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That being said, I do find the red filtered sky appealing for this shot. I usually am turned off by the use of colored filters but in this particular case it works for me. The use of a wide angle lens works pretty well in managing the lead in to the shot and drawing the viewers eyes to the actual subject, the sky. I do feel that the sky is the subject in this shot and the pier is merely a catalyst to give some foreground interest. I'm not too sure what is in the sea off to left, perhaps sailboats? I find them to be a little distracting but it is minor and not a big deal anyway.
Perhaps the use of a longer exposure would add a dynamic contrast to the water in the shot but not too long of an exposure as to not lose detail in the sky. Perhaps 5 seconds or so just to smooth out the water and to add a bit of a surreal touch.
I do not think this photo is up to the artists standards and maybe that is why it is open for critique.
Originality: Its hard to be original with photography when you are doing landscape/cityscape shots. I think this has some originality in it as you have chosen a perspective that places you on the underneath of the main focal point, which is that pier. The majority of shots in this area I would imagine come from the pier as opposed to underneath. Good job on that takes away from the mundane and adds some originality.
Technique: I really love to see color in your photo's as you have such a nice technique that you always employ. There always seems to be a present darkness and its very enjoyable and pleasing to the eyes to at least get a good dash of color. The lush green does that for me here on this photo. The use of lines here is pretty good as it draws the eye down to the lighthouse at the end, or whatever that is. That is where I become disappointed as I really want to see the lighthouse now. However, that is not a problem with the photo, in fact it could be looked at as a supplement or used as a preface to an additional photo of the lighthouse itself. That would be something different, maybe even combine the two photo's. I love the Belgian sky on this shot but I do think it leeks too much darkness onto the pier. Only other thing I can see is that the details seem to be a bit soft, maybe some sharpening would help that. Overall, very nice job.
Impact: Your photo's usually produce a great impact and this one is no different. I wanted to get closer to check it out immediately and that is why you tend to get so many views in so little time. You do an awesome job with impact. I continue to think of the photo even after I am done with it which is a good thing. I would like to order one of your books at some point.
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