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I am enthralled with this SOOC image, esp colors, lines & textures, perhaps too much so. Would welcome critical feedback and recommendations.
Reposted Aug 2
Slight CCW rotation per commenter suggestion below.
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Image Description
Captured from stern of boat while returning to dock after an evening cruise to view rock formations on Devils Island in Lake Superior.
Technical Details
iPhone 15 Pro using 9mm lens, converted from HEIC image in LrC, no other processing. f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/60s, 81mm equiv.
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Bob, this is warmly inviting as it speaks of a sunset cruise under beautiful circumstances. I like the transition into the wake and how the leading line of darkness heading for the horizon is slightly off center. It’s easy to see why you enjoy the scene, especially since you were there enjoying it in the first place.
Beautiful almost-abstract image. The repeated wave pattern takes my eye right back to that illuminated strip of clouds. Might use a bit of CCW rotation.
The parallel waves and darker areas lead the eye perfectly to that lake sunset.
Brings back fond memories of Lake Erie, where I was raised.
Nice catch!
Very sophisticated composition Bob. I’ve been frustrated shooting Great Lakes sunsets myself, partly because the skies seem to always be dull. Perhaps there’s a physics lesson in why that is? In any case, I like this because it is true to place – this is a flat world with its own Midwestern beauty. As for critique, I would say I don’t need so much sky because the image is all about the light on the water.
Thanks for stopping by, James, I’m so glad you like the capture. Regarding the crop, I’ve attached an alternate 16x10 version that I did early on to emphasize the water. I posted the original 4x3 image because I wanted the hint of blue at the top, but I’m torn between the two.
