Flowing Texture

Lon, a wonderful abstract. I really like the very fine etching in many of the water streaks. I was surprised at the predominant color overall, especially from Provia. Which is a good thing or maybe you corrected the blue out of it. Regardless, looks good in all departments IMO. Another fine capture from the recent outing.

Sorry I cannot help with the image naming. I've had to call upon my wife to deal with my own these days.....

I am really liking this one. Great golden highlights against the blue tones. It really needs to be viewed large. The small version does not come across.

Title is tough. Golden Reflections?

This has a wonderful, and very calm feel to it Lon. An image like this when printed large and framed would really help create a calm ambience in a room. I had initially thought about flipping the image horizontally -- thinking it might make the image even more effective, but it didn't work as well flipped. Despite the fact that the original transparency was a bit underexposed, you've done a great job, and since a shot like this doesn't really have any fine detail anyway, the use of noise reduction won't hurt.

When I have a hard time with a title, I often just go for the one word that I feel sums up the photo.

I like this abstract very much.

If you are interested in trying a few changes, I'd suggest looking at first a horizontal flip. That puts the highest luminance on the right side and gives it a more left-to-right flow.

Secondly, you might look at a levels adjustment to bring the highlight slider in a bit towards the left. This definitely changes the mood of the image, but it also brings out more of the color and lines of flow.

My two cents. But it is very nice as is.

"Flowing texture" is what this is, Lon, and a very fine example it is, too! The colors inspire a feeling of calm and contentment, while the flow is quite dynamic. Perhaps that is one of the reasons we are so fascinated about watching water in oceans, rivers and lakes... I like this a lot.

Terrific river abstract, Lon. I really like the mixture of colors you have presented and the repetition of the blues down stream. It does have a kind of dimensionality that is very nice. Overall a very pleasing image.!! Chet

Thanks for the comments so far folks!

John - great observations and suggestions. I believe, like you do, in the importance of direction, the western Left>right, up>down orientation and flow to compositions. I routinely even offer suggestions like yours like rotating an in image, or cropping to create better balance, etc. I also know you pay attention to things like the Rule of Thirds, etc. So I understand and appreciate your observations, not only on my image, but others you critique as well. SO, I like and agree with the thought of flipping this horizontally because as presented, the brighter parts of the image on the left in a sense "block" the eye from flowing left to right. I'm with ya. I did flip and agree it "feels" better to my eye. Here's the BUT. for the same reason flipping the image looks good to the eye, is the same reason now that the "flow" isn't right. While it's more subtle in this orientation, the actual water flow is now right to left, which works against what we're trying to accomplish by flipping the image to start with. In the end, I left it as captured and presented, but most certainly thought about this.

Also, your Levels/highlights suggestion is a good one. Unfortunately for me, the image falls apart with noise as I get brighter. I would like it, but the base image just isn't of good enough quality. This won't ever see print. It's much easier to hide defects here on the web.

Thanks again,
Lon

I love these intimate shots of reflections in water. This is a fine example. The colors are sweet and perfect shutter speed to preserve texture.

How about "Tresses of Merced"? The graceful flow looks like a maidens hair blowing in the wind. (that is if maidens have green hair) Anyway, lovely image. I really enjoy the weaving of green and gold.

I love the abstract quality here. Beautiful colors and textures.This is an image one must view large. Good job on this one
And sorry I can't help you finding a title. I'm always struggling to find title for my images.

Looks like textured brush strokes Lon. Love the intricate details and color especially the golden light.

This is very nice, Lon. I enjoy the flowing motion and the calming feel.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

The large version is a real treat, Lon. The colors and lines have a nice left to right flow in this abstract. Speaking for myself I generally see things left to right and for that reason I like this as posted.

Ed

Lon,

Its a soothing image. I like how it feels just as is with regards to both light level and direction of flow. It looks to me, due to the shutter speed and how it caught the flowing water, like it was painted with brush strokes. So as for a title, while flowing texture is ok, I thought brushed light might suit this well.

A nice sense of motion coupled with the subdued color make this a visual treat

This works for me. The blue and gold is very nice and the whitewater adds a touch of brightness that keys the other tones.

I can see that boosting the whites would add noise for a large print, but may be OK for a small print.

--P