~Confusing Reflections~, a photo from South Australia, West

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken on the Northern side of the Adelaide Botanical Gardens. I think the image could be a little confusing. The trees in front are reflecting on the water and the trees to the side are reflecting of the sculpture. I like the confusion.

The Adelaide Botanical Gardens was first set aside in Colonel William Light's city plan for Adelaide in 1838. It wasn't until 1854, after a public appeal to Governor Sir Henry Young that gardens were established at the current location. First opened in 1857, the gardens are influenced by the Royal Gardens at Kew, England and Versailles, France and they receive 1.3 million visitors per annum.

I resized the photo, auto enhance, sharpened and added the frame.

Cheers,
Debbie

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JoepOomen (269) 2006-11-22 20:54

fine. great job. very beautiful.
thanks for sharing.
regards, Joep

Joffre (527) 2006-11-22 21:15

Hiya Debbie, I had to double take this one, lol, love the multiple reflections and the path in the distance, almost surreal, interesting composition, great capture!

adamasao1 (466) 2006-11-22 21:37

Hi Debbie
Interesting shot, good idea. I do like how you've kept a large chunk of the sculpture in the shot.
Cheers

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2006-11-23 6:36

First I think hmmm... second, the strong technical part is a good contrast to the beautiful garden ... third, I am not sure if I like it.
If I like it or not, good sharpeness and coulours.
Achim

snunney (130967) 2006-11-23 9:06

Hello Debbie,
All these reflections make for a very interesting and thought-provoking composition. It is really very well observed. Nice colours and fine sharpness.

tsemin (316) 2006-11-23 14:07

Debbie, I like the the x-direction reflection in the pool and the y-direction reflection on the mirrow like sculpture. Then it brings viewer's eyes to the small grassy spot in distance. Tsemin

izmirli (3989) 2006-11-23 18:16

merhaba dear debbie
very good green colours and composition.very good reflection.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

dorte_s_t (2287) 2006-11-24 8:29

Hi , Debbie .
You're right about the confusing reflections , but that's just what makes this photo so special and interesting .
My eyes cling to the reflections trying to separate them but also enjoying the challenge !
Very nice and interesting shot !
Greetings
Dorte.

zeca (19762) 2006-11-25 0:27

Confusing, indeed! I like to see pictures like this Debbie, because we must see it slowly to see it all. Well done!
Regards,
Zeca

siolaw (38294) 2006-11-25 21:58

Hi Debbie
Good double reflections, it takes a little while to understand what is real and what is reflection!
Sharpness and colors are fine, framing and compo very nice too!
Have a nice day
Laurent

sothy81 (9646) 2006-11-26 12:57

HI Debbie, this looks great. Yes, the reflection is sort of confusing. Great trees. Looks natural. Good work. Sothy

prezntime (3946) 2006-11-27 23:35

Greetings Debbie.
You absolutely right about the confusion caused by this photo...but it looks great. The nice, clean lines make for perfect reflections and good geometry. The contrast between the lushness of the greens and the stark silver of the metal is a very nice touch. Good eye.
Regards,
Chris.

Pitoncle (3745) 2006-12-12 7:38

Bonjour Debbie,
Je reviens avec bonheur visiter ta galerie et y découvre de petites merveilles comme celle-ci. Cette double reflexion est géniale !!! C'était bien vu de ta part et surtout bien restitué. Il y a un autre élément intéressant dont tu ne parles pas et qui semble ętre de l'eau ruisselant sur la sculpture (et se reflettant dans le bassin) ; il apporte une touche abstraite ŕ ta composition la rendant un peu irréelle. La lumičre est bien exploité et génčre de délicates couleurs. Le regard est bien guidé dans cette perspective végétale.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard