Merced River Falls Mirror, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

"No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its walls seem to glow with life. Some lean back in majestic repose; others,absolutely sheer or nearly so for thousands of feet, advance beyond their companions in thoughtful attitudes, giving welcome to storms and calms alike, seemingly aware, yet heedless, of everything going on about them...Down through the middle of the Valley flows the crystal Merced, River of Mercy, peacefully quiet, reflecting lilies and trees and the onlooking rocks; things frail and fleeting and types of endurance meeting here and blending in countless forms, as if into this one mountain mansion Nature had gathered her choicest treasures, to draw her lovers into close and confiding communion with her."

--- JOHN MUIR - "The Yosemite"

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kabel (1930) 2012-06-28 19:18

Hello Ray, very beautiful reflection image from Yosemite. Excellent choice to use a vertical format to accentuate the long tree limbs. The lovely soft colors add a dreamy quality to it. Nice photo!
TFS,
Karen

jadesgran (5433) 2012-06-28 21:03

Hello Ray
How very clever to use the reflections as the main subject.(I must remember that in future)Beautiful shapes and colours, Like the format. T.F.S.
Best Wishes
Gladys.

janraiski (558) 2012-06-29 0:27

Hello Ray,

very pleasant picture, nice composition, colors, tones of blue.

Jan

ourania (51103) 2012-06-29 7:09

Hello Ray,
this is a very beautiful natural and graphic image that perfectly illustrates the extract in your notes, too. A very well composed and framed picture with a fascinating visual impact. I love the lighting, the texture of the water and of course the captivating lustrous reflections that surround the slender tranks and twigs suggesting the beauty above. The colours are really marvellous. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good day,
Ourania

PecoBud (3824) 2012-06-29 9:49

How's it going there Ray, I hope this message finds you well.

Excellent presentation with beautiful colors and focal point being the gorgeous reflections on the water. The clarity is perfect to the point I can see the little wirily pools in the water, simply fantastic Ray, great job!!

TFS........Your Friend from NORCAL........Buddy

jhm (211734) 2012-07-01 4:03

Hello Ray,

Reflection are almost always very nice.
Also these picture with trees and clouds as reflections.
Lovely panorama image about these area.
Excellent composition good presentation. TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

delpeoples (60342) 2012-07-03 1:04

Hi YoseRay

Old Mr Muir knows what he's talking about. This place really is the business! Beautiful scene, interesting composition and amazing colours and light management. The vertical frame is well-chosen too Just beautiful.

Cheers, be good
Lisa