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So, after chasing for the cheats & tells ... I moved on to the image comp.
This one is a bit challenging given the masses, tones and lines involved. I think the crux of the issue lies in the determination of the subject ... i.e. we have TWO subjects @ bridge vs. swan, and are trying to give them both credence. That's always a tougher gig than a singular subject. For the most part (imo), you have to make a decision as to which ONE is the lead role, and which one gets "demoted" the leading supporting role.
In this instance, I decided that the swan was to be the leading role (+ a USM boost), and reduced the bridge to the supporting cast role. It was kinda tough to take all that the bridge has and pull it back, but I think that a "partial bridge" is preferable to a "partial swan".
Wrangled quite a bit with the crop placement, so . The crop changes things regarding #1 vs. #2, but it also goes away from open / airy. Again, kinda challenging with regard to what you're trying to say. In that regard, I'd probably critique the tighter crop as being incongruous with the softer vibe ... i.e. not harmonious with the mood / message. The question then returns as usual to what is the desired message to be conveyed ... and what helps / hinders that message being delivered.
Looking at my crop, then going back to the OP ... I think it presents the difference in open and airy impact that the crop has. vs. the OP. Suddenly, the OP looks better (regarding the soft message vibe) to me than when first viewed (i.e. somewhat relative). BTW, ask me again tomorrow and I'll have yet another, different answer.
Key word there is "different" ... i.e. not necessarily, "better".
Also, I reduced it to mono ... not so much for the sake of mono, but sometimes when I look at things in mono it simplifies my view of the comp without the hue factor tugging on my eye for any draw..
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