M & M

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 22, 2014238 views12 comments

Minimalism Mirrored. Large boulder in Mirror Lake, Yosemite.

This one is an experiment, so I'd really appreciate your thoughts on whether or not it works for you.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 18-140mm @ 85mm
F-14 @ 1/60, ISO 100
TK's Masks
Cropped from the right
May 2014

Please see the larger version. Thanks!

Your comments/critiques are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 22, 2014 at 7:50 PM

Preston,

I like this a lot. Superb detail and processing but it's the self similar fractal-like arrows that provide most of the interest and energy in the image for me. That strong black arrow inside the lighter softer one is particularly eye catching. For my tastes, this is an extremely interesting composition. Mathematical and abstract but still very natural and appealing.

pat

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 22, 2014 at 8:28 PM

I like it too! So yes, it works for me. The arrows that Pat mentioned really do make this such an interesting image. I see a wild horse reaching for a drink of water! Very nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 22, 2014 at 8:38 PM

I like it too, Preston. Although the horse might be domestic as I see a halter leading across the face of it. No thoughts of change on my part, just a good solid abstract.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 22, 2014 at 9:58 PM

This strikes me as the classic "internet" dilemma, Preston. At first glance, it didn't grab me, but the longer I looked, the better I liked it. The light streak on the right grabs attention immediately, then I noticed the dark arrow and the sharp edge leading to the top. I also like how the reflection is nearly perfect, but includes some subtle ripple patterns and water motion effects. The larger version shows these off much better and I suspect that even larger would be even better. It's a neat image because it takes some study to appreciate.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 22, 2014 at 11:49 PM

Nice 50/50 split image Preston. I like the fact that the water doesn't have a perfect mirror image reflection. Well seen.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on July 23, 2014 at 12:37 AM

A very good abstract Preston. The dark and weathered granite makes for an interesting subject. I also see the Horse that Nick mentions

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on July 23, 2014 at 12:38 AM

This one is fun, but for me a smaller, almost thumb version seems to allow the double M to work. Kind of like taking a step back from the image enables one to take it all in.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on July 23, 2014 at 12:46 AM

Another terrific abstract.
It looks like an oil painting.
Very well done.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 23, 2014 at 7:24 AM

Absolutely works for me, very nice detail and natural color, and I definitely like the way the slight ripple in the water breaks up the reflections. I find it very appealing, and I would also say your experiment worked out very well.
John

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 23, 2014 at 9:46 AM

I like it a lot. Real nice semi-abstract.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 23, 2014 at 12:09 PM

WOW, works great for me! I love this type of abstract. My only thought would be to crop 15-20% off the top to make it less centered and to put more focus on the reflection. Lovely.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 26, 2014 at 3:52 AM

I have always liked reflections. This one too! Nice job.

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