Mirror's Edge

Ace,

Untitled ( sea grass and water?) grabbed me and drew me back over and over. I felt I had been there before but of course that was not it. I went and searched impressionist painters and decided that your vision has qualities in common with Monet, but is neither derivative nor reflective of that master's work. It is clearly your own, and an image that speaks to me. I see summer mornings fishing by the pond, breezes playing in the rushes, and the scent of new life filling the air.

The colors are as peaceful as the scene, lulling my active mind and begging me to relax and enjoy. The movement of the water amplified by the light forces me to hear the gentle lapping at the shoreline and for a moment I am transfixed.

Some photos manage to evoke and impress apart from technique and craft,, and this is one of those rare exposures that captures essence.

I envy you for having been there at that moment, and for having the vision to make the image.. Well done and thank you for sharing it!

Charlie

Dear Charlie,

I apologize for the delay in my response. I am new to this site and only now have I figured out how to view your comment.

You are the first person to comment on my photos. Thank you so much for your kind words.

This is a lake in the Uintas Mountains in Utah. I noticed the grasses at the water's edge and they seemed to beckon me to show them off with a photo. The outcome surprised me and made me smile. I am new to photography and use a cell phone.

What I like about this image is somehow I captured the true depth and the lighting of the water. It was a beautiful day and there were in fact many fisherman and swimmers.

I appreciate that you took the time to write such a lovely comment and have helped me to grow a little in my work by expressing your view of this image.

Thank you so much.

Ace