The Boardwalk

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The only thing I think I wish this shot had was a little bit more contrast.

Because of the line of trees in the background it does rather seem to lead to nothing. Maybe a figure in the mid/far distance on the boardwalk would have helped. And maybe a slightly higher view point. Yes, and a contrastier print with some sharpening. Attachment probably goes a little too far!

Jennifer and Ken--Thanks for your comments! I appreciate your help and editing expertise! I agree about the contrast--I just know nothing about editing pictures and especially struggle with contrast on B&W. About the viewpoint, the "leading to nothing" was intentionally--I just thought it was kind of neat how your eye starts adn walks down the boardwalk to a sort of vanishing point. You are completely right about the effect with raising the camera....this shot has the camera just a foot or so off the ground. I have several different heights up to 6 feet high. As you go higher you see more of the end of the dock but it gives you less of the "walking down the pier" feel and also includes more of the marshland on the right and left. I'll try to get some more perspectives posted. I'm really glad you said that because that lets me know that to some (and maybe even a majority) it would be nice to see the end of the pier. If you get a chance, please check back in a week or so for more compositions. Thanks again!

Good composition; background on top right is distracting. Your histogram has no white pixels, which might account for lack of contrast.

 

I uploaded another version.