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Floating Piano

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Posted by Bruce Palla on February 20, 2010 at 4:17 PM
Floating Piano
I often go out with cameras and gear with no specific subject or goal in mind; just walk about and look around for hidden bits and pieces of God's handiwork. This is one of those. I don't consider it a 'grab' shot as I did spend some time here, specifically waiting for a more luminous sky to be reflected in the stream. I don't have specs since "someone" decided to re-format his memory card. I do know it was on a D200 w/ 105f2.8 macro lens and a tripod.
ALL c/c welcome, it's how I learn!
Posted by Joe Sulik on February 21, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Interesting shot, i like the reflection of the trees, but Im not so sure about the dead center composition. Thanks for sharing. :smile:
Posted by Taylor Reed on February 21, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Nice find. Have you tried a BW conversion with this shot? With that you could put extra emphasis on the nice lines in the reflections and (IMO) strengthen the composition.
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on February 23, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Bruce , I like the shot to me the amount of limbs in the reflection is distracting. I know you had to work with what was there, have the same problem a lot. Did you crop some to get to this spot? The piano shape is neat.
Posted by Bruce Palla on February 24, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Thanks for comments. Joe, I was concerned about comp. as well, but figured the slight angle was almost parallel to reflection lines. Kendall, there was a small crop off the lower left(snow of the river bank), but as mentioned, I tried to incorporate reflection lines. Taylor, here is quick B/W conversion from Capture NX2. (I don't have PS).
The vastness/opportunities of nature photography are MUCH harder to capture effectively than the high school sports photography I am used to!!
I appreciate all comments and critique. Bruce
Posted by Joe Sulik on February 28, 2010 at 12:30 AM
I like the repost a lot better Bruce and I think the composition works well in BW in my opinion.