went to the beach just yesterday in Cromer, Notfolk uk
wanted to get some pictures from underneath the pier initially for the shadows...when i got down there found that the rust was much more of a focus for me...almost got stuck under the pier though as tide was coming in.
this is the first photo i\\\'ve ever entered online here...so wish me luck - Jessica
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Love the colors and the blowout area works well here.
This is a tough subject and a tough lighting situation. A polarizing filter and a tri-pod might be good allies in a shot like this. The highlites are blown out which causes major distraction in such a competitive contest as this. I think if you could balance the photo out you could take advantage of great textures and lines that you have found here. The moldy barnacle-type stuff here along with the water, metal and rust really has good potential.