I liked all the crossword photos this week. They remind me of my grandpa who carried one with him everywhere. This is a lovely background, and great addition of the sea shells to the foreground. Looked like a very nice day. Is that the ocean? Being from Michigan, I've seen my fair share of water and beaches. I've never seen the ocean though. Lighting, angle and focus are great. Good luck in the challenge.
very nice. i like how the puzzle has only some done. The sky is just breathtaking and the seashells definetly add to this pic. its a nice clear pic and the colors are great!
I can't find 17 across..... when I count it out 17 begins in the middle of a word, so, at best it would have to be 17 down. This is a pleasant concept for the pencil challenge. The picture has a nice warm comfortable feeling. I think I would score it higher if it was cropped closer to the sea shells and leave the horizon and people out. The background get so out of focus that it draws my eye up instead of keeping it focused on the challenge topic.
I really like this, but finally realised after noticing I was tilting my head slightly that the water needs to be horizontal as it's the true horizon. It looks as though you've set horizon for a line between the line of the water and the line of the beach? Really like the low low viewpoint you've taken to photograph this. 6, Kavey
Nice image; original and sets a nice mood. The title suits well, too. I like the fact that the foreground is sharp and focuses my attention on the subject and with detail of beach objects. Then in the background is the blurred beach scene. 6 Journey
Good composition and original idea. I think that the shallow DOF works well bringing the eye down to the subject. This picture also just has a great "feel" to me...I can't explain it, I just like it. Good job! - 8 Kat
It could be my laptop, but the words seem washed out by the sun. Maybe the graphite is reflecting too much. Would have liked to read the words written in.