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shaolen · 05-19-2016, 10:54 AM

Was wondering if this was a good photo to the trained eye

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RoxnDox · 05-19-2016, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

I would say it's a good vacation memory. If that's the intent then yes, it's a good photo.

Otherwise, a few things that I would consider:

The colors, especially the reds and yellows in the kids toys, seem over-saturated so toning those down would be a plus. Blues I'd leave alone.

If you could, I'd crop off some of the sky and include more of the foreground beach ahead of the boat, if you have it...

Looks like a fine place to be!

Jim

shaolen · 05-20-2016, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

I would say it's a good vacation memory. If that's the intent then yes, it's a good photo.

Otherwise, a few things that I would consider:

The colors, especially the reds and yellows in the kids toys, seem over-saturated so toning those down would be a plus. Blues I'd leave alone.

If you could, I'd crop off some of the sky and include more of the foreground beach ahead of the boat, if you have it...

Looks like a fine place to be!

Jim

I guess its a little of both. Oh thanks for that advice. I didn't notice the reds before but will tone them down. I have another pic that does have more of the foreground but it didn't look as nice to me (I think the angle of the boat), but ill post that in a bit for you to see.

P.s. I highly recommend this little spot for anyone wanting a good beach to relax at

**Bruce Clark** · 05-23-2016, 10:34 PM

I agree with previous comments. I would also look at the edges of the composition. There is a red object intruding on the left, I would clone that out. Also if possible the prow of the boat us cut off. It would be well worth losing some of th sky to include the whole boat. These are small points but do detract from the image.

**Tonytee** · 05-25-2016, 09:28 PM - **1 Like**

I wonder if this is in the Philippines? I know we, (U.S.) had a naval base at Subic Bay, Philippines. Very nice photo, and I agree totally with the helpful suggestions offered.

Thanks,

Antonio

shaolen · 05-26-2016, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

I wonder if this is in the Philippines? I know we, (U.S.) had a naval base at Subic Bay, Philippines. Very nice photo, and I agree totally with the helpful suggestions offered.

Thanks,

Antonio

It is Philippines. However this is Subic near Matnog Bicol. I have also been to Subic bay where the old naval base was as well

K-9 · 06-15-2016, 06:45 AM

Watch the cropping as you leave a little red blob of something on the left side of the frame. You don't want to leave objects for the user's eye to be drawn to and wonder what it is, especially something red.

SpecialK · 06-15-2016, 08:07 AM - **1 Like**

I would crop off about 1/2 the sky. Clone out the red blob at left. Done and done :-)

Oh, the horizon is slightly tilted...

The saturated colors are OK with me.

clostoyo · 06-18-2016, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

If crop of the sky wo it's only a 3rd of the frame, that would help a lot with composition.

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 01:19 AM

Originally posted by shaolen

Was wondering if this was a good photo to the trained eye

nice colors

800rate · 11-24-2019, 02:48 PM

Philippines? Nice pic.

08amczb · 11-25-2019, 06:31 AM

The edges are too busy. The people and the other boat is distracting for me. Otherwise the boat is good subject!

**miguelfenoglio** · 11-26-2019, 09:48 AM

Too saturated for me. I'd tone down reds, yellow and even blues. Agree with removing some of the sky.

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05-19-2016, 02:33 PM - 1 Like	#2
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I would say it's a good vacation memory. If that's the intent then yes, it's a good photo. Otherwise, a few things that I would consider: The colors, especially the reds and yellows in the kids toys, seem over-saturated so toning those down would be a plus. Blues I'd leave alone. If you could, I'd crop off some of the sky and include more of the foreground beach ahead of the boat, if you have it... Looks like a fine place to be! Jim

05-20-2016, 06:10 AM	#3
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox I would say it's a good vacation memory. If that's the intent then yes, it's a good photo. Otherwise, a few things that I would consider: The colors, especially the reds and yellows in the kids toys, seem over-saturated so toning those down would be a plus. Blues I'd leave alone. If you could, I'd crop off some of the sky and include more of the foreground beach ahead of the boat, if you have it... Looks like a fine place to be! Jim I guess its a little of both. Oh thanks for that advice. I didn't notice the reds before but will tone them down. I have another pic that does have more of the foreground but it didn't look as nice to me (I think the angle of the boat), but ill post that in a bit for you to see. P.s. I highly recommend this little spot for anyone wanting a good beach to relax at

05-23-2016, 10:34 PM	#4
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I agree with previous comments. I would also look at the edges of the composition. There is a red object intruding on the left, I would clone that out. Also if possible the prow of the boat us cut off. It would be well worth losing some of th sky to include the whole boat. These are small points but do detract from the image.

05-25-2016, 09:28 PM - 1 Like	#5
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	I wonder if this is in the Philippines? I know we, (U.S.) had a naval base at Subic Bay, Philippines. Very nice photo, and I agree totally with the helpful suggestions offered. Thanks, Antonio

05-26-2016, 04:53 PM	#6
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee I wonder if this is in the Philippines? I know we, (U.S.) had a naval base at Subic Bay, Philippines. Very nice photo, and I agree totally with the helpful suggestions offered. Thanks, Antonio It is Philippines. However this is Subic near Matnog Bicol. I have also been to Subic bay where the old naval base was as well

06-15-2016, 06:45 AM	#7
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Watch the cropping as you leave a little red blob of something on the left side of the frame. You don't want to leave objects for the user's eye to be drawn to and wonder what it is, especially something red.

06-15-2016, 08:07 AM - 1 Like	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	I would crop off about 1/2 the sky. Clone out the red blob at left. Done and done :-) Oh, the horizon is slightly tilted... The saturated colors are OK with me.

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clostoyo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kissimmee Posts: 131	If crop of the sky wo it's only a 3rd of the frame, that would help a lot with composition.

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Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by shaolen Was wondering if this was a good photo to the trained eye nice colors

11-24-2019, 02:48 PM	#11
800rate Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 252	Philippines? Nice pic.

11-25-2019, 06:31 AM	#12
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	The edges are too busy. The people and the other boat is distracting for me. Otherwise the boat is good subject!

11-26-2019, 09:48 AM	#13
miguelfenoglio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Madrid Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Too saturated for me. I'd tone down reds, yellow and even blues. Agree with removing some of the sky.

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