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The second image has some elements that I've been noticing the last few weeks. Shot at a State Park near my house. Motor vehicles are not allowed inside the Park on the trails and such, but the lake sees heavy boat traffic from water skiers and fishermen. As the lake levels recede, I've been noticing patches of foam and what looks like boat pollution to me. This image has that blue green deposit of something that definitely looks unnatural and rather nasty along the shore in spots.

Rather ironic I thought

As always thanks for your thoughts, and for looking.

Brian

Nov 12, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.1 #2 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Both of these are great Brian, but that 2nd image is special! The tones, the lines, every aspect is outstanding.

Chris

Nov 12, 2009 at 05:30 PM

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p.1 #3 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Brian,
Great lines in the second one...it sure makes for an attractive image. The sky is a beauty. I hope you worked with those lines and the grass on the left in the second image...John

Nov 12, 2009 at 06:45 PM

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p.1 #4 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

I love the lines in the second one, Brian

Nov 12, 2009 at 06:48 PM

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p.1 #5 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Thanks guys

Brian

Nov 12, 2009 at 11:06 PM

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p.1 #6 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Really like the sky and lines in #2. Colors are rich also.

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Nov 12, 2009 at 11:29 PM

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p.1 #7 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

The Green you ask about in the second photo is Blue/Green Algae see link:
http://server.microlite20.com/priorycountrypark.co.uk/Park_Info/Leaflets/blue_green_algae.pdf

As a fisherman we have to shut our waters here in the UK if we get the Algae as it is a serious health hazard.

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Mike

Nov 12, 2009 at 11:30 PM

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p.1 #8 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Hey Brian,

I like #1 a lot. #2 is also very good, but #1 stands out for me.

Jim

Nov 13, 2009 at 12:32 AM

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p.1 #9 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Very nice really like the portrait comps here, #1 stands out for me some great leading lines along with some wicked skies, nice work Brian

Ray Still

Nov 13, 2009 at 12:49 AM

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p.1 #10 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Very nice

Nov 13, 2009 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #11 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

First one for me with the nice skies about the visual trail of the waterway leading into the lake. The parallel lines of the shore in the second image are nice but I like the overall exposure in the first image a little more.

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Nov 13, 2009 at 03:32 AM

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p.1 #12 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Thanks again everybody for your thoughts on these. I think that I could be happy with just my 10-22 on my 40D for that wide perspective that I seem to be into these days

And thanks Mike for that info.

Brian

Nov 13, 2009 at 04:00 AM

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p.1 #13 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

I like them both a lot. The first has tons of drama.
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Nov 13, 2009 at 07:39 AM

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p.1 #14 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Wonderful comp with a very cool looking sky. The light resting on the top of the hills adds a wonderful touch to the first. Nicely done, Brian.

Cheers,
Ed

Nov 13, 2009 at 03:30 PM

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p.1 #15 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

They're both beautiful pictures- I love the comp and light in both.

This is probably a little OT, but do you think the second is a little too beautiful? Based on your post, I'm guessing you're bothered by the algae/pollution, but #2 makes it look so appealing (in particular, the color on the shoreline). On pure aesthetics, I actually prefer the 2nd but I'm more conflicted about it after reading your description.

Like I said, I really like both- and I don't think you need to make the location look "ugly" because of the circumstances- just wondering how you felt about it.

best,
k

Nov 13, 2009 at 05:02 PM

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p.1 #16 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

These are great, I actually like the first better, fantastic detail and sharpness! What lenses if you do not mind me asking?

Nov 13, 2009 at 06:02 PM

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p.1 #17 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Excellent images! I like #2 the best. Great job.

Nov 13, 2009 at 07:05 PM

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p.1 #18 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Both nice! But #2 excellent! I like it a lot!
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Nov 13, 2009 at 07:08 PM

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p.1 #19 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

Travelinbri, i believe OP said canon 10-22mm for the lens

Nov 13, 2009 at 09:28 PM

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p.1 #20 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

khalil wrote:
They're both beautiful pictures- I love the comp and light in both.

This is probably a little OT, but do you think the second is a little too beautiful? Based on your post, I'm guessing you're bothered by the algae/pollution, but #2 makes it look so appealing (in particular, the color on the shoreline). On pure aesthetics, I actually prefer the 2nd but I'm more conflicted about it after reading your description.

Like I said, I really like both- and I don't think you need to make the location look "ugly" because of the circumstances- just wondering how you felt about it.

best,
k

Thanks Khalil for your thoughts on that image. Certainly had no intention of making it look "ugly". The lines and perspective, and the color caught my eye and I wanted to use that to make an image in the style that I have,. I walk around that lake quite often and it is a beautiful spot. I live 5 minutes away from it, and every year it gets busier out there. I try to do my part to keep it clean, but my first thought is to get the shot, and then complain about the mess.

Thanks again.......Brian

Nov 14, 2009 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #21 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

nice images

Nov 20, 2009 at 09:24 PM

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p.1 #22 · Grand Canyon of the Mud Hole

I love the lines and textures on the second. Both are excellent. Well done.

Nov 21, 2009 at 06:26 PM


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