Very blue sunset in Laguna Beach
I'm pretty happy with the way this shot turned out. I'd like to know your thoughts on the dot of orange on the right where the sun is setting. Is it too distracting?
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For me this bright (orange) spot is pretty distracting, and does not fit best in the scene both in tonality and in lightness.
Otherwise fantastic LE image!
I agree. orange spot is distracting. Its an odd spot of warmth in a canvas of dark cold mood.
nice shot Jacob this is how i would deal with it you either accentuate it so it becomes an element of the photo or you delete it. as is it does nothing for the viewer personally im a huge fan of the compliment of orange and blue in nature so i would pull it out this could also be a fantastic B&W
Hi Jacob, isn't the horizon crooked a bit ?
I make it to be out by 0.1 degree, Nick. Which way do you reckon the image is rotated, clockwise or anticlockwise?
To me it's tilted to the right, so clockwise. But the horizon is busy, with clouds the same color as the sea, so it could an optical illusion, I'm not at home so can't open it in LR and be sure.
No, it's the other way! The clouds create that impression.
I leveled it out in lightroom. I think it may be the clouds throwing it off. :)