The old jetty in The Strand - officially "unused", except as a diving platform by local kids. There is a "group of interested persons" trying to get it restored - they've been trying for many years with no success.
And, so much for my next Winter Wonderland shot! I was halfway down the road tonight when it started raining! I took a few shots from the safety of my car, but most were blurred and iccky.
Luckily I had taken a few random shots earlier in the day. ALL and ANY advice on this shot would be much appreciated - especially re composition. I have stared at it for so long by now, trying different crops, that I'm seeing lines and shadows where there aren't any! I'll have to revisit in not quite such bright sunlight!
I actually love this and to be honest wouldn't change it at all!! I love the depth in it with the eye being drawn right to the end, looks like it stretches away from you. The shadows and light are really lovely and add texture and interest. I think if you cropped it you would lose a lot of the picture and nice details such as the rust on the fencing. I also find it tells a story, abandoned jetty, unloved and neglected.
Really fantastic job in my very humble, novice opinion! Fav :)
I'm another novice who thinks it's wonderful. What she said... and I love the triangular place where the fence has fallen away showing the water and horizon more clearly and darker. Favorite for me too.
@andrina@mcsiegle Oh wow Andrina - oh wow Mary!!! Thank you both so much! Certainly not the response I was expecting - but I'm thrilled with your comments AND favs!
I think you will be able to easily identify what a good picture is. I like the shadows from the pilings and fences here. I look on PP and try to learn what's good.
It has great lines - and I think the shadows work well & add a lot of texture to it. My tendency with converging lines is to put the point of convergence slap bang in the middle of the picture, but I'm not sure how this would work with the broken fence - which is a cool feature.
Out of interest, did you shoot any in portrait? I also would be interested to see it at a much wider angle if there is clear water at either side.
I like it as is. I don't think I would really change anything. Like Humphrey Hippo I also wondered whether you tried shooting in portrait as opposed to landscape.
Really fantastic job in my very humble, novice opinion! Fav :)
Out of interest, did you shoot any in portrait? I also would be interested to see it at a much wider angle if there is clear water at either side.