Imagigraphic Loc: Englewood, FL

This is a beach scene I've been trying to capture for a long time. I don't know if I've succeeded. Minimal pp, just cropped out a buoy on the right edge of the frame. Does the boat add or detract from the composition I wanted to achieve? I'm of two minds about that. Let me know what you think. Haven't posted for a while.

Gulf Beach Scene 2

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ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I know exactly what you are looking for. There are a few things, however, that I noticed. The boat is good; but it is going out of the frame and not traveling into the composition. That is a detraction. The horizon, which I'm not certain is absolutely straight, is right in the middle of the frame. I'd like to see less sky, or less beach. Finally, there are a few dust spots that could be easily removed. Overall, I like the composition. I know exactly what you are looking for, and you missed by a hair. Take care of those few details, and you have a winner.

Fred Harwood Loc: Sheffield, Mass.

Initial impressions:

Level the sea and try a crop at a shorter ratio to keep the grass and cut out some of the sky.

The buoy may add to the photo, as well, unless it is unsightly.

Give it a try?

PattyBWest Loc: Jacksonville, FL

I really like this photo for its colors and sense of peace. If mine, I would remove the boat but leave the tiny trail of white water in the wake. I would also remove about 2/3 of the sky and straighten the horizon.

Fred Harwood Loc: Sheffield, Mass.

Just an example from your original. Others might offer their ideas.

Gulf Beach Landscape Crop

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