Reflecting Back

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 4, 2012248 views13 comments

I see from Phil's recent offering that we are still posting autumn compositions from Zion. And everyone knows by now that I have no shortage of those.

This tree only gets direct sunlight for a short time in the mid-afternoon when the autumn color is peaking, to make for a good reflection. The tree itself doesn't photograph well, but its reflection is exquisite.

Canon 5DII
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II
31mm, f/11, 0.4 seconds, ISO 50

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 4, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Jim, I waited a long time to ensure that mine would be the last of the Zion autumn posts. Now you've sabotaged my plan, but I'll let it slide since you are the master of Zion in autumn.

I quite like your image. The composition is very solid . . . it looks to have been carefully thought out. The tree stands out nicely in the water. The color contrasts, particularly with the blue of the sky, are also very pleasing. Altogether a fine addition to your collection of images from Zion this fall.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

The reflection is exquisite. A perfectly rendered composition. Very nice, indeed

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 4, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Yes, the reflection is exquisite. Well timed and captured.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 4, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Very nice, Jim--you might consider a slight crop of the top. You've basically 'grounded' the tree here and i think it would work better if the tree were just floating with no base--it would be stronger graphically. Beautiful shot!

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on January 4, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Hmmm ... interesting, Stan. I understand the point you are making. I'm not so sure that simply cropping this image would have that effect without throwing the balance off too much in my opinion. Perhaps that effect could be better achieved from a slightly different vantage point. I'll consider this the next time I'm at this location (i.e. - next autumn most likely

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on January 4, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Nice take on the subject, Jim. And nice break from winter to see some fall gold.

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Comment posted by Michael E. Gordon on January 4, 2012 at 10:46 PM

I like it, Jim, although the bottom feels a bit dominant and bright and pulls my interest away from the tree reflection.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 5, 2012 at 12:31 AM

Gorgeous, Jim. Love your composition with the wonderful color. What really struck me is that this seems so crisp and clear that one feels as if he/she is right at this pool experiencing the beauty you experienced. Fantastic.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 5, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Excellent, Jim. I would agree with Michael about the bottom brightness pulling the eye a bit. Perhaps a slight burn? I like the vantage and perspective.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on January 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Great reflection indeed Jim! I agree about burning the bottom slightly. Very well seen!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Jim,

Quite a bit going on here, but the tree/reflection holds everything together nicely. The only suggestion I have would be a slight burn of the lower left corner; basically the exposed rocks. I think a little darker at the bottom will help keep the eye by the reflection where we should be looking. Minor though.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 7, 2012 at 10:27 AM

Beautiful. I really enjoy the feel of this image, Jim. Your comp is very nice and that reflection is just wonderful! Nice work!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 7, 2012 at 8:50 PM

You eye for composition and skill at presentation continue to impress me, Jim. This is a really fine image.

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