Unsettled

Approaching localized tropical storm front photographed while sailing

in French Polynesia. The colors are so vivid and out of this world at

this location, but I think the black and white processing does a

better job of portraying the drama as it unfolds in these impressive

tropical clouds. Perhaps I'll post the color version in the future to

see if others feel the same way or not.

Maran, I agree with you regarding the use of B&W to focus more on the dynamics within the frame -- often beautiful colors can be distracting from such a message.  The cloud here has a lot of visual interest, and I can just imagine what's going on in the center of that storm.

I wonder if a larger context might be beneficial here.  I'd like to see the top of the cloud, and showing more black sky around it can help emphasize the concentrated fury taking place within that single cloud system.  Seeing a localized storm in a larger context with areas that are outside the storm might help us to appreciate the unique nature of that unsettled part of the frame.

Powerful in B/W.  Love it very much.  Best Regards,

To Make my comments shorter, I agree with Stephen. I would include more of the sky, then the neutral sea. And to add more live, or interest to the composition, I would include ( or add ) a boat somewhere on the horizon. In this composition, somehow the picture is empty. The color? I used to see such a view, and know, the colors almost unbelievable, and the B&W was a very well thought out choice. To bad, to bad, we can't see the top of the cloud.

I appreciate your comments and food for thought very much.

Hi Maran!

Clouds are always a unique show to my mind, and this photo is full of intensity!

Yes, I would like to see it in colours!

Good work, best regards!

I agree with Stephen about the composition.  I think this 50/50 for me does not work as well? although it is a very great shot, the scene is amazing and I like the b/w...

And this could be my screen at work (which sux) messing with me, but perhaps some processing work around the clouds to bring out a bit more contrast and detail? (again, my monitor at work STINKS, so ill check it again when I get home later perhaps).

And it definately would add impact to have something in the foreground perhaps....

So basically I have nothing unique to say here....others have already said...you are welcome, lol :D

Beautiful clouds, standing alone. I combined two of your image to one to demonstrate the greatness of the place.

Cheers.