Fringe of Dawn

I've been in two minds if I should post this for a while, it just didn't look

like anything in small format, so I've made this one so you can click to

view large. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated.

Thank You.

Super work.  The larger version really allows the photo to open up all its goodies in terms of detail and color.  I love how the feathery clouds frame the scene above and below.

I agree Alf, you get the full impact from the large version with all the detail from the boats and the background. Lovely serene landscape with the whispy clouds and their reflections.

Regards........John

Wonderful shot , amazing light and colors , good composition , well done ...................Best regards.

Lovely art work, congrats.

Lovely work,beautiful muted colours and fantastic reflections,it's so tranquil at that time of the morning,is this Bowness?best regards,Harry

I completely love the light on the houses on the left and composition on that part of this  -- just goregous. 

Hi Alf, i know what you mean, it happens to me a lot, i look at an image I took and i try to decide what it is that i like and dislike about it.  This is a good image but i find that the mood and light are just "in-between", the sky is great with the striped clouds, but they dont come out through the image with much impact.  I would consider a different crop, maybe cut a little from the bottom, and apply a level adjustment layer to darken the top and bottom and keep the central darker area as it is.  I played with this idea and came up with the attached.  What i did is duplicate the background layer, and changed the blending mode to multiply, then i applied a gradient filter in the central part only.  This seems to bring out the light on the boats, and give the sky and the reflection a little more  impact.  I also cropped the bottom a little.  This is a quick and dirty and you may not like it but it is meant to show you an alternative, not a better image just different.  Regards always - michel

Alf, a beautiful image. I love all the soft colors and the absolute stillness of the water as they really represents the quietest time of day, just before everything starts coming alive. 

Really beautiful work with very nice lighting and colours, Alf!

Hi dear Alf,

So soft and delicate tones,here.Very well POV and light,also.

take care.

Best regards(Bobby).

Razor sharp details and a soft yet pleasant set of colors. Lovely shot.

Regards

Pedro.

Very great scene, very exceptional flawless composition and nice sharpness. I just suggest more contrast and brightness as atachment. Its just a suggestion and not necessarily better. My best regards.

Hamid.

JEFF

Many thanks for your visit and kind words, it was the cloud that really attracted me too, glad you liked it.

Cheers Jeff

Alf

JOHN

Sincere thanks for looking in and for your positive feedback. It's one of shots that only really looks any good in the full size version.

Cheers Mate

Alf

FALAK

Many thanks for your thoughts and comments, very much appreciated.

Best Regards

Alf

ALBERTO

Good to hear form you, I hope you are keeping well, many thanks for your visit and kind comments.

Kind Regards

Alf

HARRY

You got it in one mate, it is indeed Bowness, it was August and I'm guessing the time was around 6.00am there wasn't a soul about, and yeah very peaceful. Thanks for the visit and the positive feedback Harry.

Best Regards

Alf

DONNA

Thanks for looking in Donna, I'm really pleased you liked it. Any chance of seeing more of your drawing work in the not to distant future? : - )

Cheers Donna

Alf

MICHEL

Many thanks for your visit and kind words. Your suggestions are interesting, and I like your crop. Your processing however isn't to my taste in this particular image. The image I tried to portray was one of subtle shades and tones, with perhaps a slightly more definitive tonal range amongst the boats. Whilst you have darkened the image for more dramatic effect, it has also served to increase the saturation to a level where I think the imageloses it's original atmosphere. But yes definately different. Thanks again Michel your critiques are always an education.

Best Regards

Alf

TONY

Sincere thanks for your visit and positive feedback. I'm really pleased that the still quiet atmosphere was apparent in the image, you summed it up very well.

Best Wishes

Alf

RUUD

Many thanks for your visit and kind words, much appreciated.

Best Regards

Alf

BOBBY

I hope you are keeping well. Thank you for your thoughts and comments, much appreiated!

Kind Regards

Alf

PEDRO

Many thanks for your interest and positive comments, I'm really pleased you liked it.

Best Regards

Alf

HAMID

Sincere Thanks for your comments and in depth critique, I realy appreciate your time and interest. I quite like the sky colour you have produced in your version, but again I find that the colours on the boats appear a bit too over saturated, and loses it's original subtle flavour. But a worthy attempt to do something different with it. Thank you.

Best Regards

Alf

The mirror-like reflection is fantastic! Very good work Alf.

A glorious scene with beautiful lighting and colours. I see no need to alter it at all ...Nice one Alf!

beautiful. compliments -koushik

Graceful panorama, nice atmosphere give a refreshing feel, Alf, well composed!         Best regards

Again this is one of those images that looks terrific full size on your monitor but when posted to PN it tends to requires a little more from the viewer.  Personally I liked this even before enlarging.  The light here is amazing with the range of tones and the cloud pattern repeated top and bottom which tends to effectively draw attention towards the middle of your photo.  This is very nice!

Jim

JIM

Sincere thanks for looking in, I'm really pleased you liked this one.

Best Regards

Alf

KEITH

Many thanks for your vote of confidence, I appreciate the positive feedback.

Cheers Mate.

Alf

KOUSHIK

Thanks for stopping by and commenting, much appreciated

Kind Regards

Alf

RICHARD

Thank you for your interest and posiitve feedback, very much appreciated.

Best Regards

Alf

JIM (TIPTON)

I scratched my head over this one for months Jim, should I or shouldn't I post it? in the end I thought ....hell why not let PN viewers decide for themselves if it's any good. I liked it, but as you say it's appeal wouldn't be instantly apparent to everyone.

Sincere thanks for your thoughts and positive feedback Jim, much appreciated!

Kind Regards

Alf

This picture shows its charms in larger view. The foreground rocks and the reflections in the tranquil body of water is charming. I would love to see a tad more contrast. Regards, ifti.

Dear Alf, 

I like very much your photo!! Wonderful color tones and very nicely composed, gives a sense of calmness!!! Excellent work!!!

Hi Alf. this is just lovely. Really like the colours and reflections - flawless work as usual! Best regards. Sarah

very nice reflection and light!

Has to seen and digested enlarged...Compared to many others of your excellent scapes this one has a certain 'lightness' generated by the synergy of pastel colors, the filigree clouds and the reflections - letting the whole scene float...'seascape light' - perfect!