Critique Welcomed Lake Reflections

[Lesley Jones]

This was one I took on our neighbour's land on Saturday. The lake was well hidden and I hadn't come across it before. The place was magical, but I could have kicked myself for taking the tripod and forgetting the cable release. Never mind - I couldn't really get close enough with that, so balancing precariously over the water, I hand held this at around 1/40th I think. My eyes are playing up and I should be in bed, but I won't have time to tinker tomorrow and I really would appreciate your thoughts. I'm tempted to lift the mid tones a tad, but then the shadows (which aren't blocked), start to look too heavy by comparison. I probably need to live with it for a bit...

For information, some of the colour was actually toned down.

 

[Ralph Thornton]

I think you got the composition just right Lesley. That circular light area helps my eyes explore the entire frame.

 

[Pete Askew]

It works well to me Lesley and I don't think I'd lift the mid tones. If anything I'd probably go the other way to add a touch more mystery. Even so, I like it as it is.

 

[Lesley Jones]

Many thanks to you both. Between us Pete, we might just have a fully functioning pair of eyes! Mine have started getting very blurry at the end of the day. The mid tones were a tad below 1, then I put them back and by 11.00 last night I was beyond making a decision. I'm going to check out those Nik effects tonight and if I have time I will have a final tinker with this

 

[Lesley Jones]

You were spot on Pete - the mid tones have gone back down and I've made a couple of minor adjustments. A replacement image has been uploaded