Illusion and Reality

Your comments are most welcome, thanks.

A wonderful scene. The light is fantastic.

I like it!

Wonderful.

I'll take illusion -- it's easier to deal with. Here I like the dark vegetation contrasting with the much lighter background, all in perfect reflection. I tend to like contrasting elements within a shot like this, so this appeals to me.

yes, the contrast between foreground and background works out great. A very serene scene for sure and a pleasure to look at. I'm not to fond of the colours though. Somehow they don't feel right to me.

It looks like a pencil "scribble" in the fog.... ;-)) and I like the nuances and gradation of it on the page/ frame. Delicate composition.

Thanks folks. It's funny but the 'scribble' is exactly what I saw. As for the colour, these shots have a very narrow range so curves or levels can have a dramatic impact. Perhaps I should do it in B&W?

Wonderful in that reality and illusion appear one and the same. Artful. An image that invites peaceful contemplation. Well done!

Regards, ~~~~Linda

Lovely work, Jeff! A beauty with great mood... Appreciate your work more than I have commented.

 

Best regards -- Bishop

Gosh, you do this sort of image so very well. Jeff, this is exquisite.

 

What makes this work so well for me is the total absence of any hint of a horizon other than in the mirrored vegetation. The gradient from top to bottom is such a deliciously smooth arc.

 

I feel adrift and at peace in this. Nice!

Thanks folks, I always appreciate such positive feedback. It sure beats the hell out of visits from 3/3 man.

If only these 2 foreground bushes could appear lower in the frame ! What a great composition it would be ! But still, I like it as it is, too... I'd perhaps like this one even better in B&W, by the way... Whereas I'd leave the other shot I just commented on in color... Strange, isn't it...?

I agree with Ian...I like the series of images (with this same characteristic) for precisely the same reason. Really beautiful.