I would like to thank everyone for voting so high on my first post. I used a Tiffen # 87 infrared filter. The filter was too small for my camera--so I had to use a series 6 adapter.That combination left the vignetting. Cropping eliminated too much of the pix. The angle of view came form my position on a jogging path bridge about 60ft. above the river.The sun was infront of me (about 11:00) and that litup the lower edge of the filter and holder,this gave it a rounded-globe look. Thanks again,Bill.
I really like this. Great B&W. I can't decide whether or not I like the halo effect. How was this achieved? I sort-of wish I could see the whole "globe".... still.. it does a great job at leading me into the river, which does a good job of leading me into the picture. I am between a 9 and a 10.... I think a 10....
Nice IR, and works well with the fisheye to make an 'otherworldly' effect. I'd rotate it CW a little to straighten the horizon and crop out the vignetting. Interesting.
Not usually a fan of this type of photograph, but this one is well done. Did you use a green filter? I love the white on the trees and the stillness of the water changing to the texture of movement. The only thing I might have done differently is to straighten the whole thing within the frame.
Absolutely stunning. The composition is just wonderful with the trees framing either side... it leads the viewers eye right up the water. While there's nothing much you can do about it, it would be nice if there were just a tad bit more definition between the light trees and the sky. This is my favorite of all the submissions.
This looks so pretty, I only wish it were in color. I think B&W here doesn't help the picture but detracts from its beauty. (Of course, I had no opportunity to see it in color...)
This is a really good picture. It conveys so much mood and is one of my favorite photos this week. I get the Crystal Ball aspect, but it almost takes away from the image by having the corners cropped out. Still, it is powerful.