Reflections

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 25, 2013238 views12 comments

Shot this on an absolutely still, calm afternoon in north Alabama. I was camping up there for 4 days. the weather was beautiful when I first arrived on this afternoon, but then turned cold and very windy for most of my remaining time up there. Regardless, still enjoyed it immensely.

LARGE version available for better detail.

Your thoughts and comments always welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 25, 2013 at 9:33 PM

pretty cool, Bill! I think id crop a bit of the top to ake it symmetrical.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 25, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Real nice peaceful mood with this one, Bill. The reflections are superb and I like the fact that you did not let any of them merge with another.

Ed

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Hi Bill

I like how you composed these reflections.. the symmetry of lines is wonderfully captured

Albert Darmo.. Canada

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 25, 2013 at 11:14 PM

I really like this Bill! I love the black on blue. The shapes of the twigs and their reflections look like birds.

It looks like there is a slight sharpening halo around some of the sticks. Also, don't crop this. The lack of symmetry and the blue gradient from bottom to top gives the reflections the space they need to fly.

Nicely seen!

--P

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 26, 2013 at 7:02 AM

Beautiful! The comp and color convey a sense of balance and peacefulness. There is a subtlety is every aspect of this image that makes it very appealing. I like that the sticks have not gone to silhouette and retain some detail. The water has a hint of texture and a light gradient that pulls the eye through the frame vertically. Sweet!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 26, 2013 at 7:38 AM

Definitely like this subtle little scene Bill, the color is cool, yet the mood is warm and calming, also like your composition, works beautifully.
John

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 26, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Great composition and colors here Bill. I like that you retained some detail in the sticks and water. I like the comp as is. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 26, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Gorgeous one, Bill. I like everything here and would not change a thing......

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Bill, I like this alot! The blue tone works so nice and the branches having some color and detail (not silhouette) as David mentioned really adds to this image for me. I can also see a slight crop of the top as Stan mentioned too, but wonderful as is. Nice work on this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 26, 2013 at 12:06 PM

A nice Zen feeling with this lovely image, Bill. I like the variety of "v's" throughout your comp. And, a beautiful shade of blue.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 26, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Very cool blue, Bill. It's a great minimalist view and the lack of symmetry in stick placement makes a neat contrast to the symmetric reflections.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 28, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Beautiful, Bill. Wonderful simplicity.

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