.....and the storm passes

this was one of those days where the rains come and then the clouds part and the sun comes out.....driving around I finally came to this scene...

Comments and critiques please...

Thanks in Advance

Darren

D-70
ISO 200
1/125th at F.8
Matrix metering
Auto White Balance -3

It's pretty good Darren. But, uh... is it just me, or does this scene tilt to the right? You didn't mention any special techniques used during the shot or in processing, so I gotta ask about the softness in the trees.... looks like the orton effect.

Catherine, I have no idea what orton is....but yes I did use a hint of soft focus in processing

Hi Darren, you have some interesting things going on here with the light, sky, and reflection.

I think perhaps you tried to include too much in one photo here, though. How about chopping it in two about half way up vertically?

I like the shadows of the trees in the foreground but I don't think you need the puddle. I'd crop to just above it. All in all though I like it.

I find myself thinking I need to put my glasses on because of the blur. I almost think it would be better without it.