# Tannic dreams **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [February 13, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tannic-dreams/33529 "2023-02-13T14:50:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tannic-dreams/33529/1 "2023-02-13T14:50:42Z")
![Tannic dreams](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/9/c9d44ff0a66f0d6958056c25ef2a359984bb1463.jpeg) I got a little carried away doing reflections in a very shallow stream I managed to get the kayak into. Alas it is no longer accessible unless you get out of the boat and portage - big trees came down in a storm a couple years ago. But I’ve attached additional photos so you can see where this reflection comes from. It was May 20 and before full leaf-out so the leaves were very light green and small. One of the most magical kayaking experiences I’ve had. On the way in - ![Kristen_SmithMay 20, 2020P1035135](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/c/ac01895d90c0b6ccd735774f31f35eca63e19d16.jpeg) On the way out, back to the Wisconsin River which is behind the trees - ![Kristen_SmithMay 20, 2020P1035266](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/2/b2cedeb88025221fb966f0c8759f3aec05693f9e.jpeg) ### Specific Feedback and Self-Critique I took a few liberties with color here to enhance the feeling of spring and lightness. Does it work? ### Technical Details Handheld in the kayak ![image](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/0/5091f8a2274d3e0b32193f65e1bc48d49dcb345d.png) Lr for basic curves adjustment to set white and black points, increased exposure a bit using some masks and cropped to eliminate a bright edge. HSL and Calibration panels to massage colors to what I wanted. Topaz Denoise to get rid of that and sharpen things a bit. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tannic-dreams/33529/2 "2023-02-13T16:48:39Z")
I like it because all the squiggly lines make it fun, Kris. The bright colors just add to the feel. The river looks like a wonderful place to explore and wander. Lucky you! ---
**Author:** ![james7](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@james7](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/james7)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tannic-dreams/33529/3 "2023-02-13T16:53:23Z")
> [@Kris\_Smith](#): > > …Technical DetailsHandheld in the kayakLr for basic curves adjustment to set white and black points, increased exposure a bit using some masks and cropped to eliminate a bright edge. HSL and Calibration panels to massage colors to what I wanted. Topaz Denoise to get rid of that and sharpen things a bit. Really appreciate the extra photos to show the location and context for the image Kristen, which is a gallery worthy abstract in my view. I would suggest the upper right has blown highlights; no doubt you have so much image area to work with that you could re-crop and resolve that. ---
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tannic-dreams/33529/4 "2023-02-13T18:08:19Z")
Works for me. It does look like spring colors. What a very cool place! ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/tannic-dreams/33529/5 "2023-02-14T12:36:41Z")
Thanks @linda_mellor, @james7 & @Bonnie_Lampley - I have a bunch of these from different spots so plenty to work with. Yeah, the edge there got a little bright. Will have to see what can be done. I am bummed this little stream is no longer accessible. Last summer I tried to bring a friend, but we couldn’t get past a huge blow down. Maybe if we get a huge deluge the water will shift it some and we can go under or around, but I doubt it. I think this stream comes from a spring-fed lake.