Sunset 5D MKII

This is another of my first shot set with this camera. All CC welcome.

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The composition could be improved upon. The horizon is too centered, vertically. There are also unfotunate points of tension at the several places where a piling just kisses the horizon.

In other words, a different vantage point that eliminated those problems would probably give a more relaxing image.

Robert_Lay wrote in post #7184386
The composition could be improved upon. The horizon is too centered, vertically. There are also unfotunate points of tension at the several places where a piling just kisses the horizon.

In other words, a different vantage point that eliminated those problems would probably give a more relaxing image.

Thanks. Unfortunately there is no other vantage point for this shot.
I was in a slough canal at the waters edge next to a roadway bridge. The bridge is about 15 feet above and 20 feet back from my location.

For me, the centered horizon would be an acceptable trade-off to an otherwise very agreeable capture. I've been contemplating whether the best crop would be from the top or from the bottom in order to eliminate the 50/50 split in the frame. I find trade-off consequences from either of the crop considerations. But then again, my compositional insights are mostly from what I've gleened from Bob's analytical critiques of past submissions and I would rely on his assessment here.

I find the exposure, the mood, and the subject make for a pleasing capture.

Correcting the horizon tilt would help a bit. Otherwise it's a nice shot notwithstanding comments above.

I agree, straightening the horizon would help