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Reflections

by Bill Chambers

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 27, 20152,851 views20 comments
I walked up to the water's edge of the Aucilla River and was struck by the sky's reflection on the water. I quickly set up and shot a few frames. I shot this just a few feet from my campsite last Sunday evening, a little hideaway I've been camping at for the last 25 years or so and, at least so far, have been lucky enough to have never had to share the site with another human being. I did have to share it with several wild hogs last Sunday though.

Please view LARGE version for better detail.

Comments and critiques welcomed, and thanks for looking!

Comments

20 comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on February 27, 2015 at 11:55 PM
Simply beautiful, Bill. For 25 years you have had this to yourself. :confused: My only question is "What's wrong with people?". Nice. As I recall this is the second view from your campsites in the recent past. Congratulations :toast:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 28, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Thanks Gary for the kind words. What's wrong with people? Nothing, provided I don't have to share my campsite with them. I'm basically anti-social, especially when it comes to going to the woods, swamps, marshes, etc. I enjoy my own company and no other.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on February 28, 2015 at 1:01 AM
There are very few that I would enjoy in my camp also. :wink:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 28, 2015 at 8:45 AM
I love the stillness of this image; the sharp reflection, muted colors, and simplicity add to its' serenity. I envy you the solitude.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on February 28, 2015 at 8:49 AM
Very sweet, Bill. I can imagine a large print of this on a wall. Very soothing.

- Dan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 28, 2015 at 9:12 AM
Bill: Well seen, composed and presented. Love the simplicity of the comp and the pastels in the water. The bright spot in the ULC competes for attention a bit for me and I might be tempted to tone it down some but not eliminate it. With regard to the hogs, I hope they are not as big a problem in Florida as they are becoming in Texas. If I had hogs in my camp here I'd come home with some bacon and sausage fixins as well as images :wink:. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 28, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Lovely simplicity... calming as well. Well seen and presented.
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 28, 2015 at 2:02 PM
When minimalist compositions and color palettes work....man do they work!!! Gorgeous, Bill!
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 28, 2015 at 5:40 PM
Beautiful, Bill. I would be tempted to either clone out or lightly clone in some detail into that bright spot. It works nicely as is, but I find that spot is a bit of jarring element in an otherwise incredibly tranquil scene. Excellent!

BTW, I am a fan of camping on my own or just with friends in the middle of nowhere. It can't be beat for enjoying a place.
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 28, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Very nice work on this, Bill. I like your comp alot and really enjoy the color and wonderful mood. I agree toning down the bright spot just a little might even work better, but enjoy it much just as is. :smile:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 28, 2015 at 8:31 PM
Simple and beautiful, Bill. Was thinking it might be nice to color in the white spot a bit, but not really sure.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Jared Warren on February 28, 2015 at 10:06 PM
Wild hogs… that sounds interesting. :smile: The image is simple and elegant. It's easy to be drawn in to the reflected clouds.
Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 28, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Peaceful, placid scene Bill. Love it. Simple but elegant. Excellent.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments
Comment posted by Swathiraj G on March 1, 2015 at 5:10 AM
WOW..a very simple beautiful image. this will take take the viewers to a different world. Beautiful colours too. Nice work Bill.
Registered on April 26, 2014, 71 Posts, 153 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 1, 2015 at 8:32 AM
Just beautiful. Enough said.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on March 1, 2015 at 10:02 AM
:toast:
Simple scene, but just a totally beautiful one, Bill. I might content aware the bright spot out, but as is works just fine too. Glad you have the solitude location to hide out at also, sounds delightful. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Sandro Bisotti on March 1, 2015 at 4:03 PM
very clean and pleasurable. Excellent soft transitions and colours.
Only (tastes..) I find a little burned the light zone in the high/left corner.
All the best,
Sandro
Registered on February 8, 2015, 30 Posts, 265 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 1, 2015 at 5:08 PM
This is a lovely, minimalist, view, Bill. It speaks wonderfully of peace and quiet on what looks like a beautiful day.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on March 1, 2015 at 9:56 PM
Yep I'm with the others on the bright spot as to whether it is a positive contributor or not. If it was a single round spot as if reflecting the sun I think I would have fewer issues with it. Other than that love the mood and simplicity. :toast:
Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 6, 2015 at 11:17 AM
Hi Bill :wavey: Simply beautiful :eek: :jump: :eek: love the light and color in this minimalist scene.. i too would only tone down the bright spot.a bit. excellent work :toast: :toast: :toast:


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments