Naples and Big Cypress (Everglades)
It was rainy and stormy on 90% of a recent extended weekend trip to southwest coast of Florida, but it didn’t dampen spirits and fun. I had a great time with incredible friends and family – my bud Carl, good friend Brent, brother Larry, and sister-in-law Jude. Carl, Brent and I chased and ran from storms, as well as waded knee deep in the Everglades Big Cypress swamp. In between, Larry and Jude were the perfect hosts, feeding us like kings, giving us a place to lay our heads, and playing chief meteorologists. Thanks guys!
Below are some of my favorites from the visit. I’ve been working on my post processing, trying to produce a more film-like look with natural tonal transitions, producing natural colors, and pulling out more detail where possible. Still working on it, but I hope these do the scenes justice (which the internet never does).
Click each to inflate.
Naples Pier – Serenity Now
Naples Pier – Stormy in B&W
Naples Beach – Groin
Groin Pillars
Fern in Big Cypress
Cypress Knees in Big Cypress
Sea Wall
VERY nicely done!! I love your take on these…..very natural and realistic looking. The trend these days (guilty as charged) is to caution on the side of over-contrasting an image, adding to the drama of the overall scene. It seems this is what “the people” crave and many of us give in to what the audience wants. I applaud you for going a more natural route!!
Thanks bud. There’s a place for both styles – it’s art, and that’s the beauty of the creative controls we have in this digital age. Your images from the beach have been awesome.
Very well done. I really like your processing; the drama, yet peacefulness combined. Anxious to see your take on Jekyll Island. 🙂
There’s a subtle hint if I’ve ever seen one!
Thanks Brent! Hope to pull together a plan soon.
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Clyde Butcher move over. Really missed seeing your work the last three months.
ditto!!