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    Catching a Sunset

    I took this shot of a man throwing a cast net for live bait in Darwin. Looking for feedback.

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    Last edited by Donald; 5th January 2012 at 10:27 AM. Reason: Image posted inline

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    I really like the shot Wayne...gorgeous sunset!

    Only distraction to the image is the object on the far left side..looks like a tree?

    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dizzy View Post
    I really like the shot Wayne...gorgeous sunset!

    Only distraction to the image is the object on the far left side..looks like a tree?

    Mike
    Thanks Mike, it can be culled in the next crop (or I'll get the chainsaw out).

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    Very nice.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    I think it needs a bit of a clockwise rotation. The horizon seems to be sloping down to the left. And, indeed, I'd be tempted to do a crop to takeout that tree on the left.

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    Gorgeous capture. Wonderful timing and placement of the net too. Though yes the horizon feels like it needs some straightening. Stunning though!

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    Looks fantastic mate. As the others have said, just the horizon and the trees - easily remedied but fantastic lighting you've managed to capture

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    Thanks all for your comments. I use rapid fire and captured about 8 shots of the cast. This was my favourite as he catches the sun. Total stranger but if you don't ask you don get. I will make changes as recommended.

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    To keep the aspect ratio you could clone it out. Beautiful capture either way you choose to go Wayne.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    I love the way the net has 'captured' the setting sun. Nice composition, Wayne. I have no problem with the tree on the left as it appears, along with the tree on the far right, to anchor the edges of the image almost like a frame.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    Hi,

    It is great. And, sincerely, the trees are no distraction for me. I have only noticed it after reading the comments.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    I like the image very much and I never noticed the tree.

    I envy people who can throw a cast net with that dexterity. It sure saves on the price of bait if you can catch your own. I usually end up with it tangled all over me.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    Thanks again for your comments, this is the last crop.
    Catching a Sunset

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    Superb edit Wayne, and well worthy of a spot on your wall..Catching a Sunset

    If the file is still large enough, maybe it could be printed onto canvas?

    Mike

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    Quote Originally Posted by Dizzy View Post
    Superb edit Wayne, and well worthy of a spot on your wall..Catching a Sunset

    If the file is still large enough, maybe it could be printed onto canvas?

    Mike
    Thanks Mike, yes its still about 4.5mg. I may print it on canvas for a l0ocal competition and then hang it at home.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    Quote Originally Posted by WJT View Post
    Thanks again for your comments, this is the last crop.
    For me, Wayne, the colours look really great in this edit! Nice.

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    Re: Catching a Sunset

    This is a superb image. Period.

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