Beach People #5

Artist: Mark Ross
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Beach People #5 by Mark Ross

Beach People #5

People enjoying themselves on Fire Island, a barrier beach on the south shore of NY’s Long Island. Click once on image to enlarge.

Beach People #5 belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Art Inspired by Dreams, Autumn/Fall in the North-East USA, Beach Art, Creative Inspirations, Happy Haven, Impressionist Art, Live, Love, Dream, Media and Publicity, Mixed Media, Mysteries of the Common, Shots in the Fog and The Fine Art of Photography

Kitsmumma, 7 months ago

Gorgeous work, has a dreamlike quality.
paulevelin, 7 months ago

so subtle
fantastic composition
Mark Ross in reply to Kitsmumma’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I just reworked this photo last night. Wanted to give it that moody warm painterly glow like a varnish finish on canvas. I’m very glad you like it!
Mark Ross in reply to paulevelin’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you so much!
lifevibrations, 7 months ago

very dreamy,leaves you wishing you were sharing the moment with the people in the capture!
Mark Ross in reply to lifevibrations’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you. I love the beach. It spirits you to a simple place in time, especially just after sunset or on a drizzly, misty day as was the case here.
Moshe Cohen, 6 months ago

Mark, lovely it looks like a painting.
Mark Ross in reply to Moshe Cohen’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Moshe. That’s what I wanted to do with it.
Shannon Clough, 6 months ago

This has a very vintage feel to me, it’s absolutely stunning! Beautiful job, Mark!
Mark Ross in reply to Shannon Clough’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Shannon! That’s what I was after. Glad you like it.
naturelover, 6 months ago

Wonderful composition-love it!
Mark Ross in reply to naturelover’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks for the compliment, naturelover!
Paul Gana, 6 months ago

very interesting effects and color
Mark Ross in reply to Paul Gana’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks again Paul. I worked this one over and over until I got the atmospheric and painterly result I was after. Glad you think well of it.
Kirsten Glenwr..., 6 months ago

Ooo … this is a photo? Almost looks like a Turner painting! Would be tempted to paint that one …
Mark Ross in reply to Kirsten Glenwright’s comment, 6 months ago

Yep, it’s a photo. I like atmosphere too! Be my guest if you want to paint this. I’d be intrigued to see what you would do with it.
Michael Kienhuis, 6 months ago

Really nice! M:>
Mark Ross in reply to Michael Kienhuis’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Michael!
Jonicool, 6 months ago

love the treatment, great image!
Mark Ross in reply to Jonicool’s comment, 6 months ago

Hi Jonicool. Thanks once again for your lovely comments. You’re very kind.
campbellart, 6 months ago

Very well done.
Mark Ross in reply to campbellart’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you!
Paul Vanzella, 6 months ago

this is just stunning, the feel, texture and tone are sublime!
Helen Bascom, 6 months ago

Excellent composition
Mark Ross in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 6 months ago

Glad you like it Helen. Smiles!
Mark Ross in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 6 months ago

How kind of you Paul. A great big “thank you” to you!
Antanas, 5 months ago

beautiful shot
Mark Ross in reply to Antanas’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you Antanas.
Mikhail Lavrenov, 5 months ago

moody… I like it Mark!
Mark Ross in reply to Mikhail Lavrenov’s comment, 5 months ago

That makes me happy. Thanks for letting me know. I’m very appreciative.
Joanne A. Bradley, 4 months ago

Stunning work! Love the feeling of infinity! Congrats on making homepage!
Mark Ross in reply to Joanne A. Bradley’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you. Glad to know you like it. It’s a favorite of mine too! :>}
rojaburbuja, 4 months ago

Looks like something out of the 1920’s well done!!!
Helen Chierego, 4 months ago

Lovely warm and peaceful look to this image with an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.
amarica, 4 months ago

Fantastic image Mark
Jean M. Laffitau, 4 months ago

Marvellous!!
Mark Ross in reply to rojaburbuja’s comment, 4 months ago

Not that I’m from the 1920’s but I miss the simple beauty of that era. I don’t see grace in today’s world; it seems to be missing. In almost all my work, I alter pixels to reduce the gobs of todays undesireable details, to simplify and make the resulting imagery poetic or painterly. Thanks for your lovely observation and compliment!
Mark Ross in reply to Helen Chierego’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you! That’s a very attractive way to describe this photograph. That’s what this beach life is about, just exactly that!
Mark Ross in reply to amarica’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Amarica. Thanks for your response. It’s so nice to see your own work appreciated. Smiles!
Mark Ross in reply to Jean M. Laffitau’s comment, 4 months ago

