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    Reflections in Monument Valley

    Ok, new (but not really new) on this forum, so please Critique.
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    Re: Reflections in Monument Valley

    Great shot! These nice colors of orangish/brown and the blue coming into white is a great touch. The reflection is great for this shot too! Great spot and lovely shot,

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    Re: Reflections in Monument Valley

    It sort of looks like the horizon is a little crooked, judging by the edge of the water. But I may just need to get my eyes checked...Nice shot though, reflections are always hard to get...stupid wind...but you got this one at a perfect time.

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    Re: Reflections in Monument Valley

    To me it appears as if the tonal range has been elevated to reveal shadow detail. a nice pic but seems to need a bit more color/contrast. The thin sliver of rock on the left is a bit disconcerting but still frames the pic.

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    Re: Reflections in Monument Valley

    A slight curve adjustment on the dark tones.
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    Re: Reflections in Monument Valley

    To me it feels like there are too many subjects here. Focusing on the water area and distant earth, or just the earth to the right somehow might have improved it. I find the composition to be pretty stale the way it is but I can appreciate the difficulty in finding a good composition here.

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    Re: Reflections in Monument Valley

    I like it. I think Carbon Terry took out the greyness of it BUT I don't think the curves should've been applied to the reflection. The reflection was nice as it was. Another thing that throws my attention off is the tiny bit of the rock showing on the left side. I think this image would do better if that bit was cropped out.
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