Florida Coast - IMAGE_ID=754359
by mbrutus2009

Comment by bspurgeon:
I love the West Coast, thanks for sharing a slice of the Atlantic...or is the Gulf.

Florida Coast - IMAGE_ID=754359
by mbrutus2009

Comment by bvy:
Even the horizon seems to yield to that dark mass of rocks. Lots of details to ponder here. Nice.

Wildlife Photography Tips: Take Better Wildlife Photos
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Comment by EL-ROI:
Very awesome shot. I like the pose captured and the glare looking right out to the viewer puts the viewer in the scene. I think this is a bit underexposed unless you were going for a low key effect. Other than that, the only thing I could think of changing would be the use of rule of thirds. But that has no affect on the vote.

Wildlife Photography Tips: Take Better Wildlife Photos
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Comment by Jutilda:
Excellent. I love the wispy grass so perfectly highlighted, along with the muzzle. Just upped to a 9

Wildlife Photography Tips: Take Better Wildlife Photos
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Comment by redmoon:
Initially unconsidered reaction would be it̢۪s a bit too dark but at the same time washed out without the blacks being quite bold enough. The appearance suggests to me that burning and dodging seems a bit overcooked (I̢۪m more than guilty of doing that myself) but not enough to make the main subject of the image leap out at you. Possibly all it needs is a quick boost on the contrast? Composition is also a bit off in my mind; feels a bit inverted (not the word I̢۪m looking for).

As a rule, I don̢۪t let borders influence my scoring; if you buy a print you can always change the frame. However, I would imagine you̢۪ll get a couple of negatives on this one; not widescreen enough to be cinematic, or just looks like the ends are missing.

My First Weighted Scoring System ™; composition + technical 1.5/3, challenge* 1/1, post processing results 1/2, ooooh factor 1.5/3, originality 0.5/1 =5.5, rounded to 6 (* I don’t think it’s possible to not meet the challenge on this one so everyone gets a 1/1)

Wildlife Photography Tips: Take Better Wildlife Photos
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Comment by cloudsme:
Great capture. Overall a little dark on my monitor.

Florida Coast - IMAGE_ID=754359
by mbrutus2009

Comment by blindjustice:
so good- nice work, nice border.

Florida Coast - IMAGE_ID=754359
by mbrutus2009

Comment by posthumous:
good gritty, tough texture. tough and smooth at the same time, like ben.

Florida Beaches
by mbrutus2009

Comment by Ja-9:
here are my thoughts...a little less foreground bringing the buildings on the right slap dab in the lower rule of thirds. you have the colors and processing right on target for sure...this is a very pleasing picture...my only problem is that the buildings aren't a little bigger...and I think that if you bring it down to the lower thirds it will give that feel. excellent job Marko!!! and I agree with Kelli...should have left this for the rule of thirds blue challenge...

Florida Beaches
by mbrutus2009

Comment by Kelli:
Extremely pretty, but why didn't you hold this for the blue challenge?