Wet Reflections

[subrataofkris]

Unending rain, dampness everywhere, dull light even in day time; so just picked up the camera and clicked the reflections of iron grill on the wet windowsill.


Please let me have your views

EXIF
F/20
1/15
0.3 EV
ISO 400

[DrEm]

I really like the water being the central focus of this picture. would cropping the top edge down to the level of the dark reflection improve the balance???? - I'm new and have no idea. I like water pictures though

[jiminyClickit]

subrataofkris,

The edges of the shadow are very sharp, and seem dark at the edges. Any edit work there?

[subrataofkris]

Used unsharp mask to sharpen, no other work done.
Rotated and cropped the picture to eliminate the grill from top
Here's the original

[windrider86]

I almost like the orginal better as I would not have known what the picture was without your description. The second shows a bit of what you are aiming for as a focal point. I like the concept and of course you have a keen eye to even see that and decide it would be a great picture. Most folks would never even think of shooting this!

[subrataofkris]

DrEm, that's a good suggestion, thanks.
JC, I answered your question, have I oversharpened?
windrider86, thanks for the encouragement.

[jiminyClickit]

subrataofkris,

It makes sense now, seeing original. The reflection is causing surfaces under water to darken, suggesting something else to my eye. A shadow would not look like this, but a reflection does. Your edit is fine, once the original is understood. Something more in the way of a subject (color contrasted) would draw more interest, even though this does cover the title and atmosphere of a rainy day.

[subrataofkris]

Thanks JC, the weather will give me ample scope to try out your suggestions, real wet here.