Misty Mourning v.4

[Plumcrak]

I must admit that this image was inspired by one of my favorite photographers on this site, can anybody guess who that may be?
When I woke up and saw the mist on the lake I instantly had a vision in my head. Now this is not exactly what I was going for but I don't quite have the skill level yet to capture and edit to match my vision, but it is close.
C&C always appreciated.

[Marie Hass]

Dear Jon,

Although I am disappointed that it is not me, I still like this image.

Had you thought about creating a different look by using the top 1/2 of the image only?

Marie

[Plumcrak]

Dear Jon,

Although I am disappointed that it is not me, I still like this image.

Had you thought about creating a different look by using the top 1/2 of the image only?

Marie

I never said Who inspired this...how do you know it is not you?
I have played around with multiple different crops, and I have even deleted the bouy. None of which really did anything for me.
This one is the closest one to my mental image before the shot was taken.

[Plumcrak]

This is the original out of camera.

[Marie Hass]

Actually, I love the beautiful pastel colours! The gradient from left to right steps out. I even can enjoy the ripples in the water!

This one is really cool!

Marie

[IzzieK]

I am a fan of the colour shot too Jon...very nicely done...subtle colours always works. and you are lucky to have that view when you wake up in the morning...

[Mark von Kanel]

colour for me too ! maybe a slightly more panno tpe crop?

[Plumcrak]

...and with a little touch here and there. I too like the soft colors but I still had a B&W image in my head

[Kris V]

I love the coloured version. Was this in Fort Wayne? If so, where is it located?
I recently moved here (for the summer months at least) and it looks like I might want to visit this spot. It looks soooooo peaceful!

[Plumcrak]

I love the coloured version. Was this in Fort Wayne? If so, where is it located?
I recently moved here (for the summer months at least) and it looks like I might want to visit this spot. It looks soooooo peaceful!

Kris, this is on Lake pleasant, an hour North up by Orland. Thanks.

[Tom Barry]

I'm a big fan of monochrome, but the pastel colors in the original make a more compelling image, to me.

[Kris V]

Kris, this is on Lake pleasant, an hour North up by Orland. Thanks.

Thanks. Foster Park or one of the 3 Rivers would have been a lot closer....

[Brownbear]

Beautiful! It reminds me of Donald's imagery, and for some reason I'd be inclined to crop it square.

I prefer the original for the beautiful natural serene colours, and I also love the ripples. I also like the b&w but prefer the original colour version because the colours are stunningly gorgeous.

[John 2]

Colour version for me as well Jon. Those lovely pastels are just too good to waste. If the colour had been any stronger, then I would have plumped for the mono to retain as much simplicity as possible. Nice shot.

[Donald]

colour for me too

I think that depends on the image you wanted to create

...but I still had a B&W image in my head

And there's the answer.

I don't think this is something on which you can say one is 'better' than the other. Sure, people will have preferences. But if you 'saw' a B & W image at the time you made the capture, then you have made a very fine B & W image.

I think the colour image is very pretty. But I think the B & W has a much stronger narrative. It's got much more mystery and it's the one that would hold my attention for longer.

[DanK]

No arguing over taste, I suppose.

A very nice image--captures a mood very well. In general, I would lean toward the B&W, but in this case, I think the color is better. As edited, the B&W lacks contrast, and it is mostly negative space. That negative space is beautiful, subtle pastels in the color version.

[Plumcrak]

I think that depends on the image you wanted to create


And there's the answer.

I don't think this is something on which you can say one is 'better' than the other. Sure, people will have preferences. But if you 'saw' a B & W image at the time you made the capture, then you have made a very fine B & W image.

I think the colour image is very pretty. But I think the B & W has a much stronger narrative. It's got much more mystery and it's the one that would hold my attention for longer.

Thanks Donald
The funny thing is that I didn't even notice the colors until I got them on the computer, I was focused on B&W that morning.

[Plumcrak]

Thanks. Foster Park or one of the 3 Rivers would have been a lot closer....

Foster or 3 rivers would have been further for me on this morning, I have a place on the lake.

[Donald]

The funny thing is that I didn't even notice the colors until I got them on the computer, I was focused on B&W that morning.

That just proves that you're now, as Michael Freeman puts it, 'seeing' in B & W.

[Plumcrak]

Hmmm, a square crop...just in case I REALLY want to attempt to be like Donald?!?!