Theme: Curves Ahead

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Greetings. I've been away. From Haleakala National Park on Maui.



Never understood why sometimes flare appeals to me. Maybe it's just one of those songs of my own. A little NR and slight toning and a small horizon adjustment.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Dennis Bishop]

I've never understood why, in some quarters, flares are regarded as something that should be avoided. As in an image like this, they can be a good thing in my opinion. I probably would've liked the flare in this case on its merits as a visual element. Beyond that, though, it functions well in directing the eye toward that curve in the road. Well done, and it's good to have you back.

[Wendy Kates]

Michael,
I like the effect you have created, as well as the composition and the curving lines of the road. The presence of the car adds a "hand of man" element to it, which enhances the effect. Well done.
--Wendy

[Hazel Grant]

In this case, the flare added to the comp. Without it, so much would have been lost. Bright flare, soft fog/clouds, and very sharp road with car. Each works against the other in a good way.Good catch

[gary ellwein]

I like the composition with the layered effect and the stark contrast. The curving road makes the image. Could you have included the entire curve in the frame?

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Dennis, Wendy, Hazel, Gary,

Thanks for your comments. They are much appreciated. Gary, the road actually branches to the left (so the clipped curve is a bit of a cheat ;-). Though, in my thinking of a title the edge, distant island, the flare and horizon all worked into the idea of curves.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Anita Bower]

I especially like the curving road. Beautiful lines in the image. The dark land with the bright flare and blue sky work very nicely.