Sunset at beach thoughts?

[Marios]

I wasn't looking for it but I snapped off a few, does this shot work composition wise?

[seaslug]

Some lovely tones in this but for me it doesn't work well composition wise. I've added a little more space to the right and tried a couple of crops to see if it works better. What do you think?

[Marios]

I was thinking something along the same lines, I reused the sun in the original shot..

[Marios]

Maybe a setting sun??

[seaslug]

Pity the guy didn't have his hands up above his head, you could have put the sun between them and have it in his hands!

Composition is always a bit subjective and what some people like, others won't.
I'm one of those who gets either an instant 'like' or a feeling of unbalance in a shot. I quite like all of what you've done in your edits but having all of the points of interest central will not appeal to everybody.

Having the boats and channel marker in the shot as well, tells something of a story and adds to the interest. It makes you think about the relationship between the guy in the water and the other points of interest in the shot. It fits well with Jo's competition "Juxtaposition". Maybe you can look at it again from the original and put an entry in.

Just an other general point about where best to post. A shot you would like input or constructive criticism on may well get a better response posted in "Pick it to Pieces". (But that doesn't always happen either)

Cheers and keep up the good work!

[P Plates]

The last one with the setting sun works for me. I like the simplicity of the ones with just the sun and silhouetted man over the originals.

[Phoenix]

Marios, I like how you have played with the images to create something with a strong subject, which I believe gives the best impact.
The man with the setting sun works for me. Might be worth playing with the man on the left rule of thirds and the sun to the right rule of thirds.

[Isac]

I think the rule of thirds for the man and the horizon work better for this image after a little editing.

[Marios]

I think the rule of thirds for the man and the horizon work better for this image after a little editing.
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That's Freaking awesome thank you.. I just got figure out how to do that now..

[Isac]

I may be able to help, depending on what editing software you use. If it's Photoshop I can give you some pointers.

[P Plates]

Well I'd like to know how you moved the arms into that position Isac.

[Marios]

sorry haven't responded sooner Yes like to know also.. I have Photoshop as my main tool, how do I trace the arms to create a new layer.?

[Isac]

A small tut on the arm moving. Use Content Aware deletion to remove the man from the background layer, then place the man layer anywhere you want. Clean up with cloning.

[Marios]

Thank you much appreciated, I will give it a go over the weekend and post back..

[P Plates]

Thanks Isac, a new skill to learn, now just have to find an appropriate image.