Wait And Sea

And a very nice first photo at that...congrats!
Steve

Ooo, nice. I like the breadth that includes so much, without losing the feeling of the individuals.

the peninsula of sand leading the eye into the foreground really completes this for me. Excellent early effort!

All of the above, and an excellent sky!

Since this is the critique gallery, I'll jump in with some observations. (I've usually used the critique gallery and always appreciated the honest feedback that often comes).

I like the composition and the peaceful mood set by the 2 women. I can feel the serenity, and also the chill in the air. The sky appears to be too heavily and obviously burned; doesn't seem natural, the darkest spots appearing almost as smoke. The clear areas in the mid sky are attractive, drawing the eye off into the distance, in the direction that the women seem to be looking. Perhaps try burning more gently and evenly, consider a post-flash of the sky to maintain the definition by allowing details in the highlights to comme through in the sky.

First efforts? Well done!

I love this image for reasons I can't describe!

I have to ask, did you use 2 negatives for this? The border between the sea and the sky seems to blend together a bit.

as mike said

I like all the different textures and the shadows. Very Cool.