Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Please dissect.

Graham

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Great image, Graham. The subject, the boat (or what is remaining of it), is positioned rather well. There is a nice leading line, from the lower right hand corner of the image to the boat. Then the land, water, and squall line nicely frame the boat. Very nice exposure, and the black and white lends nicely to the mood of the entire scene.
--Bob

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

A squall gives me the feeling of impending danger, at least when at sea. The skeleton and the erosion ditch each give that feeling. I'd like to see a little more contrast in the background, along the line of hills. That would set off the actual squall better. Have to do that in PP I expect.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I'd go for a tighter frame with the skeletal remains of the boat more prominently featured in the foreground.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

I will try, since looking at good photos analytically helps me. It is a fine storytelling photograph. The "bleached bones" in the right foreground warn the viewer what the result of the the squall approaching from the left background might be. There is sort of a rule of "fourths" (or even fifths) composition going on that can be roughly divided into thirds for foreground (land and wreck), mid ground (water) and background (trees and sky?). There are nice, though small and understated, leading lines (both light and dark) in the sand that help walk you through the frame. The white surf line is a bit of a barrier but if you follow it to the right edge then you circle around and come right back left to the storm. I'd personally probably add some clarity to bring out the ominous nature of the storm but that is only my take. Everything is sharp, lighting emphasizes the key elements. Very engaging image. There is no crop that would help, in my opinion, the balance is too delicate to fool with and works well as is.

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Thanks LoneRangeFinder, I don't want to lose the squall aspect of the picture, I have other shots with the remains of the boat more prominent.

Graham

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Thanks minniev, the line of surf is something that concerned me too.

Graham

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Thanks for the positive comments Bob.

Graham

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Thanks for your comments djtravels.

Graham

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

One more storm for this old boat to weather. I like how the light plays on the skeleton of the boat and is in direct contrast to the dark brewing storm heading it's way.
I like how the shadows on the right lead your eye to the boat and the light of the boat brings your eye back after it has wandered out to sea.
This image makes we wonder how this boat ended up a skeleton on the beach and how long it has been there.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Hey Graham, while I love the image I feel there is too much going on, or maybe too little of the boat, to keep my attention. As suggested, may I offer than a slight crop to bring the skeletal remains in view and still keep the squall? Steve

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Nightski

Death caused by the unpredictable conditions at sea is what comes to my mind when I view this. The boat remains remind me of the skeletal remains of a fish. I love getting up close and personal with my foreground, but in this instance I think you did the right thing in giving your subject some space. It needs room to be alone and desolate.

I find the light on the section of beach a little distracting. I think I would want to get this image on a stormier day. Maybe a longer exposure when the waves are a bit bigger and the clouds more threatening.

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Hello Nightski, The light beach bothers me too. Stormier conditions? I'll keep my eye on the weather forecasts for that area, it is only a 1260 miles round trip... and I've just noticed that I spelled the place name wrongly, it's Talmine not Talamine :-D

Graham

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

Graham,

I tried, but sorry I can't. In my opinion it is a good exposure, fairly good contrast and a good crop. I am not a huge fan of B&W but do like this one. I think the crop shown above removes too much foreground.

Do you have the color version of this shot or was it shot in B&W?

Jim D