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Switzerland of America - a.k.a Colorado

Lily Lake.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 06-29-2021, 09:23 AM - **1 Like**

I prefer the top shot - the colourful sand makes for a more intriguing photo.

**suraswami** · 06-29-2021, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

I prefer the top shot - the colourful sand makes for a more intriguing photo.

Thanks. I thought eyes get drawn towards the sand rather than the whole view.

5ks · 06-29-2021, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

I prefer the top shot - the colourful sand makes for a more intriguing photo.

Me too. I think the scenery is a bit flat (yet still quite nice) without something on the foreground, especially with a wide angle lens.

**robgski** · 06-29-2021, 06:35 PM - **1 Like**

I agree, the top image is better.

Lovely state, no doubt

**ProfessorBuzz** · 06-30-2021, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by suraswami

Thanks. I thought eyes get drawn towards the sand rather than the whole view.

For me, it warms up the image, and gives an anchor to start the viewer's eyes, and then it follows the triangle shape of the reflection in the water into the distance. Otherwise you're not sure if you are standing in the water or where you are.
With it, the image doesn't feel as if you're capturing the fact of the water and slopes; it adds something to it.

**suraswami** · 06-30-2021, 07:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

For me, it warms up the image, and gives an anchor to start the viewer's eyes, and then it follows the triangle shape of the reflection in the water into the distance. Otherwise you're not sure if you are standing in the water or where you are.
With it, the image doesn't feel as if you're capturing the fact of the water and slopes; it adds something to it.

Wow, thanks. I am not a pro and never put in this much thought into this photo. We had only few minutes at this stop, it was slightly drizzling, took some pictures with the family and let them go on the trail around the lake while I enjoyed few private moments with my K3+18-135 trusting its WR capabilities.

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06-29-2021, 09:23 AM - 1 Like	#2
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	I prefer the top shot - the colourful sand makes for a more intriguing photo.

06-29-2021, 11:01 AM	#3
suraswami Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 419 Original Poster	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz I prefer the top shot - the colourful sand makes for a more intriguing photo. Thanks. I thought eyes get drawn towards the sand rather than the whole view.

06-29-2021, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#4
5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 681	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz I prefer the top shot - the colourful sand makes for a more intriguing photo. Me too. I think the scenery is a bit flat (yet still quite nice) without something on the foreground, especially with a wide angle lens.

06-29-2021, 06:35 PM - 1 Like	#5
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	I agree, the top image is better. Lovely state, no doubt

06-30-2021, 05:53 AM	#6
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	Originally posted by suraswami Thanks. I thought eyes get drawn towards the sand rather than the whole view. For me, it warms up the image, and gives an anchor to start the viewer's eyes, and then it follows the triangle shape of the reflection in the water into the distance. Otherwise you're not sure if you are standing in the water or where you are. With it, the image doesn't feel as if you're capturing the fact of the water and slopes; it adds something to it.

06-30-2021, 07:09 AM - 1 Like	#7
suraswami Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 419 Original Poster	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz For me, it warms up the image, and gives an anchor to start the viewer's eyes, and then it follows the triangle shape of the reflection in the water into the distance. Otherwise you're not sure if you are standing in the water or where you are. With it, the image doesn't feel as if you're capturing the fact of the water and slopes; it adds something to it. Wow, thanks. I am not a pro and never put in this much thought into this photo. We had only few minutes at this stop, it was slightly drizzling, took some pictures with the family and let them go on the trail around the lake while I enjoyed few private moments with my K3+18-135 trusting its WR capabilities.

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