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bosskokoss (1662) 2009-11-11 8:18

Hello John. Oryginal composition, ideal capture and very good sharpness. Good lights management and nice colours. Regards Piotr.

graffer (1764) 2009-11-12 10:20

Hello John,

A crisp frosty early morning, a lot different from the wet weather we are having down south at the moment.

I like the way the low sun illuminates the far side of the loch, while the frozen foreground remains in shadow. The swimming waterfowl bring interest to the middle ground, and the steely sky matches the wintry mood.

The small bush at the near waterside lies on a line of thirds, forming a starting point for our eyes to wander over the image, taking in all the sharp details. I particularly like those tall reeds which stand out against the sky at the left and right of that little bush.

As a WS, I'd like to suggest an alternate crop to reduce the foreground slightly. I've also tried, not very expertly, to clone stamp away the thick reed stems that shoot up and out of the picture on the top left hand corner of the image.

Kind regards,

Peter.

Royaldevon (5870) 2009-11-16 1:21

Hello John,

I liked this as well as your contre jour so, had to critique them both!
The fine composition is the outstanding feature, to me. This fine diagonal of f/g, frosted grass, gives the impression that the viewer is hiding, watching the day dawn on the loch and the birds.
The layer of sunlit colour draws the eyes towards it, ensuring that all the parts of the shot are seen and appreciated.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)