Leo Chow
About the Image(s)
The cameras used was Canon R5 with 24-70 mm lens, settings are f/5.6, 1/50 sec, ISO 1600, WB 5300, 44 mm was used to shoot the image. The image was shot at around 7 PM in the Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong.
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5 comments posted
Leo, this image is magnificent. The composition is marvelous, you've picked the perfect time of day and angle for this, and the exposure is exactly right. The orange from the sky goes perfectly with the sails on the boat, and the purple carries through the image from the water to the buildings to the darker parts of the sky. I would not change a thing.   Posted: 09/10/2023 20:16:41
I too love the photograph, my only concern to possibly make it even better is the following consideration. With the boat in front, and in a position to be the possible subject, the exquisite skyline draws the eye away. I get confused about the subject, although they say in landscapes you may not need a subject. I tried various ways to focus attention on that fine vessel. Tried cropping, but the boat size seems to be a well thought out asset. I did try one last adjustment. I darkened the skyline and used a gradient from the sun in the sky to the boat foreground to move light focus to the boat. Curious what you think. I do agree with Andrew that it would be excellent the way it is, but thought I would offer another perspective,   Posted: 09/18/2023 17:23:09
Wonderful photo. Serenity and tranquillity.The soft glow on the sails of the boat reinforse the peacefulness of the image. I would darken the sky on the right and saturate the sail reflection.   Posted: 09/19/2023 13:52:10
I think this is a beautiful image Leo. The color's are striking and you have taken this at the perfect time of day. The lights are on in the buildings and and we can see them well and as a bonus we get the beautiful sunset casting wonderful color in the harbor. I think the boat in the foreground is perfect. The light shining on the sails and reflecting into the water is lovely. Great shot Leo.
  Posted: 09/24/2023 17:52:40
  Posted: 09/24/2023 17:52:40
The light in the sails draws me right into the image. For me, the color makes the image. As my eye goes around the image, the blue hour hour pulls it all together. This is a lovely image as is. I wonder if you tried a slow shutter speed? I would love to see the clouds with some movement and the water like a mirror. I love to experiment. Just a thought.   Posted: 09/26/2023 10:56:52