Mousehole by Alexander Mitchel

Mousehole
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Tricky...apart from the trees it's tonally too even. I would think of lightening sky to match the sand but it's the colour of sea that spoils it. Cropping is the next option...reduce the amount of sea at the bottom and crop some of the beach out to make it more of a panorama. If you want to make the buildings a feature, look to strengthen shadows..play dark against light. Think mosaic...think contrast. It's a lot of work...personally I wouldn't bother. In a few hours I'll be in the French Alps and I'm damned if I'm painting those!!! Good luck!

You're on the money! Thanks for your insight. It was a learning episode. I've since given it away to someone who won't notice its faults... Me Mum.

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13/04/2015
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Wanted a much better effect from the mosaic of buildings, but liked the effect of water. The beach is a bit flat. VERY MUCH WELCOME OPINIONS ON HOW I COULD HAVE MADE THIS BETTER.

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