I like this image for its color and simplicity. This was taken over by the old dam in Mission Trails. I thought the foam in the water would be problematic but it turned out nicely. The portions up towards the top of image are slightly blown out due the the angle of the light. The highlights of the foam in the dark water provide an exciting background. I shot at F5.6 to give the background a soft feeling while keeping the reeds in focus. The soft contrast in the background makes it interesting but doesn't act in a way that is too distracting. I also included the entire reflection of the reeds in this shot to give it balance. Reflections offer a simple way to provide symmetry and balance in an image. I really like the color in this image too. The cool soft blues and greens evoke feelings of relaxation. This has been one of our more popular images and it is also one of my favorites, thanks for reading.
Nichole
