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White over black

White clouds over dark shores with diffused waves

15 total reviews 
Comment from Freelo59


very dramatic difference between the whites and darks. i love a storm sky and what is about to happen soon. i like the little bit of white foam of the ocean

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
    Thank you so much.
Comment from Raoul D'Harmental


Hi there

This is a very excellent entry into the b&w contest. Looks like that storm broke soon after this image so I hope you didnt get soaked. All the very best! R

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
    I did not, I like to swim in the ocean. Thank you!
Comment from iPhone7


A great scene to render in black and white for the contest. This has all the elements for a wonderful photo.

Because this is for a contest there are a couple of items worth noting: The foreground has too much black and loses details. The lighted grasses makes the rocks look overexposed. Silhouetted rocks look great if done correctly. The water and waves in midframe appear a bit muddled and lack clarity. The clouds are nice and ominous and could be a bit sharper. Also, it appears that the horizon is tilted a bit to the right. I could be wrong.

There is time to make a few corrections to this one. I hope you do as this is a Great scene and you had a good eye for seeing the potentials.

Best of luck in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
    Thank you.
Comment from FBI GUY


Moody, dark and foreboding scene. The story this photo tells me of a cold fall day with weather building ahead of a storm. The foreground is lost in shadows and is hard to correct without using lightroom or some other program. It may be my imagination but I have a feeling that your horizon is a touch tilted.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
    Thanks.
Comment from MKFlood


cool capture and title as well. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this ocean front with waves and cloudy sky view is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2020
    Very much appreciated review and support.
Comment from alaskapat


Very moody scene, very well suited to the Black and white , it really supports the mood. I like the sky detail here with the clouds bringing a sense of motion. It's a well placed horizon line leaving more room for the sky and giving depth to the scene. I like the light and shadows on the water and foreground.
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, I see good tonal variations in the Black and white. Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2020
    Pat, so many thanks for such detailed and encouraging feedback.
Comment from cleo85


This is a unusual presentation. You required a paint like appearance of this seascape with the softness of your focus. This is interesting, because too soft focus is often a mayor flaw of photographs, but you turned it to your advantage. Your photo has excellent depth. The contradiction of dark and light is enthralling. The seascape is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Somy thank you for a nice feedback, Cleo.
reply by cleo85 on 27-Aug-2020
    You're very welcome :o)
Comment from Monica Morrell


I am enjoying the view of your black and white contest entry. It is definitely creative and imaginative. The contrast is well done. And black or white or color I love the ocean. A nice contest entry. I wish you the best of luck.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Monica thank you so much for a kind feedback.
Comment from nikman


A pretty good looking entry into the competition posted here! Your fine and traditional composition could have captured almost any UK coastline. Where in the world did you get it? Nicely done!

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
    Nik, it was on the Oregon coast - central. Thank you for you kind support.
reply by nikman on 27-Aug-2020
    Many thanks!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a wonderful shot of nature in black and white!. You have framed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture. Thanks for sharing! Good luck!


 Comment Written 26-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 26-Aug-2020
    I appreciate your review and support.