Some exceptionally calm water on the Long Island sound late yesterday afternoon led to this image.What I like most about the it is the reflection of her beak and body, (zig-zag) which looses alot of oomph in this web presentation. The more I look at this, I think that the second reflection (Lower in the frame) adds nothing. Your thoughts?
I like it as per Jim and yes, the bird's head especially is soft. Some selective sharpening would help. Were you in a boat?
later and love, artie
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Artie- Cracked me up with your boat question...tactful. no, I was not in a boat. Soft sand and a rather large crop. I will try some more sharpening, but this might be as good as this one can get. Perhaps one for the trash heap, sadly.
I agree with you on the reflection, Grace. Artie, and Jimmy made some good suggestions. The trash heap is a good indication of whether you're refining your skills and your artistic vision. An image that you would keep a year ago, may not be one that you would keep today ;) Keep posting, I enjoy keeping track of your work :)
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