St Michael's Mount 04

Aesthetically -
It is easy to see the original intention of the image. The long path to the hilltop castle is a classic subject, and the group walking is a really nice touch. The clouds on the left are a nice touch, but might be better if they were more prevalent throughout the skyline

Technically -
The water on the left juxtaposes the predominant stone element really well without battling for attention. A lenses hood to block the flare would have been a great tool to keep the clarity of the photo. Bracketing in these situations can really help capture the subject's highlights and lowlights.

Overall -
This is a great first attempt at the shot. Hopefully you'll have a chance to go back and reshoot the great location. I can definitely see the draw to the subject. Your framing of the subject is great. Maybe bringing the camera a little lower to look up at the castle would be good. Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone and for the opportunity to help. Any extra comments from you would be great. Thank you again!!