Does this look real to you?

[Alan Hoelzle]

Late afternoon break in the clouds on the Emerald Coast.
Didn't jack up any of the colors--that is against my religion. But did take some magenta out, and lighten the green. Oh, and warmed up the sand.
Amazing things can be seen here. But, if you think it does not have the art, I will just throw it away.
And don't feel you need to be kind. I can take criticism. In fact, I like it. Fire away.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

No it doesn't. water is way too light & green for the cloud cover, it should be more blue.

 

[Alan Hoelzle]

Thanks. Maybe I should darken the water. I'm on the "Emerald Coast"--famous for really green water. Amazing, how green it appears.
Do a Google search for Emerald Coast water, and take a look. It is amazing1

 

[Zeph]

I like the sky, intriguing color all around and the wave splash grabs my attention, maybe having more of the sand would help.
Where is the Emerald Coast?

 

[Alan Hoelzle]

Google Emerald Coast Images, and you will see the water really is that color.
It's on the panhandle region of Florida. I live here now, because I like the beach. As a California Liberal, I do not like the "culture" here. But the opportunities to take beautiful pics make me stay.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Alan, that green water is cool looking. The water looks too bright compared to the sky, I like either brighten the sky or darken water a bit.

 

[Alan Hoelzle]

Or, maybe the white point is too high. Tough shot to get right.
Not sure if it will ever work.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Water reflects the sky so it depends on the sky color.

I love these colors I love the scene and the image

 

[Sunny Sra]

Alan,
Nice colors...colors should be how the artist sees it, having said that, the image does not appeal to me, the crashing wave in front is nice and in focus, but the rest of the image seems out of focus/soft. Also, the horizon is not level.

 

[Jeffrey]

So, you didn't increase any colors cause it ain't your religion, but you altered and lessened some colors. Whazza difference? This does not work for me.

 

[AlanLichty]

How did this thread from January 2018 resurface?

 

[Sunny Sra]

How did this thread from January 2018 resurface?

Oh wow! i didn't even notice the date...hahaha yeah its odd this surfaced to the 1st page.