The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
This group of algae were visually the most prominent when I was there. They looked like balloons and even made a popping sound when stepped on. I remember them from my student days but they were never as abundant in California as they are in Washington. The only composition I could come up with was a floral arrangement.
Specific Feedback
Is this too busy, too chaotic?
It’s strange to suggest this after all my previous compositions that seemed too simple. This one is definitely not simple or minimalistic.
Technical Details
GFX50R, 120mm macro, f11, focus stacked
Critique Template
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Hallosaccion. I had to look up hallosaccion . In addition to making a superb image, you have published the word of the day - sea sacs or sea grapes, a species of red algae. Eliot Porter would have loved this image. It teems with life, breathing in the sea air.
Oh! This is so good. Your image immediately reminds me of a Renaissance painting.
I’m amazed you found such a pleasing composition among the chaos of the algae. The colours are playful but subtle.
Not busy or chaotic!
What a wonderful way to represent nature; merging art and botanical science.
Hi Igor,
This is a really fascinating depiction of sea algae and the large version is a real treat with all of those soft subtle colors and shapes. This image is a bit more complex than some of your recent posts, but it is definitely not too busy or chaotic for my tastes. This is reminiscent of a floral arrangement as you suggested. No suggestions from me as this is very nicely done. I even learned a new word today and that is always a good thing.
Really nice, Igor. Great compositional technique with the floral “arrangement.” The only thing I don’t like is the “smell”
I can smell the sea oozing out through the pixels on my screen. LOL
You’re right. There is a smell at the seashore here. It’s one I hadn’t smelled in years and it was a welcome memory for me. I did my graduate work in such circumstances. It was a good time in my life.
As with most of your work, a quick glance risks a brush off. “Cool cactus,” “Yes, those are rocks,” “Some sea weed…” But, when one stops and truly takes the time to ponder at full size, there is wonder in the way the parts come together to move the soul. This one strikes a grand symphony; I really have no nits. I can get lost in it for a long time. (Like many great artists, you will likely have to pass on for your work to be properly appreciated by hoi polloi.)
