I really like this photo, John. I think you're exposure and composition are good, and I love the soft movement of the water. The only thing that bothers me is that the clouds on the LH Top don't seem to be as sharp as the rest. Otherwise, excellent. Cheers, Ann.
Yes, that's what I meant, if I understand your description correctly... A portrait formatted photo, taken from a PoV few steps to the left, and turning about 30 to 45 degrees clockwise, facing the cliffs visible in this shot near the horizon on the left.
The leading line leading the eye through the seaweeds, using the top edge of the rock on the left in this photo as "initiator".
As to the blown out sky, a polariser allows you to remove reflections, but doesn't prevent blown out parts. It reduces the shutterspeed varying with 2 to 4 stops, If I'm correct.
Hi John... I see a wonderful image in here but since you've asked for critique then I find that the color tones of both the foreground and background gives me the feeling of being adjusted with PS. Good work my friend, Khaled.
Hi John, Hi Hugo. I'm wondering about framing a bit lately and not having the first concept beyond a vague sense of rule of thirds I suddenly thought it may be something you'd mention in your critiques. Straight away I come here, "the leading line". You talking about the lower line on the left at sea level, not the blunt trinagle coming out of the bottom aren't you? A portrait version from further left so it guides into the frame more? Good thoughts. I look at those grey clouds under the higher grey clouds John and think this would be a beautifully peaceful scene if there was more of them or no blow out in the sky at all. would a polatriser mean a blown out sky less likely? Juicy seaweed!
Hi John, Every time I see such a long shutter coastal scene, I promise myself that the next time I'm in such an exquisit bit of nature, I have to get a go at such an image too. I love how the blurred surf in the water creates a subtle whitish haze, and the tones are just gorgeous all over.
Maybe the blown out bits in the sky are just a wee bit too fierce for the pastel tones and rather relaxing and tranquil feel of the photo, but that's about all there is to nitpick about.
I hope you also took a portrait format shot, using the rock on the left as leading line towards the dramatic sky and the coast line on the right; I think that would create an awesome PoV...
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