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MaryBell
{K:32791} 6/2/2003
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It matters not where the horizon is as long as it is between the waves and the clouds.
Actually, it is perfect where it is - the wave and the clouds keep it from becoming static.
I need the calmness of this photo tonight - I may need it for a while. Thank you for posting this one...
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Matej Maceas
{K:24381} 6/2/2003
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Hi John, I'm switching back and forth between this image and the first attempt and I think this second one is definitely better.
The dead-centre horizon, despite being "against the rules", has in my opinion really turned out to work well here. Also the off-centre rock has improved the composition.
As for the splash of the water against the rock, I think what Christian said fully describes it. Furthermore, there's not only the splash itself, but the entire wave from which the splash originated - that also adds movement to the scene.
The choice of tone is also an improvement. In the first image, the water near the bottom edge had this greenish-greyish dirty-looking tendency; here, the colour monotony of the entire water surface eliminates that, and subtly emphasises (an oxymoron, maybe, but I think true in this case) the water texture. The tone also lets the clouds stand out better.
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John Charlton
{K:5595} 6/2/2003
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Thanks everyone.
I have not had a chance to rephotograph this scene, but I did go back to my computer files to look for another shot to correct some of the problems associated with the first attempt. http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=123658
I have attached the unmodified (except resizing) colour version of this photo complete with big dark spot from dirt on my lens (oops) and crooked horizon (one leg shorter than the other).
This photo is the result of some very deliberate choices made based on your wonderfully helpful comments. I know I have done a lot of bellyaching lately about Usefilm going to 'Hell in a Handcart' but you guys are great and I will continue to hang out here as long as I am learning from nice folks like youselves. Thanks again.
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Elangovan S
{K:10675} 6/2/2003
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This is so nice John, Love the subtle tonal differences in the picture. Love the way you presented the image as well. In one of the articles of Ken Duncan mentions when he talks about the Rules -"There are no rules. If an image works, it works; if it doesn't, it doesn't." Im sure you know about this great photographer.
IMO, Yes, this image works.
Elangs.
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Olivia Viveros
{K:1737} 6/1/2003
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Wonderful dreamy image. I can hear the sound of the water calling me...
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Mary Sue Hayward
{K:17558} 6/1/2003
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The center horizon works very well. The tonal range is what sells this image, with that perfect little splash right where it needs to be. The ocean and sky look almost velvety, but the splash is sharp and wonderfully detailed. Wonderful work, John!
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Judy Kessler
{K:6316} 6/1/2003
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John, this is so very lovely... wonderful balance and color choice... i love it.
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Christian Barrette
{K:21125} 6/1/2003
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So you went back but did you managed to use the same sky ? The B&W version has its own strenght, that of being more etheral, but I liked the colour version too for its softness and hazy athmosphere. What's really different here is the braking water atop the rock. It brings in movement and tension, almost drama, to the scenery. This largely compensates the stiffness of a square format and dead center horizon. Now I notice that the uppermost cloud acts as a counterpoint to the dark whirpool. It is more obvious here than in the previous version.
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Beverly Gustafson
{K:1572} 6/1/2003
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I like this very much, there is something about gazing out to sea that is so relaxing. I would love to see the color version of this. I do like the monotone version though.Very nice John!
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