-I happen to be on this side of the island the day I found out there was a challenge for framing. I've kayaked to those two islands, from what I've heard it's a common place for tiger sharks. The location is Lanikai, Hawaii, at one time I think it was considered one of the top 10 beaches in the world by travel magazine, I haven't been to all the beaches around the world to compare but I wouldn't mind updating that list if anyone wants to fund it ;)
With out bars.
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-Thank you for the comments & votes. I received multiple "Whish I Was There" comments. Pink Floyd said it best "Wish You Were Here" Imagine an Island full of DPC'ers. For those who wished this picture wasn't obstructed by bars, wish no more.
7 - Very nice colors, good use of framing. Like to have seen the frame enhanced more 'somehow' - whether a tighter crop, something in pp, not sure. Texture and colors in the 'frame' are good and would like to have seen those elements stronger. Visually, looks like it is slanted downwards to the right, but I see the horizon is straight, so likely just a 'visual illusion', but fairly minor.
Beautiful...makes me wish I was there. Crisp, clear, brilliant colours. Very nice.
I know you took the shot with the rails in it for this challenge...but I bet it's even better without it.....I'm not crazy about the rails as the frame, to me they don't enhance the image. Still a good shot though.
I hope this finished top three....I love it. Great job on exposure with the difficult scene. You have really captured the entire feeling of the caribbean. 9 ~Good Luck~