# Cloudy seas. **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** astro\ **Created:** [April 9, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734 "2024-04-09T14:48:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ronald\_Murphy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/3e96dc/32.png) [@Ronald\_Murphy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ronald_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734/1 "2024-04-09T14:48:28Z")
![IMG_6601a-1600.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/a/7a91e77afde037ed4777feaad54097e7e5e70189.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description 2024 solar eclipse from Washington, DC. ### Specific Feedback Seeking any and all advice and comments. Thanks in advance. Please view the large image! ### Technical Details Canon R7, 1/8000 s, f/16, ISO 100, Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 @ 200 mm. Raw file processed in LRClassic and Topaz Photo AI. TK resize/sharpening for web. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734/2 "2024-04-09T15:37:17Z")
Cool use of the cloudy sky, Ronald with some interesting rainbow effects there. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2024, 1:06am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734/3 "2024-04-11T01:06:19Z")
It is comforting to know, Ronald, that I was not the only one shoot the eclipse through clouds. You’ve gotten some great definition and colors in the clouds with the eclipse just peaking through. Feels like a bit of a tease on the eclipses part! Nicely done! ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734/4 "2024-04-12T13:21:04Z")
Excellent to get this with the clouds! A unique and dramatic shot. I love the “moon dog”, caused by ice crystals high in the atmosphere. Possibly some tweaking could bring it out more? And possibly you might find a little more detail in the brightest clouds, but overall a wonderful capture! ---
**Author:** ![Ronald\_Murphy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/3e96dc/32.png) [@Ronald\_Murphy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ronald_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734/5 "2024-04-13T13:48:26Z")
Thank you @Dennis_Plank, @linda_mellor and @Diane_Miller for your comments. I think clouds add a lot when the eclipse is not total. ---
**Author:** ![DeanRoyer](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/deanroyer/32/33767_2.png) [@DeanRoyer](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/DeanRoyer)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/cloudy-seas/40734/6 "2024-04-14T21:18:02Z")
Well done to work with the clouds. I think they add a nice atmospheric element.