This photo was taken looking to the west, with the sun rising behind me and being reflected to the western sky, it was so calm with only a few bird life around, and some foot prints in the sand from early beach walkers , the coloring of the sky was strange, the sand changing color with the light behind.
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This is quite beautiful, Brian! The colors are wonderful. What I really like best is the tree on the left - where it is in relation to the rest of the picture, and the fact that you didn't include all of it. It creates both a sense of mystery in a way, and a sense of balance, with the tree on the edge to the left and the water approaching from the right. The photograph definitely speaks softly of tranquility!
Great job! The colors in the sky and how it's reflected in the water is very nice. Nice movement in the sky as well. The sand creates a feeling of expansiveness - of openness and solitude. Although there are hints that something has been there through the marks on the sand. The tree stands very nicely in this photo. Not quite as exciting as some of the other photos in this challenge, but I do appreciate you meeting the challenge without making me have to try to figure out if you met the theme or not.
Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to see somebody on the beach. Just a little silhoutte of somebody. That being said, this is still a wonderful shot. Look like the colors have ben edited though.
Very simple and elegant. You may get some notes about the tree should be at the point of thirds, but I think in this case it works where it is. It helps balance the water in the lower right.
I like the idea of this image. I think that the colours are good but there is the tree on the left that I think I a distracting element. The presence of the tree was good if isn't cutted and in another position.
"WOW" factor here in a much softer look, as I love the tranquil sky against the beach and the ocean. I feel like I want to be there, to be able to meditate quietly, and dream my cares away.....
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