lily pond at the gardens with 16-45

[fevbusch]

  I think this shot made good use of the circ. pol, because it brings up the detail and color of the
 underwater.  I also like the reflection of the tree branches that came up on upper right corner.
  What do you think, guys.    Freddy

[blackcloudbrew]

Freddy, it looks like you did exactly what you said. Nice composition. This might work as a selective color image if you feel like playing with the PP on it.

[Ron Kruger]

That is excellent composition and very good use of the CP.

[fevbusch]

  You made my day, guys.
  Here's a revision, Tim.   Freddy

[blackcloudbrew]

Those kinda look exactly the same? Am I missing something?

[fevbusch]

I removed all the black spots from the lily plant leaves..   Freddy

[Ron Kruger]

I did notice something different, but wasn't sure what it was. I do like it a little better.
At any rate, this is the best shot I've seen from you so far, Freddy. It's a keeper. I don't think I'd mess with it.

[JIMBO]

I agree totally with Ron that this is one of your best shots Freddy. Well done. JIM

[blackcloudbrew]

Ok, I'm the wet blanket here. I wish...that you'd not cut off the left most edge of the central lilly pad. If there was the complete pad and just a smidgen space to the left it would have been better to my eye.

[fevbusch]

  Thanks, Ron, Tim, Jimbo.  I promise I won't touch it any more.
     Gee , I just saw a shot from Adam of a swan via Sigma 70-300, on the other forum.  I definitely will buy that lens some day.      Freddy

[blackcloudbrew]

Freddy, just say no to LBA! Oops, too late.

[fevbusch]

 Gosh whiskers, as my Grandma used to say, at that price how could you not buy it.  Freddy

[Mike Pearson]

Very nice image Freddy - the second one is best   

Mike

[fevbusch]

  Thanks, Mike.   Freddy