The skull is a very realistic resin cast of an Australian aboriginal skull, and I carry around the invoice from the store at which I bought it in case anyone gets alarmed. The orignal is more panoramic, and in my view the scene begs for more, but it had to be cropped so the skull was not completely lost at 640. Taken at a private beach on Lake Eerie's north shore near Port Burwell, Ontario.
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Macabre photo executed well. (Not your everyday item found on the beach.) It's the idea that makes this photo...the technical aspects are very good (especially the sea foam)...but the idea is very creative. Congrats on your high finish.
this is CRAZy(crazy good!) I can't belive i haven't seen this before! took a look through your portfolio and i'm very ipressed! Keep it up, and i'll be keeping a close eye on your work!
A very intriguing picture. On first glance, I don't like the skull there, but after really looking at it for a bit, it does indeed work, althought I think you could have done this more panoramic even at 640. Have the skull be just a bit less "in your face" - more of a subtle discovery as the picture is explored. Blues of the sky and the water are perfectly done. I especially like the single narrow crested wave in the distance. Well seen, well executed.
Great job! This photo is full of movement, in the sky and in the waves. I like that. I'm not crazy about the skull, it's just creepy, but part of what makes this come across the way you want. A nicely done photo, although not extremely interesting. Raising my score from a 5 to a 6, because it is above average, and you did meet the challenge without leaving me to figure out how you met the theme...
A slower shutter speed would have been good, giving a misty feel to the water which would have enhanced the skull and the feel of the picture. Otherwise nice shot.
My favorite shot of the challenge so far!!! Perfect composition, great colors, and awesome idea. :) The skull on the dark sand looks great against the waves. Well done! :D
Whoa, sorta' a "Planet of the Apes" feeling to this one! You've got a nice sea, albiet a bit post-stormy looking, but then adding the skull is a shock. Very nice, and out-of-the-box. 9
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