The Pond

Cold, wet leaves

Floating on moss-coloured water

And the croaking of frogs—

Cracked bell-notes in the twilight.

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During those moments when we look for the grand landscape to capture, it may lie at our feet.

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Photography is a funny thing: All too often, we wander around with our fancy cameras with this preconceived notion of what great landscape we are going to capture, only to come up wanting.

This image was captured at such a time during a photo trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

Our group was looking for the perfect spot to do some sunset photography; most were looking for landscape features that would complement the light of the sun, as it descended toward the horizon.

As I trailed the group, I took a moment to look at the pond in front of me. A bit of experimentation with the composition of what I saw resulted in ‘Pondscape’.

Oh, and that sunset never panned out for us.

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Grace Blake

January 13, 2016 at 8:24 pm

I often use this technique, too. When I can’t get the landscape I’m looking for, I try to find patterns and take photos of those. This is a lovely pic!

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1. jansenphoto
  
  January 13, 2016 at 9:31 pm
  
  Thank you, Grace! I think it is a great approach, as it prevents getting locked in and missing the really cool thing either behind you or right at your feet.
  
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