Dawn Land of the Trolls

[johntwo]

[Ryewolf]

I like that, very moody.

[Hatter]

Super shot, John.

How did that poor robot get stranded on the island though?

 

[johntwo]

Thanks for commenting.  That's the thing about Darleks Gareth.  Staircases and swimming are not their scene.  

[Denis]

Really like this John,

Was it a passing boat that created the semi circle ripples and wake? it makes a good effect to curve your eyes around to the distant hills

[johntwo]

I was on the boat Denis and this was taken from the back end.   Got up early to see the the marker showing that we had crossed the Arctic Circle but when we got there it had fallen into the sea and disappeared. 

[Clicker]

That's a really well crafted image John .... tones, balance , composition and processing all  exhibit  the expertise that you apply to producing some very fine images  ... Hats of to you  for another memorable one ... 

[Monomania]

Very attractive and atmospheric image.

[johntwo]

Thanks Polly, thanks Mono.  

[JMRead]

Hello John,

I agree with the above comments but with one proviso, if I put both my hands across it and by doing so remove the upper  highlights, it improves quite dramatically.

Cheers - J

[Korky]

Looks like I missed this one as well - must be my age, I get confused from time to time.

Yes, it's all pretty much been said in the above comments. I really do love those curves on the water.

I've tried Jim's method of taking away the upper highlights and I'm not sure whether I agree or not.

Korky

[johntwo]

Thanks Jim, thanks Korky. I can't make up my mind about the sky although I hink Jim is right to the extent of toning the highlight down a bit.  I think I've been sucked in by a mackerel sky.

[JMRead]

Hello John,

Thank you for being kind to my suggestion, I would with your permission do a quick edit, to illustrate what I mean.

Cheers - J

[johntwo]

By all means Jim although its easy enough to do on the screen by just scrolling the image.  I do understand what you are suggesting.

[JMRead]

Hello John,

It was a pleasure to start on this what was a task soon turned into a joy. I turned the sky upside down, balanced off the darkness on the left with some darkness in the upper right, and the light in the upper left with the larger area but not quite so bright on the right, giving almost an X shape to the piece. Then I saw the reflections in the tranquil water, amplified those as a foil to the disturbed water and the Troll driven raging clouds.

"Rage, rage against the dying of the light" and I would add, for it so beautiful.

Cheers - J