More Flood Reflections

[TheReal7]

I went out for a couple quick shots last Saturday night while visiting a friend. This is the same spot I was a about a week ago. Things look a lot different now.

Aside from my usually processing I added lots of contrast, saturation and played with the WB to get the look I was after.

Related posts:
Flood of 2009 pt.1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=675466)
Flood of 2009 pt.2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=676339)
Flood of 2009 pt.3 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=680452)
A Sunset At The Park (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=678586)

Entire Flood of 2009 Gallery (http://www.scottkroeker.com/wp/photos/flood-of-2009/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3442447681_0e3a53182b_b.jpg (http://www.scottkroeker.com/)

[tonydee]

Neat. Looks like it could use a significant counter-clockwise twist. If you draw a line from the top of a tree silhouette to the same point on the tree's reflection, you'll see the line's far from vertical. I hope that's the only reason I'm feeling it's unbalanced and lopsided. Accepting you want it a bit "overdone", must say I really like the brown and amber tones, and the few places where the blue has come through nicely. Cheers, Tony

[TheReal7]

Neat. Looks like it could use a significant counter-clockwise twist. If you draw a line from the top of a tree silhouette to the same point on the tree's reflection, you'll see the line's far from vertical. I hope that's the only reason I'm feeling it's unbalanced and lopsided. Accepting you want it a bit "overdone", must say I really like the brown and amber tones, and the few places where the blue has come through nicely. Cheers, Tony

Thank you very much Tony. Something was bothering me and I can't believe I didn't notice it. I have updated the post.

[Sisyphus]

This is a striking, beautiful scene and well done. I am curious about the long, narrow shaft of light in the center left of the sky, a vertical line tilted a few degrees leftward. It's reflected in the water, also. What is this? My eyes are drawn to it and is a bit distracting. Love this photo, though. It would make a nice calendar photo.

[tonydee]

Hi Scott, seems about right... can still look a bit like it's leaning one way or the other but I see this is symmetric and due to the lens distortion. One minor quip re your tone mapping: white trunks turn suddenly black at the top of the tree line. If you wanted to be a perfectionist, could soften the transition with a bit of white "paint" here and there. Still, a beautiful effect overall. Cheers, Tony

[Meaty0]

This is a striking, beautiful scene and well done. I am curious about the long, narrow shaft of light in the center left of the sky, a vertical line tilted a few degrees leftward. It's reflected in the water, also. What is this? My eyes are drawn to it and is a bit distracting. Love this photo, though. It would make a nice calendar photo.

Love the image, but yeah, what is that white streak? A con-trail? Can you clone it out because it really is detracting from a lovely image?

[jgrussell]

Nicely done!

[TheReal7]

Thank you all!

I was on the fence about that jet trail. Now I think I will clone it out. Will update later tonight.

[TheReal7]

I have updated the OP. I must agree. I prefer it without the con-trail. Tonydee, I see the darkening of the tree tops you are referring to. Although it it isn't all that much, it doesn't bother me. I am only somewhat of a perfectionist. haha

[Namerifrats]

Beautiful shot!!

[Meaty0]

I like it much better without the con-trail too. It just looks great now...well done!

[Carlos05]

Amazing! I love the reflection of the sky.

[JGelks2007]

Wow, very impressive.

[DrFil]

looks like it was pretty heavily processed. i really like it!

[Scott_1469]

Wow...just gorgeous. I like this a lot.

[Flo]

Scott, another fabulous photo for the portfolio!bw!

[TheReal7]

Thank you all very much!

[ijetmx]

That is awesome!

[helloagain36]

I didn't get a chance to see the original posted image, but this looks wonderful. Stunning work.

-Dave

[TheReal7]

Thank you very much!

[CJinAustin]

I can't tell if that's heaven or hell but I love it.

[MawcDrums]

Very nice... I would have grabbed a picture of that sky for myself to add to any of my images with boring sky!

[TheReal7]

Thank you very much!

Tonight was about as boring as a sky could get. LOL

[janderson91z]

That looks sick!