The Calm

Inspired by works by Eric Fredine and many others, I search for ways to express serenity, mystery and intrigue. The subtle, pastel palette of this evening seascape was fascinating to me. Who could have guessed in less than half an hour the mist would fade and the skies would become one of the most vibrant and dramatic sunsets I've seen. For me, this image is every bit as powerful as ones captured later.

The soft colors and mono chromatic look of this is very appealing. I look at it and think maybe a little boost iin contrast on the rocks but that would probably take away the serene and mystic feeling of this. Nice work again Marc!

Ah, Marc, now you're involving me! Now you're making me look, now you're making me imagine!

Marc, I usually love the way long lenses compress, and dislike the way wide angles move everything far into the distance, however for this image I really like the effect. I like the subtle foreground elements of the stones and the tide. The soft colors give this a great mood.

Subtle, and attractive. This is a well structured image without seeming forced. All the way from the little rocks, to the detail in the sand, to the great action of the receding waves, to the muted colors.
I'll go for a square crop suggestion by removing half the sky...but that sand has such great texture.

But wouldn't that break the rule of thirds, Rick?

It would also break my rule that I personally dont like to crop off normal aspect ratio, but some images beg for it...and being that you already broke MY rule...you might as well go all the way!
If you leave the room at the top, there will always be a spot to place the Best Western Spirit Mountain Casino logo on it...
For stock work, I'd leave it...and put the square crop in your fine art portfolio.
all IMHO, of course

awww crap...never mind. If you crop it out, you lose that beautiful color in the sky.

This is really nice, a very serene and relaxing image that is composed perfectly.

Wonderful ethereal image, I love the leading lines.