Seagulls - C&C please

[WaFp]

took this shot while in Monterey a couple weeks ago. when i looked at it, it turned out more like a snapshot. so i thought i'd get creative and see what happened. i'm sure this will be too dark for some and too overprocessed by others, but all C&C is welcomed!

:D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4115993321_836c468b69_b.jpg

[PhotogJeff]

It has some merit as an image. Poor centering of the birds, over processing, distracting elements, etc. are the standard replies people (experts) will often write. Technically is it a very good image? I’d have to say no but the “rules" and "accepted standards" are so easily broken today; if you like it, or someone else likes it, it's a successful image. Have fun with photography, keep shooting, keep learning, and keep experimenting.

[WaFp]

Thanks Jeff!

[PhotosGuy]

I'd crop down so the seagulls were in the top third of the image. The rest of it sort of works for me because you kept detail in the building & one seagull.

[WaFp]

here is a cropped version of the original

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4130374698_b9c613e50f_b.jpg

[Snydremark]

That's funny. I would actually crop it the other way and keep the upper portion of the building and birds; with more of the 'halo' in the image. I don't know if it's technically correct, but it's a fun image to me; I rather enjoy it.