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71 Aug 17 Comment I'm back! I took a second look at your image. What if you cropped the right side to that notch between the two dark rocks on the right along the shore. This would remove the posts along the rocky point. Then crop off the bottom to remove the foliage. And as an experiment, even try cropping out the sun so that you are left with only its reflection on the water. By trimming the sides, you would bring much more focus on the image of the surfer walking in the sunlit surf. Anyway, just a thought. Aug 16th
71 Aug 17 Comment I think you did a fine job composing this image. I like how the rocky point leads into the picture and draws attention to the sunset. And the waves lapping against the shore in turn draw attention to the rocky point. For such an awe-inspiring setting, it appears cluttered with extraneous items that tend to detract from the sublime moment. For example, there are various posts sticking up along the edge of the point, and the surfers on the beach just make this look "busy." However, I do like the solitary surfer/person captured in the reflection of the sunlight on the shore. I find that eye-catching. I also suggest cropping from the bottom to remove the foliage. Aug 13th
71 Aug 17 Comment What a beautiful shot. You did a great job of working with Photoshop to remove the clutter. I love the different colors and the blue mountains in the background. The road leading into the photo is excellent as it draws the eye into the photo. Nice work! Aug 11th
71 Aug 17 Comment To me, this is a striking image. The clouds over the village are especially pretty. In my opinion, however, I can't find a focal point for the shot. The houses appear nearly lost on the right and there isn't a strong point in the terraces below them to capture my attention. You obviously had a beautiful setting and perhaps a simple readjustment of the composition would have made it spectacular. Aug 11th
71 Aug 17 Comment A lovely landscape composition. To improve it, I would crop from both sides to bring more of the focus on the spires and their reflection in the water. On the left, I suggest cropping at least halfway across the white building and an equal distance on the right side. Your colors also look artificial to me, especially those on the mountains in the background. Did you over saturate in your processing? Aug 11th
71 Aug 17 Comment You did a wonderfully seamless job of replacing the clear sky with the stormy clouds. Who could tell??!! The old grain elevator appears a bit too dark to me. Maybe lighten it up just a bit. Aug 11th
71 Aug 17 Comment I think this is a very nice composition. I agree with your observation that the road needs to lead into the photo rather than skirt alongside it. Aug 11th
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