Pure Reflection

[velvet4269]

I posted this in the 'Share Your Shots' thread earlier today, but after a lot of thinking, decided I wanted some feedback on it (so hopefully, it won't get too lost in this forum ).

I took this today. The only post-processing was a 180* flip, and a resize to about 65% so I could upload it. Nothing else. I did use the aid of a circular polarizer to take the photo, but only by virtue of it being on the end of the lens If I'd had it turned, for the other photos I took today, I'd have missed this shot entirely.




I think for me, the only thing I might go back & change (which would require me physically going back to the location I took the photo) would be to frame the tree a little more to the left, rather than virtually dead center. I'm actually a little impressed that I managed to keep most of the colors, and the placement of the rocks in the water make for some nice bark on the tree & additional clouds in the sky ...

Anyway, additional thoughts? Comments? Criticisms?

[annie]

Wow, what a perfect reflection. Great job. I agree with you about maybe tweaking the framing. Also, it's *such* a pure reflection that before I read the title I didn't realize at first that it was a reflection. (And if it wasn't a reflection it would be a bit dark.) You can see the stones under the water, but not until you look carefully. If you do return, you might want to experiment with framing it in such a way that some part of the "real" landscape is in the frame. Then there'll be no mistaking it.

[aadam_21]

Beautiful reflection. I too somehow missed that this was a reflection. Even as such, it looks like it may benefit from a little lightening and maybe a boost in contrast. I don't mind the framing as the tree is on a diagonal cutting across the frame - it leads my eye well from left to right. Also, like you mentioned, I really like the fact that the rocks in the water give the appearance of bark on the tree.

[jiminyClickit]

velvet4269,

In "Share Your Shots" it was the color quality that caught my attention, as if storm clouds approached and that odd lighting covers the land. Well-seen, captured, good place to visit again. Have fun.

[filemanager]

If it wasn't for the title of the thread I would have never known it was a reflection!

[velvet4269]

Originally Posted by annie

Wow, what a perfect reflection. Great job. I agree with you about maybe tweaking the framing. Also, it's *such* a pure reflection that before I read the title I didn't realize at first that it was a reflection. (And if it wasn't a reflection it would be a bit dark.) You can see the stones under the water, but not until you look carefully. If you do return, you might want to experiment with framing it in such a way that some part of the "real" landscape is in the frame. Then there'll be no mistaking it.

That's been the biggest "complaint" I've heard thus far - that if it wasn't pointed out, you wouldn't realize it's a reflection; it's too good

I'd considered trying to get some of the real landscape in with the photo, but decided not to because I was on the opposite bank from the tree that's being reflected. I'd planned on flipping the image when I took it, and decided that any of the "real" landscaping would be awkwardly placed - thus distracting from the rest of the photo.

[Robin Sarac]

The framing isn't bad at all. I would like to see ti zoomed out just a bit. Also, as someone mentioned, maybe lightened up just a touch...that might bring out the rocks?

[velvet4269]

I'm really torn about lightening it up to bring out the rocks - I kind of like the way they're really secondary to the photo, adding that additional texture without being over bearing.

And trust me, those are some UGLY rocks