Very nice of you to say so. Thank you!
rojaburbuja, 4 months ago

yes..you have captured it very well..so apt ..and yes very graceful era…..lol
DouglasBlack, 4 months ago

The atmosphere in this photo is great! Very dreamy and full of summer memories its Classic…. retro and timeless
Tony Ryan, 4 months ago

Awesome shot Mark, love the beach and love this creation.
Mark Ross in reply to DouglasBlack’s comment, 4 months ago

The beach is one of those places where time stands still. It’s as though nothing in the world has changed. Wonderful place!
Mark Ross in reply to Tony Ryan’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you my good man. Much appreciation. Very glad to hear from you. -Mark :<}
Deon de Waal, 4 months ago

Excellent treatment…love the tone and feel it gives it
Mark Ross in reply to Deon de Waal’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Deon. This is a very digitally reconstructed take on the original. Glad you like it.
Deon de Waal, 4 months ago

Would love to have some idea how you do it…..i’ve tried similar things but they just look junk!
Mark Ross in reply to Deon de Waal’s comment, 4 months ago

This is the hardest kind of question to answer Deon and I’m not being evasive. This story comes to mind: After a concert performance, a man came backstage to compliment the great cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich. He said to him, “Maestro, I would give my life to play as you do,” to which Rostropovich exclaimed, “I did!” That, for me, summarizes this whole business of intense creativity. I practically live on my computer and am constantly digitally editing from within Photoshop, pushing the envelope on each and every image to be worked on. I try all the tools available and most always work them in concert until something looks good. Often, just by playing around, an idea clearly comes forth and I go with it. If it’s a good idea, it becomes part and parcel of my tool bag. That’s the general process at work. For this photograph, I must’ve used 7 or 8 different Photoshop tools and applied each one in a variety of ways. Complicated stuff with no simple answer!
shanghaiwu, 4 months ago

mark ross

love the comments you have made about your creativity.

I understand exactly what you are talking about .
wonderful image indeed
Mark Ross, 4 months ago

This whole business of sharing your work and thoughts with the artistic community is so very gratifying. I for one never realized this before. So many of us toil in obscurity and with little to no interchange with others so here on redbubble, we reverse old habits and reach out to others and in return, others reach out to us. Thank you for being there. I feel appreciated… finally. Oh yes, and thank you for your lovely remarks! Smiles!
-Mark :<}
Mel Brackstone, 4 months ago

I absolutely love this, Mark! It seems to be part illustration and part photo. Absolutely gorgeous!
Mark Ross in reply to Mel Brackstone’s comment, 4 months ago

I love the way you describe this Mel. I work in this way with most of what I do. An admixture of painting and photography. I’m happy you think well of it! That’s good news to my ears! I think your work is terrific too!
allyj, 4 months ago

Monet is smiling..love your intuitive eye and emotional feel for photography..you’ve inspired me!
Mark Ross in reply to allyj’s comment, 4 months ago

Haha! Monet huh? Wouldn’t that be something! Those are lovely words Alison. Thank you very much for them. The very best to you.

-Mark
Bruce Watson, 4 months ago

The film-like graininess really adds to this. An atmospheric shot.
Mark Ross in reply to Bruce Watson’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Bruce. That was the idea behind this. A decent original that was shot on film and PS’d til this turned up. Much better.
IanTaylor, 4 months ago

Beautiful atmosphere to this image , looks like its from a different era
Mark Ross in reply to IanTaylor’s comment, 4 months ago

That’s what I thought this should look like too but it didn’t start out that way. I had to really work at it in PS. Thanks for your great comment.
Anette Tyler, 4 months ago

Brillant work. I love the treatment
berndt2, 3 months ago

Cool shot – I like the almost ‘miniature’ effect on the people,as well as the colour treatment
Mark Ross in reply to Anette Tyler’s comment, 3 months ago

Sorry I missed your comment ‘til now. You humble me Anette, No words come to me but “Thank you so very much!”
Mark Ross in reply to berndt2’s comment, 3 months ago

Gee, I never saw this that way before. But you know you’re right, they do look like miniatures! Hmmm, there’s an idea to consider for a future project. Thanks a million for your observations and for your compliment berndt. Smiles!
PablosVista, 3 months ago

Mark, congratulations for having this piece featured on the home page. Youre certainly getting the recognition you deserve. A toast to you my friend
Eduardo Gómez ..., 3 months ago

i was trapped when i saw it

it’s good
Mark Ross in reply to PablosVista’s comment, 3 months ago

And a big “thank you” Paul! Now you too should receive your due here on rb. You are one of a kind my friend and your work is as good as it gets. You know how seriously I mean that? I’ll drink to that!
Mark Ross in reply to Eduardo Gómez Escamilla’s comment, 3 months ago

