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    3 frames combined. Cloudy day and soften it to give it a soft focus feel.
    Hope you like it.

    Camera Nikon D3S
    Exposure 0.002 sec (1/640)
    Aperture f/7.1
    Focal Length 600 mm
    ISO Speed 640
    Exposure Bias +1/3 EV
    Flash No Flash

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    Hello Troy,

    I like the soft focus look on the BG and FG but the trees are so interesting and stand out so well I would like to see them with more detail.

    Also, and I am not sure why and can't explain, but I find the left side of the image weak in comparison to the right side. My guess is the heavier treeline on the right.

    I reposted with a crop from the left, cloned out the small turf of grass in the water at the lower left edge and clone out a flying bird. I also sharpened the image and painted out the sharpening on the BG and FG. I also did a levels correction to expand the highlight end due to the flat look and added a mild s-curve.

    Not sure if you are OK with cloning out distractions, if not, please considered the new crop and tree sharpening as an alternate interpretation.

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    Hi Troy, I like your OP and feel it's well balanced.Robert's handling of the tree improves the image by making the tree stand out a bit more while not killing the mood. Good job capturing a simple subject effectively...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert Amoruso View Post
    Hello Troy,

    I like the soft focus look on the BG and FG but the trees are so interesting and stand out so well I would like to see them with more detail.

    Also, and I am not sure why and can't explain, but I find the left side of the image weak in comparison to the right side. My guess is the heavier treeline on the right.

    I reposted with a crop from the left, cloned out the small turf of grass in the water at the lower left edge and clone out a flying bird. I also sharpened the image and painted out the sharpening on the BG and FG. I also did a levels correction to expand the highlight end due to the flat look and added a mild s-curve.

    Not sure if you are OK with cloning out distractions, if not, please considered the new crop and tree sharpening as an alternate interpretation.
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Mills View Post
    Hi Troy, I like your OP and feel it's well balanced.Robert's handling of the tree improves the image by making the tree stand out a bit more while not killing the mood. Good job capturing a simple subject effectively...
    Thank you Robert and Dave.
    I will revisit the image and do more work on it. I could just have stopped before I do the soft focus as the trees were sharp.

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    Hi Troy, nice scene. I like the original post and Robert's repost also. Robert's works a little better for the reasons Dave mentions. Look forward to seeing a version with the trees sharp.

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    I took Robert's suggestion except the placement of the trees. I still prefer them on the right side.
    I did an S curve, cloned out a few spots and bird and applied soft focus other than the trees.


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    Pane 6, appears like the trees have been flashed with a strobe. I think they would be better off "misted" as opposed to clear. To my eye I may crop out the reflection just at where the reed reflection ends as it slightly hurting the composition. One other thing I might consider is improving the contrast of the BG trees as they seem a little "muddy", yes they are misty but they are also a bit too dark. Nice ethereal direction you took with it.

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    Hey Troy,Down in Florida on my tour.....so late to the party! I like the mood of the OP and look........of all of them for various reasons. I was going to say go a bit brighter......or less contrasty as Chris suggests above. I think you can also explore a crop off the RH side.......where Chris suggests above. This will be another interesting version of the OP. All in all I think you handled the comp very well and whichever direction you finally settle on......works for me all around!

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