Tide's in...

I captured this soon after sunrise, somewhere on the Kenyancoastline. I shot it handheld. B&W conversion in post.

I would love your thoughts on the image (both as-is, and how Icould have improved it)

I don't see how you could improve this Mark. It is a very will seen and captured dramatic image. Congrats! Rob

Many thanks for your kind comment, Robert!

I must concur with Robert, there is nothing very much I can see to improve. I really love the way the drama of the crashing wave is echoed by the dynamics of the sky.  The shutter speed is perfect it captures the movement without ruining the said drama.  The only small consideration I would suggest, is to clone out or crop the extreme left rocky outcrop only because it appears half in and half out of the frame.  But to put that comment into some perspective, it is insignifcant in relation to the sheer beauty of this shot.

Sincere Compliments! 7

Alf

I like the dramatic sky. A deep red filter would have increased the contrast between the sky and clouds adding to the effect. Also, I think a faster shutter speed to freeze the waves or a much slower one to have it completely smoothen out might work better. This is a little in-between. Great shot still.

Thanks Alf and Benjamin. It has been a while since I entered a photo for critique. I'm glad I did, and I'll do so more often now.

I see what you mean about the "in-limbo" rocky outcrop... I think I will crop it out in the final print.

As for shutter speed, I was approaching the outer limits of what I could safely handhold. Those waves had some power in them; it was hard to keep steady when they broke. They were knee-high or deeper. Unfortunately, I didn't carry a tripod.