Nothing nearly as poetic as Nancy's image. But we have a cottage on Lake Huron, and I find nothing like a walk (especially on this beach) to clear your mind and re-focus on the things that are important and connect back with nature.
Theme: Reflections on the New Year
Nothing nearly as poetic as Nancy's image. But we have a cottage on Lake Huron, and I find nothing like a walk (especially on this beach) to clear your mind and re-focus on the things that are important and connect back with nature.
I like the three bands of contrasting texture with nice transitions from one to the other. In addition to being interesting as textural elements, they combine to create a wonderful sense of depth. Especially with the two figures in the misty background, this appeals to the imagination as well as to the eye.
Absolutely! As an alternative version, I'm wondering how it would look with about half the sky removed.
Very good sentiment! I really like the misty, contemplative look and the layers as your eye drifts back into the mist to that distant line of trees. The postures of the 2 figures fit your thoughts very well.
I completely agree with Dennis. An image with a reflective mood. Nice soft light. Beautiful soft colors. I can imagine the two walkers talking about the coming year.
Beautiful, thoughtful image, Jackie. I love the soft, tender look. I could see a crop from the top also.
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Cropped to a 5 x 7 ratio. I think I like it better. Thanks for the suggestion.
My thinking is always to crop to what works for the subject -- I rarely have use for one of the commonly accepted ratios. In this case, I would definitely keep a master file with all the original sky. Who knows if you might want to submit it for a magazine cover! But you have a wonderful image with great depth here. The sand is a perfect FG element leading to the figures, the water occupies less vertical space, and by cropping the sky to be still less than the water you further increase the perception of depth. The depth is also enhanced by the mist, which gives the more distant areas lower contrast.
Here's what I saw and felt. Just tossing it out as an idea.
BTW, you didn't embed a profile, although it does appear that it is sRGB (as I got no color change when I assigned sRGB to it).
Thanks for posting Diane. I just thought the sky added to the feeling of desolation, but I see your point about keeping the focus on the subject. I do keep a master, and I appreciate your POV. Will live with it for a few days and then make my decision. I thought all my work automatically got saved. I will have to look at your tutorial.
I'm completely in favor of having several different versions (interpretations) of an image! One day I'll like one, and another day, a different one. It's rare that there is a right or wrong with art. And with proper image management, the paint never dries.
Gorgeous feeling and foggy intrigue, nicely done... can't decide if i'd like it with no people in it or the people lend to it, think it could go either way.
Congratulations.
Thanks Anita!
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