2018-November

Elaine Belvin, Stars and Swirls

*** Second Place *** (Print - Color)
Interest: 8 Composition: 7.3 Technique: 8.3 Total: 23.7
Exposure: ISO:3200 f/0 100 UNKNOWN

- Terrific curving lines of the rock take you into the image and to the stars. Consider cropping out some of the stars to focus more on the rocks. There is an odd color on the horizon (possibly from air pollution). Very cosmic blend of earth and stars.
- A dramatic scene and a great idea for a composition! However, the landscape's focus is a bit soft. Also, the composition might be stronger if some of the sky were cropped out.
- Beautiful image with lovely light on the wave. Really like the reflection of the stars in the water pocket. It appears that there is some loss of focus on the rocks above the wave. Maybe there is a bit too much of the starry sky. Good job to capture a difficult shot.