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Inverpolly


ian cameron

I took this last month on a beautiful day in the Inverpolly reserve 25 miles north of Ullapool in Scotland. The strong lead in line created by the raised sand bank allows the eye to wander towards the wonderful mountains of Stac Pollaidh, Cul Beag and Cul Mor. The polariser revealed a touch of detail below the water surface which adds extra foreground interest.


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Like the reflection. Like the sweeping line on the left. I think I'd almost like it better if it were cropped halfway between the edge of the jutting rocks and the far shore. The right hand side doesn't do much for me and sort of takes away from the impact...
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I would agree that the scenery on the left is stronger than the right but because of the sweep of the land I had to have something to act as the equivalent of a visual full stop, (the darkest chunk of land), lest your eye simply wanders out of the side of the frame without bouncing back and travelling across the mountain range. Hope that makes sense.
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But why David why. Every comment is valid but I would really like to know what it is about this image that is so much less enjoyable than others I have down loaded.

 

Ian Cameron.

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Ian, overall this image, at least to me, lacks the pleasing aesthetics that is so characteristic of your work. Sometimes it's hard to define just what exactly is wrong. Here there really isn't anything 'wrong' -- your foreground has a pleasing leading line, compositionally everything is in place. No, I think for me the clump of rocks to which our eyes are led, is unsatisfying both in terms of the form and in the interest it holds. I certainly intend no disrespect by my words. You have one of the strongest landscape portfolios on this site. Your work gives me much pleasure. Regards
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Thank you David, a very fair and reasoned response. I couldn't ask for anything more. Of course that doesn't necessarily mean I agree but if we all agreed I wouldn't ask for critique.

All the best Ian Cameron.

 

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