Swimming Pool in Winter

[Greg McCary]

This pool has been around for a long time. The water in it is fed from an underground spring that feeds water to a third of the county. The water is very cold, even in the summer time.

[Overbeyond]

Very good shot Greg with a good cold, isolated, winter feel to it.
Did you desaturate the trees etc in the background? The reflection of this area in the pool still retains the colour.

[MB1]

Nice composition and colors although I might like to see the closer edge of the pool too to show that it is a swimming pool.

[DrRoebuck]

That's a great shot and one of the better "reflection" shots I've seen around here.

I wish:

1) You could pull back a little like MB said, both to get the front edge of the pool and to get more trees in the background.

2) The water was more still.

[Greg McCary]

Yes Tom I desaturated the background and thanks. MB1, Dr. I couldn't really get any further back or lower I was shootong over a fence, but I agree.

[Didache]

Definitely a winner Greg. The slight desaturation works very well as does the wintry stillness of the water. The whole thing looks chilly. It's interesting that although in MOST photos a little extra saturation makes it pop, in this case it's exactly the opposite - it's the muted colour which makes it work.

Good one!
Mike

[Tyson L. Sparks]

Neat image Greg, the cold winter colors and reflection are good. Makes me wish summer was here. I'll try to get you some snow pictures.

[Greg McCary]

Thanks Mike, Thanks Tyson.

[AgingEyes]

Yes Tom I desaturated the background and thanks. .

Have you thought about desaturating everything except the water and the reflection?

[readingr]

Nicely done Greg and the desaturation works well

Roger

[gahspidy]

Good work, Greg. Good soft tones and icy winter feel. I like it as is.

[Greg McCary]

Thanks AE, Yes I thought of that as well. Thanks Roger, Thanks Gary......