Garie-3-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by DeniseBernadette:
I really like this. I tend to like photos a bit darker than normal, but I think this one would benefit from a little brightening. Maybe some dodging here and there might help. But I really do like it as it is.

Garie-2-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by SandyP:
Now, this has an Ansel Adams look to it with the high contrast. I agree that a little rotation to straighten out the horizon would make this a fantastic shot!!! Great job!

SandyP

Garie-4-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by SandyP:
I love shots like this, but in this particular one, maybe a color version would have worked better since the depth of field is shallow, and the bird may have stood out more against a soft background.

Garie-4-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by JPR:
I agree with the other commenters that it would be good to see the original and reprocess so the bird stands out more from the background. Let me be the first to say -- cool bird! looks like a stuffed animal. :)

Garie-2-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by JPR:
straighten the horizon and sharpen and this is an excellent image.

Garie-1-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by SandyP:
This is gorgeous! I love the smoothe quality of the sand. It has a very exotic landscape feel to it. This is one, where if it were in a challenge, I would give it a 10! See how subjective photography is? I absolutely love the black and white. I think it makes it stand out from a typical ocean photo. Fantastic job!

Garie-1-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by JPR:
Well composed image however I agree with other commenters that it is missing "something." Not sure what that something is. I think the black and white is a good choice. Perhaps something was missing from the actual scene, such as clouds in the sky, or something like that. I also think it would benefit from an unsharpmask run as it seems a tad soft.

Garie-3-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by SandyP:
Wow! I this is awesome. It might be a little lighter, but it's still very appealing. It almost has an infrared look to it with the trees. Very good work!

SandyP

I was down the hold just passing time
by pgatt

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Interesting angle and subject matter. Love the B&W and sharpeness on the TV screen. Neat!

Garie-3-DPC.jpg
by pgatt

Comment by CalliopeKel:
The way that bridge in the background sticks out is what gives this photo POP. The dark sky and DOF are awesome. Good Job.