Côte Sauvage

Hi Peter, 
That looks like a beautiful spot at a beautiful time of day.  As to critique, the biggest problem I'm having with this image is its lack of depth - it feels flat.  For example, that large section of rock that fills the centre-right of the image: looking carefully, I can see that there is a leading, smaller section that somehow bridges over to connect with the main section.  But it mostly appears as one flat mass.  I think what is lacking is contrast and specifically mid-tone contrast.  Indeed, increasing the contrast in the highlights would risk blowing them out.  So, you'd want to protect the highlights, perhaps boost the shadows a touch, but as I say, it feels to me like it is about increasing the contrast in the mid-tones, both in the rock and the water.  I might also want to reduce some of the red/magenta cast, particularly in the rock.  I hope this is helpful.

Lovely seascape, Peter. The color is comforting, and I like how you held good detail in the cliffs and the water. Your shutter speed was perfect. Well done.
--P

Peter,

I really like the warmth here, although it does come across as a bit monochromatic - which isn't a problem really, just an observation of the light.

Initially I was torn about the inclusion of the sea wall up top, but the good news is that you included enough of it to let the viewer know you intended to include it; and it also serves to frame the composition nicely.

I like the shutter speed with the water. Lot's of options with that, but the texture and motion work well with this capture.

No nits or suggestions.

Lon

I've been going back and forth on whether the top land form helps or hurts the image.  I'm thinking the lack of the top gives a feel of the land bridge sitting in an infinite sea.  Including the top gives more of a sense of place.  I guess it would be more wht you were going after.  Beautiful soft lighting.

Nice image of what must've been a very pleasant day. Our coast sometimes looks like that and it's great to be out and about on such occasions. Beautiful light on an image that is mostly one cast of color. Good SS to show movement yet preserve form in these waves. The brighter rock at bottom adds much to the composition.