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Ocean, sea, lake, river, pond, or waterfall each have distinct characteristics. Be specific.
Good: "Glacier-fed alpine lake" vs Bad: "Body of water"
Water color varies dramatically. Use specific terms: turquoise, navy, emerald, crystal-clear, murky, glacial blue.
Good: "Deep emerald lake with crystal clarity" vs Bad: "Blue water"
Calm, rippling, crashing, cascading, flowing, churning - the state of motion defines the mood.
Good: "Gentle ripples spreading across mirror-still lake" vs Bad: "Moving water"
Water often reflects the sky. Describe cloud reflections, sunset colors, or the mirror effect.
Good: "Mountain lake perfectly mirroring pink sunset clouds" vs Bad: "Lake at sunset"
Mention if the water is shallow enough to see the bottom, or deep and mysterious.
Good: "Clear water revealing colorful coral 20 feet below" vs Bad: "Clear water"
Each water body has unique characteristics. Name the type and what makes it distinctive.
❌ Bad
Pretty water view
✅ Good
Pristine mountain lake fed by glacial meltwater, turquoise color indicating mineral content
Light dramatically affects how water looks. Mention sun, clouds, storms, or golden hour.
❌ Bad
Ocean photo
✅ Good
Stormy ocean with dark clouds casting dramatic shadows on churning grey-green waves
Include boats, swimmers, cliffs, or other elements that show how vast the water is.
❌ Bad
Big ocean
✅ Good
Vast Pacific Ocean with tiny sailboat on horizon emphasizing endless blue expanse
If visible, describe fish, coral, rocks, or sand beneath the surface.
❌ Bad
Clear water
✅ Good
Crystal-clear Caribbean water with vibrant coral reef and tropical fish visible below surface
Use specific terms: navy (deep water), turquoise (tropical shallow), azure (bright blue), teal (blue-green), cerulean (sky-blue), or glacial blue (milky mineral-rich). Reference what causes the color when relevant.
Describe: the drop height, width, water volume (gentle cascade vs powerful torrent), what's at the bottom (pool, rocks, river), mist presence, and surrounding vegetation. Include any people for scale.
Yes, when visible! Coral reefs, fish, rocks, sand patterns, or underwater caves add significant value. Use phrases like 'visible beneath the surface' or 'water clear enough to see...'
Note the wave type (gentle, rolling, crashing, barrel), size relative to objects, color, foam patterns, and direction. For surf photos, describe the wave shape and any surfer's position.
Focus on: reflection quality (mirror-still, gentle ripples), surrounding landscape reflected, water color, shoreline features, any boats or wildlife, and atmospheric conditions like mist or fog.
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