Storm

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Critique Style Requested: Initial Reaction

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Image Description

This is a reflection in a pond. The tree on the left grabbed my attention. I framed shots of it in various ways. This one had a sort of tension that I liked.

Technical Details

ISO 1250, 50mm, f/8, 1/640th.

Specific Feedback

I’m interested in emotional/aesthetic responses.

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I think the title fits well for this one, Don. The black and white treatment makes the background look like a stormy sky and all the branches streaming out in the same direction look like strong winds. Nicely seen and executed.

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Thanks, Dennis. You see what grabbed me.

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I’m glad you explained the reflection piece @Don_Peters as I thought the trees were really getting windblown. the way the water captures the reflection of the trees definitely invokes a strong sense of unrest with the weather. Black & White definitely makes this stand out.

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Thanks for commenting, Todd. As you say, there’s a lot of unrest in this one.