North Beach

I like the diagonal comp and the iteration of the waves, as well as the tonal split between the cool and warm colors. There needs to be somewhere for the eye to land and stay. Otherwise, it's a post card.

I, too, like the strong diagonal, and I think it needs a subject as Phil suggests in the need for somewhere for the eye to stay.

Also, I think it could be improved by straightening the horizon. Especially with the strong diagonal, it feels as if the horizon is running downhill to the right. Then you might expect the water to run in that direction, but it appears to be at a higher level on the left.

Love all of those repeated wave arcs disappearing into the distance and the warm/cool color contrast!

Thanks guys for your replies. Not sure about the horizon, ie if it indeed is slanting down to the left or if the hills are sloping. But either way you're likely right that the impression is that the line is tilted. Good observations.

lucy