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I like the texture and the lighting, both of which are quite energized. The back-to-back benches make for interesting subject matter and you shot them in order to establish a leading line that also has a certain kind of rhythm. I'm curious about your decision to shoot down, thereby losing a more open horizon line. This way, it feels more closed off, so that the payoff of the leading line doesn't seem to be there. I also wonder about more contrast being made with the garbage pails with black plastic so they'd provide a stronger counterpoint to the benches, though you may have wanted them more subtle.

Thanks for your critique.  My perspective was intended to capture just the structures on the per - hence, the title.  I took other shots the same morning giving the ocean as significant a role as the pier itself.

I get your point about the garbage bags.  Initially I did make them darker, but I just didn't like the look.  I guess I was trying to emphasize the contrasts in the wooden slats.

I kind of like the image the way it is. You seem to have a mind for composition Michael, the blur works well with this image, also the bit of 'grunge' suits it as well.