A Novel Approach
by Hauxon

Comment:

Originally posted by Barroness said on 2026-07-15:: I like this a lot, for me it resembles a Rodney Smith composition. One of my top favorite photographers.

Thanks, I wasn’t aware of Rodney Smith but have spent the last hour looking at his images. Great inspiration!

Whispers in Pink
by KristjanUnnar

Comment:
Don't get it why this image didn't win, sublime and beautiful.

Wright Angles
by Melethia

Comment:
Great shot and perfect for the theme. Congrats!

Overcaffeinated
by vawendy

Comment:
Great shot and the title made me laugh!

Interwoven
by markwiley

Comment:
Cool shot!

Aviation Maintenance
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Great shot and good warm up for the DPL!

Watching the tide roll away
by Hauxon

Comment:

Originally posted by nam: Originally posted by Hauxon: . . . Why do you think it's not a landscape image, too much sky, too much water, too much dock? . . . Art can (and undoubtedly will) speak for himself but I'll say that while I love this image, I took it down a few points for all that dock; but now that you mention it, there is also a lot of sky and water LOL

For most people a landscape image is not just an image of "land", unless you're autistic. Think of landscape images from some famous location, say Lofoten Norway. These images usually are mostly sea, sky and of course mountains. Also houses that often take up a notable part of the image. Nobody would state that the typical Lofoten shot wasn't a landscape image ...unless on DPC.

But to be fair I knew this image would suffer for not being a typical landscape and the pier is truly commanding. I had shots from that location with more mountains but they were less crisp. :)

Art has every right to vote as he wants and I appreciate his comments and voting method.

Peace out!

Watching the tide roll away
by Hauxon

Comment:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao: Composition: 7 Technical: 7 Creativity: 8 Appeal: 7 Challenge: 3 Overall Calculated Average Score: 6 I'll let you off with a warning this time, but next time... 😎

Thank you for making time to vote and telling us how you got to your score.

However I would like to object your challenge score of 3. Just don't get it. I've been mostly shooting landscapes for leisure and professionally for the last 25 years. Why do you think it's not a landscape image, too much sky, too much water, too much dock? Sorry for the nag, I just could not help it.

Best, Hrannar

Watching the tide roll away
by Hauxon

Comment:

Originally posted by ThingFish: Interesting scene but your horizon slants down towards the right a bit

Yes, it's the result of submitting late. The horizon is a bit difficult and the floating dock and uneven sand does not help! :)

fields
by Tiberius

Comment:
Great shot and excellent showcase of deep DOF.