Water Abstract

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 29, 2011310 views25 comments

I made this picture while out looking for new spring images the other day. I was walking along a small stream when I started to notice the interesting patterns and reflection in this spot. I decided to try and get a shot of this after watching it for awhile. I had my 70-200L on my 5D2 body but at 200mm I still wanted a little tighter view. I switched to my 7D and though it was what I wanted.
Thanks for any comments.
7D, 70-200L, iso 200, f/16 and 1/5 sec. Polarizer

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on May 29, 2011 at 8:11 PM

This is beautiful. I really like the juxtaposition of blues and golds mixing in the reflection. Beautifully textured both in color and line.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on May 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

This is one extremely interesting abstract Nick, Christina loves this one too! Good gallery work!

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Comment posted by Jack Garrett on May 29, 2011 at 8:56 PM

Very nice! Love the colors and patterns here.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on May 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

Pretty wild, Nick--i love it! Reminds me of some of Anthony Vincent's stuff, and i mean that as a compliment (where is Anthony anyways...) Great abstract!

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on May 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM

Thanks so much for posting a larger version. This is gorgeous, Nick! The colors and textures are simply amazing.
Very engaging indeed.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on May 29, 2011 at 11:25 PM

Totally amazing, Nick! One of the best I've seen in a long while.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM

Fantastic, Nick. Love the array of color and the opposing lines/curves of your composition. Remarkably seen and captured. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on May 30, 2011 at 3:34 AM

compelling swirls of colour and movement. well seen.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on May 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

very nice Nick

great shot indeed

well seen

Hamed

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM

Wild! The streaks of color are great, but it's the fine ripples that really make this, imo. Good eye!

Chris

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 30, 2011 at 1:49 PM

A very interesting and beautiful abstract image. love the patterns and the reflections. Great abstract work

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Comment posted by Bruce King on May 30, 2011 at 3:40 PM

Very cool abstract Nick. The colors are great but I think the micro-ripples and the droplets jumping off the crest of the main wave make this one exceptional. Good eye and well executed.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Thanks guys! Really appreciate your comments on this. It was quite fun watching this for awhile and I was happy that I was able to capture the way it looked. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM

This is a very compelling abstract, Nick. The lines and colors in this intimate scene are mesmerizing.

Great eye to spot this.

Ed

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM

Love the layers and patterns here. Neat shot - one of the best results from this sort I've seen,

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on May 31, 2011 at 2:21 AM

Nick, there is a lot of dynamics in your composition which I really enjoy. Your exposure works perfectly to me capturing the movement. The colors add to the vivid impression, great work for me!

Peter

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 31, 2011 at 7:23 AM

This is great. I really like the swirls and those little splashes near the upper center. Terrific job of visualization and capture.

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Comment posted by Scott Snyder on May 31, 2011 at 7:42 AM

totally awesome nick. i love the movement within the frame, and golds and blues.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on May 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

Certainly a departure from your usual presentations on this forum. Outstanding stuff here Nick - I like it a lot. The processing and lines are amazing. I don't think anyone else has mentioned it, but I could see reducing the saturation of only the blue reflection in the middle of the image.The color seems a little strong compared to the rest of the image. Anyways, congrats! Job well done!

Michael

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 31, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Nick,

Beautiful, natural abstract. Even though I can pretty much tell what's going on and what I'm looking at, this still has a sense of intrigue about how all the lines, shapes and patterns were formed. Great eye to see and catch this one.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 31, 2011 at 7:01 PM

Thanks so much for all of your thoughts on this. Really appreciate it.
Michael, I did lower the saturation of the blue some already, maybe need to go just a bit more.

Thanks to all! Nick

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 31, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Looks like contrails in another world. Definately a unique shot.

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Comment posted by Jay Patel on June 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

Very nice...Quite creative and eye catching image.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

Nick,

I don't think anyone else mentioned it so it could just be me being overly critical. I do feel like blues hold my attention a little too long being that it's right in the middle. Overall, I'd say this at least in the Top 10 from you or maybe even top 5. It is a very strong image with excellent processing and technical execution.

Michael

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

Harry, Jay and Michael...Thanks guys!
Michael, I can see your thoughts because I did have those same feelings, so I really don't think you are being to critical. I always appreciate that you let me know your thoughts. I do feel they have been very helpful. I think when I get ready to do a print of this I will see if a little less blue saturation works better. A couple of test prints should let me know! Thanks much!
Nick

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