Old shot of grebe wake

[cadcamslave]

I took this a couple years ago, and will have to dig for the original as this shot has been processed heavily and ignorantly. It is the wake left by a western grebe as he dove to hunt. It was taken at sunrise.

[Marko]

I kind of see what you were going for here CCS but at least this version of the image needs a lot of help.

Areas of concern are sharpness, noise and overall composition. Personally this is an image that I would not try to save. I might work the puppy in post to get 'something' but as a photo, I'm afraid I do not see huge potential here. Just my , hope it helps - Marko

[tirediron]

What he ^^ said!

[Iguanasan]

I don't know what a grebe is but the wake is kind of cool. I like what you were trying to do with this shot. I can't argue with Marko though as he's made some great points.

[tomorrowstreasures]

the wake is really neat! the noise is distracting - maybe a smaller version might be less revealing?

[Mad Aussie]

A Grebe is a water bird Iggy. He has just dived.

This is a shot that JumpinJimmyJava would process and make something out of for sure!

[cadcamslave]

I kind of see what you were going for here CCS but at least this version of the image needs a lot of help.

Areas of concern are sharpness, noise and overall composition. Personally this is an image that I would not try to save. I might work the puppy in post to get 'something' but as a photo, I'm afraid I do not see huge potential here. Just my , hope it helps - Marko

Yeah, it is pretty coarse.

What I was looking for is input on the composition and the theme. Often I like to shoot at sunset and sunrise because of the contrast, clear air and the colors.

I hope to find the original to post here to give you all a chance to process it and then tell me how and why.

Still learning to learn.

I have pretty thick skin folks, so lay it on me, all of it helps me learn.

[Mad Aussie]

I have pretty thick skin folks, so lay it on me, all of it helps me learn.

Love it when they ask for it!!

This is one you'll look back at some time in the near future and realize you were clutching at straws
You've shown greater promise in other shots I wouldn't bother too much with this one. It won't be long before you take something similar that well taken and you'll be happy to let this one go.