Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by CNovack:
Hello Sherpet. Welcome back! Good to see that you are up and participating in something you love.

Now onto the photo - This is a lovely contrast-filled photo with quite a dramatic sky. It is that sky that really captures the attention. The dock adds a nice feel to it - it beacons the viewer to stand upon it's wooden planks to drink in the beauty of the sky above. However I think there is too much gleam off the waves of the water below that is distracts from the lovely and dramatic sky. I think cropping off the bottom portion to just below the dock will strengthen the composition. It would turn the composition into a square photo that will keep the attention focused tightly on the dramatic sky with the dock and a little bit of waterscape to add to the dramatic backdrop.

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by MAK:
Hi Sherpet, this is a great shot that has a bit too much contrast for my personal preference the black Vs White tones are fabulous though.. hope your feeling a bit better after your fall, I know all about back pains I broke (disslocated) mine 25 years ago, never been the same.

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by sherpet:
You are just one of the nicest people at DPC, and you can always put a smile on my face. Thanks heaps, and also thanks to everyone else who has commented on this image as well.....

Originally posted by SandyP: Hi Shez [HUG] [HUG AGAIN]! I'm so happy you are able to participate. I think this is all about showcasing our black and white photography. I personally would rather see people's best black and white stuff -- than just see stuff they took in their normal day -- but that's just me. So my opinion. .. Show us what you got girlfriend! I sure wish I could be there. It looks beautiful.

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by smardaz:
i enjoy the sky in this very much tho the water looks a bit over sharp for me

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by ursula:
Very contrasty. Dramatic sky. On my computer screen, it looks oversharpened (e.g., note the white halos around the top of the trees, and the rock at bottom left).

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by mia67:
Wonderful shot, love the sky. So glad that you'll participate in this challenge, and looking forward to see more of your beautiful work.

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by Charlene:
I really like the depth this has. And I love the mood, too.

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by bdenny:
No, no...this just won't do...unacceptable! Hahaha, just kidding shez! It's a great way to start the 30 days. I particularly like the pier lines throughout the bottom part.

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by KarenNfld:
What a great sky!

Day 1 - Towards the Light.
by sherpet

Comment by SandyP:
Hi Shez [HUG] [HUG AGAIN]!

I'm so happy you are able to participate. I think this is all about showcasing our black and white photography. I personally would rather see people's best black and white stuff -- than just see stuff they took in their normal day -- but that's just me. So my opinion. .. Show us what you got girlfriend!

I sure wish I could be there. It looks beautiful.