Sierra Summer

Very dramatic image Chris, befitting the location. The mid and foreground really capture the spirit of the place.

Wonderful textures, Chris. The rocks and water are very strong elements. Some of the items in the distance seem to hint at a human presence but I'm just guessing. It's hard to tell in a jpeg.

Wonderful textures in the water and rocks Chris. I like you use of diagonals as well.

Love the fg material in this image, Chris. A very nice arrangement of rocks and lovely green/blue tones. The upper section seems a little dark, and I could see perhaps lightening up the line of those beautiful trees that curve around so nicely.

Chris,

I absolutely love the texture and color of the water and the interaction with the rocks. The light glancing off those rocks is beautiful too. I think you processed for this look very well. Personally, I see a new alternate by completely ridding this scene of the far shoreline and sky, just showcasing the water and rocks. that is where the entire images is for me. But that's just a suggestion for an alternate and not a fix for anything.

So Chris, are you pushing the limits on this "hand of man" thing or what?
The small jpg version evidence is pretty insignificant and frankly you've got to look pretty good even in the large version, but are you testing me?

I would clone out the bright thing that is centered on the far horizon. Not sure what it is, but it's an eye magnet. The house on the left? Or is it a big rock? Nice piece of real estate regardless.

A beautiful image no matter how I try and criticize it!

Lon

Hey der Chris. Sorry my Chicago was coming out there. Lovely rough palette knife water textures and the subdued hazy landscape. Seems real peaceful. I can see some rock abstracts in this scene as well.
Well done

Lake Tahoe is one of the prettiest places I've visited, and with this image it's easy to see why. I love the water motion and, of course, the texture of the rocks. The clouds add a nice touch as well.

Beautiful image, Chris. I've been planning a trip up to this spot for some time (if it's where I think it is), but it just hasn't come together. Too many other places to see! I really don't have any critiques to offer. I like the composition and shutter speed and yoru processing looks very good. Nice job harvesting your archives!

Real nice, Chris. I am not on a calibrated monitor, but the rocks seem a little cyan heavy to me. Minor stuff. Strong Tahoe scene.

Nice comp and the colors are just as good. Well done.

Smile.

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Believe it or not, I saw this as print in the trunk of your car. Yes I am pretty sure this was one of the photographs you showed me. There is your "trademark" cyan tint (rocks, water), but it does not bother me here. The texture of the water looks great, and I also like how the rocks are placed in the frame - this looks really elegant and exellent. In fact the lower two thirds make the image for me, but I also think the upper part is really important for that "sense of place". Good stuff here Chris!

Chris, the way you present the water surface in the foreground is really fascinating for me, and I especially like the delicate colors there. This part would be excellent for me even as an own image, without the landscape elements. Nevertheless, I like the image as it is, the cloud formation adds an interesting element to my eye.

Peter

Fantastic Chris. I'm mesmerized by the textures and color in the foreground water.

Love the rocks and water, and the curving shoreline. I'd lighten up the trees a bit .
Definitely evidence of "Hand of Man" here, though. No "hints" that I can see -
I doubt whether there are many places at Tahoe any longer withOUT "hand of man" , sadly..

Sandy

Thanks guys!

Sorry, I forgot to clone the bright speck in the distance. There is something there, not sure what, but to me, it just looked like a big rock. Not trying to stir the pot or anything.

Dietrich,

You are right, it is the one I showed you in the trunk. Not sure about the cyan you and Harley mentioned. I actually warmed it up 1000 points in ACR. And did some additional tweaks with color balance and selective color to try and neutralize the cyans even more.

Charlie,

Thanks, but your text went right over my head. Too sophisticated for me I guess!

Thanks,
Chris

Chris,
For me the pastel colors in the water really make the image by creating the contrasting textures. To my eye, the sky seems just a touch too dark, but not to the point of being distracting. Did you darken the sky in post-processing? Still, you gotta love this image. Best Regards.