Water Reflections
Water Subjects – Part II
As pointed out in a comment to my previous post, ‘water’ is the number one, most photographed subject … as a main subject, or component of a composition. I have been thinking a lot about this since my last post. Water not only has an important and interesting human relationship but also makes intriguing subjects for photographers. I believe that water has a lot to do with why I am so drawn to landscape photography in the first place. I find it hard to imagine my living in a place that was not close to bodies of water and assorted water features. The images in this post are from a fall trip to Bear Mountain and Sterling Forest State Parks in New York. The area offered opportunities to photograph beside the water and I took a liking to a tiny island perched just off-shore. It added that ‘something else’ I was looking for so I took my time in making several different compositions before moving on. This is something that I advise students do so I was actually practicing what I preach! Isolated reflections, like ready-made abstracts called to me to capture them. At sunset a view looking east offered some pretty pink clouds mirrored in the reflection of Sterling Lake. Now as this post concludes my autumn adventures, I am ready for all the wonders and photographic subjects the winter season will bring.
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Tags: autumn, Bear Mountain State Park, fall, lake, photography, water
You created a beautiful set of theme based photographs from our trip to New York. They are all great but those beautiful clouds over Sterling Lake make for one amazing photograph. Serenity is the perfect title. Looking at the image I’m reminded of the peaceful and calm feeling I experienced as as evening fell.
Thank you Rich. I have a few others from the trip but was committed to sticking to my theme in this post.
I too find it addictive and almost hypnotic… just give me any water… drops, puddles, mist, rain …. you name it and I am there looking. This basic ‘hunting’ technique is very evident in your comps. As I study and am exposed to others work, it truly inspires my own creativity. Thanks ‘D’ for consistently showing me the way.
You’re back! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am always interested in your take on the themes we blog about.
Lovely pictures with strong colors. A lot of inspiration for me. Merry Christmas! 🙂 Jonathan
Merry Christmas Jonathan! Thanks so much for stopping in and taking the time to leave this nice note.
Awesome images Denise. I love the first one but all of these are so pretty!!
Thank you Kathleen. The first is my favorite so it is nice to have you agree!
Wonderful images, Denise. I enjoyed viewing them.
Thank you Ken! Just a little post but I’m glad you enjoyed the view.
From another water addict, lovely, but especially liquid autumn.
Thanks for checking in Ralph. Yes … I’d probably guess most of your pictures have water in them!
Wow all of them are outstanding. I love the fall colors. Peace
Thank you very much for coming to take a look and taking the time to leave a comment!
you have captured a fantastic moment!!
Thanks Annie! Happy New Year!
And to you too!
I just got finished writing a post about water when I came here and saw this. Truly wonderful.
Thank you for visiting!!! I will check out your post a little later … after coffee!
so vibrant! the last few look like a Monet painting!
Thank you for coming to take a look … I appreciate it!
Absolutely exquisite photograph series.
Your blog is fascinating.
Some of the images are like paintings… beautiful work 🙂
Thank you very much for taking the time to look at several of my posts. I like your work too … your colors are very vibrant.