# Beaver Dam Pond **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [November 22, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057 "2019-11-22T22:18:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/1 "2019-11-22T22:18:19Z")
This little lovely pond is always worth a stop while in Acadia. I can always find something a little different from prior stops, but the hour Mike and I spent there this particular morning was out of this world. The mist was magical and I came away with a dozen different comps which I consider to be keepers. I should have had more, but sometimes I get caught up in the moment and don’t consider all my options until later. ### What technical feedback would you like if any? All C&C welcome ### What artistic feedback would you like if any? All C&C welcome ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: (If this is a composite, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn) Nikon D800, Nikon 80-200 @ 105 mm, f 16 @ 2 sec, ISO 400, cable release & tripod ###### If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below. ##### **_You may only download this image to demonstrate post-processing techniques._**![_DSC7366%20copy](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/5/507671de8d22c3cf2678b848fc944cc41143e10b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Harley\_Goldman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/harley_goldman/32/213_2.png) [@Harley\_Goldman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Harley_Goldman)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/2 "2019-11-22T23:23:33Z")
This is beautiful. Minor suggestion, maybe burn the bright red tree upper left edge? Otherwise, the processing and image look great. Love the mist and the mood it creates. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michael_lowe/32/7118_2.png) [@Michael\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Michael_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2019, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/3 "2019-11-22T23:38:57Z")
Top notch. The color is great. The processing is great. Subject is great. Refection is great. The beaver lodge is a nice addition to this fine image. I would clone out the tiny spec that looks like dust in the middle of the water. I looked in the trees to see a corresponding spot but couldn’t see it. There is a dark patch up there but it looks larger and doesn’t line uop 🖖 ---
**Author:** ![Lon\_Overacker](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/lon_overacker/32/10929_2.png) [@Lon\_Overacker](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lon_Overacker)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/4 "2019-11-23T01:27:06Z")
Ed, Gorgeous. Easy to think why you might have had quite a lot of keepers here. The hovering mist of course really elevates this one. And that little beaver Air BnB is a nice touch and eye rest for the sea of autumn color. I think it’s pretty rare to make a processing suggestion with your images, but I had a faint sense that this the mist looked a little red/magenta-ish. I pulled it in and tried @Ed_McGuirk Curves “auto option” color/WB technique - and a second method simply using a Selective Color layer on the neutrals and dropped the magenta -5 pts. Very subtle and of course personal preference. Other than that dust spot thing that Michael eagle-eyed, no nits or other suggestions from me. Lon ---
**Author:** ![Igor\_Doncov](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/igor_doncov/32/579_2.png) [@Igor\_Doncov](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Igor_Doncov)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2019, 10:41am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/5 "2019-11-23T10:41:51Z")
This is absolutely gorgeous, Ed. A stunningly good image. I like this a lot more than your previous mist shots and I can’t tell what made the difference. Perhaps this has just the right amount of mist. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Breitkreuz](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/paul_breitkreuz/32/400_2.png) [@Paul\_Breitkreuz](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Paul_Breitkreuz)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/6 "2019-11-23T13:45:18Z")
Ed, I really like this one. I have a fav of my own that has a beaver hut in it too. Mine does not have an amazing BG full of color and also a perfect layer of mist like this very fine scene though. Might be one of your best. That is saying a lot of course with all your other extremely fine posts to date…👍 ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Dillemuth](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_dillemuth/32/6741_2.png) [@Dave\_Dillemuth](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Dillemuth)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/7 "2019-11-23T15:53:24Z")
Wonderful image, Ed. Classic NE fall wilderness scene. Composition and processing look spot on to me. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_McGuirk](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_mcguirk/32/30542_2.png) [@Ed\_McGuirk](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_McGuirk)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/8 "2019-11-24T12:27:37Z")
There’s a lot to appreciate here Ed, this image has a really nice soft gentle mood to it, the mist is wonderful. It looks like to had a productive trip to Acadia despite all the rain and wind that week. I also like the inclusion of the Beaver hut, it takes everything up a notch above the typical fall reflection image. I also love the reflection of the birches in the water, they add a nice touch to the image. Well done sir. ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_McDermott](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/eva_mcdermott/32/240_2.png) [@Eva\_McDermott](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Eva_McDermott)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/9 "2019-11-24T18:01:37Z")
New England autumn in all its splendor. I am really enjoying this Ed. The mist is wonderful adding a nice dreamy feel to the reflection. The beaver lodge is icing on the cake. ---
**Author:** ![Nick\_Bristol](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/nick_bristol/32/7592_2.png) [@Nick\_Bristol](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Nick_Bristol)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/10 "2019-11-27T21:02:34Z")
Ed, This is wonderful. Beautiful photography! ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e36b37/32.png) [@Ed\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beaver-dam-pond/10057/11 "2019-11-28T02:46:03Z")
Thanks everyone @Harley_Goldman, @Michael_Lowe, @Lon_Overacker, @Igor_Doncov, @Paul_Breitkreuz, @Dave_Dillemuth, @Ed_McGuirk, @Eva_McDermott and @Nick_Bristol For your kind words and suggestions. Always appreciated. Here is a repost with your suggestions. @Michael_Lowe: good catch on the dust spot; I completely missed it. @Lon_Overacker: as suggested I dialed back the red 5 points and I like the result. I do have a habit of favoring warm tones in my images. Here is a repost with your suggestions. ![_DSC7366%20copy](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/9/9b659a323fde9677cc56fd68a7c8e970e272a76a.jpeg)