DestinCloudsWater
by Denielle

Comment by spiritualspatula:
First thing- horizon is not level. Generally I align my horizons so they "look" level. This doesn't mean they are level in relation to the topography, but that they visually feel level. Even if a photo is technically level, sometimes the terrain will throw things off and make it feel unnatural and that will be problematic for viewers. The ocean, we all know, is perfectly level.

Beyond this, your scene needs a bit of focus. Again, show us what you want us to see. The waves? Get low. The sky? Compose things in such a manner as to include things in a more organic fashion. The clouds seem cut off. Also, if they are your focus, keeping them exposed properly is paramount. This is also a trying scene in terms of dynamic range, so, either you expand the DR, or you pick and choose what you want to expose.

DestinBridge
by Denielle

Comment by spiritualspatula:
This looks a bit softer than I'd expect, so I'm wondering if you were shooting zoomed in, since you were shooting at 5.6. 1/60 is a relatively slow shutter speed, suitable for lenses that are 40mm or shorter, but the 5.6 makes me think you were shooting beyond that. There are lots of good ways to use a rest that don't involve a tripod, but also just stabilizing your grip can be super useful. Look up Joe Mcnally's "Da Grip" for one technique.

Beyond that, I'd like to see you use the leading lines of the pier more. I'm fine with the sky being blown- you're dealing with extremes of exposure here, and the only way to get both is to HDR it. Also remember that a higher or lower perspective than eye level almost always makes a shot more interesting visually, since it departs from the way we always see things. GET LOW! It's easy to do and will make many images stronger.

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by PennyStreet:
Great thinking!!! and what a wonderful story ... something for the two of you to remember for a long time to come.

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by Tiny:
I like this shot but as has been said there is not really any area of the image in sharp focus presumably due to the 1/15th shutter speed. The use of just a touch of color works very well and the idea was a good.

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by sinistral_leo:
I am surprised this didn't place higher... This is a good shot.

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by tnun:
cool.

Dallas at the Lake
by Denielle

Comment by Kelli:
Nice oof-ness to give it a dreamy feel.

Walking On Eggshells
by Denielle

Comment by jomari:
Metaphorically speaking, who hasn't had to do this from time to tome? Great illustration of the euphemism. Well done.

Mac at the Lake
by Denielle

Comment by wernerH:
Beautiful! Love the feeling of the picture. Well done :)

Mac at the Lake
by Denielle

Comment by blindjustice:
Nice processing. The dreamy desat green works well here.