Punta Fuego Rocks

[boaz]

Shot using Canon EOS 40D

EXIF:
F-stop: f/20
Exposure time: 5 secs.
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Focal Length: 18mm

Filter:
CPL
ND8

I really like this picture that I took but I feel that something's missing. I would really appreciate your inputs on how I could improve. Thanks

[tvoelcker]

Nice work but I feel the colors aren't really popping like they could. Might try adjusting the saturation a bit.
Would also consider cropping a little off the top. There is a tad too much sky at the top for my taste.
I will usually shoot atleast two pictures of a scene with one in portrait and one in landscape orientation just to compare the two.

[tphall55123]

First, I really like the composition. The "softwater" effect is kind of interesting, it kind of make the water look dirty, would like to see it with crystal clear water. I agree about the colors needing a bit of a boost. Nice shot though, looks like a relaxing place.

[dcclark]

The soft, fuzzy water is a pretty neat and unusual effect. I kind of like it! The composition is very good, at a nice (and unusual angle), but I agree that this photo could "pop" a bit more.

However, one thing that may be affecting my mind here is that watermark. Holy cow, that is ANNOYING. I understand the desire to protect your images, but that's the sort of big, bold, distracting watermark that detracts from the image itself. I would definitely replace it with a more translucent, smaller one, at a less important point in the photo.

[boaz]

Originally Posted by tvoelcker

Nice work but I feel the colors aren't really popping like they could. Might try adjusting the saturation a bit.
Would also consider cropping a little off the top. There is a tad too much sky at the top for my taste.
I will usually shoot atleast two pictures of a scene with one in portrait and one in landscape orientation just to compare the two.

Thanks for the tip. I would try adjusting the saturation and with regard to shooting two pictures, that's a really good idea. I'll do that the next time I shoot.

[boaz]

Originally Posted by dcclark

The soft, fuzzy water is a pretty neat and unusual effect. I kind of like it! The composition is very good, at a nice (and unusual angle), but I agree that this photo could "pop" a bit more.

However, one thing that may be affecting my mind here is that watermark. Holy cow, that is ANNOYING. I understand the desire to protect your images, but that's the sort of big, bold, distracting watermark that detracts from the image itself. I would definitely replace it with a more translucent, smaller one, at a less important point in the photo.

Thank you for the tip as well sir. I do agree with you about the watermark. I did manage to change the watermark. I'll be posting the same picture with adjusted saturation and changed watermark.

[boaz]

Here's the edited one.

[tvoelcker]

Better but, if you can selectivley tone down the yellow/gold coral or rock I think it would help to keep it from being over powering. The rest looks good.

[dcclark]

Agreed. Something else that might make this "pop" a little more might be a light unsharp mask on the exposed parts of the rocks. They have great texture, and they should probably contrast more with the smooth water. You might give it a try -- or not, I do like it already!

[boaz]

Thanks. I will try that. This is a great forum. I'll be learning a lot from you guys!