Wood In Cloudy Waters by TwoPynts

Photography • Landscape • posted on Apr 11, 2007

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"You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it." ~ W C Fields

On my recent trip, I came across this stump of an old tree sticking out of the lake water. I was fortunate that the water was placid, reflecting the cloudy sky above. I cannot go back and reshoot it, but any constructive insights would be appreciated on how I could have improved upon this. This was about as high up over it as I could get, and I did adjust the exposure capture the sparse highlights without totally loosing the shadow detail. I posted a few photos from my trip HERE if anyone is interested. Happy Hump Day! -----

Thanks for your frondy comments on my previous upload, Whispering Moon ----- Olympus C-8080wz & PhotoshopCS. (869) Lake Helen, FL, USA 2007 Sponsored by: Kramer Kreations

Comments (49)

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Onslow

2:41PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

I think it works quite well - glad you shot for the highlights here the stick detail is what makes the shot :) Reminds me of a photograph I will one day take - given I can find the right place and time ;)

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babuci

3:59PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

This shot shows what is up there by reflected back on a water. Great detail on a stick!

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RobyHermida

5:07PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Roby

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goodoleboy

5:35PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

Up periscope! Or is that a cobra perusing the scene? Very well done, although, because of the contrast in lighting and texture, the stump appears to be floating in mid air, superimposed against the dark clouds.

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visionart

6:18PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

Very Creative Capture!!

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JillianElf

7:49PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

I like it just the way it is! But then of course I like things a bit surrealistic :) Wonderful!

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npauling

9:53PM | Wed, 11 April 2007

This is a great shot with the clouds and the reflection. Makes a small twig into a work of art. Excellent.

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MaydaMason

1:46AM | Thu, 12 April 2007

impressive! it seems a flyin' wood! excellent perspective

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marybelgium

3:06AM | Thu, 12 April 2007

SUPERBE image !!!

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Littlejock

9:46AM | Thu, 12 April 2007

Timing and light perfect. Hugs

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Denger

2:23PM | Thu, 12 April 2007

Terrific effect, the clouds on that mirror surface. I think the only thing which pulls this disorienting image back to reality is that little waterline around the stick. Fantastic!

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