Teardrop in the Desert

Ah, but nothing sad about this pool of water!

These sandstone potholes ('tanks', 'waterpockets') have helped sustain life from microscopic organisms to human beings for centuries out on the Colorado Plateau.

It was a helluva haul to get to this place, and I arrived too late to shoot the wall behind this tank before it fell partially into shadow.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated before I try this one again.

Is this the Tom Till location John?

In terms of comp, I would like to see the top of the cliff and at least some sky (unless there is a pump jack there, then never mind). In terms of the light, I find the shadow areas too cold. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Momo! I really appreciate the critique.

Looks like the John Mumaw place to me. Cool shot, JM! I love the interplay of warm and cool tones.

I've been meaning to head out to this spot for a while. Looks like you beat me to it, John!

Cool image. I think it would be better if the background wall wasn't partially shadowed but it's still pretty sweet as-is. Nice work!

I like the contrast of cool and warm, also. The sharpness looks a little off here.

Cool shot, John! Colors etc look pretty good to me. Yeah, if you can get the whole back wall to be lit, this could be incredible. If you do go back, it might be worth trying to get just a little more of the wall in relation to the teardrop.

Thanks very much for your advice and opinions!
This place is definitely worth a revisit.

I'd say it's definitely worth revisiting! Hard to critique the comp without knowing what the area outside of the field of view looks like, but I do agree with Momo that it would be nice to see more of the background. I also agree that, for my tastes, the foreground temp is a bit cool.

Rene & I have spent a lot of time looking for D Pool. Rene finally found it so we will revisit with you next time ;)

RichieV

Guy's critique echoes my own, but I would add that I'd like to see just a little more on the sides of the pool. It feels just a little tight to me. I'm not familiar with the Tom Till shot, but this is a great location.

John,.... a very unique, beautiful composition!! Love the cool shadow... and the lit wall. I agree with everyone... a little more light on the background and sharpness all through the image will make it better but it is nice as it is ....