magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

This follows Linda's suggestion for a less colourful version showing harsher weather courtesy of some pp. I didn't find this easy so any suggestions will be gratefully received.

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R.G. Loc: Scotland

The sky's come out a bit grainy. You could selectively add some de-noise or de-sharpen or de-contrast to the sky. The loss of detail shouldn't be a concern - in fact it'll add to the mistiness.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Crikey, that was quick RG! I sort of liked the sky like that but, as you say, it could be softened - just personal taste I think. What about the general attempt to depict a colder place than the first post of The Crowns (if you feel inclined to comment, of course)?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Very much appreciated, magnetoman! I love the cold, harsh mood. And I see a ship on the horizon - how cool.

The composition is super pleasing to me with the white water in close and the sharp rise of the land. Maybe a little less vignette, though all this is just personal preference of course.

pp: I think I see a bit of "smudge" on sky just above rocks between the two buildings.

I love the overall mood and am very grateful you took the time to do the work. How do you feel about it, composition and mood-wise?

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Enjoyed trying something a bit different Linda, but felt my pp skills have a long way to go before I could make a real success of it. There is no actual vignette in this one, but two gradient filters, top and bottom, which I often employ in landscape as I feel it helps draw the eye to the centre, much as a vignette would - in this case quite dark as there's a storm brewing.. The smudge is splash off the back of the rock caused by a squall (well, that's what I thought!). Glad you noticed the ship, it's the Lord Nelson, a JST training ship that was in Swanage Bay on Friday last - bet they were not expecting that sort of weather down in Cornwall - I see they have minimum sail on, must be expecting worse! Many thanks for your interest and the challenge. I'll keep learning.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Very enjoyable from this side of the pond too!

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

I think the shot is much more intimate/closer. The additional sky and water adds nothing to the image. In this crop, your eyes follow the contours of the mountain across the frame. It also fills the frame with the actual subject matter . The mood is perfect, the colors are soft that adds to the mood/emotion.

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R.G. Loc: Scotland

I'd say you have achieved your objective. Both versions are valid.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Thanks for commenting Mark - it's interesting that your suggestion for crop more or less matches that of my original post (with a brighter look), and some responders liked it , some suggested more sea to the left, hence when posting a second time I went for more sea! I personally prefer more sea as it adds context to the shot - makes one realise what a harsh environment the miners worked in, but there's a case for both crops I think.