Across the bay

All thoughts and comments very welcome, thank you.

I love this! The high contrast is perfect. But there are some many middle tones in the sand. The middle tones in the distance are perfect. I find the vignetting to be distracting.

Stephen, thank you for your visit and comprehensive comment. Vignetting does seem a subjective feature and in this case a feature I was unsure about. Best regards Ken.

Ken,with one exception, I'm limiting my comments to responding to Stephen's. First, I don't understand how vignetting can be distracting. In my opinion, it's effective or it's not, or it's too heavy-handed. I don't see either (or both) of these potential issues in this image. I'm equally baffled by the observation that "there are some many middle tones in the sand." Why can't there be midtones in the sand as well as elsewhere? To me, one of the hallmarks of a successful b&w image is a comprehensive range of grayscale tones; this image succeeds in that respect. Finally, I love the effect the silhouetted boat and human figures provide. - - My best, michael

Michael, your observations and comments are very welcome. I do think we have similar photographic tastes and preferences which is good and enjoyable. Best regards Ken.