Blue Dawn

I like the mood John, but wish the rocks in the foreground were a bit brighter. Alternatively, since you've blended two images) warming the image with the rocks slightly (again, just the foreground) might achieve making them pop just a bit more.

Looks like you sure had a productive time, even with the weather hanging!

The scene feels very quiet and still. I think the small size here tends to make the image appear darker than it would be in a larger size. I like the comp but wish there was a bit more seperation between the foregronnd rocks and the off shore stacks, but I guess you can't have everything.

Thanks for the comments! If by separation you mean dynamic range, you can have it all (Photoshop ). I find trying to keep delicate shadow variation to be one of the more difficult things to translate to web viewing. It depends a lot on monitor variation and viewing conditions. I have a lighter version, but on my monitor it looked a bit less natural. I'd post it, but am unfortunately on the road until Friday and don't have that version with me. If this thread has any life by then, I'll post it for comparison.

John, I really like this! I have recently been facing the challenges of web presentation, and understand your point. I like the cool details in shadow and think they would make a huge impact if seen larger or in print. I also really enjoy your comp.

john, i like this very much - as it is. any brighter and it may appear overexposed, unnatural and it would lose its mood. I love the colours and mood here. great job.

Excellent shot, like the mood and color

Nice light and color John. It makes me feel cold and damp to look at it. Nice overall composition. I would like the foreground rocks a bit brighter also, otherwise nice job.

Love the dark and misty atmosphere. A very nicely balanced comp too. Sure looks like that rain was set in. I can see an argument to bring up the white point a bit as long as the mood wasn't compromised.

Sorry I missed the previous post, very elegant. I like the mysterious mood to these one. Those greens are a nice compliment to the scene. The right side seems a little heavy, so maybe a little off the left to make the large rock at the left of the image.

Beautiful.

Love this John! Wonderful mood. I can see the argument for brightening the foreground rocks a bit, but I think it's fine as is. And I bet it looks great larger. Great atmosphere you captured here!

Beautiful!! You really captured a wonderful mood here. I would love to see what this looks (and feels like) in a larger print. I like this a lot John.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Wonderful blue mood to this, John. Very eerie feel to the image, too. Well done.

Great use of cool light and cloudy conditions. Excellent.

Lovely John, the color and mood are fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing, it's an awesome shot and strong presentation!

Excellent shot !

Two for the price of one. And completely different. Beautifully atmospheric.

Another beauty, John. I enjoy the dark and somewhat ominous mood of this one. I also like the somewhat chaotic pattern of rocks in the foreground.

I really love the mood and the cold tones. Excellent mood.

Wonderfully mysterious.

Fantastic mood John. One of the moodiest seascape images I have seen!

I like this - moody and very real, a great shot!

A beautiful moody image. I can almost feel the damp coolness, and light breeze. This is an image I can feel more than see, and that's a great thing.

Excellent! I love the blue tones and the mood this image conveys... Very delicate. And gorgeous place...

Great mood, John! I bet this would work in B&W too.

Great moody shot - interesting decision to keep the blue color and it works very well - love it.

It was a dark and stormy night... Love the mood and the great depth.

I really like the mood and color of this, John! The fog really adds to it.

Fantastic work John, love the moody blue atmosphere..the comp is very nice too.

Awesome. This is such a wonderfully moody image. Lots of elements and depth to the scene, too!

amazing mood & light

very well done

Terrific shot John......very moody.

I can only echo the others' comments and note that you did a perfect job in 'developing' this one.
I just love this one!

Wonderfully moody moment John, awesome shot.

Very mysterious and moody John. I really like the dark brooding atmosphere.

Tremendous, John. The light, elements, and mood here are all perfect.

lovely!