Last sunlight of the day
by Gudjonotto

Comment by riot:
Just the same things to say about this as your other recent image of the same location - you have the same dark halos around the crags which really distract from an otherwise strong composition and good colours. There's also a smudge of contrast loss from where it looks like some flare has been cleaned up a bit on the left side, opposite the sun.

I know you didn't mark my last comment pointing out the same flaws in your other image as helpful, so I'm going to assume you're not especially interested in improving your work - I'm simply leaving this comment for anyone who may come across this image later and wish to learn something from it.

Last sunlight of the day
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Kroburg:
Fantastic place, beautiful colours and a great sun star.

Last sunlight of the day
by Gudjonotto

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
(posting on both shots and not voting)
Absolutely lovely photo, but after seeing this already in a challenge and seeing another nearly identical photo in this one I'm very much inclined to vote lower than I would had this been the first time I was seeing the shot. With that said, I much prefer the "30+ Second" image to either of these.

From Siberia to Iceland
by Gudjonotto

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An interesting image that contributes well to the challenge

A very appealing landscape with great foreground interest and detail from this lovely textured and coloured wood stump. The near mono of the landscape really helps make the wood stand out and brings out the lovely detail of this battered and weathered wood that as your title suggests has travelled many miles driven by the forces of nature to this its present temporary resting place. The black volcanic sands act as a great contrasting backdrop for the wood making it stand out much more than a typical sandy beach. The small aperture and effective use of focal point have worked really well to give you the full depth of field necessary to make this image work as well as it does, well done Otto.

Reynisdrangar Cliffs
by Gudjonotto

Comment by chalice:
Beautiful image. I particularly like the sharp details in the foreground.

From Siberia to Iceland
by Gudjonotto

Comment by jomari:
Looks like it had a rough trip. Great detail.

From Siberia to Iceland
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Dennisheckman:
Love the vibrant colors.

From Siberia to Iceland
by Gudjonotto

Comment by mitalapo:
as bold as a bloody bone

From Siberia to Iceland
by Gudjonotto

Comment by Neat:
I like how you brought out the vivid tones in the branch, thought it was a piece of meat at first :)

Reynisdrangar Cliffs
by Gudjonotto

Comment by ciaeagle:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First things first ... CONGRATS on adding another blue ribbon to your beautiful portfolio. :)

Next, the challenge requirements are definitely met here with the 246 secs. The clarity you achieved with the extended exposure is beautiful. I love the details of the rocks and how they are balanced by the smoothness of that wonderful fog. The reds and yellows in the sky bring warmth to the coolness of the water and reinforce the balance I see/feel when looking at your scene.

I'm afraid I can't evaluate the processing from a technical perspective (still learning on that front) but you've wonderfully captured textures and shadows throughout. The giant pillared rocks in the distance are incredible. If I stare long enough I start to see a winding external staircase up to a castle tower (largest) or the claw of a monstrous sea creature (far left). I can't find a thing to complain about. It just feels magical to me. Thank you for creating this masterpiece for us.