This is the same composition as my last post from Jonathan’s Bridge in New Salem, more or less, but a totally different feel. Better sky, in my opinion, and some nice color.
This is a 5-shot HDR image assembled in Lightroom. Exposing for the foreground totally blew out the sky and exposing for the sky kept the water in very deep shadow. Even trying for a middle ground clipped one or the other.
When I shot this scene the other day I planned on returning to see if color had developed. The sky was very overcast initially so I visited another location and came back here once the sky started to open up. The water in this image will eventually find its way to Boston.
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The angle of the tree makes for a very striking image. But I wonder how long it will manage to stay there!
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It’s been that way for many years before I started to visit. How long depends, I guess, on the water level and rate of flow to undermine the tree.
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Big difference in foliage color, Stephen. Both are good shots but, imo, this one is slightly better simply because the tree color is outstanding.
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Thanks! Color usually wins the day and the other was fairly muted.
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One good turn deserves another, right?
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So I hear.
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I found almost exactly that red today — although on a few plant leaves rather than on a tree. This is a spot I’d be willing to linger in for a bit.
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I am glad that you found some red even if in a limited amount. I’ve visited this spot on several occasions and made a few photographs. This was by far the most satisfying. I think winter might be attractive here as well. We’ll see.
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Very nice Steve! Like the leaning tree with the reflection in the water!
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Thanks, Reed. I am hoping the tree remains on the bank for years to come but nature has a way of changing things.
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Reminds me of a gazing ball, nice image!
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We’ve thought about one for the front yard garden but never got one. Thanks, Eliza!
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Terrific comparison with the previous image. Both are pleasing and I’ll have to give the nod to the crowd favorite due to the color.
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Some folks call their images their children. I don’t go quite that far although do try to like them equally. But I agree that I prefer this more colorful image. Thanks, Wally!
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I remember your leaning tree from an earlier post. This is very different now that it is red and different lighting conditions. I believe in going back to spots to make new compositions and images. Very nice!!!
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Thank you, Denise! I often visit or revisit the same location with the thought that there can always be a difference in conditions and I’d like to think my observational and composition skills keep improving. The better one gets to know a place the more it reveals.
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