In answer to your query Nanette, my choice of viewpoint and framing was, as it often is, partly dictated by circumstance.
I shot from the roadside and this was raised significantly above the field. I needed this high viewpoint in order to see over the reeds and could change my viewpoint only by moving along a straightish line, either further from or closer to the trees. This seemed to be the best all-round compromise.
It had not occured to me until you raised the point, but on reflection, it does seem to me that the raised line of the reeds on the left of the image tends to balance the higher tree on the right. But, to be honest, I didn't think about that consciousy at the time.
I used a polariser and an 81C warm filter up to increase the colour saturation of the reds and blues.
Only posting this here because it is the latest of your posts. I spent some time today looking thru your postings and glanced at your web page. (which I now have bookmarked for further study) :)
You have an incredible talent at capturing mood. I dream of being able to see and capture shots like yours. The colors and composition of every shot I looked at is truly inspiring to me. Please keep posting. You are an incredible artist and thank you for sharing.
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