What's the point of this image?
Not trying to be dismissive, just asking.
Dismissive is OK, Oscar, especially since I asked for C&C. I would guess that this image would leave some folks cold as well as a full ranging gamut from thereon. I take the points made by Rob and previously by Russ (not this time though). By the way, Rob, the model is there if you look carefully, but she and her parts were moving so vigorously that she blurred right out due to the slow shutter speed!
But, Oscar, to answer your question I can only share with you what I was seeing and feeling at the time it was taken and processed
to wit the featureless horizon and the complementary colors. It seemed to me a focus, pardon the pun, upon simplicity, complementarity, and juxtaposition. I chose deliberately to avoid the rule of thirds knowing that that might also add to the tension. That's it, really. It doesn't surprise me either that this would not work for some people, but the fact that it works for others is also appreciated.
For those of you that "know" me, this is not a typical image for me, which is why I posted it here. I have learned something; I always do, whether from silence or dismissive, affirmative, or technical comments. I also learn based on the degree to which I think I understand the commenters; I have had a lot of interaction with Russ, for example, and so I compute a weighted average if you want to think about it like that. Anyway, I appreciate any response; even silence speaks louder than words. That's the best I can do. I hope it is clear.
Also, Russ, if I make just one million on an image, I am going to buy each of you a PhaseOne with a BIG digital back and their best lens! If you already have one, just a D5 or D850 with the accessory grip!