Sunset Mirror

Any thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated!

Nice composition, I like the way the boats and the reflection of the water guides me to the skyline. Nice detail in the boats and boat house, just enough to not be distracting, but still provide interest to the photo. Nice job!!

Great exposure and composition with very intensive colours and splendid reflections that create a magic and pleasant atmosphere. All my compliments and regards, Maury

Thank you both for the comments/compliments. I have learned not to put too much faith in the ratings around here but usually they are within reason and this shot is getting smacked around there so some compliments are nice to hear. As you can imagine, this exposure is extraordinarily difficult. I have to get a nice sunset with colors that will stay high up in the sky at least 20-30 minutes after the sun has dipped below the horizon. Then there is the struggle of constant changing light because as the sun fades, the foreground lights up and when I first start shooting the sky is too bright and when I finish the foreground is too bright. I've shot this scene 20 or 30 times and it's tough to find that little window where the exposures match (I've tried some grad filters which are somewhat helpful, but still challenging). Then there is the biggest obstacle--other boats! If one person comes down the creek it ruins the reflections for at least the next 10 minutes--even with the 20 or 30 second exposures on these shots you still need glassy water to get a really nice reflection of the boats and sky above. Anyway, thanks again for the comments--they are much appreciated and I'll certainly try to make it by to your respective portfolios and leave some comments when I have a second. Thanks!

Well done. And, you're right, these shots are hard to get, but you did a nice job on this one. Congrats.