In A Blur

Thanks for the feedback on these photos from Yosemite. I try to make something unique there each time I visit, but it is hard. No matter your feedback is appreciated.


After making the Alder photo, Lon and I walked down to the river bank itself and poked around a bit. I noticed this reflection of the trees and other plans on the opposite bank. The ripples in the water made for some interesting abstract patterns. I have been on a flowing water reflection abstract kick ever since 2007 when I made Rippled Reflection in the Santa Cruz mountains. Since that time I have been trying to find companion pieces for it.

So this is my next attempt. I don't think it is as riveting as Rippled Reflection, but as I cloned out dust spots at 100% I was really moved by the intricate, delicate and mysterious reflected patterns in the water. It really needs to be seen big to appreciate the details in this.

I did not intend a pano crop but the full frame included some hot spots that I felt detracted from the details.

4x5, Nikkor 300mm, f11, 1/8 sec, Fuji Provia 100F. The lens was nearly wide open and its what allowed me to use a faster shutter speed. Its one of the things I like about movements with the large format camera.

Your thoughts appreciated.