Weekly Photo Contest: July 1st-8th - refreshing water

[Apple fanboy]

Wow, how very flattering. Thank you. As usual I didnt think I stood a chance against the strength of the competition so was over the moon to take a podium place.

The picture was just a lucky grab. I say lucky, that was my selecred one from about 30 playing with angles and light and the plastic gave different light depending on angle and direction. There were obvious blacks, a browny colour and this amazing blue so must have been some polarisation going on too.

Great comp this week though and getting tougher each week which is good that we are all raising our game.

Who was it who said the more I practice, the luckier I get?
It was a great spot, so accept the praise.

 

[kenoh]

Who was it who said the more I practice, the luckier I get?
It was a great spot, so accept the praise.

Lol.... thank you

 

[OzBok]

Thought @kenoh's shot superb - actually, I was quite certain that it had wrapped up the competition, - until, that is, I saw @Indydenny's fantastic and thrilling shot, which is when I realised that there was now a real competition taking place. Two fantastic shots, both beautifully composed.

Actually, I was dying to see how @kenoh had set about photographing this picture, so, my thanks for the explanation you furnished; very interesting.

Others I really liked included @OzBok's very expressive shot - I have walked in winter along a promenade in a pretty similar setting, and the slightly threatening, somewhat brassy cold light of the winter sun is beautifully captured.

Must say that I also really liked @Elbert C's shot as well, very atmospheric.

Great competition @CmdrLaForge, and very good feedback with your thoughtful judging.

Thanks for the kind words. The way you phrase it almost makes it sound like I knew what I was doing. Had a bit of luck that of the 30 or so shots, this one had the guy and wave in the right place. A bit of help with Lightroom, but a lot of luck. Lost a little sharpness exporting to upload so something else to learn too.

Looking forward to the next challenge. This forum inspired the photography, but I think it's going to do wonders for improving too, you all have so much to say to help with improving shots

 

[kenoh]

Thanks for the kind words. The way you phrase it almost makes it sound like I knew what I was doing. Had a bit of luck that of the 30 or so shots, this one had the guy and wave in the right place. A bit of help with Lightroom, but a lot of luck. Lost a little sharpness exporting to upload so something else to learn too.

Looking forward to the next challenge. This forum inspired the photography, but I think it's going to do wonders for improving too, you all have so much to say to help with improving shots

The last bit is why this is the place I come to. I get friendly, non aggressive, genuine feedback.

 

[kenoh]

Thanks for the kind words. The way you phrase it almost makes it sound like I knew what I was doing. Had a bit of luck that of the 30 or so shots, this one had the guy and wave in the right place. A bit of help with Lightroom, but a lot of luck. Lost a little sharpness exporting to upload so something else to learn too.

Looking forward to the next challenge. This forum inspired the photography, but I think it's going to do wonders for improving too, you all have so much to say to help with improving shots

SS is a genius with language... a way with words... very impressive.