Simple kite among the blues and whites

[Jack Breakfast]

Greetings! This is my first post in this category...it's a pretty simple shot, I know, and I'd welcome your comments and opinions. This isn't too far from the original shot, but I did add some vignetting and contrast...I suppose this shot is only slightly "out of the box" but I hope you'll enjoy it, and critique it, all the same...
Many thanks for your consideration.

[Steve Adkins]

Can't help but smile when I look at this, Jack. Welcome to OOTB! I like the subject/comp and colors. I might have darkened the LLC a bit for balance but that could just be me. The kite is a very cool example.. but the clouds are awesome. TFS.

[Jack Breakfast]

Many thanks, Steve...so nice to hear...

[Christopher Miller]

Welcome to OOTB, Jack! I love the colors, the composition, and the windswept look to the clouds and kite. I think the sky could maybe use a little noise reduction. Nice work!

[Paul Lagasi]

Hi Jack...welcome, I like the image, good advice given above, keep them coming..

[Andrew McLachlan]

Welcome to OOTB Jack, good advice above...reminds me that I need to get my 4 year old daughter a kite for this summer as she wants to try flying one.

[Jack Breakfast]

Thanks for the tips and comments folks, they are highly appreciated by y.t., and I'll post something else on this fine forum if I come up with anything suitable...really, thanks again...

[Brendan Dozier]

Beautiful composition, Jack. Love the sky, placement of kite. The splash of color and flow to kite is a nice touch. Great sense of open space and freedom. Nice work!

[Jack Breakfast]

Thanks so much folks...I can't wait to post some bird-related images here...they may not be as "out of the box" as some of the wonderful stuff I see, but they are certainly too "out of the box" for the avian forum...I'm sure you folks will tell me if they're in the wrong place...anyhow, I've been admiring your work for a while, so it's nice to hear some good words from you folks...huzzah!

[denise ippolito]

Jack, Big welcome to OOTB. I think this is great! I might run some noise reduction as suggested by Christopher above and Steve makes a good suggestion regarding the LLC. Not much to add but nice to see you here and keep them coming!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hey, Jack, welcome to OOTB! The image makes me smile - it's so carefree and whimsical. I hope we see lots more of your images here. I think you're in the right place

[Jack Breakfast]

Ah! Thanks again folks...so glad you enjoyed this picture...I think your suggestions were good ones...I'll certainly take them!