Charles, you have a strong foreground (bottom third), mid-ground (middle third), and background (top third). The horizon line is level. You enhanced the clouds quite a bit, but I think you forgot to do the same with the reflection in the foreground since the waters are so calm. I would darken the bottom left corner triangle of noticeable rocks a tad since your bottom right is that way and would provide more contrast for the foreground. Though Iceland has a lot of black rock, I wondered why you chose B&W rather than color. The sky's blue color helps bring out the white of the snow, IMHO. Overall, I think this is a strong landscape image and one to keep for the ages.   Posted: 07/21/2024 16:18:11

Charles:
This image does call Ansel Adams to mind. Was it your original intent color or B&W: either way it is a dramatic capture. I did find the bottom 1/3 a bit too black and the reflected clouds a bit too dark. It is a beautifully balanced phono. Definitely a keeper.

Mark   Posted: 07/23/2024 17:20:17

Hi Chuck, I really appreciate capturing scenes like this to see the vast, serene, yet majestic beauty of nature: the sky, clouds, and water. In my opinion, the composition is perfect. The colors and lighting are carefully handled to avoid overexposure in the brightest areas. Both the color and black & white versions are beautiful; the B&W version, in particular, shows the time you took to carefully blend the shades with the right contrast. The only point is that when you posted the photo, I think you couldn't maintain a higher resolution. Could you send me the RAW or PSD file? I can perform some techniques to help with the small size but high resolution. Thank you very much.   Posted: 07/24/2024 19:20:36