Comment from skoropinski1
this is amazing it is almost like a rainbow of colors ,non of it seems real
it is all so perfect
.the sky is amazing .the dark blue against the aqua water and the tan sand .Such a wonderful display of colors and everything is so very sharp and clear. tremendous impact
excellent skill and detail
Awesome presentation

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2009

Thank you so much for your beautiful comments and your fantastic rating. I am thrilled that you liked my picture this much.

Comment from houkreative
I love the colors. I love the waves cresting in contrast to what looks like calm behind it. The horizion line is beautifully marked which is sometimes hard to capture in a photograph.

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 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2009

Thank you so much. But would you please tell me what you dislike on the picture. IT is important to know what I'm missing.

reply by houkreative on 25-Mar-2009

I wouldn't personally add anything. If you really feel something is missing, I would think about something in the foreground, to make the veiwer feel the are peeping around it to see this beautiful sight. Maybe a rock formation or some blades of grass next time. Or a focal point something to focus the eye first. I do think it is wonderful as it is.

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2009

No, I don't feel that anything is missing literally. To add something would not feel right to me in the composition. Beside it I don't like to beautify and idealise photographs by adding what isn't there in nature. Adding is for Mixed Media what is a different art for me.
Forgive that I ask a wrong question. English is not my first language. I meant what is wrong with the photo in your point of view. You wrote in your review only what you like, not what you dislike. But you must have seen mayor mistakes because you gave 3 1/2 Stars, what actually read 3 stars and means [as I understand the guidelines] the photo has potentials but it needs mayor improvement and lab work to be average quality. So please tell me what I did wrong. I can't find it out.
Cleo

Comment from fila4
Quite a striking view of the dark clouds and the nice blues of the water. Nice catch of the wave coming in on the right and the water rushing up on the beach. Impact, clarity, lighting and composition are very good. Good luck in contest. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2009

Thanks so much for your beautiful words and your generous review.

Comment from Papasteve
Hi Cleo Great capture shown here. Excellent color handling along with very good clarity and depth. I also like the composition Thank you Papasteve

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2009

Than you so much Papasteve, I appreciate your friendly and generous review.

Comment from anniepage
Perfectly beautiful, wolnderfully caught, clean and crisp shot of this coming storm with the water dancing in waves. The sky is dramatic, all colors are well toned and the beach is a great front for this work. I can almost smell the air because of your presentation.
Thanks for sharing.
Annie

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009

Thank you so much Annie, I truly appreciate you generous review.

Comment from debi-d
Cleo, This is a beautiful landscape/ seascape. YOu have a dramatic sky. Also the way the water is breaking just wonderful. I would just crop out that light spot on the far right side. I find it pulls the eye out of the picture.
deb

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009

Thank you deb four your supportive review and your input. I will try to take that spot out.

Comment from Travlin1
This is absolutely one gorgeous shot cleo. The tones are excellent. The waves with their fingers showing demonstrates a great shutter speed selection. The drama of the sky adds to this beautiful shot. Well done all around. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009

Thank you so much Travlin, I appreciate your generous review and your good wishes.

Comment from Petr Mironov
Really like it a lot. I do give it excellent!
My mark is made of:
Color harmony ? 5
Centre of interest - 5
Technical excellence ? 5
Uniqueness - 5
Story telling ability ? 5
Lighting - 5
Expression - 5!
Thank you for great job!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009

Thank you so much for your generous and supportive review.

Comment from Snapdecisions
Great shot , nice presentation , lots going on here , love the lighting , and the detailed water splash , good clarity , and excellent all round color / contrast , Trev

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009

Thank you so much Tev, It makes me happy that you like my photo.

Comment from Rockdoc
Hi Cleo being an old salt of the sea I just used to hate to see this kind of weather on the horizon. I knew I was in for trouble. Being on the beach another thing I could get back to the cabin. Nice definition of the sand, surf, sea and the impending storm.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009

Thank you so much.
I agree that kind of weather means usually trouble. Better get the boats out of the water. This here was one of the minor thunderstorms but it still eat the beach up.