Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by byetko:
This is a good beach picture. Lots of different colors combined to make this a good photo. 7.

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by lionelm:
I just love that shot ... colors, framing, the fact the you 'inclined' it, challenge ....
9. Lionel
PS : I might be back for a 10 later;-)
PPS : sunday 2:15PM Us time ... just moved you to a 10, you're my prefered shot this week. good luck

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background6,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing9,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?8,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 7,
Total Averaged Rating8. Autool

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by mscott821:
Nice way to capture this. Composition lifts the subject.
Good choice of colors. Good job!

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by KarenB:
Really like this, but wonder if it would have the same effect with a bit less tilt? (9)

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by HBunch:
I LOVE how there are no footprints in this photo. I wonder why you chose the angle you did, but I'm not complaining. The angle works nicely with this photo for some reason. The red bucket and blue shovel add a very nice hint of color and this definately depicts childhood. I think I just realized why you went with this angle. Was it so you could walk on the rocks to place the shovel and bucket without showing footprints? Anyway, This is a great photo. Good luck in the challenge ~Hbunch7187~

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by stephan:
Uh oh. I would really like to hear why you tilted he camera. It's not good in this case I think. The calm light (sunset) is somehow working against the chaotic influence of the tilt. I think if the photo weren't tilted it would be one of my top favourites.
Anyway, good lighting and focus. I like the contrast of the blue/red of the toys and stones.
-stephan

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by Martin:
Brilliant. The sharpe colours of the bucket and spade stand out really well against the rocks. The angle is spot on as well. Well done. 9 - Martin

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by Kavey:
This is just beautiful and I really like the angle. The colour and detail of bucket and spade are perfect, as is their positioning. Lighting is great, shadows are great. Water and sky are just right.
10, Kavey

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment by lisae:
Very beautiful. The tilt is good at creating the sense of a dream or memory, elevating it from the kind of static image it would be if it was straight. Nice work.