# Twisted

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** weekly-challenge\
**Created:** [April 12, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799 "2024-04-12T20:52:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/barbara_djordjevic/32/56170_2.png) [@Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Barbara_Djordjevic)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799/1 "2024-04-12T20:52:12Z")

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![Twisted WEB.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/4/a4322eeed39050ea606504d0c677a356274fd078.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

Taken at Newport Beach during a photo workshop along the Oregon coast. The shape of the seaweed and the shadow caught my eye.

### Specific Feedback

Shadows fascinate me. However, they are sharpest in bright sunlight. Do you find the harshness of the light distracting? General feedback in all areas is welcome.

### Technical Details

Taken with my Sony a6400. ISO 200, f/8, 1/40 sec.  
Basic adjustments of exposure in LR. Then, it is processed in PS using TK9 luminosity masking.

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**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799/2 "2024-04-12T23:15:45Z")

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This looks pretty good to me Barbara. I love the shadows in this one, especially the curves on top. You could try to reduce the highlights and the whites in LR a bit more if you think it is too bright.

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**Author:** ![Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/barbara_djordjevic/32/56170_2.png) [@Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Barbara_Djordjevic)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799/3 "2024-04-13T01:40:41Z")

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> [@Ed\_Williams](#):
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> reduce the [highlights](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/npn-acronyms-and-terms/12151#highlights) and the whites

Thanks, Ed. I am unsure about changing it now, but I will consider it.

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**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:** [April 13, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799/4 "2024-04-13T12:18:27Z")

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Barbara, this is a striking look at this seaweed. (I was thinking driftwood from the thumb, but on further viewing…) I think the high contrast works well and fits the subject. The arching shadows, especially along the top are a key element in making putting the viewer on the beach enjoying the early/late day views.

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**Author:** ![John\_Kilgour](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/john_kilgour/32/55138_2.png) [@John\_Kilgour](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/John_Kilgour)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799/5 "2024-04-13T15:26:38Z")

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Barbara - Like Mark, I also thought this was driftwood at first glance. Now that I know it is seaweed, I find it even more interesting. The shadows and the texture of the sand are really nice. I don’t find the light to be too harsh at all for my taste. I think it’s a wonderful image as is.

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**Author:** ![Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/barbara_djordjevic/32/56170_2.png) [@Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Barbara_Djordjevic)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/twisted/40799/6 "2024-04-15T22:05:58Z")

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Your feedback is appreciated, @John_Kilgour and @Mark_Seaver. I was a bit concerned by the sharp contrasts and brightness of the overall scene.