Adi Ben-Senior
August 2026 - Trees of Lake Mirror
About the Image(s)
Most trees I take photos of are in B&W. By now I think I see them in B&W, and so the camera's default settings in BnW too. I found this line of trees early in the morning reflecting the water. It was very pleasant and tranquil. I added to the composition a bit of the gravel at the bottom of the lake as an element of interest in the foreground, yet it was still missing something. The fix was adding vignetting , while post processing.
Camera nikon z9 with a 24-120 f4 zoom lens @f10; S 1/2' ; iso 640; manual mode ; spot metering; tripod.
5 comments posted
Very pretty! I agree that the vignette was helpful. Posted: 08/12/2026 18:14:51
This is a lovely image, Adi.
The gravel looks like pennies in a fountain! I agree the vignette is helpful - but seems a bit heavy - especially in the foreground. A little less would lighten the image and help emphasize tranquility.
Nice idea adding elements of interest! Posted: 08/17/2026 04:23:01
The gravel looks like pennies in a fountain! I agree the vignette is helpful - but seems a bit heavy - especially in the foreground. A little less would lighten the image and help emphasize tranquility.
Nice idea adding elements of interest! Posted: 08/17/2026 04:23:01
Ill certainly try. Thank you for the advise Posted: 08/17/2026 10:55:25
I like the exposure and sharpness but would prefer more of a panoramic format. Posted: 08/17/2026 18:13:44
Adi, I really love the symmetrical lines in this image, and I think the vignette adds a beautiful accent and helps strengthen the overall composition.
The only thing that was a little distracting for me personally was the bottom-left corner, where the part with pebbles are less symmetrical compared to the bottom-right corner. That difference naturally draws a bit of extra attention to that area. There's also a small piece of a branch just above it, which pulls the eye there as well.
Other than that, I really enjoy the balance and structure of the image!
Posted: 08/17/2026 22:49:02
The only thing that was a little distracting for me personally was the bottom-left corner, where the part with pebbles are less symmetrical compared to the bottom-right corner. That difference naturally draws a bit of extra attention to that area. There's also a small piece of a branch just above it, which pulls the eye there as well.
Other than that, I really enjoy the balance and structure of the image!
Posted: 08/17/2026 22:49:02