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River Fog

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Posted by Cliff Dodge on May 27, 2008 at 5:01 AM
River Fog
Snow melt and muggy weather made for a cold and foggy Hamma Hamma river. C&c's appreciated.
Posted by Marc Adamus on May 27, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I like everything except the grasses. They block the scene for me and impede the flow of the composition. I personally feel simpler would have been better for this one. Did you take other ones?
Posted by John Williams on May 27, 2008 at 2:30 PM
This is just different enought that I like it Cliff. I can see where Mark is coming from, and a photo without the grass would be an interesting comparison, but I actually like the "peeking through'' feeling this has. Regardless, I really like the dreamy quality of the river.
Posted by Rylan Schoen on May 27, 2008 at 2:51 PM
I think the grass and the fog blend well together; it's like a double blind. I get excited to get past the grass, and then I get hit with the fog. Instead of being frustrated, I'm even more curious what's up the river. Good comp.
Posted by Erik Lundh on May 27, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Nice eye on this one Cliff. I like the mist and the way the river exits to the left of the frame. The grasses don't bother me that much but I think it would also work without them.
Posted by Catherine Reilly on May 28, 2008 at 1:31 AM
I like it, Cliff! It's different in a refreshing, natural way. I especially like the feeling of looking through the grasses. Love the mist on the river, too.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on May 28, 2008 at 2:09 AM
I love everything also but the grasses. I want to see the flow of the water and can't with so many lines thru the river..... awesome atmosphere !!