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01/30/2010 01:40:37 AM |
Greetings from the Critique Club
This is a location that I have seen a few times on DPC, definitely somewhere I would like to see for myself.
I think your image scored reasonably well for a best of challenge, but could probably have scored higher. I liked the image and gave it a decent score, 7.
Nothing wrong technically with the image, apart from, and this is just my opinion, the white balance. I realise this was a creative decision to boost the blues, but to me it feels quite strange and doesn't work. I'd love to see it reprocessed with a warmer WB setting.
As far as composition goes, I can't decide whether I would prefer a wider angle to see more of the surrounding scenery, putting the rocks more in context, or if I would prefer an even tighter crop. I know a few of the commenters stated they would like to see the foreground rocks somehow framing the picture more. I certainly would like to see the whole reflection of the background rocks. I have to say, I have no idea if that was feasible or not at that location.
As I said, i scored this quite high.
Sarah |
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01/28/2010 04:30:56 PM |
This looks like it could be from another planet. Very nice. |
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01/28/2010 02:44:32 PM |
Looks like something out of another world. The textures and colors are as mysterious as they are beautiful. |
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01/28/2010 10:43:45 AM |
The blue in this photo is so bright and I love the brown in the rocks - one of my favorite color combos (blue and brown)! |
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01/27/2010 05:25:56 PM |
It appears as glass. Beautiful stillness and the blue is awesome. |
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01/27/2010 04:29:20 PM |
Interesting and unique formations.....6 |
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01/27/2010 09:53:15 AM |
the is beautifully shot!! |
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01/27/2010 08:14:42 AM |
Nicely done. Love the colors here. |
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01/27/2010 03:07:52 AM |
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01/26/2010 04:55:38 PM |
wow...that's really blue..almost to much, but the lake is like a mirror...very beautiful |
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01/25/2010 10:58:25 PM |
the blues dont compliment each other for some reason |
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01/25/2010 05:50:41 PM |
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01/25/2010 07:04:01 AM |
wish the rocks werent there in the foreground. |
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01/24/2010 08:21:03 PM |
When I first looked at this I thought it was fairly interesting. Then I read your title and took a second look and took more interest in the reflections. Once I did I realised I would like it more if you could see the full reflection of the background rocks without the foreground ones cutting them off! |
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01/24/2010 04:07:26 PM |
wow...great colours and an interesting place |
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01/23/2010 09:47:55 PM |
Almost looks other-worldly. I like it, but it lacks a point of interest, such as a creature on the rocks, imo. |
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01/23/2010 10:12:38 AM |
Always curious about this place. Not sure if darker rocks in front builds this scene or breaks down whats behind. The really beautifull reflection at back is what I really want to see |
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01/23/2010 09:58:52 AM |
Very cool, so other-worldly. |
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01/23/2010 05:51:12 AM |
doesn't really capture attention in my opinion.. |
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01/22/2010 08:36:23 PM |
Love the colors but just wish that crop were a bit different to get rid of the tiny rock on the right frame. |
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01/22/2010 06:13:09 PM |
That is such a strange place. You've really captured the strange feel with beauty. Wonderful colors and reflections. |
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01/22/2010 01:27:06 PM |
I love the stillness of the water. Very nice colors. |
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01/22/2010 05:48:50 AM |
I'd crop the bottom third so that the foreground rocks become a frame, rather than a distraction, for the main, sunlit rocks. Then crop a third of the right side of what's left to give more depth and balance. It then needs a touch of sharpening. - Just a suggestion - good luck. |
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