[juacali]

I took this photo on a fairly cloud day and did not have a tripod. The image attempts to capture a dried up tree by the beach. Comments/ observations/ suggestions to make the picture better are welcome. Thanks

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[jac]

A lovely composition. A polarizing filter might have helped but overall a great shot!

[nomadkng]

If the subject is the tree and the intent is to show it as a lonely isolated object, then I feel a different angle is needed.
the shrubbery to the left is an encroachment and there is too much "dead" space to the right with the clouds and rocks and water. the eye gets sucked into that void and away from the tree.
lastly, if the tree is the focus, it needs detail, being a silhouette further minimizes its importance in the image.

at the very least I would try some sort of vertical composition/crop to try and isolate the tree and clearly show that it is the intended subject

[juacali]

Thanks for the observations @ nomadkng

[Gregory_51]

Hi
The composition is OK. There isn't much color other than the sky which competes for attention since the eye will be drawn to color. I might try it as a B&W which I think might make the tree stand out more. The other thing is that in a seascape the horizon has to level here it slopes down to the left.
Cheers

[juacali]

Thanks for the suggestions @ Gregory_51

[esrandall]

I like all of the individual elements, but like the others have said, there isn't a single one that locks me in. Removing that big bush would better isolate the tree, but would be pretty tough to do with the angle used for the shot. I think a vertical composition is about the only way to make the tree the focal point, but personally speaking, I love the detail in the clouds and water, and think that a B&W would be worth a go.

[juacali]

@ esrandall it was challenging to nail the photo as was standing on the edge of a sea wall next to a busy road. The tide was rising and due to the choppy ocean could not walk further to get a vantage position without risking the camera (not weather sealed)..Will try a black and white conversion.

[esrandall]

@ esrandall it was challenging to nail the photo as was standing on the edge of a sea wall next to a busy road. The tide was rising and due to the choppy ocean could not walk further to get a vantage position without risking the camera (not weather sealed)..Will try a black and white conversion.

Risking life and limb for the shot? I love it!