Blue Lagoon
by marbo

Comment by philup:
WOW...great picture! Congrats on your 7th place!

On the rocks
by marbo

Comment by chrisfourie:
Beautiful photo, but my eyes are drawn towards the lighthouse. I wonder how it would have been with that in focus?

Fantasy island
by marbo

Comment by theSaj:
::: Critique Club ::: [The Saj]

First Impressions: Gorgeous....and that's why I gave it a 9 in voting.

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Composition: Composition is very strong. And although I like outtake too, I do believe this has the stronger composition, albeit a little more traditional. The lighthouse is well placed, as is the strong build of rock to the right. Furthermore, the composition of the entry allows for the inlet of the water to be nicely captured.

The one minor compositional note is perhaps an ever so slight feel of leaning on the part of the lighthouse itself. This may simply be minor lense distortion. I am not sure.

Subject: An excellent choice of subject.

Technical (Colour, focus, and light): The colors are vibrant and bleak, with a wintry feel. The near IR exposure added an extra flair. The focus is quite sharp with very strong detail and texture. The lighting is excellent. Of note, the left side of the lighthouse might be just a touch over-exposed.

Creativity: Creative application of an uncommon technique on an excellent subject.

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Summary: What can I say....I wish it were mine. Actually, if I might, the skies transition? almost feels a bit overdone and slightly unnatural. (Even if it it might be natural.) Other than that, this is a magnificant shot and one you should consider making available as a print.

To improve?: Perhaps a slight softening on the processing of the sky transition. Some minor lense distortion adjustment. And perhaps a little more processing on the light/dark transition of the lighthouse.

Beautiful job...bravo...you have done quite well. It wasn't a ribbon winner but it's a brilliant shot. This was actually one of my personal favorites from this challenge.

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It is my hope that these insights are helpful, and constructive. If you have any questions regarding this critique, please feel free to PM me. Also feel free to PM me with any feedback on this critique. And please remember to mark it "Helpful" if you found it so.

- Jason "The Saj"

On the rocks
by marbo

Comment by elinias:
Up the f-stops to get the lighthouse in focus :) (what I would do)

On the rocks
by marbo

Comment by SandyP:
Wow! The subject of THIS photo is the spectacular lighting! What an excellent job you have done in taking an ordinary rock and making it extraordinary. This is beautiful and one of my favorites in this challenge.

Fantasy island
by marbo

Comment by sajin:
not much into the IR stuff...but seems to work well for this shot...well done on your 6

Blue Lagoon
by marbo

Comment by Neil:
Fantastic. Congratulations, and thanks for pointing out the tutorial. I wonder if my S1 is IR sensitive? Might have to play with it.

Blue Lagoon
by marbo

Comment by sajin:
not a huge fan of the IR type shot...but you have done an amzing job with this one...what makes it stand out is the amazing detail you have managed to produce with a perfect dof...the sky is fantastic!...congrats on your 7

IMG_5439-6.jpg
by marbo

Comment by L o S T:
what is this ?????????

On the rocks
by marbo

Comment by persimon:
Great texture in rock and sand. I like the lighthouse in the distance - adds nice little bit of color.