Williamstown

[mugge]

This image is very much a fancy on my part. I liked the colours reflecting off the boats and the threatening clouds above. C&C welcome.

Williamstown by Ole Hansen, on Flickr

[Manfred M]

Interesting image, Ole. The subject matter along the bottom of the image is interesting and the sky does complement it. That being said, I suspect that this image would be stronger if much of the sky were cropped out and a 3:1 panoramic format was used.

[DanK]

+1 to Manfred's comments. I found my eye pulled upward by the large expanse of sky, with it's color and tonal contrast. I don't have a specific aspect ratio in mind, but if it were mine, I would try various crops.

[billtils]

I like it as it is.

First and foremost, it does what Ole wanted and got the boats and threatening clouds. The expanse of sky would be more of a problem were it not for the light cloud (approximately 2/3 of the way along the bottom third) that draws the eye down a bit.

Having said that, losing the black cloud at the top still leaves lots of nice cloud to enjoy ...

[Geoff F]

For me it is one of those which is most important choices between foreground (water) and background (sky).

If it was my image I would lose about half of the water and take a similar amount from the left side; which is starting to get a bit soft anyway. That would give you the best of both alternatives.

[Wavelength]

Excellent image; looks like an oil painting

[mugge]

This is my second take.

Williamstown by Ole Hansen, on Flickr

[Chataignier]

Excellent image; looks like an oil painting

Yes, Canaletto springs to mind. I'm undecided between the original and the more pano version. Both are really excellent.

[pschlute]

Yes, Canaletto springs to mind.

For me too.

ps prefer the pano

[Manfred M]

This is my second take.

Williamstown by Ole Hansen, on Flickr

Much better this way Ole.

[bje07]

I prefer the pano.
Good result.