Fisherman at Dawn — Red River Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by RiderGal:
I'm not sure if it would have been possible... depending on limits of your camera (dslr/p&s and megs) but I think this photo could have been just as effective with the colors and background, and more effective with your silhouette if you had zoomed in some (or cropped)Pretty though.

Fence & Apple — Nauset Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by bryanbrazil:
Excellent composition, love the lines of the fence. 6

Fisherman at Dawn — Red River Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by bryanbrazil:
Wow, excellent composition and colors. 8

Fisherman at Dawn — Red River Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by ergo:
nice mood and sentiment. I like the composition and angling, particularly that the waterline is higher than the head of the figure. The image might be more dramatic with a horizontal, rather than vertical crop, imho.

Fence & Apple — Nauset Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by klgg:
love the colors

I Am My Work -- the Thorn that Weeps, & Holds the Sky Entire...
by Bear_Music

Comment by thewriterside:
I know it's been a while since this challenge ended, but I just stumbled across it after not checking up on the portfolio of one of my favorite photographers in a while.

I strongly agree with your argument. The meaning of a work of art is what is conveyed through the piece, by the artist; The meaning isn't the forced opinion of the viewer, which, sadly, crops up here a little too often. I guess the expansion of mind philosophy associated with art fell through the cracks in some generation.

What's truly sad about this case in particular is that the photo not only stands on its own merits, but it meets the challenge too an expansive extent. The superficiality in judging... amazing.

What makes one's self is their thoughts, their mind, their beliefs, and what they do; not their appearance.

It's a beautiful photo, Robert. You should be proud.

Fisherman at Dawn — Red River Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by ladyhawk22:
Beautiful colors and great silhouette! A bit tighter zoom on the subject would be interesting to see as well, but I really like the composition of this photo the way it is.

Fisherman at Dawn — Red River Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by SandyP:
This is an incredible photo! I love the minimalistic feel to the silhouette. It's just the perfect enhancement to that aMAZING sunset and ocean. This would get a 20 from me if we had it :)

Fisherman at Dawn — Red River Beach
by Bear_Music

Comment by Koriyama:
My only question is: 1/ how would this have worked if the fisherman had been used to connect the sea with the sky? I'm not fond of this border. Otherwise, a lovely image. 8

gull-and-reeds.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Lots of competition in this challenge, but I think this would've done well. Hope you made the right choice. Good luck!