Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by ergo:
Nice image, but I do think this would be a stronger shot with less of a blowout in the skies.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by cools98:
Fit Challenge Criteria: 2/2
Color/Contrast: 1/2
Composition: 0/2
Photo Quality: 1/2
My Subjective Affinity: 0/2

There is some potential to where you shot this, but I disagree with the time of day and lighting angle. the checkered deck is too confusing, and there is really no good detail anywhere.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by RolandB:
Great use of shadow. Very nice and interesting composition.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by jeko:
I love the long shadows and the composition, but the glare from the upper left is distracting.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by srbrubaker:
The checkered pattern is very nice. I also like the hazy light. It seems to me that the mountain somehow upstages the subject. And because it is a little our of focus, it kind of trashes the shot. There are two cropping treatments that would fix this problem ( not sure if they result in a better photo ) a) cut off everything above the top of the railing b) cut off everything to the right of the first corner post.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by LeeD:
I love the way the shadows cast the checkerboard on the deck... Would be a great use of light photo or texture, but the wood becomes lost in the pattern.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by SandyP:
This photo appeals to me so much. I love mountain photos, and the lighting and shadows on this are beautiful. Good luck. I really like it a lot!

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by pcarpi:
you might try using a graduated ND filter to regain detail in the sky, or blending two exposures if the challenge allows for it. I like the patterns the shadows make, as well as the God rays.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by justin_hewlett:
Wow, great use of leading lines, the shadows on the wood provide great interest, there's plenty of DOF, and the view is magnificent. My only slight complaint is that the sky seems blown, but that is minor and doesn't detract much from the overal effect.

Shadows on the viewdeck
by burtct

Comment by Bebe:
This is an amazing image. THe shadows & the wood are truly wonderful, and the background enhances it beautifully.