The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
I spent the entire day on this beach. As sunset approached and the tide rose, the sea shifted from relatively calm to overwhelmingly powerful. Capturing an image proved challenging: there were only a few rocks to set up my gear, and none offered a composition I liked, so I had to place it on the sand. The tide was rising so quickly that I could only take a couple of shots before the sea shifted the tripod and forced me to reframe. In the end, I managed to capture this image, which I believe conveys the strength and drama of the scene.
Specific Feedback
-Do the colors in the sky and their reflection in the water feel balanced, or should I adjust the warmth/cool balance?
-Do you feel the rocks in the foreground and on the right are too dark, or does the contrast add to the mood of the image?
-Any feedback is welcome, I’d really appreciate your thoughts, Thanks.
Technical Details
8 April 2017 at 8:33:54 p.m.
Canon EOS 70D
18 mm (EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM)
1 sec · f/22 · ISO 100
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A very powerful photograph. The tumultuous water action and the shutter speed you used for it accentuated it greatly which lends to the power of the water. The light is fabulous and I love how it silhouettes the the BG rocks and highlights the edges and texture on the FG rocks, and the spotlight on the water. The colors and saturation is strong, but I think it, and overall, works and is reminiscent of the work Marc Adamus used to share here on NPN. It is an attractive photo.
Hello, Andres. I feel the color balance, saturation and the colors themselves are great. I also like the SS you’ve chosen for the water. I feel the rocks are a little too dark and the shadows should be opened up a little. Also I feel there should be a little separation between the BG rock formations where they merge together. Just my personal preferences.
I’m find with the saturation Andres, and enjoy the composition and water texture.
I very much agree. While the contrast adds to the drama, there are some wonderful areas lost to the dark shadows. I’d open those up just enough to hint at that hidden beauty.
