Due to how divided by the water the detailed elements of the image are, it makes it difficult to absorb the scene as a whole, imo. The more I look at it, the more I like the top and bottom as two separate images. I think there is a strong abstract with just the rock and water.
Posted by Erik Lundh on October 24, 2007 at 6:10 PM
I agree along the lines of trevors comments. There is too much space between the foreground and background. Maybe cut out some of the water if possible.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on October 25, 2007 at 12:35 AM
Dude, I love this !! The reflection in the water really helps break the large space of water for me..... schweet !!
Posted by Darien Chin on October 25, 2007 at 4:27 PM
I really like the golden light on the top of the shot. The leaf on the anchor rock is a nice touch, and helps to tie the foreground and background, but it feels staged. Like Eric, I feel there is too much middle ground without interest. Maybe a lower angle would have helped to cut some of that out.
Posted by John Williams on October 26, 2007 at 10:19 AM
I agree with Trevor. The strength and interest in the photo for me is the rock with the leaf. A shot (or crop) of just the rock and surrounding water would be worth a try.
Posted by Tom Kloster on October 27, 2007 at 8:43 PM
The elements work for me, Darren - but with a slight crop off the top to focus more clearly on the foreground. Possibly just below the prominent horizontal limb in the upper left corner. Love the colors and reflections!
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