River Rock
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by ambaker:
Critique Club Review:

Interesting photo for a tough challenge. I think it does fit the challenge well. I like the overall composition of the piece. Your choice of lighting works very well here. However the post processing leaves me with some questions. I try to see what the photographer was trying to do, and sometimes I'm right, sometimes I'm way off, and this could be one of those times. With the sharpening you've done, it looks over sharpened almost to the point of beind surreal. Some of the rocks, especially the large white one, have a dark halo. Was this intentional? At the same time, upper right and lower left rocks look a little out of focus, like depth of field was a little short, which could indicate that you were not trying for a surreal piece, but trying to fix a problem. I like the sand/water background, it almost looks like a fog or mist, which takes me back to the surreal image.

Exposure, color, saturation, hue, and contrast all are done very well. Had I voted on this challenge, I would have given you an 8. Overall I like the piece, and would have gone with the idea that it was supposed to be a bit surreal.

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by Rooster:
awesome shot!

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by Dr.Confuser

Comment by Beach_mel:
Too much NI

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by KarenNfld:
Lovely view, I'll take a simple pleasure like that any day! This reminds me of the scenery in "the Sound of Music".

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Comment by lynnesite:
Cute candid, somehow over-processed to my eye?

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by quickpik:
i like your choice of angle.

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by pesque:
who is strolling here?!?

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by AP:
very very very nice. 8.

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Comment by levyj413:
Funny capture. Careful on the sharpening, though - there's a visible halo at the top of his head. I might've cropped out the water at the top - this is a closeup, so get close up. :)

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by Dr.Confuser

Comment by twm122:
Love the emotion here but looks like its too smooth. Need more detail and texture.