Reflections

After sunrise near Red Mountain, I concentrated on its reflection in a pond near a pass. In the first, I inverted the image as I did not include anything other than the reflection. Very little sharpening done. Larger version provided.

#2 Some actual grass at the pond's edge is included in this image as a reference for the reflection. I was focusing on the ripples, and hence the actual grass is oof. Preference as to with or without the actual shoreline grass?

#3

That first image wins out of the three. It is perfect and great catch. I like the visible blades of grass in the foreground and the contrast of colors.

Yeah, the first is a wonderful abstract because you flipped it over, and I really enjoy the diagonals present.
Very good composition and colors, too.
I wonder if flipping the last two might be an asset.
The quality of the rippled water almost makes these images look pixelated.

Great series, Doug. That first one is the best of the bunch but all of them make great abstracts..

Love the flipped version best, the ultimate watercolor effect (way better than PS's idea of a watercolor filter)

Thanks for the feedback. Seems that "inverted reality" is preferred.

#1 and then #3 with the first one being the clear winner here. Nice simple comp, good light, and color. Very much a painterly effect from the water ripples.

The first one has an excellent flow as well as some poppin' color. #3 would be my second choice though I think it could use a little inversion as well.

The first one is a nice "painterly" abstract!