Twilight reflections

[Sarah_Jane_Laubscher]

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

I first encountered this tree (the one in the 1st photo) on a snowy day, its beauty stark against the white landscape. It captivated me so deeply that I returned shortly after the snow had melted to capture it at sunset. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky transformed into a canvas of shifting colors—vibrant oranges and pinks slowly giving way to deep purples and tranquil blues. The water below acted as a perfect mirror, undisturbed and crystal clear, reflecting the tree with remarkable clarity. Each moment brought subtle changes in the light, casting new shadows and highlights on the tree. The interplay of light and shadow, coupled with the ever-changing colors of the sky, made each photograph unique.

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Technical Details

Aperture: F10
Shutterspeed 1/40
ISO - 320

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[Mark_Seaver]

Sara Jane, you’re right that is an amazing tree that you’ve isolated well in the first view. It’s strong lean adds movement to what would otherwise be a quietly peaceful scene. It also has the viewer (at least this viewer) wondering why it grew that way. The darkness of this scene also feels like twilight. There’s significant tension between the leaner and it’s companions in view #2. The brighter looks at #3 and #4 look good, but are missing the twilight feeling.

[Sarah_Jane_Laubscher]

Thanks so much Mark, I really appreciate your feedback.