November on Georgian Bay

Very nice in its simplicity. Very good space management and a wonderful details.

Hi Len, I too like the simplicity of the image. A good fg with clear detail and pleasant warm colors in contrast to the cold blue sea behind it with the somewhat ominous dark clouds above. Len allow me to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a healthy and happy New Year. Look forward to more correspondence as well. Take care.

Best Regards,

Holger

Love the colors Len,

It looks like a cold place for a duck...

Have a great 2014.

The composition is pretty much right out of the camera though I must admit to a little Photoshop hanky panky with some upward tweaking of the overall contrast and some burning in of the sky area.  See you next year.  Stay safe.  Best, LM.

Good to have your opinion on this offering.  It was the ominous sky and cold look to the water initially drew me to this scene, as did the fine lines of the grasses. It felt as cold as it looks. :-)  See you next year.  Best, LM.

This location is popular with the locals as a swimming spot in the summer as the bottom is flat rock & the water is quite shallow for a good distance out and a great deal warmer than depicted here.  In late fall, however, one is hard pressed to see any life forms except for a few hearty gulls.  Even the ducks have left for warmer climes.  We photographers are the only ones dumb enough to brave such elements in search of the ultimate landscape\seascape. :-)  I do feel rewarded for my efforts though.  Pick you up on the other side of New Year's.  Have a happy one.  Best, LM.

This is lovely! You get a real feel for the location viewing the image, and that in itself must be a measure of success! 

The colour and textures of the reeds are what make this image so successful, it breaks the grey with a subtle effect and gives the viewer that tangible feel for it. 

I have had interesting debates in the past relating to similar compositions where a foreground feature has been described as "forming a barrier" Of course I don't see it that way, and I think most people have eyes and minds capable negotiating a few reeds : - ) 

Very well done Len & Best Wishes for 2014! 

Alf 

A thoroughly enjoyable image. I see compositional balance between the reeds and a bar of cloud in the top 1/3rd of the image. Did you notice the dragon's mouth at the top left?  Perhaps one day i will visit this place.

Happy New Year!

PS when Alf has commented I usually don't have to add much of anything.

Great shot. I really like this photo.

I think the contrasting colours of the reeds and water was one of the factors that drew me to this one.  Likely not obvious here but the turmoil of the water also contrasted with the relative stillness of the reeds.  Weird wind currents I guess.  I wouldn't be part of the demographic claiming that the foreground is a 'barrier', though, thinking about it now, it could provide cover for anyone wishing to skinny dip in this location in the heat of summer.  I prefer to think of the composition in layers.  I have printed another version of this location, one that gives more prominence to the reeds.  You choose!  Thanks for your always welcome visit & input.  Best, LM.

I too saw the balance or echo of the reeds in the cloud pattern but missed your 'dragon'.  Thanks for pointing that out.  Give me a heads up if you ever decide to visit this area.  I'll be more than happy to act as a guide.  Yah, a visit from Alf is a real treat.  He always has something of value to add.  Best, LM.

Happy new year to you ,and all of yours my dear friend.

Saad

Always nice to get a visit from you.  Glad you liked it.  I mean, who doesn't get satisfaction when someone else likes their work?  Don't be a stranger.  Best, LM.

Thank you. The wishes are mutual.  Best, LM.

The comment associated with the Reed Detail should have been directed to Alf.  Didn't notice the gaffe until after the time window expired!  So sue me!  :-)  Best to all, LM.

Best regards, Len!

PDE

Thanks for the vote of confidence.  Perhaps not award winning but I thought it was worth taking & posting.  Best, LM.

I saw a photograph in the Globe and Mail a couple of years ago that contained only layers like this that sold for a fortune! It was a scene of some fields in Europe. I too like the texture of the grasses against the choppy waves beneath the grey clouds.

I think I remember the shot you were talking about.  To anyone interested this one is available for a lot less.  :-)  Georgian Bay can provide many opportunities for photography no matter the time of year.  I'll be spending a good amount of time there with my new D5100 in the next year or so.  Best, LM.

Stark, cold and thoroughly realistic, the elements are tangible... Mike

Well, you got the 'cold' part right.  A precursor to a long & frosty winter.  At this moment it's a sheet of ice to the horizon.  Thanks for your thoughts.  Best, LM.

Beautiful layers with soothing natural tones.

A wonderful image.

Good of you to stop by with a comment.  Much appreciated.  Best, LM.