Originally posted by OrenMc I like the color and motion in the first photo as well.
I'm not a huge fan of the orton effect but I have seen some very good photos using it. It works well on the second photo for a more impressionistic but maybe just a tad less blur would have been better. IMO
I really like what you do with water. I have a ND filter in the mail which I plan to start doing more water shots. I am really looking forward to it.
OrenMc, I agree with you that the Ortonized photo is more impressionistic. I do love the abstract and impressionistic nature of water, but for showing hydraulics to paddlers, for instance, the more realistic presentation probably works better.
Thanks for your kind words. Most of my slow shutter speed water shots these days are hand-held and taken on overcast days. I really need ND filters, because I only have a polarizer and that's not enough on bright days. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of your efforts. Water is an endlessly fascinating subject.