The Trent & Mersey Canal

[Richard]

I headed out for a walk to explore a canal a few miles away. I want to have a play with a variable ND filter to help smooth out the water..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7761403182_4a772c8bc3_c.jpg
Looking out over lock 59, it was quite windy, so the ND filter is also allowing moment in the trees to be captured.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7761416738_d4fc42cf89_c.jpg
Looking up at another lock with bridge. (3 shot HDR)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7761408158_b80ea181f2_c.jpg
Ok so there was no need for the ND filter for this one, but since it was on on the lens I dialled it back to minimum. I added a little off camera back-light with a speedlite..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7761405278_1411ca9b42_c.jpg
I might have been tempted with an HDR for this one, but the trees were moving too much, and there was no detail worth mentioning to pull out the sky anyway...

[Barefoot]

Nice set overall, but the second and third are really nice. :thumbup:

[Marko]

Lovely set but shot 3 is easily my fave here.

[Matt K.]

Just to be different: I love shot #4 - does have such a tranquil feel about it ....

[Bambi]

2 for the angle and processing, 3 for the comp and dof.

[Iguanasan]

Loving three too and the nomination is worthy.... #2 is very cool as well though.

[AntZ]

Missed this thread, but saw the nomination for shot 3 and it very well deserved. Nice series.

[dha6892]

I love shot 3! It gives off a very nice atmosphere

[Runmonty]

Really cool set Richard. I am not sure if it is my monitor, or if it is intentional, but the first one seems to me to have a slight yellow/green cast. It doesnt detract from the image for me but just thought I would mention it.

I really like the 2nd and 3rd ones here

[Richard]

Thanks for all the comments..
Runmonty your correct, the slight green and yellow boost was intentionally added to all the photographs I took that day to help warm them up and make them work together as a set. It was one of those days where the sky was very flat and drab and I felt they needed something extra in post...

Thanks for the nomination BF much appreciated... :)

[Hillbillygirl]

very well captured, and very nicely PP on all Richard. Love that last one. So many lines leading the eye through/into the frame, but all so well balanced, along with the smooth reflective water surface makes this the winner for me.