Name: Susan Richardson
Hometown: Beverly
Description: "My husband held up this kelp at Crane Beach so I could see it in the sunlight. A sea gull just happened to fly by at the right time."
Camera info: iPhone 4
PHOTO STAFF CRITIQUE
This image stands out because of its creativity and use of lighting. Having the sun positioned behind the kelp brings out its details and saturated color, which is a great contrast to the blue sky. One way the picture could be improved is to use a larger aperture like f/22 to make everything in focus. The photographer created an eye-catching, surreal landscape.
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