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Surf Abstract

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Posted by Erik Lundh on March 12, 2006 at 1:53 AM
Surf Abstract
Hey folks,
I've been really going back and forth with this image. So, I will put it in your hands to what I do with this. I took it at the coast in Lincoln City where that small river dumps into the ocean. I would really appreciate your honest opinions.
Posted by Marc Adamus on March 12, 2006 at 10:21 AM
I like it Erik, seriously. The opposing diagonal lines and varied textures really do make for an interesting abstract. I think the crop and composition are perfect as well. Nice one.
Posted by Mark Hudon on March 12, 2006 at 10:24 AM
I'm all over it, Erik. Maybe crop a half way to that wave on the right from the bottom.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on March 12, 2006 at 11:39 AM
If you just want "the facts," I think it is quite nice! Well done. :toast:
Posted by Harald Rust on March 12, 2006 at 3:19 PM
Very appealing and intriguing abstract. The comp works very well for me. What makes it more interesting, I think, is the angle of view from the wave to the land. Quite unique.
Harald :toast:
Posted by Jerry Roseburrough on March 12, 2006 at 3:46 PM
Looks like the image is going back and forth also. Simple yet full of action.
Posted by Erik Lundh on March 12, 2006 at 9:40 PM
Thanks folks,
I appreciate the feedback.
:toast:
Posted by eric lee on March 13, 2006 at 12:40 AM
Sorry to be the lone dissenter.....I think it kind of fights with itself. For me the top half of the image takes my attention, with its sharpness and crisp detail and texture. Then my eye tries to add this up with the motion and blurring in the bottom half, and nothing comes together, it's almost like the two hemispheres of my brain fighting each other. :confused:
Posted by Rick Lundh on March 13, 2006 at 12:53 AM
I like this bro. Mark's crop suggestion works a tad better...