Pleased to see the rectangles get noticed. The image is full of rectangles and part rectangles. I was very aware of them and their positioning when I took the shot.
My instant reaction was to look for the dogs as in that iconic picture from a long time ago. I went looking for it to refresh my memory and all I could find were imitations...
A pleasant image that invokes a sense of serenity, calmness. The mist conveys the early part of the day with no breeze and little sun to burn it off. The deer seems aware of your presence.
I think there are times of the day, especially close to sun up / sun down where there are changes in the natural light that our mind may filter out but the camera catches.
Wonderful specimen. Great detail shows off the colour variations and intricacies of his scales, skin folds and incredible head.
The tree roots and clutter on the ground show his environment. The food in and around the bowl, although integral to the image, is the outlier.
I adore that church. It is as if a mental image acquired from a story has come to life. I don't know if it is the phone processing or the architecture (brickwork, lines and colours) or both. Minnie mentioned a postcard. When I view it, it is as if I am looking at a real 3D scene. Not many photos convey that much depth. The colours of sky only add to it...
I like it, whether I may or may not be a customer of Fat Joes. The artwork stands out but there is also the bold oranges and yellows. I like the sometimes bold but mostly pastel colours of California.
Thanks Chris. I tried a touch of sharpening but the bright reflections on the feathers didn't like it. I was happy with the soft leaf blur.
Thanks minniev,
Soon I hope to have some pp up to the task of raising shadows and masking etc.
I never thought of the photo as a political statement but you are right about native forest versus re-forested areas. We don't even notice the hollows until we see the wildlife utilising them.