Shiva's Waters

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 30, 2011202 views13 comments

This has sat untouched on my hard drive for a couple years. Finally got around to processing it. I pulled back the saturation a bit. It really was that intense. Hope you enjoy.

40d, tokina 12-24

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 30, 2011 at 1:58 PM

Whoa, the thumbnail really grabs your attention! The colors are incredible and the comp works well. I might try and warm up the rock just a bit. Maybe even lessen the contrast slightly, or the sharpening. Something looks a little "hard" to me. Beautiful!

Chris

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM

What fascinating colors, Scott! The rock and tree make for great anchors for the eye. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Talk about in your face color! The reflection has a very painterly feel to it. A very beautiful abstract, Scott.

Ed

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on May 30, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Wow that is some reflected color right there!

I too would neutralize the rock more...

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on May 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

Pretty moving work here Scott.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Beautiful reflection - I like the slight movement and the rock to ground the image. Very cool shot.

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Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on May 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on May 30, 2011 at 11:15 PM

A gorgeous image. I love the range of colors here. I would recommend just a small crop from the bottom. For some reason I like it at a more "squat" aspect ratio.

Guy

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Comment posted by Scott Snyder on May 31, 2011 at 7:39 AM

Thanks very much for the comments everyone. I cooled off the rock a bit, sharpened a tad less, and tried a 4x5 ratio. Please let me know your preference.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on May 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM

How did I zip past this one?? Amazing colors Scott, great water abstract.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 31, 2011 at 5:36 PM

Beautiful abstract Scott, love the colours !

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 31, 2011 at 7:01 PM

Scott,

This is one fantastic reflection image. I love the reflected colors and the ripples are providing such wonderful texture.

My only nit/suggestion would be to selectively reduce the blue/cyan in the rock. It's a little too strong for me, even though I like the blues in the reflection. weird.

I think one could have a field day photographically with this one. Great job.

Lon

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on June 1, 2011 at 8:22 PM

This is very nice, Scott. I agree about reducing the sharpening effect. Beautiful layers of colors. I would also warm up the rock a little.

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