Wow! What a lovely place. Anna, I've never been to Costa Rica, but your image has made me put it on my bucket list. Your use of in-camera double magnification is interesting. I'll definitely look into that.

I like your choice of B&W, but the color version is also wonderful. Your composition and camera position were excellent! Nicely done.

I played a bit with your photograph in an attempt to further highlight the large rock. Your thoughts?

  Posted: 04/02/2026 17:23:27

Hi Anna. I also liked the colour version. In terms of the black and white, I think the shadows in the main rocks are just a little too dark. There's not enough separation between them. I'd lift the shadows just a little. I do like the portrait crop. It gives the image a sense of space. I think Pete might have cropped just a little off the top and bottom and I think that does bring the viewpoint more on the rocks. The sky definitely gives the image a moody feel.   Posted: 04/03/2026 00:42:03

Hi Anna,this is a compelling study of the rocks although the sky is arguably more interesting, especially with the contrast in black and white you have applied. I think the shadows on the rock are costing interesting detail and Pete's version shows there is more there that could be developed.   Posted: 04/07/2026 21:20:18