Bob Benson, FPSA, EPSA, BPSA
October 2026 - Seilebost Beach, Scotland
About the Image(s)
From the photo tour just completed. Like so many pictures while I was there, the original borders on a monochrome, because the light rain and drab skies just sucked the color out of the image. But i was drawn to how the sands and tidal water formed this S curve. With a global adjustments for color, texture, light, and contrast/haze, I added a few masks to put some directional light into the scene. Finally, I took it to PS to remove some post lines in the bottom corner.
I really liked how the bright area between the sands and the water looked, and after the adjustments, they seemed to glow.
3 comments posted
Hi Bob, I can see why the S curve attracted your eye. I love the glowing border, the reflection at the left point of the curve, and the way the sand shows through the shallow water, and the textures and colors of the rocks and seaweed. The two large masses of land on the right side may be a little heavy, and it would be nice to see a bit more of the left turn of the curve? You have changed the mood of the image most skillfully. It would be nice to see the gloomy original, too, and maybe even try another version in monochrome? Posted: 10/10/2026 07:17:31
Bob, the subtle colors of the rocks and the grass are beautiful. I like the S curve. It also leads your eye to the house on the hill. Kirsti's suggestion of B&W is worth investigating. Maybe darken the left side of the picture and the top sands in the top left. Posted: 10/11/2026 20:35:06
I was also attracted to the S-curve formed by the sand and tidal water. It's a pity that the curve was cut off when turning right in the upper middle of the picture. Can you somehow complete it? If not, try cropping some from the left, so it's not so obvious that a small piece of the curve is missing. For the rest, I like the composition leading my eyes to the house on the top right, as well as the subtle tones of the image.? Posted: 10/14/2026 01:57:05