Congratulations Jonathan!

David-Thanks for the consideration and you are correct, very different days.

Quote Originally Posted by DavidEccleston View Post
You both selected nearly identical framing, and you both decided to block both the bridge and the flow of the river with the tree branch. As these are both typical focal points of a landscape image, I'm really curious what compelled you both to obscure them.
At the time of the first day, when I got my shot, we briefly discussed how we both liked the curved tree overhanging the river as an interesting element. I do like how Jonathan positioned the tree ever so slightly lower relative to the bridge than I did. At the time I took mine, however, I was more fixated on the clouds as they were just dancing around the top of the peaks. So, I was more looking for an interesting composition where I could play with the clouds. Here I was trying to balance the river (Bow) against the mountains (side of Mt Rundle) but emphasize the clouds. The bridge was considered, but I was thinking it was more of a detail that one would pick up as they evaluated the entire frame rather than a primary focal point.

Granted, what you describe with the flow of the river, bridge and mountains as a backdrop would be a more classic picture.

Truth be told, I like the photo I submitted this week and think it is "nice" but I actually prefer the one I submitted week (#48) as it better frames the clouds dancing around the peaks. But I often put up pictures I think have merit as other people gravitate to and see scenes differently, and, I do like this weeks pic. So, appreciate the thoughts.