I woke up and got up early one recent morning but not early enough to get to a good spot before sunrise. It was also not a good sunrise with the sky somewhat overcast at first yet without the kind of clouds that would help make a photogenic sunrise. But it had been awhile since I had done an early shoot, so I headed out regardless.
After awhile, I found myself at St James Park, across the river from town hall.
The first shot that I spied were reflections by the waterfall through a gap in the trees. I thought that gap would make a nice frame. Hmm . . . I think the frame may be too dark, at least at this size and resolution. The original, high resolution and full screen version looks reasonable on my monitor.
I went closer to the river for the next photo. I like it better, even without the frame, but if there is a next time for this location, I would like to use a longer lens and zoom in on the centre part with just the lights, reflections and waterfall.
Before leaving I took one more photo of town hall which would be off the right of the above photo. I was interested in the bit of reflection of the tower through the grasses. I decided that this image would be best presented in b&w. Too bad that the barrier is there to interrupt the reflection of the building.
Have you managed to get some sleep these last several nights?
ReplyDeleteLast photo is interesting.
Love that first shot!
ReplyDelete@Marcia: I’ve managed 5-6 hours for a couple of nights recently.
ReplyDeleteI really like the town hall in B&W...and the reflection with barriers seems to be a good connecting design of the foreground to the distant building.
ReplyDeleteIf you have good resolution on two, you could crop it, maybe?
ReplyDelete@MaryG. I could, but I would prefer to shoot again with another lens. I should have done so at the time.
ReplyDeleteI love photos with reflections. They are often reality bending.
ReplyDeleteLove the town hall shot but it is too bad the barrier is there. It still is a great shot though.
ReplyDeleteI really like that last photo. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm satisfied with your result too. I like the progression you show.
ReplyDeleteYou are a serious photographer! I really admire your work.
ReplyDeleteGood shots!
ReplyDeleteThe most recent occasion I was up before dawn was not ideal for sunrises.
The photos are beautiful, absolutely awesome! I LOVE them ALL, no "fixin" needed. The reflections are really captivating, gives a different perspective on the view of the target image. Wishing you all the best, AC.
ReplyDeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteThe last shot of town hall is a good one especially with the darker tone and reflection.
ReplyDeleteThe reflections are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe town hall has a look of Mad King Ludwig's castle in Germany. You could probably also crop the first one to leave the "frame" but lose some of the space.
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