Reflections from a Puddle (HDR)

[trials2k]

Hey guys,

Well this morning i went for a walk after some heavy rain, and there were alot of puddles on the way, and i started really looking at the reflections.... Puddles can be awesome frames and mirrors for photos.. i will be using them more after this outcome!

it is also my first HDR. C&C Welcome :)

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/trials2k/IMG_8310JPG.jpg

[trials2k]

no one have any feedback ?

[slimninj4]

This really does not work. I know the focus is on the reflection but the water is too choppy. If it is smooth it would be perfect. As it is just a bit dizzy to look at since nothing is really crisp.

[shutter_blitz]

I like it. It captures the gloomy, overcast weather very well. I like the choppy water in the puddle, it captures the lull after the storm and I like the colors as well.

[JohnnyNapalm]

I like it...the vivid, sharp blue is a nice contrast to the bokah'd browns.

[trials2k]

thanks shutter and johnny :)

[beezwax]

i like it... nice job

[aduda]

I like how the power lines enter the frame rather straight in the upper right, and exit in the lower left looking all wavy and such. I also like how the reflection of the sky in the water moves from bright blue to a cloudy gray along with this pattern.

[theflyingkiwi]

it's nice, it's got nice colours and the framing is good. The movement of the water is a nice touch as we still get to see the subject with out losing to much of what the subject is.

However there is one thing that ruins the photo. the ground is out of focus. while this would enable you to focus on the subject, of a power pole, it makes it harder to focus on the photo as a whole.

next time try and get everything with in the shot in focus. it will give the photo more impact.

and yea it doesn't look like a HDR photo, that means you have done it correctly.

[mkohman]

Nice, creative shot.. I like it .. well done ;)

[Foxgguy2001]

I like the urban decay feel to this one. Very good shot.