# Walden ponds trees in fog 2020 **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape\ **Created:** [March 26, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189 "2020-03-26T13:28:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Matt\_Lancaster](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/matt_lancaster/32/70575_2.png) [@Matt\_Lancaster](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Matt_Lancaster)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/1 "2020-03-26T13:28:50Z")
Another from the other morning’s magical shoot in fog. This happens to be the same subject in my last post. The fog was so thick that, from this vantage, I could only barely make out the other side of the pond. What do you like about it and what would you change? ### What technical feedback would you like if any? Any ### What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any. Is it too white for your tastes? ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: nikon d610 nikkor 70-300 1/50 sec f/11 ISO 100 190 mm ![Walden.Ponds-200321-071](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/c/1c518f8013693b2ffd78112c8e8f836decbb76a2.jpeg) ---
**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:** [March 26, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/2 "2020-03-26T14:52:23Z")
This is so light that I wasn’t sure if an image was appearing on the screen. I added a white frame and that seems fo help me see the composition better. ![Walden.Ponds-200321-071_2](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/3/13862c75cd4c6fc055ac649501856b9b9466ca99.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:** [March 26, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/3 "2020-03-26T15:03:58Z")
Works great for me. I can see it fine with or without a frame. No suggestions here. A real nice high key, dreamy presentation. ---
**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:** [March 26, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/4 "2020-03-26T16:05:59Z")
Matt, another inspiring image from that foggy morning. This type of high key treatment works very well in thick fog. I’m definitely feeling the "Zen’ here. This image has a very gentle, calm feeling, and packs a lot of emotion. This should be a worthy addition to the non-representational section of your WIP website. I think Igor has a good point on the border helping to make the trees slightly more visible. But if you don’t to use a border, a slight shot of TK Dehaze helps too. LR dehaze at like \<5 would do something similar. ![Walden.Ponds-200321-071_copy](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/7/c7340f370753119509e94195a89858745590f1c4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Nevesely](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/tom_nevesely/32/75980_2.png) [@Tom\_Nevesely](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Tom_Nevesely)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/5 "2020-03-26T20:21:30Z")
I also like this image; it’s simple and clean and that makes it quite appealing. Another plus is if you were to ever print this, you’d use very little ink 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ron\_Jansen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ron_jansen/32/9266_2.png) [@Ron\_Jansen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ron_Jansen)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/6 "2020-03-26T21:22:32Z")
I like the presentation as is. It is exciting to have to look a bit longer to sort of see the trees appear through the mist! I like the x shape created by the angled trees and their reflection. The bird is a nice bonus, it’s a bit close to the edge of the image, but it does add something! ---
**Author:** ![Antonello\_Provenzale](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/antonello_provenzale/32/4658_2.png) [@Antonello\_Provenzale](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Antonello_Provenzale)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/7 "2020-03-26T22:36:11Z")
Spelndid image, etheral and suspended in space and time… one almost feels the muffled sounds in the fog. An apparition that could well be a product of the Solaris ocean… ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Lancaster](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/matt_lancaster/32/70575_2.png) [@Matt\_Lancaster](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Matt_Lancaster)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/8 "2020-03-27T03:47:11Z")
Thanks very much for your feedback, @Igor_Doncov, @Tom_Nevesely, @Harley_Goldman, @Antonello_Provenzale, @Ron_Jansen, and @Ed_McGuirk. I appreciate all of your suggestions and compliments, Igor, thanks for reposting with a white frame. It really makes a positive difference. Harvey, glad you like it. Thank you, Ed for sharing your emotional response. That’s what I’m after. Regarding the de hazing, I actually brought it down from where I preferred it to this level for this audience and I’m willing to take your advice for even more. Thanks. Tom, glad to hear you like it simple. Me, too. Ron, Some of us like the mystery to be the photograph not just what’s in the photo. I’m in that group too. Thanks. Antonello, your choice of words leaves me feeling content that I accomplished something great for myself. I couldn’t ask for more. I had to look up what the Solaris ocean was. I would be flattered indeed to have my image associated with such a concept. Thank you very much. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelPower](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michaelpower/32/17665_2.png) [@MichaelPower](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/MichaelPower)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/9 "2020-03-27T04:36:48Z")
Hello Igor, I’m new to the group but am so happy to have found a group of folks who share my similar passions, I must say you really have something here with this image as its held my attention for the past ten minutes. I agree with the other and don’t see much you could consider changing it evokes a sense of mystery. The image seems to invite you to keep exploring. Very nice thank-you for sharing ---
**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:** [March 27, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/10 "2020-03-27T04:51:13Z")
Outstanding image Matt! There’s a quiet, but almost haunting mystery to this. I was actually thinking of an even higher key approach. That might make it or turn it in to more about graphics and contrasts, but most certainly would kill the mood. Well done! Lon ---
**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:** [March 27, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/11 "2020-03-27T13:58:25Z")
This is gorgeous, Matt! The high key presentation works beautifully and helps set the table for the peaceful mood you captured. I love these kind of images as they are thought provoking with the fog adding an air of mystery to the scene. I am glad you were there to capture this for the rest of us. No suggestions from me. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/12 "2020-03-27T17:52:42Z")
I love this as is. Very peaceful. And there is a bird in there, too! ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Bennett](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/eric_bennett/32/46357_2.png) [@Eric\_Bennett](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Eric_Bennett)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/13 "2020-03-28T03:47:31Z")
You could probably just raise the exposure a bit, get some pure white in there somewhere. It would add to the ethereal effect the fog gives it. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Lancaster](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/matt_lancaster/32/70575_2.png) [@Matt\_Lancaster](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Matt_Lancaster)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/14 "2020-03-28T04:13:32Z")
Thanks, Michael. Glad you share my passion for mystery! ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Lancaster](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/matt_lancaster/32/70575_2.png) [@Matt\_Lancaster](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Matt_Lancaster)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/15 "2020-03-28T04:16:44Z")
Thanks again, Lon. I offered in my first response that my preference is higher. I guess I was curious who else would prefer it higher - and I know this group will tell me so in an insightful and positive way. As you did. I’ll do a little more experimenting. ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Lancaster](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/matt_lancaster/32/70575_2.png) [@Matt\_Lancaster](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Matt_Lancaster)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/walden-ponds-trees-in-fog-2020/12189/16 "2020-03-28T04:21:51Z")
@Ed_Lowe, this is the first response of peaceful I’ve received and I find the contrast to another’s response of haunting to be quite evocative. It makes me think of collecting single-word responses of my images. Thanks for sharing!