Morris,
The first image does not do much for me, but the other two are really nice. On the third image, I like how the ray draws the eye to the breaking wave. It might be worth increasing the midtone contrast on that third image just a bit.
Keith W.
it doesnt look like you are that close to the "subject", does a flash really add that much in a scene such as this? especially at these longer focal lengths?
kwilliam8 wrote:
Morris,
The first image does not do much for me, but the other two are really nice. On the third image, I like how the ray draws the eye to the breaking wave. It might be worth increasing the midtone contrast on that third image just a bit.
Keith W.
Thank you Keith,
I already added all the mid-tone contrast I could to the third without it getting wacky. A friend suggested B&W:
killersnowman wrote:
it doesnt look like you are that close to the "subject", does a flash really add that much in a scene such as this? especially at these longer focal lengths?
The better beamer gets the flash out there, it's quite amazing. You can see the difference on the spray in this image:
I really like #3. The waves moving against the wind and opposite the rays of light shows nature being less than harmonious. After some thought I realized that I also like the high key presentation of the image. Thanks.
I like the black and white version of number 3, but I think I prefer the color of number 3. I understand what you mean about things getting wacky when you increase mid-tone contrast too much. Oh by the way, I like your last image (the fifth one) the best - very nice composition and colors, and very dynamic to me.
Keith W.
