North Shore, Lake Superior

[jasonrandolph]

C&C appreciated.

[shutterpup]

From a distance this looks like sky in the background. Upon closer inspection, I see the ripples in the water near the bottom of the photo. Upon even closer inspection, I can make out an almost non-existent horizon. Not being able to see that horizon causes confusion for my eye.

[JBerardi]

From a distance this looks like sky in the background. Upon closer inspection, I see the ripples in the water near the bottom of the photo. Upon even closer inspection, I can make out an almost non-existent horizon. Not being able to see that horizon causes confusion for my eye.

I that's actually what I like about it. A horizon would make it so much more ordinary. I'd be tempted to remove the horizon completely if it was my shot.

I also like the color treatment.

[PeterAit]

I that's actually what I like about it. A horizon would make it so much more ordinary. I'd be tempted to remove the horizon completely if it was my shot.

I also like the color treatment.

I think the subtle horizon is perfect. If it were more distinct or not visible the photo would not be as interesting, IMO.

[AndrewKulin]

I quite like it as is, exactly for reasons stated above.

Andrew

p.s., Northern Ontario in November-December, quite the difference compared Hawaii at this time of year, eh?

[EduPerez]

While the computer (slowly) loaded the image, top to bottom, I had a (forced) glimpse of this photograph but with the half bottom cropped out; the narrow depth of field on the trees, with no other reference, makes an interesting image, in my humble opinion.

[jasonrandolph]

Thank you all for your input.  The subtlety of the horizon was intentional, although in the print it's a little more obvious.

Andrew:  You got that right!  I was actually in northern Minnesota, but I'm sure the conditions are very similar to Ontario.  It was a nice (temporary) change, and reminded me of my roots.  I still miss snow at Christmas.

[button]

Well composed, well timed, well processed.  In short, well excecuted.  Good job.

John

[cmi]

I like it too, good athmosphere.

[RSL]

Thank you all for your input.  The subtlety of the horizon was intentional, although in the print it's a little more obvious.

Jason, I think you hit the nail on the head. It's a fine shot, but it's not one that really shows itself well on a computer monitor as an sRGB jpeg. I can imagine that an 11 x 14 print that brings out the subtleties of the water and the horizon would be quite splendid.

[jasonrandolph]

Many thanks to you all.  Russ, you're right.  The test print I made blew me away.  I already have a place on my wall reserved for this one.