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Taken last Wednesday at the same spot I did the sunsets from later that evening. I feared when I took it that the skies might not light up later (I got that one wrong) so it is a banker shot but I was quite pleased when I saw it on the camera then on the monitor. It still lacks something though and I can't nail it. Contrast maybe? I left the single Oystercatcher as I think it adds to the story.

Fuji X-T10, Fuji 18-135XF.

Peaceful Evening. by Dale, on Flickr
 
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That's very nice love the colour in the Scottish flagged boat and the general mood of the shot. The ouster catcher does add to the shot
 
Oh my that's really nice, the misty feel, the pink rather than red or orange, the boats and reflections. I'm not sure with the bird purely because it's harsh, defined and below that beautifully defined line dividing hard to soft,where the softness of the boat reflections are.
I'm torn between the triangle the bird creates with the boats, and the feeling it's hard in the soft area.
Such a beautiful capture and thank you for not conforming to thirds, it works so well as it is.
 
Dale, that's a sublime landscape capture, the colours are simply beautiful. That would look awesome printed large and displayed on a wall. Fantastic photography.

Regards;
Peter
 
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My only problem is that I was not on
one of the boats to enjoy that light! (y)
 
Very nice capture! The only thing that is a bit off when I had a closer look is the bird in the foreground
 
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macvisual said:
Dale, that's a sublime landscape capture, the colours are simply beautiful. That would look awesome printed large and displayed on a wall. Fantastic photography.

Regards;
Peter
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Undecided on the bird or not though in the picture,
 
chriscross said:
That's very nice love the colour in the Scottish flagged boat and the general mood of the shot. The ouster catcher does add to the shot
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Thank you. :)

Byker28i said:
Oh my that's really nice, the misty feel, the pink rather than red or orange, the boats and reflections. I'm not sure with the bird purely because it's harsh, defined and below that beautifully defined line dividing hard to soft,where the softness of the boat reflections are.
I'm torn between the triangle the bird creates with the boats, and the feeling it's hard in the soft area.
Such a beautiful capture and thank you for not conforming to thirds, it works so well as it is.
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macvisual said:
Dale, that's a sublime landscape capture, the colours are simply beautiful. That would look awesome printed large and displayed on a wall. Fantastic photography.

Regards;
Peter
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Cheers Peter, it may make it to canvas.:)

Bobsyeruncle said:
Awesome. I'd have that in my wall.
Where was it taken?
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Thank you Bob.(y) Taken at Troon, over looking Arran.

Kodiak Qc said:
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My only problem is that I was not on
one of the boats to enjoy that light! (y)
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Cheers Daniel.(y)

plamen_gb said:
Very nice capture! The only thing that is a bit off when I had a closer look is the bird in the foreground
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Agree, I can't decide on the bird myself. I will try a version without and put it here.:)

paul100 said:
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Undecided on the bird or not though in the picture,
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It's a dilemma. Thanks for the comment.:)



Stuart Mc said:
Lovely photo dale no crit here :)
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Cheers Stuart.

ST4 said:
Superb. You're really putting out great images at the moment
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Cheers Steve, right place, right time.:)

goldshirt9 said:
peaceful, excellent shot.
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Cheers.(y)
 
Oh wow, Dale...what a lovely image.
Just beautiful, and the Oyster Catcher is just fine.
Thanks for sharing.
 
Thank you Ruth.

At the risk of a debate :LOL:, without the birdie. Spot removed so could probably be better.DSCF2703 LR CS6 JP upload.jpg
 
Had a look at this one several times, yesterday and today.
Really love the image, Dale. Composition, ratio, colours!
Although I am a minimalist, I think I like the one with the bird a bit more. The bird gives the image a twist, makes it even more special and personal.
 
Beautiful shot. Lovely composition with great colour and mood.
Personally I don't like the oystercatcher and think it's much better without
Cloning it out with a feathered brush might work better
 
I prefer it with the oystercatcher - it brings a balance & connection between the boats and the foreground that's missing without.
 
"Cracking" shot Dale, beautiful colour, well composed, and for me better with the bird in the shot.(y)

George.
 
Willem said:
Had a look at this one several times, yesterday and today.
Really love the image, Dale. Composition, ratio, colours!
Although I am a minimalist, I think I like the one with the bird a bit more. The bird gives the image a twist, makes it even more special and personal.
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Thanks Willem. :)

Virtualcolm said:
Beautiful shot. Lovely composition with great colour and mood.
Personally I don't like the oystercatcher and think it's much better without
Cloning it out with a feathered brush might work better
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Cheers for the comment. (y)

ancient_mariner said:
I prefer it with the oystercatcher - it brings a balance & connection between the boats and the foreground that's missing without.
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Thank you. :)

ST4 said:
You need to live the bird in. The clone mark is terrible.
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Thanks. I think it will be staying Steve but if I do remove it properly, it will be cloned and not healed.:)

G.K.Jnr. said:
"Cracking" shot Dale, beautiful colour, well composed, and for me better with the bird in the shot.(y)

George.
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Cheers George.:)

paul100 said:
I've decided Dale, and the bird stays.
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Lol, :LOL:, ok. I agree. Thanks.
 
Nope - I was wrong the bird needs to stay. It adds some foreground interest, adds scale, pulls the eye to the boats and theres a triangle between the boats and bird that keep your eye moving around the image.

The bird needs to stay
 
Byker28i said:
Nope - I was wrong the bird needs to stay. It adds some foreground interest, adds scale, pulls the eye to the boats and theres a triangle between the boats and bird that keep your eye moving around the image.

The bird needs to stay
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Yep, it's staying. :)
 
I agree with everyone..Lol. The bird stays too :)

The colour is surreal and so well captured.
 
Mrbaker said:
Beautiful shot love the colours.
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Thank you.:)

JohnC6 said:
I agree with everyone..Lol. The bird stays too :)

The colour is surreal and so well captured.
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Thanks.(y)

Derek020560 said:
Fantastic shot I love it with the bird in.
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Cheers.

Kevin O'Brian said:
Lovely work Dale.
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Thanks Kevin.:)

Dave Semmens said:
A lovely shot - prefer it without the bird.
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Thank you. :)

Neil Burnell said:
Theres been some stunners posted over the long weekend and this is one of them Dale! Gorgeous light and tones, superbly shot Dale, love it.
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Cheers Neil. (y)

PaulButler said:
It's delightful. Better with the oyster catcher :)
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Thank you.:)
 
I have a big problem with this picture. I didn't take it...;)

I think it's sublime picture, and I like the position of the Oystercatcher between the boats.
 
I really like it, it is peaceful and beautiful but I would maybe look at correcting the colour balance slightly as the pink tint doesn't look quite right with the blue sky - if it were a letterbox crop without the blue part of the sky it would be ok but I think with the wider scene you expect the upper clouds to be a bit whiter. Gorgeous though
 
Scirocco_09 said:
I really like it, it is peaceful and beautiful but I would maybe look at correcting the colour balance slightly as the pink tint doesn't look quite right with the blue sky - if it were a letterbox crop without the blue part of the sky it would be ok but I think with the wider scene you expect the upper clouds to be a bit whiter. Gorgeous though
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Thanks for the comment, appreciated. :)
 
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