I Cover The Waterfront Photo

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Two persons covering the waterfront and watching the sea at Båstad, on a summer day.

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Jonathan_Tree (5032) 2009-11-12 0:18

Hello Gunnar!
Very nice scene, two women and sails. Good POV and capture. Very good natural colors.
Cordially!

jasmis (51339) 2009-11-12 0:30

Fine scenery with boats and two women sitting...
Nice photo in fresh colours.
Regards.

snunney (35880) 2009-11-12 1:40

Hello Gunnar,
A fine composition of this lovely peaceful scene. I like the soft light and the reflections. The two ladies calmly sat add a touch of vitality and a nice splash of colour.

macondo (13361) 2009-11-12 1:54

Hello Gunnar.
I think it's a very well composed scene, with the girl's red t-shirt standing out nicely against the blue tones. I like the very gentle light and the subtle colours, the delightful atmosphere of calm on this Summer day. Just a suggestion - crop a little from the bottom of the photo; I think there is a little too much pavement, perhaps. Otherwise, I like the picture a lot. This is the south of Sweden, is it not?
Regards,
Andrew

holmertz (10149) 2009-11-12 1:56

Hej Gunnar,
A nice little forest of masts and some interesting old-style boats. A limited but pleasant range of colours – plus that red shirt. I get strong perceptions of a quiet and relaxed day by the sea towards the end of summer.
Hälsningar,
Gert

Budapestman (43344) 2009-11-12 2:18

Hi Gunnar,
you took a beautiful photo of this place, the composition is splendid, the mood of the photo are idyllic and peaceful. The colours and lights are very nice, superb shot. Have a nice day!
George

jplebrun (17500) 2009-11-12 5:38

Bonjour Gunnar
je serais assis aussi devant cette merveille qui s'étale devant moi, très bon cliché
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

graffer (1764) 2009-11-12 7:41

Hello Gunnar,

I think I could tell this was one of yours as soon as I saw it as a thumbnail.

Composition:

The red foreground element is well positioned as an "anchor" in the image, on an intersection of thirds, and the far horizon also lies on a thirds line.

There is a good lead-in from the right hand side, where the older wooden boat is moored, across to the boats along the quay, then on towards the left hand side of the image.

There are fine reflections in the water. The old two-masted boat on the far side of the quay looks interesting.

Technical matters:

As usual when I critique a picture, I have a look at the histogram in PS "levels", to assess the range of tones in the image, from the blackest to the whitest pixels on the curve of the graph. It's fine here at the white end, but there is a small deficit at the black end suggesting that the darkest pixels in the image could be further exploited.

In the WS I've added the usual thirds grid, but I've also applied Auto levels to bring out the darkest tones. A bit more fine tuning using "Curves" would adjust these darkest areas more precisely.

Kind regards,

Peter.

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Buin (38628) 2009-11-12 11:04

Guten Abend Gunnar!
Eine wunderschön ruhige und entspannte Atmosphäre - und ein "sommerliches" Licht! Der Bildaufbau ist wunderschön geplant. Ein Foto zum träumen ...
Grüße aus dem - erspare mir bitte ein Beschreibung - Siegen! ;-)
Frank

Glint (3120) 2009-11-12 11:55

hello Gunnar,
this really is nice!Very well composed with the two people sitting placed perfectly.The splash of red is a nice contrats to the blues and greys.Nice reflections of the boats too.
best regards,
Bev

Fis2 (46747) 2009-11-12 11:57

Witaj Gunnar!
Wonderful place.
Nice frame and interesting composition.
The persons add savor of photo.
Photo has climate.
Regards
Krzysztof

jafadabret (40717) 2009-11-12 12:56

Bonjour Gunnar.
Ces deux personnes qui regardent la mer et le beau spectacle des bateaux dans le port font une excellente photo.
Bonne soirée !
Amicalement
jacques

vasilpro (9823) 2009-11-12 13:28

Hello Gunnar,
Very nice and pleasant composition, very good lighting and colors, the two women are enjoying the nice view with the many reflections.
Have a nice evening, Vasilis.

TopGeo (22509) 2009-11-12 23:09

Hi Gunnar! Perfect moment!I think it's a very well port scene , with the girls standing out nicely against the blue tones of waters. The sails boats with reflections and sea given an wonderful composition I like view the very gentle light and the subtle colours of black and red in FG also, the delightful atmosphere of calm on this day! Regards.
Georgios

skoogmi (39) 2009-11-13 13:04

Hej Gunnar,
En mycket stämningsfull bild! Här sitter två personer och äter glass, kanske har de köpt den på Pepes Bodega, vad vet jag... Fin bild bild hur som helst
Hälsningar
Mikael

jlbrthnn (39533) 2009-11-13 16:12

Good evening Gunnar,
I like this first human plan as well as the boat. The bâteaux ones are full with details which make be delayed the glance. The light is agreeably captured, the reflection is another attractive element of the image. Good realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

ellelloo (5045) 2009-11-17 0:10

Hej Gunnar,
There is a lovely summer mood in this photo, so welcome a view during this greyness and wetness of November. A pleasant composition and very beautiful, natural colours. Nice details to view too, starting from the two females sitting there to the fishing boats. A joy to view!
Hälsnigar,
Lasse

s_lush (2760) 2009-11-17 8:08

Hello Gunnar,
This is a very romantic picture with interesting composition and excellent management of light and colors. Perfectly good job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

mafegan (4635) 2009-12-24 5:03

Hello Gunnar
A peaceful scene with good reflections. Your usual splash of red adds contrast and vitality. Tfs and have a nice festive season, Marlene