Willow Creek Detail

Lovely.  Playing devil's advocate - Would you consider less contrast? I am looking at the white snow on the upper right side.

Strong shot, Len. One of the things I like about the picture is that though I immediately responded to the aesthetics (composition, tone, balance) of this picture as I would to an abstract, there was a delightful little jog when my mind assembled the pieces and discovered the real world perspective of this photo a moment later. That's what a good photo does; it makes you stop. It brings the routine turnings of the merry-go-round to a halt, even if just for an instant. Nice work.

Contrast has already been reduced, attempting to reduce the bright spot you mentioned while still retaining some rich blacks.  Also, this scene was taken on a low contrast overcast day around noon which isn't the best condition to allow for some details in the snow.  Flat light from directly overhead.  I'll bet an expert printer could coax a better image from this file.  I just don't think it's going to be me.  :-)  Always great to get a visit from you.  Best, LM.

Good to get your take on this one.  I sat on it for a few months contemplating whether I should post it or not.  Your comment makes me glad I decided to post it.  I love the reflections one gets from slowly moving water, especially when converted to B&W.  Images like this one are quite often nearby, this one only a couple of miles from my house.  It's a bonus to learn that someone else gets something from it too.  Best, LM.

A beautiful black and white result with very nice lighting, Len!

 

Thank you.  Coming from a king of B&W street photography that's quite a compliment.  Don't be a stranger.  Best, LM.

Some would say abstract and it is abstract and a very nice and moody one, with nice rather strong tones and reflection i9n the water, Len!

 

Thanks for your last visit!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

Something for everyone it seems.  Thanks for your visit and your take on this one.  Best, LM.

This is a very beautifully composed scene. The B/W strong colors are typical to  a wintery snowing time, when white  is white  ,and  trees without any laeves are black.

 

I like as well the grey colors tones  of the water, which are still transparent.

 

I remembered anohther one from this place and went to look for it...

 

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2450331 

 

Len, we are going back in time today,  so we are( also)  younger  ;-))

You are correct!  This place is among my favourites for landscape photography.  I always come home with a different image though I've been here a hundred times.  Some other winter images can be found here.  B&W is still great for those images with much graphic appeal.  Thanks for your visit.  Shalom!  LM.

A strong, original and pleasing composition, Len.

Simple, yet very effective. I like the way the dark water at the bottom seems to 'anchor' your photo too.

best to you, Marjolein

Hi Len

I liked the contrast of the tree against snow as well reflection in a waved water.

The dark area at the bottom was planned to balance the lighter area at the top.  Since 'dark' seems to me to be heavier than 'light' I felt the balance was good.  Thanks for your thoughts.  Best, LM.

Interesting, I liked those elements as well.  Taken in colour, I felt this one presented better in B&W.  Not much colour on an overcast day in the winter anyway.  :-)  Best, LM.

As Jack indicated there is a moments disorientation when first viewing this image. The slightly rippled water with what at first looks like a reflected tree gives a momentary illusion that one is looking at a lake.  Once the penny drops and I  "see"  the image, I enjoy the detail and range of tones.

I would think about cropping the image vertically to eradicate the "black hole" in the top left, but maybe you already did think about it : - ) 

I think you have done very well with challenging light under difficult conditions.

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

Thanks for your thoughts.  No, I hadn't thought about that black hole but now that you've mentioned it...........................!  Perhaps some judicial cloning, though perhaps not a purist's solution,  would also solve the problem.  Should I decide to print this one in the future I'll certainly explore that option.  Good images can usually  be found close to home which is why this is one of my favourite locations.  Best, LM.

Your constructive comment\critique will be gratefully received. LM.

I can almost feel the cold.  Brrrrrrr!  I do like the ripples and reflections in the water.

 

Kathy

This was actually a shot from last winter when I was still shooting film.  This winter the water would have been frozen solid.  I should go back to this easily accessible location to see what it's like now.  Thanks for the memory jog. Stay tuned.   Best, LM.