Sherry Icardi
About the Image(s)
This was taken in Captiva, FL earlier this summer when we spent a day on the west coast. We got lucky enough to be graced by a beautiful rainbow and calm ocean waters. I have a real fascination with rainbows and being able to capture them on my camera. Th
Taken with Nikon D850 and a 24-120 Nikkor lens at 24 mm.
1/1600 sec
F4.0
ISO 50
2 comments posted
Sherry, first and foremost, you image captures a mood of peace and serenity. Judging from your description, it appears your focus was on the rainbow, but to me what makes this scene is the hammock - I do not want to offend because it's your shot, but in my VF I wanted to shift the viewer's attention to the hammock, so I eliminatied the Australian Pines that fill the upper left of the frame then did everything I could - dodging, burning, vignette, exposure, adding vibrance, etc., to focus the eye on the hammock, and allow the rainbow, clouds, and coconut palms to be the supporting cast. But the important thing in my opinion is the mood you created regardless of focal point.   Posted: 10/07/2025 13:22:50
Thanks, Butch….i do think the hammock is an essential part of the image because this image is about the peace and hope. environmental , and I very much like the removal of the Pine tree…..I think that does indeed put more focus on hammock (and I had already removed one on the right hand side and should have considered doing the other side) . The one thing I don't think I would want is to crop out any of the rainbow, since I think the rainbow and hammock are both part of the "mood" I love about the image. I do appreciate your suggestions!   Posted: 10/07/2025 14:25:10