Gracie River

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 14, 2014136 views15 comments

First, sorry for my lack of participation lately but should be around more in the future. Found this scene while driving around in the center of the island and was struck by the color of the water. Fall color is just starting and finally some rain after a very dry summer. Nothing too special but I liked the colors in this. Thanks for looking.
C&C greatly appreciated.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 16-35
1/4 sec. @f16
ISO 100
CPL partial

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on October 14, 2014 at 2:33 PM

The deep greens under the water against the oranges are very nice. And that little string of leaves floating down river. What's floating on the water back there?

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on October 14, 2014 at 2:56 PM

Very, very nice Bill, great range of colors. Maybe some separation between the foreground rock and the BG mountain reflection might be desirable but I know tripod set-up can limit that. I wouldn't mind a bit more brightness but it feels very damp and BC-ish as presented.

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 14, 2014 at 3:27 PM

Love the serenity

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on October 14, 2014 at 3:27 PM

Nice composition, Bill. I like the mood, but feel the foreground and the river could be just bit brighter. This minor, but thought I'd mention it: There's a merger of the foreground rock and the reflection of the mountain. It's not a big deal, but something keep in mind for the future. The color and contrast look quite nice.

--P

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 14, 2014 at 3:39 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Preston I was hanging off a rock face and couldn't get any separation for the reflection. I'll play with the fore ground a bit later. Thanks.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 14, 2014 at 3:49 PM

Bill, This is very nice and I especially enjoy your larger version with such nice details. The colors look wonderful too. As mentioned the reflection is touching the foreground rock but that is a pretty small thing overall. I enjoy looking at this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 14, 2014 at 4:23 PM

Bill, the vertical comp works well here and includes a variety of items to take in. The clear pristine water is a delight to look at from this vantage point. Very nice work as always......glad to see you posting again too.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 14, 2014 at 4:55 PM

Strong composition and appealing somewhat muted colors. I like the image as posted. It's real strength for me is the quiet/somber mood it conveys.

pat

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on October 14, 2014 at 5:11 PM

A scene where a person can sit for a while and take in the beautiful surroundings and tranquility of a place. That sense is conveyed to me, and I very much enjoy it Bill.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 14, 2014 at 5:50 PM

Very serene and peaceful. I really like the mood you have conveyed with this image.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 14, 2014 at 6:58 PM

The deep color of the river, the nice reflection and the splashes of color really make this a nice image. I agree with other suggestions already made.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 14, 2014 at 9:57 PM

The color of the rocks showing through the water is indeed the star here, Bill. The foreground rock provides a fine contrast. I like this as presented, but could see an alternate view where you crop out the distant mountain and sky.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 14, 2014 at 10:07 PM

First off, glad to see you posting again, Bill. I always enjoy your images. I really like the mood conveyed here as others have already mentioned. This is a very inviting scene. Nicely done.

Ed

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 15, 2014 at 4:56 AM

Very nice autumnal mood created here, Bill. A bit somber with the clouds and dark water; nice contrasting colors. Peaceful and pensive.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 15, 2014 at 5:10 AM

Beautiful scene Bill, love the mood, wonderful color and composition, and very appealing. Beautifully seen and presented. Glad to see you back.
John

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