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What lies beneath (16)
johnnymag Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 95 W: 18 N: 465] (2357)
Hi,

This is the forth image in my series from my recent Scandanavian trip and shows the forest at Lake Askesjon, where we were lucky enough to stay for two wonderful weeks in a lovely cottage overlooking the lake. This was the scene from the garden of the cottage at 7.20 one morning, with the lake being almost perfectly still and reflecting the tall spruce trees and the strong line of the shoreline very well.

This lake holds many monster fish, and whilst we were there a 19kilo pike was caught on a spinning lure. The kids swam daily in this lake, and I didn't like to tell them the size of the fish that the lake holds, as I didn't want to put them off going into the water. The sight of a 19kilo pike would have certainly put them off going into the water. You never know what lies beneath tranquil waters!!!!!!!

Thanks so much for your visits and kind comments re the earlier postings.........more to follow,

take care, and beware of the pike!

John

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johnnymag Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 95 W: 18 N: 465] (2357)
Dodge and Burn
Edited by:johnnymag Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 95 W: 18 N: 465] (2357)

Image enhanced greatly by some delicate dodging and burning, lifting the midtones and darkening the shadows.
Gives the image much more depth and punch. This can be seen particularly along the line where the reflection meets the shoreline.

Regards,

Jm