Four Minus Three

A semi-foggy morning on the Snake River, with three cormorants taking

flight and leaving one behind. I chose a low angle because I like the ripples

in the foreground better than the fog-shrouded hillside on the opposite

shore, and the light fog on the opposite shore seemed to define the width

of the river sufficiently. Your comments and suggestions will be

appreciated. Thanks.

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Hi Stephen.....Been having similar mornings in Southwestern B.C.. I agree that the ripples have their place in this image. Good capture. Regards. Bob

Serenity at its best - presented through your lens.

Thanks for sharing.

Good call! The diagonal ripples are a definite plus and I do like the porportions of the composition. The final band of misty water allows ones imagination to envisage the rest of the scene in a very positive way.

Very well done Stephen!

Alf

Even if the water looks calm I find this image dynamic which is illustrated by the birds in flight (of course, except the single bird). The ripples add interest in the foreground. Well composed.

Regards, Stephen.

Interesting composition, Stephen. Thank you for the useful discussion.

Stephen,   Great capture, nice eye and fast judgment on your part in organizing the elements of this shot while getting the birds in an interesting formation - two with wings down, one wings up, one observer.   Regards.  Larry

Really a wonderful work! Ciao, Maurizio.

yes, right choice to include ripples - an intriguing balance of the upper part (where the "action" takes place). The resting bird seeming to watch his companions take off perfects this photo.

Best regards, Wolfgang

Very creative.  You always have the vision and imagination.  Nice work.  Best Regards,