Wood Pier, BW

[Mike Buckley]

the boards of the pier almost blend in with the water.

That's a strength of the photo for me, not a weakness. I have always liked that the leading lines in the pier take my eye to the horizon. I like it so much that I would probably replace the tiny bit of water that appears above the boards with the sky to accurately match the pier with the horizon.

[FootLoose]

I think you missed the area I am referring to, Mike. On the right side of the pier, from the 2nd post in, the boards blend with the water. You wouldn't want to replace this with sky.

[Mike Buckley]

I'm still missing the detail you're trying to bring to my attention, Greg. I've either had too much wine or not enough.

[FootLoose]

It is 10.30am here. You are immersed in it, and I am recovering from it. If the area indicated doesn't appear to blend, then I need new glasses (I hope you don't mind, Karm.)

[Mike Buckley]

The good news, Greg, is that you don't need new glasses. The better news, at least for me, is that the issue that you brought to our attention is a non-issue for me.

[Karm Redland]

This is a version Manfred suggested that I wanted to try. It's the original image with a shortened sky. Many thanks to all for very useful feedback.



karm

[Kaye Leggett]

I think the second post works best - somehow the sky is needed for the infinite view. I'd also darken the image slightly to blacken the sahdow of the railing - but I do seem to be going through a period where I like darker shots so this may just be me and a load of rubbish to everyone else.

[Karm Redland]

Hi Kaye, no, what you're saying makes sense. I can definitely see your words in the images.

karm