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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Having spent a lot of time photographing woodlands recently I was excited to spend some time by the sea.

Specific Feedback

I’m interested in your thoughts on this picture. I’m a little unsure about the framing and balance.

Technical Details

1.6sec F16 ISO 100
Fuji GFX 50S II

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Hi Dom, Thanks for sharing this fine seascape image with us. I really like the mood and the tones of the sky and water. I think the framing and balance are spot on. Altogether a brilliant effort.

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Thanks for your feedback, Guy :blush:

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I like the composition and that the sky is dramatic but not overly so. Might benefit from a slight CCW rotation but I can’t be sure.

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Thanks Ronald, I think you’re right - I slightly tweaked the crop before I exported it and I’ve somehow nudged the level in the process I think.

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Dom, I really like the different textures, smooth water and sky and sharp crisp rocks. Nice composition and nice light too. I can hear the nice smooth surf in my head.

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Thanks Ed, much appreciated.

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Hi Dom,
The framing and balance work just fine for me and I love the soft muted color palette of this seascape. I also am enjoying the water patterns across the sand beach. Beautifully done!

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Thank you Ed

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An excess of Eds on this thread. :grinning:
I suggest trying cropping the top and darkening it a little. The sky helps set the mood, but is a only supporting element of the composition. And the bright areas at the top pull the viewer away from the real interest.
As always, just my opinion. I wish I was there.

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It certainly is an Ed thread :grinning:

Thanks for the feedback - I’ll have a play, I’m not sure about cropping it but I can see what you mean about darkening the sky a little.