# Second Wave--eroded rocks above The Wave, Utah **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [November 17, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068 "2024-11-17T22:00:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/patrick1/32/75919_2.png) [@patrick1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/1 "2024-11-17T22:00:15Z")
![Second Wave.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/9/d97131ea179f1be8c6b6bab085af9a3929e84cc7.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I spent the day photographing in the surreal formations of The Wave, then wandered further up to discover this amazing scene. Back home, I felt that it would work best in B&W to emphasize the curves of the weathered rock. ### Technical Details 1/250 @ f20. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![guy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@guy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/guy)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/2 "2024-11-17T22:37:29Z")
Hi @patrick1 , Thank you for sharing this wonderful image with us. I really love the detail and textures you have captured. Your choice of vantage point really shows off these attributes. Well seen and processed. ---
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/patrick1/32/75919_2.png) [@patrick1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/3 "2024-11-17T23:50:18Z")
Thank you, Guy. It’s a magical place. Thankfully the rangers restrict the number of entries, and we were lucky enough to get one. ---
**Author:** ![james7](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@james7](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/james7)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/4 "2024-11-19T03:47:20Z")
Great idea Patrick to depart from the usual color shots of this place. I like the image but will offer that what might have been a strong “subject” – the butte in upper left – could stand to be taller in the frame, which I assume is something you could have controlled with a different angle. Also, the black sky is a bit distracting to me, making this image more an abstract than a landscape. Regardless, I really like looking at it. ---
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/patrick1/32/75919_2.png) [@patrick1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/5 "2024-11-19T04:35:21Z")
Thanks, James. Yes, I thought that colour might distract somewhat from the patterns and texture, and that B&W would add more drama. Good thought about the angle. I shot a lot at this location so will look to see if I have another where the height is more emphasized. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/6 "2024-11-19T14:54:28Z")
Patrick, the sweeping flow and textures in the rocks stand out well in b&w. I wonder about the fully black “sky”, but am not sure that anything different is possible or would work as well as what’s here. ---
**Author:** ![james7](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@james7](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/james7)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/7 "2024-11-19T16:59:16Z")
Would love to see how you handled this opportunity Mark. Meanwhile, don’t tell anyone about our “secret” window. Will try some black and whites as well. ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/8 "2024-11-19T20:17:26Z")
Great Image. I really like the Tone and Lines in this image The black sky works great !!! ---
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/patrick1/32/75919_2.png) [@patrick1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/9 "2024-11-19T20:29:12Z")
Thanks, Gill! ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/10 "2024-11-19T20:52:10Z")
Stunning! The lines are so sensual and the black and white really emphasize them. I wonder if the blacks might be a little strong in some areas, though. But, really woncerful. ---
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/patrick1/32/75919_2.png) [@patrick1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/second-wave-eroded-rocks-above-the-wave-utah/44068/11 "2024-11-20T19:18:59Z")
Thank you, Chris!