Sliding Seaward #2

I like this one almost as much as it's predecessor. It has strong compositional elements. It gives us a great sense of the creek as opposed to the nature of the water. The small bit of green adds to it as well. Very nicely done.

It's a tough call.  At first I thought the tighter image is a lot more focused but now I'm changing my mind.  This is an interesting image for me to think about because it's very appealing but it's not so obvious what makes it appealing.  So far the closest guess I have is that it's very harmonious -- the soft tone and color is very consistent between the water and the rock (which I feel is frequently tricky) and the amount that the water is blurred definitely fits in with that.  I can't pinpoint any particular element but the whole hangs together really well.

Preston,

Loved the simplicity of the previous, the water flow/motion and it's translucence.  This is that, and more!  Perhaps I like the context of the stream - maybe because I was there and this image brings that experience of the location back home?  But I really like the combination of elements as Ana tried to convey; there's just a real comfortable balance all the way around.  And I just noticed the gentle curve of the creek as it flows in from one side and out the other.

Processing is terrfici.  No nits or suggestions.  Kudos - I didn't get nuttin' from here. :-(

Well done sir!

Lon

Thanks for posting an alternate, Preston. I like the contextual aspect here. Either one works for me.

I am much preferring this one.  The comp is more coherent to my eye and the processing is far more neutral. Nothing wrong with the other one, just like this one a lot more. 

I really liked the first one, but this is an upgrade for sure.   Just enough of the surrounding boulders to add additional context.  Nicely done.

I would say that both versions of this image are very strong.  The wide view obviously adds more context to the scene, but I think if I had to choose my preference would be for the more intimate comp because I like the abstract nature of the comp.  I also like the color in the water in that version as well. 

A very delicate and lovely intimate landscape. The soft hues in the flowing water perfectly complement the granite.

You do these so well, Preston.

Contextually nice Preston, but I miss the colors in the prior version. Maybe they can be brought out a bit more here? A close-up of the water without the granite is a nice abstract too.