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Lake Crossing


Lake Crossing
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Copyright: Niel Muller (docdexter) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 0 N: 110] (661)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-15
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-23 9:01
Viewed: 396
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I recently went to the beautiful Mpumalanga(Eastern Transvaal) province in search of some peace and quiet.
I stayed at a guest house and cycled the entire day, through valleys and over hills. I found a deserted little lake(pond?) with this collection of stones and wooden struts. Nearby was a sign that read "Lake crossing not suitable for people". Someone had obviously ignored the warning, and all that remained of the little bridge was this.
I quite like the abstract "arty" feel of the shot, and although the light was far from ideal, I think it makes the shot more moody somehow...
What do you all think?

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  • Bianca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 138 W: 62 N: 295] (1255)
  • [2007-04-23 10:29]

Hi Niel,

I agree with your words...this photo is very striking through it's simplicity and does have a very arty look! Good compo too. Well done, cheers! Bianca

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  • wolbal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 113 W: 11 N: 80] (564)
  • [2007-04-23 17:03]
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Hey Doc!
Quite an interesting picture. The picture tends to lead the eye. Works quite, however I would have liked a point of interest somewhere. Perhaps something with nice bright colour to really catch the eye. Otherwise this looks great - nice one!

Hi Niel,
That must have been quite relaxing there in Mpumalanga. Yes indeed I love the composition and the added note - it so nice to know the story behind the picture.
I loved Eastern Transvaal - all those names of the villages will probably disappear.
About Pretoria, all very confusing, does everyone already call that Tshwane (?).
Great to travel a bit with you to Dullstroom.
TFS
Els

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 542 W: 40 N: 664] (6640)
  • [2007-05-01 0:40]

I think if I like to enhance the 'art' feeling of this shot, I would go to B/W

yan

I would love to see this in b/w. I like the view and the compo a lot.

Marleen

An art shot definitely. A yin yang of textures - the solid sticks in the water balanced by the wetness in the soil. Good S-curve leading into the shot. Crisp detail throughout. Good one doc!!

Halo,

LOve your composition. I think it would look nicer in B&W though.

TFS,
Grace

This photo is stunning, the balance is great and the lighting doesn't affect the fell of the photo. well done!

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