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Hi Luis,

The scene looks very natural. I could see a slight desaturation of the blues in the sky, but I am on an uncalibrated monitor. I also think a slight crop down on the top would work. It's a spectacular capture and very mysterious, especially the murky depths of the sea.

Michael

Awesome catch Luis. Great job with the processing. I'm finding some of the blues a little intense but I think this will be very subjective as it's very attractive as presented.

How cool is this!! I love the lines you were able to capture, and the simplicity of the rest of the scene really lets the eye focus on the edge of the cloud and the lightning. I too would back off on the blue sat, but that's a tiny nit on a great photo.

I like this image a lot. As already mentioned the blues are bit on the strong side, but if it you left it as is I would not complain. Nice work!

Interesting atmospheric effects here. Some of the color is a bit strong, as others have pointed out, but I wouldn't necessarily change anything as I think it suits the extreme conditions catpured in this image. The composition is clean and effective.

A very graphic composition. Very effective. The bolts make it even more dramatic. The blue is a bit strong for my taste, but on the other hand the blue adds up to the graphic appeal.

Great overlay.
Agree on the de-sat of the blues.
the fisch

Wow, this is really cool to look at. Nice capture, Luis! Very dramantic with the dark clouds and lightning. Don't blame you for running off, at least you got the shots to make this. I to would desaturate the blue a bit I think, but as others have mentioned it is pretty appealing the way it is.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Very very dramatic. Amazing moment, well captured.

This is a fantastic catch Luis and really shows the power of nature! I'm on an uncalibrated monitor so I can't comment on the blues. I like this A LOT!

Agreed on the blues. Nice contrast between the smooth sea and sky and the crackling lightning. Cool shot.

Max

Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate the help! I will unsaturate the blues a little as you guys suggested!

Powerful stuff!!! Maybe just a tad too blueish here and there indeed.

A gripping image! At first glance the sat on the blues can appear to be a bit to strong, but man there's no denying the impact. Well done!

Great mood and ominous feel to the scene Luis

Love the drama and tones in this I too feel the blue is a little heavy in terms of saturation but I wouldn't argue with the impact of the picture - just fabulous.

Luis,

What a phenomenal event you were able to witness and capture. the glow inside the cloud really tops this off for me (although you could turn down the sat a little bit there.) If this storm was coming right at you, I can certainly understand running for cover!

I'm curious about the light on the surf. Is it simply the accumulation of the white, crashing waves over the long exposure? Or is there some light source illuminating the water? I really like the effect as it adds to the overall drama and impact of the scene.

What a fantastic moment and capture.

Lon

Wicked Luis. All I can say.

Aside from a bit too blue--this is awesome!!

Thanks again for the feedback!

Lon: The beach was pitch dark so the light on the water is produced by lightning over the sea foam. There were many small lightning flashes that the exposure couldn't capture as bolts.

This is freakin' awesome! I think the color is a little over the top to be percieved as natural, but who cares. It really adds to the drama, and overall impact the way it is.

Chris

Incredible drama, Luis. Almost has an unworldly look with the dark brooding blues in the clouds and those lightening bolts but I love it. Fantastic.

I like the omonous surreal feel to the scene Luis. I might try cropping a tiny bit off the left side just to make the percentage of darks slightly lower to help balance the contrast between light and darks here. Just my 2 cents. Very original work Luis!

Great capture Luis. Very dramatic with the dark skies and lightening. I like the contrasting color of the water and the shadows cast on it. The diagonal line of the storm cloud also adds a little tension, nicely seen and composed.

Wow Luis, are you warming up for November ?
I'd agree to tame down those blues.
It has a dreamy feel to it, nice job!

Giovanni.

Whoa! This is mysterious and fantastic all in one. It may be just a bit dark on the leftside of the horizon, but that is just personal taste.

Thanks all again!
Giovanni: Yes! I can accept a nice storm if the waves are going to be tame

Dang thats cool. A real winner
The blues are fabulous

A very creative and dynamic image. The blues are a little too strong for me, but they don't need much correction.

Awesome shot Luis. I really like how the clouds are lit up from the lightning. Very dramatic photo and a joy too look at.

A striking combination of extreme weather and unique point of view (composition). The end result is a really beautiful photograph. I love it!