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Description
Who knows how these piles of rocks got here? Naturally, I doubt it; perhaps by being dropped to reduce erosion on the beach. Let the mystery remain. I was inspired by their parallel line ups, the reflection, and the rock and beach textures – it seemed to make an interesting intimate landscape. The light area in the background is the ocean at mid-day. I also tried the image as a B&W, but prefer the color version. I tried more contrast, but lost the detail inside the rocks as the rocks became darker.
Specific Feedback
Overall reaction to the image considering the above image description.
Technical Details
Nikon D750, 70-200mm lens at 200mm on tripod.
Critique Template
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Hi Larry,
I quite like the layering you created with the rocks, sand and open water in this beach landscape. It adds a wonderful sense of depth to the scene IMO. I am also enjoying the earthtone color palette as well as it suits the image. My only suggestion would be to remove what appears to be a black piece of driftwood as it’s darker color seems to disrupt the flow; at least to me. Great eye to spot and isolate the potential of this intimate landscape. Very nicely done!
Thanks, Ed. And I thought the black driftwood added an interesting element because it is black. I understand that you see it as a distraction. I will consider that. I’ll likely make a copy of the image with it remove and compare. Thanks. I value you take on the image.
Well seen - and I think a good story-telling image. Your thought of the rocks not coming naturally, I agree with you - half way. What I mean is that the rocks up top look natural, like they’ve existed since the beginning. The bottom set of “rocks”, especially the rectangular one in the LLC looks like an old weather chunk of cement - other rocks have similar straight angles… which makes me agree with your assessment they were brought in to control beach erosion? My guess anyway.
Putting in all together works quite nicely; and what appears to be a low-tide, that helps the story as well.
For me, the black piece kinda added some overall visual contrast to the scene. I think the image works just as well without it, but it wasn’t a distraction for me
Great eye to spot and compose this. No further suggestions or nits
