sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by rossic:
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sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by Allen:
nice idea displays weather very well

sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by BeingClever:
Would love to know the story behind this one.

sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by frisca:
the junk on the beach wrecks the tranquility of this picture, but the colours are good, and I like the idea a lot, especially the wall that stretches off into the distance..perhaps that could have been the focus of the picture?

inside the flame
by pioggia

Comment by indigo997:
First of all, you really should include aperture, iso, and shutter speed when you submit. It helps critiquers as well as those who like your shot and want to know you you did it. Comments are also really nice, but I usually add those after the challenge so that I can respond to comments in the process.
This is a great shot. It really stood out in voting. I think that the score is very good - especially in a color challenge. The color IS an important element but this isn't a typical color shot. Actually, outside of the challenge I would think that it is almost too bright. I'm not sure if there are any adjustments that can be done now to make it a little easier to look at (probably some PS work that wouldn't have been legal in the challenge). The feather just doesn't stand out as much as I would like. It is secondary to all of the bright light on the water which may have been your intention.
I love the texture and composition. Having something under the feather is a nice addition IMO, but might be cooler if it had some scripty, handwritten looking writing on it.
Great shot. Nice score. Keep it up!

sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by kiwiness:
Funny! Good depiction of weather, however I wouldn't have centered your main subject so exactly. A little to the left or right would have created more impact.

sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by drydoc:
Certainly got the message her. Nicely done. Need more depth of field. Or use of a tripod. Not sure which.

sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by GinaRothfels:
I find the foreground detracts badly from the effect of the rest of the picture. A bit of cropping could make this much stronger.

sleepy day
by pioggia

Comment by Chuckie:
Nice picture.

inside the flame
by pioggia

Comment by moono:
Cool and nicely done!