Pinks and Blues ll/ W Edits

I too prefer this one, I might even remove just a little more of the foreground water. To me the pink reflections and the natural curve formed by that line of rocks are the stars here, so removing a little more of the foreground might accentuate it even more. Not too much more, just a bit. Regardless I love the image, well done.

I love the clean comp of this view Chis as well as the salmon color in the reflected light and sky. Beautiful work.

I like what you've got going here chris. I think the curve of the fg rocks really sets the harmony and balance to the image. that said the bg rock really works against that harmony the fg rocks convey. if the bg rock wasn't there this would, dare I say, be rock solid. ;) my $.02

I think I prefer this one too, Chris. I like the pattern of the rocks in the foreground as well as the quality of light here. I also like how the transition of color in the sky is repeated almost proportionately in the reflection and the sky.

Cory,
Thanks, I agree completely with your comment. I'm seriously considering making that rock disappear!

Chris

Wow, very nice layers here Chris. I really enjoy the soft palette too.

Very calming and serene. I prefer this one too, and would also cut out a bit of the nondescripot FG - the colours of the sea and sky are what is best in this shot, and the grayish FG doesn't add a thing.
Nice work!
Sandy

Thanks,
Here's a version sanz rock, and a pano as well below. I think I prefer the 2/3 format, but do agree that it doesn't need as much foreground either.

Chris

The pano.

ya snuck that pano in while I was toasting ya! pano feels a little tight on the bottom. nice work!

The original here works best for me . . . I didn't find the boulder objectionable, and I prefer the 2:3 rather than the pano. Splendid shot all around. Hard for me to choose between this one and your prior post with the vertical format. But I, like you and some of the others, would choose this one if forced to decide.

I think you got it right with the original although a tiny crop at the bottom wouldn't hurt. I like the underwater rocks as the foreground and wouldn't crop them out. Nice job.

I prefer this version over the first, and in this thread I like the second.
Love the pinks and blues and the curve in the rocks

I remember you showing me a similar print Chris, great stillness to it. Keep Tahoe Blue and drink Tahoe Brew!

Oh Man, I love that transparent foreground, but this is a much cleaner comp. The 2x3 without the far rock is even cleaner, so if you don't mind people wondering what happened to the other rock it works. For the sake of the whole truth and nothing but the truth, that rock is not that bad, though.

Beautiful and serene composition Chris. The color and soft muted light is just perfect as well!!

Chris,
Absolutely wonderful image. Love the earth shadow and the comp. Best Regards.

I prefer the sans rock version and the original framing. A strong composition and beautiful light.

Well...here goes...I like this better than the first post. I don't mind the rock but I prefer the version without it. I think the pano simplifys the whole comp but it does feel a bit tight.

This is stunning, Chris. The pastel colors, and the simplified composition compared to the previous makes this incredible. Your composition could not be better in my opinion. I see some suggested removing the far rock, but I feel it acts as a perfect counter to the curve of the rocks on the right hand side, and for me at least, I wouldn't change a thing. Don't mean to contradict others, just giving my opinion. This must look fantastic on the wall. Beautiful art.

I just looked up your previous post Chris and I have to say I like this comp much better. There was just to much empty space in the vertical even with the transparent water. Nicely composed!

Excellent, I do like the original

Beautiful sweeping composition Chris. This is one that grows on you on the longer you look at it. I like this a lot.

Michael

Chris,

I like the 2:3 version best as well without the rock. Nice work.

Don't touch the original comp. It has a great sense of balance and serenity.

Beautiful scene Chris, very calming. Great comp with some very nice soft light throughout. The bg rock really didn't bother me much, but the scene does feel more balanced without it. I prefer some of the fg over the pano version.

Great work.

I much prefer this one over the previous - the comp is more balanced and easier on the eyes. Even the BG rock doesn't really bother me. This would make a very nice large print.

Chris,

I don't want to over analyze this, but sometimes it's interesting to consider why photographers and the VP ( viewing public ) choose one image over another. Especially when the images are from the same place, same day just a slight different comp and a small separation in time. Image one has the deep depth of field and the sharpness in the foreground which reveals the shallow bottom in the foreground it graduates through interesting shapes in the mid ground with the soft luscious sky color reflected in the water, the peaks separate the sky from the water and a beautiful pink sky that's evenly colored. Where as the Second image has a slightly stronger comp ( with or without the boulder ) there is a hint of the substrate in the foreground but it doesn't start the eye there. But the piece de' resistance for photographers is the well rendered earth shadow just above the peaks and the pink sky. It shows in a way the first image doesn't a place a moment of time, the edge of the transition between day and night. My first thought on opening the thumbnail was great image of the earth shadow Chris. Anyway that's my take on the two images FWIW.

Paul

Very Zen-like, Chris. The reflection sure makes the light special.

Hi Chris

My vote would be for #2. I don't mind the rock in the background but without just works that much more for me. Everything else is great and did well to capture a great comp at a great time. Is this around Sand Harbor? I hope to go there for the first time early next month.

These are really very nice Chris. You captured a really nice time with a wonderful feel. I like both the first and second version, but I would stick with the original myself. This is nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

I really like this horizontal comp. Nice colors and simple composition.

Hi Chris, yes I am back - for the time being at least. Another image that displays pure elegance. A very well designed and "clean" composition. Love it!

Chris this is amazing
I really like the small stones in the FG which are almost hidden
lovely

perfect composition and perfect serenity. great shooting!

very simple and elegant comp. It's engaging, love the colors and the clarity of the water and the tones are just gorgeous.

Wonderfully peaceful image. The submerged rocks add another dimension to the shot. I prefer the 1st image to this - the rock seems to break up the flow of the shot. The pano really works well too.

The light is phenomenal, the composition works very well. Excellent !

Nice peaceful comp and color combo and dig the water clarity