One thing is sure in the Irish summer is that the weather can change so quickly and with it, the light too.
Here a dark storm rolls in from the Atlantic to provide a threatening backdrop to the bright sand.
In this second image, an almost pastel watercolour effect is obtained by a much more muted light.
Ok, there may have been a small amount of tweaking in Lightroom on each image, but the processing was pretty much the same.
For those interested the beach is Tramore Strand near Dunfanaghy in County Donegal and the island that can be seen in the second image is Tory Island.
For those really sharp eyed viewers, yes that is The Hound and he can be found in Donegal Dawg viewing this same beach.
So which image do you prefer and why?
Meticulous Mick 
it has difficult to say “no” to anything with Tory Island, but I do prefer the first. it may be the footprints, with the clouds, and the green land together with the opposing storm the line- the sea- between the opposing forces also gives it more passion to me.
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Certainly the first is more dramatic, though it also includes Tory Island, but no so prominently. Have you been to Tory? Thanks for your comments LKM, MM🍀
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Second one word for me better..you captured the drama of the changing light better having the contrast of the warmth of the yellow sand
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Thanks Diana, and the majority seem to go for the top one. I like the way you often see things differently. 🍀
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Awwww 😊
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Those beaches look almost as good as our southern Aussie ones John. You didn’t lightroom in the sand by any chance??(joking)
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Donegal really does have the most amazing beaches and because it is remote and the weather unreliable they tend to be pretty deserted too. So when it all comes together it can be really special. Unfortunately Denis I don’t know the beaches of Southern Australia, so you are just going to have to show me these yourself and be my guide, 😉
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I do like them both MM .. but truth is I prefer the first as it has impact and reminds me more of our local beach. Nice job in Lightroom 🙂
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Thanks Julie, I don’t much go for the colour slider I have to admit as I think it can make pictures unnatural looking. After that it is all about balance…….Liking your local beach 😀
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Big skies!
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Oh yes, plenty of action going on above…..🍀
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I prefer the firstone for the tonal range and the more classic composition. But the second is gorgeous too.
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Yes, I agree on the composition, would have much preferred to have gotten Tory Island to the side of the image rather than bang in the centre. However, moving the view to the left or right meant including other elements that were a bit distracting. Thanks for the feedback as ever Anne, MM 🍀
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I’ve spotted your clever strategy, by the way – ask ’em a question if you want a reaction!
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Yes it is a good tactic 😎 but I also genuinely love to get feedback 😊
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Both are lovely images. I probably prefer the first image because of the drama and the counterpointing of that deep blue sky against the golden yellow sand. And maybe because, as a Scot, I am used to dramatic, stormy weather.
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Definitely the more dramatic and my preference too…I can blame Scottish blood too 😓
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Great photo I do envy you those beaches and the hound!
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Have to admit a massive beach and a hound that can run all day is a bit of a winning combination…🍀
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Wonderful I am jealous of you and Jean at social Bridges 🙂
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