Well I certainly hope you eventually got away! Hehe… that was kind of stupid. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I’m pleased that you think well of it Eduardo. I really am.
paknpak, 3 months ago

awesome shot!
Mark Ross in reply to paknpak’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks paknpak!
Rabi Khan, 3 months ago

LIVELY & LOVELY!
Debra Trean, 3 months ago

I very much like the post process work..nice
LindaR, 3 months ago

there is a feeling of timelessness in this misty capture ~ more like a painting than photo ~ with the feeling of beach days long ago ~ family time…really well done!! xx
Mark Ross in reply to Rabi Khan’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Rabi. Happy to know you like it.
Mark Ross in reply to Debra Trean’s comment, 3 months ago

And there was lot of it! Thanks for your comment.
Mark Ross in reply to LindaR’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Linda. That’s my most fond memory of those days at the beach. It was timeless and it was all about family and friends. You seem to know it well.
Smiles! :<}
CATNIPMEOW, 3 months ago

I agree with Linda there is a feeling of timelessness- Love the lighting and textures
Your explanation of the process was awesome….I am glad I dont get that much or I would probably laugh cause I dont even remember how I did it tee hee
Mark Ross in reply to CATNIPMEOW’s comment, 3 months ago

We must be polar opposites! I embed everything that’s been done to a photograph within it’s file name, even if the work stinks! That must make me obsessive but that’s how I do “creative” things. Even cooking gets subjected to that regimen, at least whatever I did that made something taste good gets saved in my little ‘ol brain for future use. On the other side of the coin, I’m really stupid about everything else I do. Organization matters but only when it matters! Thanks for your light hearted and enjoyable comment. Smiles!
Karen Martin IPA, 3 months ago

Stunning image
Mark Ross in reply to Karen Martin IPA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you! :<}
ltruskett, 3 months ago

Stunning work, this looks so painterly….........love what you have created here.
jase8812, 3 months ago

Brilliant !
Mark Ross in reply to ltruskett’s comment, 3 months ago

A great big thank you Linda! That’s so good of you to comment. It’s uplifting when someone offers words of praise. Very sweet of you to do!
Mark Ross in reply to jase8812’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks mate!
Ellen, 3 months ago

How beautiful…..
Squealia, 3 months ago

don’t know what treatment this has, but it’s great
Mark Ross in reply to Ellen’s comment, 3 months ago

How nice of you to say!
Mark Ross in reply to Squealia’s comment, 3 months ago

This would be the Afternoon Mist filter. No, I’m only kidding! The effects were done from within Photoshop and although the outcome was quite complicated to arrive at, having dismissed so many earlier attempts to get something good, in the end it turned out to be not so complicated. Does that even make any sense? Thanks for the good word.
Nelson Sosa, 3 months ago

very nice and moody
Mark Ross in reply to Nelson Sosa’s comment, 3 months ago

A mille grazia Nelson!
JimFilmer, 3 months ago

wonderful use of grain and subtle colours
Mark Ross in reply to JimFilmer’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks for your response Jim. Glad you like it.
Iman2990, 3 months ago

I love everything about this picture. just beautiful.

Iman
Mark Ross in reply to Iman2990’s comment, 3 months ago

Well that’s a nice compliment. So sweet of you to say. A big thank you Iman! Smiles. : 7}
Iman2990, 3 months ago

my pleasure :)
tinhearts, 3 months ago

fantastic!
xxx
Mark Ross in reply to tinhearts’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks again. It’s very sweet of you to comment so positively. :7}
tinhearts, 3 months ago

i love the old fashioned look to it..it just feels safe and peaceful ;)
your so welcome!
Mark Ross in reply to tinhearts’s comment, 3 months ago

Safe and peaceful is how I too felt about it when living there. That’s how a small beach community filled with friends makes you feel. It was a wonderful place for me. I’m glad that comes across in this photo. I had no idea it conveyed that. Thanks for telling me.
tinhearts, 3 months ago

perfectly and your welcome ;)
Christopher E..., 3 months ago

wonderful action shot, some of them almost dont look real due to the fog and ocean
Mark Ross in reply to Christopher Ewing’s comment, 3 months ago

This is a heavily Photoshopped image, much different from the film original. Thanks for your interesting compliment.
Christopher E..., 3 months ago

yea i know it is….lol i wouldnt mind seeing the original personally
Mark Ross in reply to Christopher Ewing’s comment, 3 months ago

