Early Winter

[Wicked Dark]

So I'm sifting through older photos today and playing in Lightroom (oooh sliders!). I really love this app.

Afternoon at the brook...the sun casts a lovely glow -
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/Its-not-as-cold-as-it-looks/P1015328/809258526_mpk6Y-XL.jpg

Upstream at the same brook. I've been looking at this picture for months and there's something about it I like. I can't put my finger on it, maybe the reflection, maybe the snow covered bushes, maybe the sun on the trees in the bg, I don't know, but here it is.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/Its-not-as-cold-as-it-looks/P1015320/809257714_n3iYw-XL.jpg

A pond that's just starting to freeze. I was hoping for some mist, but alas it was clear. I sort of dig it anyway.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/Its-not-as-cold-as-it-looks/P1015256/809257301_qTRY4-XL.jpg

Another pond a stone's throw from that last one. I has more dead trees and I'm a sucker for dead trees.
http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/Its-not-as-cold-as-it-looks/P1015279/809262558_P3XpH-XL.jpg

Thoughts and comments welcome as usual.

[mbrager]

I like the second photo as well, WD. I think the patch of blue in the water, plus the reflected light into the frost covered bushes is very unique. Also patches of color in the upper corners. Makes for a complex photo with many elements, yet it's nature.
First photo is a match for the second, IMO. Nice unique reflections, obviously the same area, same time. Same complexity.
Mike

[JAS_Photo]

Lovely set, especially the second and fourth are my favourites!

[Bambi]

All are lovely. Frame #2 and #4! very nice

[Wicked Dark]

thanks guys, I'm glad I sorted these out.

[Mad Aussie]

I really like that 2nd shot. The intricate pattern/textures of the snow covered branches appeals a lot to me. Then I think the suns glow and the reflection just compliment that nicely.