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**JimS_256** · 12-21-2021, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

I wish there was something a little more interesting in the foreground but I like the color and composition.

**angkymac** · 12-21-2021, 06:35 PM

Well, what some may wish in the foreground-- I find this foreground to b absolutely perfect for the environment.
This is a great image of exactly how these low tide beaches look.
And the clouds of Puget Sound look like real life.
Angky.

**JimS_256** · 12-21-2021, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Well, what some may wish in the foreground-- I find this foreground to b absolutely perfect for the environment.
This is a great image of exactly how these low tide beaches look.
And the clouds of Puget Sound look like real life.
Angky.

Thanks! I like it too, but I'm always hoping for something spectacular. In this case the clouds are real and not something added by Photoshop.

vijaykishan · 12-22-2021, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

I see hints of diagonal composition with the rocks alinged from low-left and going up - which is a good and is adding to the overall composition. The clouds are offering a fantastic structure and could use more space in the frame. One of the thought/idea could be to go lower, wider and closer to one of the rocks strewn and try to get the texture as a foreground interest. The dramatic clouds could then a made to complement it. Glad to know that PP trickery was not used for clouds

. All the best.

**JimS_256** · 12-22-2021, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vijaykishan

I see hints of diagonal composition with the rocks alinged from low-left and going up - which is a good and is adding to the overall composition. The clouds are offering a fantastic structure and could use more space in the frame. One of the thought/idea could be to go lower, wider and closer to one of the rocks strewn and try to get the texture as a foreground interest. The dramatic clouds could then a made to complement it. Glad to know that PP trickery was not used for clouds

. All the best.

Great suggestions! Thanks!

**Fdooch** · 12-29-2021, 05:25 AM

It is difficult to criticize something here. Perhaps a lower shot point would be more beneficial. But this is an assumption. As for this picture, you can try to save it by cropping it in thirds from the left and bottom. This will fix the composition. But there is nothing to catch the eye in the picture. By color - there is too much magenta in blue, which makes it messy. Unpleasant shade in the middle of the beach. The only thing that attracted attention was the golden specks like a scattering of golden sand. But they conflict with buoys on the water and with distant buildings.

jab2980 · 12-29-2021, 09:26 AM

Beautiful blues and interesting lighting… we’re there trees behind you?

**JimS_256** · 12-30-2021, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by jab2980

Beautiful blues and interesting lighting… we’re there trees behind you?

Thanks! From memory there weren't any trees close behind, just more beach.

Originally posted by Fdooch

It is difficult to criticize something here. Perhaps a lower shot point would be more beneficial. But this is an assumption. As for this picture, you can try to save it by cropping it in thirds from the left and bottom. This will fix the composition. But there is nothing to catch the eye in the picture. By color - there is too much magenta in blue, which makes it messy. Unpleasant shade in the middle of the beach. The only thing that attracted attention was the golden specks like a scattering of golden sand. But they conflict with buoys on the water and with distant buildings.

I like the suggestion of getting lower, I should have tried that. As you say, and as I said originally there is nothing that stands out to catch the eye which I think it the biggest weakness. I didn't do any targeted color adjustments, they are what the camera saw and I think pretty accurate for the scene.

35mmfilmfan · 12-30-2021, 02:14 PM - **1 Like**

As others have said, I like the way the rocks and the rivulets lead the eye naturally to the wave-less water - a great image of peace and serenity.

**JimS_256** · 12-30-2021, 09:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

As others have said, I like the way the rocks and the rivulets lead the eye naturally to the wave-less water - a great image of peace and serenity.

Thanks! "Rivulets" is the word I was looking for. How you describe the scene is how I see it too.

Macario · 01-04-2022, 04:08 AM

There is enough foreground interest, but it lacks the viewpoint. Going lower would emphesize the rocks and give you even more lead in the photo

**JimS_256** · 01-05-2022, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Macario

There is enough foreground interest, but it lacks the viewpoint. Going lower would emphesize the rocks and give you even more lead in the photo

I agree, going lower could improve the image. Thanks for commenting!

12-21-2021, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#1
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,114	Low Tide Lens: DA 18-135 Camera: K-50 Photo Location: Puget Sound ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/200s Aperture: F13.5 I wish there was something a little more interesting in the foreground but I like the color and composition.

