Cyprus: Big Rock & Beach Babe

[GeorgeUK]

Took these over the summer with my IXUS. I've actually displayed a couple from Cyprus here previously, but these two I've been working on the last day or so.

1) Aphrodite's Rock

- Added some orange to the rocks to help them stand out
- Also added some red/magenta to the sky and a touch of red to the sea
- Boosted the sats and contrast

2) Beach Babe

- Friend of mine with sun behind her - attempted a silhouette style photo.
- Minor p'shop work to boost the colours
- Rule of thirds taken to extreme - seems like 3 seperate strips across the photo. Usually I avoid placing the focus smack bang in the centre, but I feel in this case it works well owing to the way the background is organised.

Comments, criticism and advice welcome as usual.

 

[Icon72]

That water is stunningly beautiful. Very nice photos.

 

[Jamiebear]

Very cool, the water looks amazing

 

[GwHizzKid]

wow great photos, but that girl in the second picture looks creepy haha

 

[GeorgeUK]

Thanks

Any comments regarding the composition or technique?