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Another post-storm image.
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Multiple in camera exposure ICM
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Mario,
This really, really comes across as a seascape painting; very impressionistic of course. The balance between the main elements is really nice; from the brooking sky, to the crashing surf and the sandy beach. The colors seem to play off each other well; including the hints of magenta along the surf line.
Initially, I was torn with how I felt with the main, crashing surf in the middle, perhaps being too dominant? I can’t really describe it. But the more I’ve viewed this, the more it grows on my - to the point where I’ve concluded it looks like a painting. Which I think looks quite beautiful.
On a side note, we’re limited to 1 image post per day. You know, we’re not very big on policing this, so I’d say it’s no big deal - plus, now that I’ve commented, we’re not supposed to move? Again, no biggie.
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Simply gorgeous!!! I’ve gotten behind here and have only glanced at most of your recent posts, but I’m really enjoying your explorations. I don’t mind the centered composition here, but could see a version with some cropped off the top and maybe a little off the bottom. And/or some subtle vignetting. I think a more horizontal frame would fit with the motion of the waves.
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Thank you for the comments Lon @Lon_Overacker and Diane @Diane_Miller . I initially wondered about the center focal point but also decided to leave it that way. I think some times the rules stifle creativity and as I do more ICM and multiple exposure work I feel it works many times to simply create and not worry about them.
I am going to try a cropped version that you suggested Diane, I’ll post it.
cropped larger file and I think I like this better than original…thanks Diane @Diane_Miller
I’ve been out of town and I’m just getting to this. I like the cropped version a lot and I think it’s a significant improvement. Listening to Diane is usually a good idea.
