This pic perfectly demonstrates why I like the Rule of Thirds on sky reflections in the water. The "need" for all of something is often more to do with capturing a pretty subject than with being artistic. We don't need all the symetry. Your deep blue reflections and white clouds on the water's surface tells us there is perfect symetry out there and that a skilled photographer compells the viewer to see the unrevealed. The A-shape of the water and trees tending toward the upper left intersection of the Rule of Thirds is excellent. And while some, self included, may not particularly like the floating leaves spotting the water's surface, they are always present at this time of year.
Thanks for sharing and putting up with my yapping.
Very nice. Particularly interesting is the something of an S-curve of the cascading, rocky stream and the positioning of this "S" on the Rule of Thirds.
Tree-mendous! This has a nice layering effect with each ridge at another distance. The Pine on the left, extending above the frame is well placed. Your position/camera angle is good.
Originality/uniqueness is a fleeting thing with today's glut of digital cameras and millions of photos generated daily. I don't think for a second I'm particularly qualified to call something unique, more than the nominal amount with regard to all pictures. But I personally have never seen one quite like this. I think you deserve a blue ribbon for creative originality here. Yep, I reck'n I do. Very good, Cat.
Do I see power lines??? Don't you just hate those things? I'd be zapping them with the cloning brush or some other tool on this most beautiful photograph.
This much like being there with the shaded areas and sunlit areas over the stream and distant trees. This is so much like many of my experiences. And for you, that is a compliment. I could easily find myself standing in the same spot and gazing at the beauty. I've sat here for over five minutes just staring between those Pines. Gotta keep going though, I see the shadows are long and time is running out, lol.
Bottom left corner leaves are a bit distracting, but this is otherwise a great shot. There is a good element of mystery about the rock on the right being wet, so far above the river. :-)