Après swim

Before anyone mentions it, this is d eliberately dark to reproduce the sensation of being dazzled, looking towards the sun (& her).

 

Like most of this series the photo was unposed - I was just lucky to catch her natural position just after she had climbed out of the sea.

I was able to get what you were doing without the explanation. I particularly like how just two parts of her are being lit by the sun. Just enough detail to appreciate.

I agree that this needs no explanation - you do a fine job of conveying what you've said with the image alone. Lovely.

Being dark is what makes this very good. My one quibble would be I would have liked some room on the left and not have the model dead-center.

I disagree. This image is far too complex for basic camera club rules to apply. The model is slightly to the right, balancing looking to the left, perfectly situated in the highlighted area of the rock. That with all the other balancing and opposing elements in the background and foreground make for a very satisfying composition. Great job.

Interesting idea, but I'd have gone for a fill flash and a more consistent background.

The triangular rock behind and to the right of her head is distracting. I would like to see a liitle bit more light on the figure.

Maybe too much to expect for an unposed shot.

Still one of those people who spend too much money on a Mac hey? Oh well, at least you got a great shot. Keep up the good work.

"fill flash and a more consistent background"... hahahaha!... t

I have slightly modified the image in line with Ananda's suggestion (removing a triangular rock on the horizon).

I tried to give the impression of being dazzled, by making the

shadows very dark. Thank you for your comments, Jonathan.