fabulous Hotel Del Coronado with clouds

[sdphil]

Historical Hotel in San Diego photographed under rare rain clouds in San Diego
Did I do it justice? Any comments appreciated

[ericw]

I think the exposure is very nice. Colors seem quite vivid. What focal length did you use for this shot and do you have the other EXIF?

I think that whatever is decaying in the foreground doesnt quite fit - the hotel seems so pristine and the beach more the opposite. And I'm not sure about the gull, he looks out of focus but I'm guessing thats blur do to a low shutter speed?

You could try cropping the clutter out of the foreground and the buildings on the right and left which are cut off, cloning out the gull and seeing how that looks. It might put more emphasis on the main building of the hotel.

[latoberg]

I agree with ericw on the colors. They are great.

I think that may be why the foreground seems so out of place.

I didn't notice the gull at first, so it didn't capture my attention. But the two "barrels" really did draw my attention. I would clone those out.

[sdphil]

Thanks for the great input. You know I didnt even see the barrels and the gull I will try those ideas
What is EXIF? The focal length was 18mm on a 18-55 canon kit lens

[sdphil]

OK did some of the suggestions. better?