I honestly don’t know how to show it to you via rb w/out others seeing it.
Mugsy, 3 months ago

Timeless beauty!
Mark Ross in reply to Mugsy’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you for the wonderful comment. Much appreciated!
RLHall, 3 months ago

Beautiful painterly feel to this, deamy and somewhat old fashioned look, quiet and peaceful :-)
Mark Ross in reply to RLHall’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you. That’s a wonderful compliment!
Globalphotos, 3 months ago

Wonderful shot, almost like a painting :)
Mark Ross in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 2 months ago

That was my every intention when PS’ing the original image. I’m glad that’s the impression it gives. Thanks so much for your delightful comment! :7D
RavenSoul, 2 months ago

REMARKABLE work!
Mark Ross in reply to RavenSoul’s comment, 2 months ago

I’m honored you like it. Thanks for such a positive response!
Hemalata, 2 months ago

What a beautiful, timeless,old-world feel this image has. Great work!
Mark Ross in reply to Hemalata’s comment, 2 months ago

I’m very pleased you like it. Thanks Hemalata!
susi lawson, 2 months ago

lOVely!
Mark Ross in reply to susi lawson’s comment, 2 months ago

I thank you!
lizza92, 2 months ago

Definitely has a dreamlike quality! Beautiful! :)
Mark Ross in reply to lizza92’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks for commenting!
-Mark
mimi yoon, 2 months ago

beautiful art !!!
Mark Ross in reply to mimi yoon’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks again Mimi. It’s a pleasure hearing from you. Very glad you like it, really!
Sue Wickham, about 1 month ago

This is so beautiful Mark – I missed this one somehow. Reminds me of some of Jack Vettriano’s paintings.
Mark Ross in reply to Sue Wickham’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you Sue. The comparison to Vettriano is flattering. Now if only I were as successful as he is!
Dayonda, about 1 month ago

Good one!
Tony Ryan, about 1 month ago

Wonderful image Mark. Has so much character and soul about it.
Lorraine Creagh, about 1 month ago

This is so beautiful…so dreamy…... Love the texture.
Mark Ross in reply to Dayonda’s comment, about 1 month ago

A hearty thanks Dayonda!
Mark Ross in reply to Tony Ryan’s comment, about 1 month ago

Love your comment Tony! Thanks mate!
Mark Ross in reply to Lorraine Creagh’s comment, about 1 month ago

Lovely comment Lorraine. Thanks so much.
DavidWayne, about 1 month ago

WOW!!! what a stunning shot!!! it has that heavenly feel to it….great work of art!
Mark Ross in reply to DavidWayne’s comment, about 1 month ago

What a great compliment! Thank you so much David.
SilverVisionz, about 1 month ago

Wonderful moment you captured….love the feeling of it!
Mark Ross, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much!
Bluesrose, 29 days ago

Like an old painting
Beautiful
Mark Ross in reply to Bluesrose’s comment, 29 days ago

I love your comment. Thank you so much!
Larry Stewart, 8 days ago

What a wonderful photograph! When I look at it, it almost gives me the shivers. You have captured this ‘moment’ of everyday life, and yet it is so deep and meaningful. Instant fave for sure. I really wish my photography would head this direction. Do you have any tips in regards to what type of treatment you used? Of course I completely understand if you do not wish to share. Take care.
Mark Ross, 8 days ago

Well, all I can say is… Larry, you know how to pay a compliment! Thank you! Please see my reply way up above from 4 months ago to Deon de Waal’s question re: how’d you do it. I tried to answer him honestly about how I did this but I imagine it came off as kind of evasive. Most everything I work on has some real degree of experimentation, of happenstance and serendipity just to see what happens to an image or in the attempt to arrive at some idea buried in my little mind somewhere. Sometimes an attempt bears fruit, sometimes it doesn’t and sometimes it gets stored for another attempt. Well anyway, that’s my process.
Rene Hales, 7 days ago

Like a beautiful painting.—Rene
Mark Ross in reply to Rene Hales’s comment, 7 days ago

Thanks Rene. Lovely comment, it really is!
susi lawson, 3 days ago

Had to come back to this one, it is so Andrew Wyeth looking! Love it!
Mark Ross in reply to susi lawson’s comment, 3 days ago

That’s a handsome compliment susi. I like his work a lot, along with Jamie’s. Thanks for commenting.
susi lawson, 3 days ago

Yes, that family has some talent! :) (so do you)
Mark Ross in reply to susi lawson’s comment, 3 days ago

Thank you susi! You’re very kind.
:7}

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