once upon a time

[Rosy]

I like it, but what draws me is the background - wish there was more of that and less of the foreground

 

[mmaria]

I was thinking about that downed tree and how that could be a great shot...then I went onto your flickr and saw you already did it...really great shot: nature_090214_0016 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Thanks Dan, That's taken from another spot, maybe about 100 feet upstream

Ok, time to kiss up to the OP. Given the title, I think I like it almost as is. Yeah I know, everyone has an almost :mrgreen:

It has a dreamy look that makes me wonder what may be up stream. Yup, I like it. Now the almost

Is there any room in your frame to maybe give just a couple inches of rock room to the bottom left?
I know you mentioned your restraints in this shot, but I just feel a little cramped between the rock and the edge of the frame.

Oh Rick, nice to read this along with having my morning coffee Thanks!
I see what you're saying about few inches. I couldn't step back because of the bush that's next to the rock. Even this way I had to clone out some branches.

I like it, but what draws me is the background - wish there was more of that and less of the foreground

you'll see more of the background, but not from that spot. I'll take another shot soon.

Thank you guys for commenting, even though just one person seems to like it the way it is
I had to try something different then my usual photographing this place and editing.

 

[weepete]

I like where you are going with this, but have to agree with Rick. It's a nearly there shot but for me it's the foreground leaves that don't quite fit with the feeling of the rest of the photo. I'd have liked to have seen a wee bit more on the top as well, I want to look down the river and see what might be hiding in the trees.

Still I'm hoping you show us a few more like this

 

[mmaria]

thanks Pete!
you'll definitely see more

that's a wonderful place but difficult to be photographed. there is always something in the way, bushes, branches.., it's not easy approachable and there are always some king of trash everywhere. People sucks being in nature!
I need to clean up the foreground almost every spot I stand. this foreground was clean, without plastic bags or something, so I shot it and feature that foreground.

I was hoping you'll notice the light there, but you all want to see more of the background. Ok, I promise more of the background

 

[Nibbio]

Nicely done!