Sweetness-&-Light- (Click for larger view)

Three lakes in one morning, but I think this was the best. Not much in the way of

processing. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated Thank You.

Alf,

Love the mood / atmosphere you have captured.  Great work.

Alf, 

Although this image has few elements it successfully held my interest as I found myself examining each portion for detail.  Also, the elements are arranged in such a manner that my focus moved back and forth within the frame.  Very nice!

Jim

Hi Alf  -

To me this has an oriental quality  - Zen like in its elemental forms and composition.  Beautiful warm colors as well.

I'd be interested in how you determined the crop.

 

Best, David

Let's see now, you have mountains, fog, water, interesting trees and a potential alligator; all arranged in a composition with superb depth and clarity.  Love it... Mike

Wow, as MLM states, this image has great composition and elements of detail for the eye to linger over.

Very atmospheric and sharp where it should be, beautiful subdued colours.

Serene, beautiful, sharp and wonderfully composed.   

Reads like a poem. 

Lovely scene, simplicity and effect, excellent image.

Evocative and well composed. Fog can be beautiful.

Hi Alf, This very beautiful image does have a far east artistic feel to me, whether its from simplicity,color or perhaps the grasses and their gentle reflections in the water. I like it and it's a very fine artistic offering from you. Bravo.

Best Always,

Holger

More than the colors and the mood i love the unadorned composition in this image.

Hi Alf,

I like the image very much. Composition is well balanced and you have managed to capture the subtle colors and the morning atmosphere just right.

 

 

This is definitely one time that the 2:3 ratio is absolutely necessary.  All the elements fit nicely while giving the viewer a real sense of place. Wonderfully composed & exposed.  Your reward for getting up early.  (I know, you were just up for a bathroom break)  :-)  Best, Len.

It is a beautiful picture with a very good composition. I only think that the distant trees could have been slightly less contrastful, due to the fog.

Hi Alf,

  Beautiful peaceful scene with wonderful composition, mood & reflection.  Take care, Patsy

Very beautiful and delicat. The light, the reflections, the composition, everything is perfect.

Alf,   And, how sweet it is!  You use the fog effectively to create the mood,  but retain the sharpness and vibrance of the trees and the brush.  I can feel the chill in the air.  Great image, Alf.  Larry

Many Thanks! 

 

I always find that fog or mist adds something, despite it hiding other things :  ) 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

JIM 

 

Glad you found the image of interest, I just used what was available in term of composition. Although it has to be said I took about 20 shots all slightly different fom each other, and this is the one I liked best. 

Many Thanks 

 

Alf 

 

DAVID 

I never thought of it as "oriental" although now you have suggested it, I see what you mean.  The crop was determined simply by the sky.  The original has about 1" of sky and mountain ridge running along the top of the photo, and although the light was ok, I just thought it detracted from the main elements somewhat. 

Sincere Thanks 

 

Alf 

 

MIKE 

 

A welsh alligator! Now there's a photo that would make me famous : - ) 

Glad you like the photo Mike it's one of my favourites too! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

STEVE 

 

Thanks Steve, it's very gratifying to read you lingered long enough to comment  : - ) 

 

Best Regards 

Alf 

 

VLAD 

 

It's one of the elements I like best about misty scenes, the way the light affects the colours! 

Many Thanks 

 

Alf 

 

TONY 

 

Sincere Thanks for your most generous comments! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

EMMANUEL 

 

Thank you so much for your positive feedback, much appreciated! 

 

Alf 

 

CHRIS 

 

Thank you for your interest and thoughtful feedback! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

EYSTEIN

 

"Fog Can be beautiful" ......I couldn't agree more! And so begins my favourite season of the year! 

 

Many Thanks & Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

HOLGER 

 

Thank you so much. Although I didn't at first see any comparison with oriental art, it is very gratifying to read that others see a connection.  Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful feedback Holger

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

MICHAIL 

 

"Keep it simple" someone once told me......I think they were right : - ) 

 

Thank You & Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

JUHA 

 

It's very gratifying to read that you like this image. It is one of my favourites and for all the same reasons that you have mentioned. 

Many Thanks 

 

Alf 

 

LEN 

 

The bathroom breaks become ever more frequent : - )  But getting up early has to have some compensations!  By contrast I got up this morning at dawn and ventured down to local canal, and the sky was just grey....can't win em all ! 

Thank you for your invaluable input Len, always very much appreciated! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

HANS 

 

Thank you so much.  The fog was constantly moving, rising from the water and drifting across the lake, and consequently the visibility changed all the time also.  I know exactly what you mean about the tree's but they appear here as they were. 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PATSY 

 

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

SIDSEL

 

Thanks for your visit and positive feedback, very much appreciated! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

LARRY 

 

I guess you would have a good idea of how pleased I was to encounter a scene like this. It was simply enchanting and I become totally absorbed with taking photo's.

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

 

The waiting for a good lighting and weather conditions always pays, Alf! Fantastic shot!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

Hi Alf-Wow-you have done it again,another unique & different image..it has a softness & quietness that is very pleasing to the viewer.I can image myself sitting there & enjoying the absolute quietness Believe this to be one of your best images. Very Best Regards-Ross

Hi Alf,-Wow! ±You have done it again with this unique & different image. To me, it is a very quiet & still image set in a remote place.The low key colours are very pleasing to the viewer , inducing him to sit,rest & enjoy this fine image.Very Best Regards-Ross

Many Thanks for your thoughts and kind words. 

 

Yes, it is nearly always about the light, and so it was here : - ) 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

ROSS 

 

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!

It is an idyllic place,  and I never get tired of it as  it never seems to look the same twice.

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

This may inspire a painting! wonderful. compliments -koushik