dje Loc: Minnesota

This is my first foray into the Landscape sub-forum. I probably do more 'landscape' photography than any other genre, but always struggle with whether what I find pleasing is actually any good :)

This is a shot of Lake Susan, a short walk from my house here in a suburban corner of Minnesota. It was one of those rare mornings where it was nearly flat calm, so the reflections were worth catching. I've taken this same shot a number of times over the years, but there was something about the lighting this morning that appealed more than usual.

And fractal? Those of you familiar with the Mandlebrot Set should understand what I mean.

Taken with my Leica Q2, cropped to 16:9, and brightened just a tad in Apple Photos.

Comments welcome!

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

Very nice.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

The picture as a whole is pleasant enough but I get the impression that it would benefit from a clearer focus of interest. For example the small gap in the trees just to the left of the dock plus the surrounding trees (in particular the willow) tend to draw my eye in, so it might be worth trying a crop to give that area more prominence. The reflections are excellent so you wouldn't want to lose too much of them.

dje Loc: Minnesota

Thanks for your comments. I completely agree - it doesn’t really have a clear subject, more just a mood. The constant challenge of landscape photography! I’ll play around with cropping. I do have others from the same session with more foreground interest, but this one had the best reflections.

gmontjr2350 Loc: Southern NJ

In "Download", it's very peaceful and meditative.
I simply haven't been able to capture with my camera the emotions that arise when seeing a particular landscape. There's something more to it than composition and whatnot.

George

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I really enjoy your capture of the reflection, David!

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice capture