"gonzo" wrote

> Yes, this one shows a mastery of several different techniques, and a good
> eye for how to combine them. My top pick of the waterwheel entries.
Hey, thanks!

> I wouldn't say "washed out" exactly, but perhaps a little flat. The same
> reason photographers are taught to shoot in mornings and late
> afternoons/evenings; to let the warmer colors & longer shadows provide
some
> depth.  I think just lowering the sun angle slightly and giving the light
a
> slightly reddish hue would add a lot.

Seems like a lower sun might have been the way to go.
plus, there's a weak light source right at the camera, that probably had
something to do with this.

> >The water (both still and falling) is very good. The ripples might be
scaled
> >too large, but it makes for a nice reflection.
>
> The water was one of the best parts.

At first, i wasn't sure i was going to make the wheel running, i didn't know
how to do it. But it just didn't feel right to have a watermill not running.

> Feels like I should be sitting on the bank with my toes in the water
baiting
> a fish hook!

:-)

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