How I Did It

Original Image:

COMMENTS:

Marti Buckely	This is an image that would break the "centered" rule if it had been done as a vertical.  I think seeing the whole mast and making it evenly center with the boat on top and the reflection on the bottom might be effective.    In your remake, the vignetting is a little too strong for me.  I would also clone out the dark object on the left as it's a little distracting.
Dianne Glick	Very nice editing.  It is a moody picture - love the simplicity.  What is "Vignette"?  I am having a bit of trouble finding the horizon and where the sea begins and ends ~ (Note from Marti...Vignetting is the darkening of the corners.  Perhaps I'll do something in Let's Practice on vignetting)
Nancy Brown	I like the simplicity and mood  of this, and certainly agree with the vignette to darken edges and keep the eye on the subject. But I'd tone it down a little, so it's not obvious.
Joe Zaia	You should be pleased with the results Jo-Ann. I love the mood you created. In spite of it, and since I consider it a pictorial image, I think you can improve on it. The little object in the water on the left side is a nice touch, but it would make a better union with the boat if it was moved a bit to the right. Then I would consider straitening the horizon lines in the background and cropping a bit from both sides of the image.
Bob Yelle	I think your choice of the listing sailboat is interesting.  I am, however, having trouble discerning the horizon (where the sky meets the body of water) since the sky and the water are nearly the same color.  Also, there is a mooring on the left side of the image (looks like a small innertube) that I am wondering whether it adds to the scene or not.
Larry Hegstad	To my eye, this is a very impressive image.  I like the skillfully applied Vignette effect.  The net result is an image with much feeling.  Did you try other camera angles?  The tonal qualities inherent in the image make me think it would be a good candidate for b&w.
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Member Bio – Jo-Ann Devine

Summers inOregon – Winters in Florida I am a retired computer programmer analyst. Grew up in Philadelphia, lived in Florida for 30 years. Four years ago decided to move to Oregon, although I’ve spent a lot of time in the past four years caring for my mother in Florida. Been taking pictures since I was a kid, but about 2 years ago started to get serious about photography. I use a Canon Rebel XS. For editing I use Photoshop Elements, which I still have lots to learn about.  I belong to two clubs in the Tampa Bay area, Suncoast Camera Club and the Photographic Art Society of Florida . I am a new member to PSA. My favorite areas of photography are travel, nature, and architecture. Looking forward to being part of the study group.