Channels adjustment layer - monochrome, 85% opacity to let in just a little original colour. Cloned out distractions in the water. Crop then sharpen on resize. Added Smart blur: 0.5, 10. Vignette applied - overlay mode - 50% opacity.
"Aramoana" is loosely translated from Maori as: Bridge over water.
This image was taken at Van Dammes Lagoon (Panmure Basin) in Auckland, New Zealand.
Thanks to all who voted so highly, I'm honoured.
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Congratulations on your personal best score! This is a wonderful image, well deserving of it's place in the top 20 (top 10, in my opinion). Nice, nice, nice job!
A classic form and so very well handled. The strong but not impenetrable shadow, the hard-ish light revealing the texture of the wood and the softness of the water/mud all hold together to make this an excellent composition.
I like this alot. Great leading line. The balance of the horizontal slats with the overall vertical sense that the entire pier creates, makes for nice balance. 8
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