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    View of Cadillac Mtn, Acadia National Park, I Cropped the large, wide rock off the bottom.
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    Looking good Layton.

    Good DOF at f/7.1 - sharp near to far. I like that you left a line of rocks along the bottom. Actually a bit more of the rock on the lower left is needed to provide better separation from the water and frame edge. Since you cropped off the bottom, add a bit back IMO for that.

    I like the placement of the BG mountain. ALl you needed was a really rough surf for some major crashing waves.

    When did you get the 16-35mm? Like it? I am thinking the 17-40mm myself.

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    I like the basic idea of this image and I agree with Robert that you cropped a bit too much off of the bottom. And the rocks look a bit over-sharpened to me.

    Quiz: why would moving ten yards to your left have improved the image (IMHO)?
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    Hi Layton,
    I know the area well. Agree with Robert that crashing waves would have added even more impact.

    Quiz: why would moving ten yards to your left have improved the image (IMHO)?[/quote]

    OK Artie.......I'll bite...........because he would have gotten a nice cool refreshing dip in the Atlantic on a hot summer day:D!............but seriously.........I'm 90% sure he couldn't.....but if he could...........his leading line of the rocks would have had a bit more shore seperation and the distant mtns. would have also had better seperation????........my guess anyway.

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    Here is the original, How should I crop it? Robert, I think I bought the 16-35II In June. I Love it. Artie, If I could, I should have moved left to place the edge of the water in the lower left corner of the frame? This would have removed more of the rocks.

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    Layton,

    Especially after seeing the original I think you did a fine job of cropping. I will be interested to see exactly what the others had in mind. Great shot.

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    So far Layton and Roman are 0 for 2 on why moving to the left would (IMO) improve this image. The correct answer has to do with the juxtaposition of the compositional elements.

    I love the broad tan shelf of rock lower left and would not crop it at all. I would however, moved ten yards or so to my left! The mystery continues.
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    Layton nice image although I think I prefer the original or perhaps a crop partway between the two.

    Is it the mist in the distacne or could this image do with a very small bit of CCW rotation?

    Sorry Artie I'm not seeing what moving 10 yeards to the left would do. I presune that you would not also change you camera lens direction.

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    Beautiful seascape Layton,
    Would like to see an enlargement of centre right promontary where all the action is.
    Cheers: Ian Mc

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    Would like to see an enlargement of centre right promontary where all the action is.
    Cheers: Ian Mc
    Is this what you wanted to see.

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    Thanks Layton.
    Really nicely done.
    Cheers: Ian Mc

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