I was out in my kayak trying to capture an image of a gull sitting on a lone rock in the middle of a lake for the minimalism challenge when I saw this bobber sitting in a mirror smooth patch of water. The sky was overcast and it was lightly misting which turned the water an interesting silver/black color. I ended up liking this shot better than any of the gull shots.
Post Processing:
Crop, Resize, Border, USM
Taken with a Digital Rebel and
Tamron 28-300mm XR LD @ 300mm
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I really wanted to like this photo more. I like the idea of it, but the colors just aren't compelling enough to draw me in. The fluorescent floater just doesn't pop for me. I like that you caught such a glassy reflection.
I like the use of color and think you did a very good job with the composition. The only thing that is holding this photo back for me is the lack of a stronger subject. Maybe had the float been in mid jerk from a fish bite it would have had more impact.
Boy, that is some murky water. It might have been better without a frame, already dull and you added the black frame. Alright shot but not high in interest for me.
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