Cypress Swamp in Fall

Trying to upload a smaller file size here.

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Description

I posted a summertime image of this scene a few years ago. This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the area again during Fall colors. This is a side channel in a cypress swamp (Reelfoot Lake) in northwest Tennessee. I wanted to show the wild nature of the swamp in the beauty of autumn.

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Any thoughts on overall composition, colors, brightness, etc? Any elements that need to be removed?

Technical Details

Canon 90D, 24-105mm f4L
ISO 2500, f8, 1/200s, hand held from boat

Processed in DXO PureRaw 3 and Photoshop.


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A beautiful and fully realized image. You’ve used a light, delicate touch in post-processing that really accentuates a feeling of tranquility. The soft light and delicate reflections are gorgeous and I can just imagine myself gently floating along this little winding creek listening to birds calling and insects buzzing. Truly lovely - I only wish I could see it larger.

You probably tried to upload a file that exceeded 3MB. In such cases NPN reduces the image before saving it.

There’s some great light in this image, in both the bright and shadow areas. Nice job.

Thanks Igor! That was it! reposted above.

@Kerry_Gordon … Thanks Kerry - repost above can now be seen full size.

I can see why you wanted to post this big. The detail is incredible.

Gorgeous image! What a peaceful and serene setting. Excellent colours, exquisite detail, nice reflection, and perfect comp.
An ideal fall image.
Well-done!

Allen, I really love the golden highlights in this that capture my attention, yet do not overpower the rest of the image. The composition is excellent and draws me further in to the frame bit by bit. I want to be there in a boat or kayak just taking it all in. I also love all of the detail in those cypress knees and trees. This is idyllic.

The light and color are splendid Allen. Your composition is also well balanced.

What beautiful colors! Even better in the reflections in the water. Just for telling you how much I like this photo.

Allen, this is indeed a lovely swamp view. I like how the light puts the attention in the middle distance and lets the lovely reflections hold there own in the foreground. You’ve got a fine “I’m right there ready to paddle around that corner.” feeling here.