The Resort

[LeeIs]

Catalonia Playa Maroma Resort in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. This is an HDR but light. I think I introduced some artifacts and the such. I hate those. Let me know what you think.

[daq7]

Very pretty. The composition is kind of centered and symmetrical, but I am not sure what else you could do with this. It seems the right choice. It is a shame the moon isn't a bit lower and farther left as that would be a useful break in the symmetry.

[LeeIs]

hi daq,
i was about to share this 'regular' shot to contrast that one just before you chimed in :-)
but i find it answers your question even a little. the moon isn't to the side here too much but is semi covered and the real offset is the lady to the right.



is this more harmonious? i love the latter shot but it's part of a time lapse that i shot in jpeg small on my cam. can't really print it big. just enjoy it in video format.

[Overbeyond]

Both shots needs a little more space left and right. Exposure is better on the first one hence I would prefer to see the lady in the first one.
Great ideas at work here Liban.

[daq7]

For me the second one is a bit better, just because the moon is more interesting looking. Some might think it is bad to pull the attention away from the center of interest, but I like it.

[NKP68]

I like #1 even though it may be centered and all that. I think this works well. I would like to have seen a few less blown out areas and the moon treatment in #2 applied to #1.
Nice mood.

[Greg McCary]

Number one is the shot for me. The only thing that bugs me is the blown out window. The rest of it is great.

[LeeIs]

Thanks guys

Tom, yeah, it was my widest possible shot. you're right though it's kinda tight.

Greg, I can probably fix that as #1 is an HDR. just gotta tweek it