Beauty beyond the Chaos

This probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but that's OK. What drew me to this shot as I zoned in were the four crooked trees, bent almost like knees bowing before the splendor of the autumn color reflected in the lake beyond. This is admittedly rather chaotic, but there is order and beauty to be found all the same. I hope this comes across in the photograph.

I kept the shadows quite cool and dark, as this area of the lake shore was still in heavy shade for a few moments longer before the sun made its way in.

Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas, the day after Thanksgiving 2009.

Canon 5D, 70-200/f4, f/6.3, 145 mm
ISO 800 (didn't bring a tripod)