamed it down some. I did use a neutral grad filter to assist with the sky and sun though. That said, this is a wonderful place to explore when the tide is out.
That is a very beautiful image. But following Michael Kenna's footsteps at Mont St Micheal has got to be even harder than shooting 8x10 in sand dunes in EW and AA's footsteps.
Dennis
Dennis, Thanks... I'd not been aware of Kenna's documenting of Mont St. Michel.... Not sure if I am following in his footsteps either... Everythinbg has been done before, this place I was at is no exception.... Just putting my spin on it with the light I had at my disposal. Not trying to emulate anyone.
I didn't mean any disrespect or to thumb down the image. I was merely saying that when there is such a famous body of work done on a subject it is hard to find or keep your own vision. I think it is still worthwhile to do. Recently shooting sand dunes it took me a couple days to take one photo because I kept seeing EW and AA photos. Eventually I found my vision. I would love to go photograph Mont St Michel. Then I could also visit Chris Nze