Open Shell in the Sand

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f4.0 L lens, SS .8 sec.,

f20, ISO 100, gnd filter, single exposure. Converted in Canon DPP. CS3

work includes adjustment of levels and curves; slight rotation of horizon

and crop; slight color balance adjustment; sharpened for the web.

nice photo. It would be much better if sky was cropped and it turned into a square format photo.

I love this beach, and I love the sky, and I love the mood you've captured here; but, in my humble opinion, the shell spoils it. Somehow, even if it was naturally there, it just feels contrived. I swear I am trying to be really honest. I think the comp is an order of magnitude stronger cropped just above the shell. That's the Gulf Coast that I know and love. Your call though, Amigo; and I respect your artistic decision. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Cheers! Chris

Thanks, Chris. I moved this shell about 20 yards from where I found it to include it in this shot. I appreciate your thoughtful opinion!

Daniel

Daniel _ I do appreciate your honesty and overall I really like the image. Looking at the rest of the image and imagining it without the shell, I understand why you were motivated to put the shell there. The image needs something in the foreground. happy new year!

Very well done - I enjoy viewing.

So simple and beautiful , very nice job, best regards. Nima

Beautiful composition and harmonic colors!

I love the shell in the foreground; I like the detail it offers, along with the water bubbles. Very beautiful photo! Thank you for sharing. :)