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Published: 2009-06-03 17:47:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 368; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
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Description Taken on St. Annes beach, Lytham St. Annes, UK.

Scaled in Photoshop CS4.
May scrap this, am unsure so let me know what you think!
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Comments: 18

EveryNextDream [2009-06-06 19:45:50 +0000 UTC]

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I hope you don't Scrap this. I really like it and I think it would be a shame to relegate it to Scraps. The first thing I noticed about this picture is how well balanced it is, and how this balance occurs in a very organic, natural way.

I adore the lack of straight vertical lines, the way all the wooden poles holding up the pier are at different angles, appearing to stay upright through strength of will rather than strength of structure. The two birds occupy the empty patch of sky beautifully, in exactly the right place, and lift the eye up through the picture, creating a sense of freedom.

My favourite thing is the out of focus sand in the foreground, or rather the line where the sharpness and softness meet. It adds depth and enhances the feeling of viewing the scene from ground-level, hiding under something shady.

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to EveryNextDream [2009-06-06 23:13:09 +0000 UTC]

wow thank you so much, my first critique I love your perception of my image, this is one of the things i love most on dA (when it happens, peeps tend to hit and run/fav and run these days lol) But to know what thoughts my photos evoke is truly awesome. Thank you so, so much and rest assured I will not be scrapping it now!

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EveryNextDream In reply to Blood-Of-A-Pirate [2009-06-07 00:04:58 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad the photo isn't being Scrapped

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TheLoneCookie [2010-07-09 22:49:20 +0000 UTC]

holy crap! its been so long since i've seen your work!
you have improved so much!
I really love this photo and the angle you took it in!
8D
sure wish I was where this shot was taken!

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to TheLoneCookie [2010-07-10 17:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Awww that's so sweet of you to say hun, makes me feel all squishy inside Good to hear from you too, my goodness your work has improved since the early days also. A round of applause is much deserved by both of us I think

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TheLoneCookie In reply to Blood-Of-A-Pirate [2010-07-12 21:58:27 +0000 UTC]

kekekeke you're welcome 8D
Ooooo why thank you 8D
yea! GO US!!!

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Queen-Kitty [2009-07-16 20:16:06 +0000 UTC]

Really nice textures, and I love how you caught the seagulls in the shot!

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to Queen-Kitty [2009-07-17 21:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you so much Queeny!

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depprocker182 [2009-06-06 21:58:04 +0000 UTC]

i love it! the angle is pretty hardcore!

it's beautiful!

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to depprocker182 [2009-06-06 23:14:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, that really does mean a lot to me

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depprocker182 In reply to Blood-Of-A-Pirate [2009-06-06 23:56:30 +0000 UTC]

you are very welcome!

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damien-c [2009-06-06 20:00:13 +0000 UTC]

I love it sweetie!

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to damien-c [2009-06-06 23:15:24 +0000 UTC]

Awww thanks Damien truly an honor coming from yourself old man (i don't mean old man literally...I mean...OH, ya know what I mean )

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hhgm [2009-06-06 19:57:02 +0000 UTC]

dont scrap it!

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to hhgm [2009-06-06 23:16:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm certainly not now, thanks for the encouragement!

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hhgm In reply to Blood-Of-A-Pirate [2009-06-06 23:18:22 +0000 UTC]

yay!
yeah no problem

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Jages [2009-06-04 06:32:10 +0000 UTC]

I like it! I think it is a very fun picture to stare at! I can already see a story forming in my head to this pic... though I'll probably forget it... seeing as how it's 1:30 in the morning now. >~< I say don't scrap it! I love it! But that's just me.

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Blood-Of-A-Pirate In reply to Jages [2009-06-04 08:59:23 +0000 UTC]

Fun pictures to stare at Nice to know my pic is creating evocative thoughts, even if it is at 1.30am! lol. Thanks so much for your comment hun, good to hear from ya

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