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12-21-2021, 06:35 PM	#2
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Well, what some may wish in the foreground-- I find this foreground to b absolutely perfect for the environment. This is a great image of exactly how these low tide beaches look. And the clouds of Puget Sound look like real life. Angky.

12-21-2021, 06:41 PM	#3
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,114 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Well, what some may wish in the foreground-- I find this foreground to b absolutely perfect for the environment. This is a great image of exactly how these low tide beaches look. And the clouds of Puget Sound look like real life. Angky. Thanks! I like it too, but I'm always hoping for something spectacular. In this case the clouds are real and not something added by Photoshop.

12-22-2021, 01:21 AM - 1 Like	#4
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	I see hints of diagonal composition with the rocks alinged from low-left and going up - which is a good and is adding to the overall composition. The clouds are offering a fantastic structure and could use more space in the frame. One of the thought/idea could be to go lower, wider and closer to one of the rocks strewn and try to get the texture as a foreground interest. The dramatic clouds could then a made to complement it. Glad to know that PP trickery was not used for clouds . All the best.

12-22-2021, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#5
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,114 Original Poster	Originally posted by vijaykishan I see hints of diagonal composition with the rocks alinged from low-left and going up - which is a good and is adding to the overall composition. The clouds are offering a fantastic structure and could use more space in the frame. One of the thought/idea could be to go lower, wider and closer to one of the rocks strewn and try to get the texture as a foreground interest. The dramatic clouds could then a made to complement it. Glad to know that PP trickery was not used for clouds . All the best. Great suggestions! Thanks!

12-29-2021, 05:25 AM	#6
Fdooch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Moscow Photos: Albums Posts: 764	It is difficult to criticize something here. Perhaps a lower shot point would be more beneficial. But this is an assumption. As for this picture, you can try to save it by cropping it in thirds from the left and bottom. This will fix the composition. But there is nothing to catch the eye in the picture. By color - there is too much magenta in blue, which makes it messy. Unpleasant shade in the middle of the beach. The only thing that attracted attention was the golden specks like a scattering of golden sand. But they conflict with buoys on the water and with distant buildings.

12-29-2021, 09:26 AM	#7
jab2980 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 578	Beautiful blues and interesting lighting… we’re there trees behind you?

12-30-2021, 01:40 PM	#8
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,114 Original Poster	Originally posted by jab2980 Beautiful blues and interesting lighting… we’re there trees behind you? Thanks! From memory there weren't any trees close behind, just more beach. Originally posted by Fdooch It is difficult to criticize something here. Perhaps a lower shot point would be more beneficial. But this is an assumption. As for this picture, you can try to save it by cropping it in thirds from the left and bottom. This will fix the composition. But there is nothing to catch the eye in the picture. By color - there is too much magenta in blue, which makes it messy. Unpleasant shade in the middle of the beach. The only thing that attracted attention was the golden specks like a scattering of golden sand. But they conflict with buoys on the water and with distant buildings. I like the suggestion of getting lower, I should have tried that. As you say, and as I said originally there is nothing that stands out to catch the eye which I think it the biggest weakness. I didn't do any targeted color adjustments, they are what the camera saw and I think pretty accurate for the scene.

12-30-2021, 02:14 PM - 1 Like	#9
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,340	As others have said, I like the way the rocks and the rivulets lead the eye naturally to the wave-less water - a great image of peace and serenity.

12-30-2021, 09:03 PM - 1 Like	#10
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,114 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan As others have said, I like the way the rocks and the rivulets lead the eye naturally to the wave-less water - a great image of peace and serenity. Thanks! "Rivulets" is the word I was looking for. How you describe the scene is how I see it too.

01-04-2022, 04:08 AM	#11
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	There is enough foreground interest, but it lacks the viewpoint. Going lower would emphesize the rocks and give you even more lead in the photo

01-05-2022, 09:10 PM	#12
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,114 Original Poster	Originally posted by Macario There is enough foreground interest, but it lacks the viewpoint. Going lower would emphesize the rocks and give you even more lead in the photo I agree, going lower could improve the image. Thanks for commenting!

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