reflected willow

There really isn't any competition for subject matter when the sun is on the river at 8.30 am in the morning. I am trying lots of other options and some nearly make the cut, but the reflections are absolutely gorgeous.

For a change from bridges today (although I am bound to return to these later as they deliver a feast of abstraction), I thought I would give this reflected willow tree an airing.

Thank you all for your constant encouragement - when things get tough, there is always someone ready with a bit of sympathy, a shared experience or a comment to boost confidence. I'm up for criticism too - all helps to move the photography forward.

[Jo]

Looks like a painting - beautiful capture of the willow tree's reflection

[Taffy]

Looks like an impressionist painting. Cleverly done.

[Babs]

Fabulous reflections, such a gorgeous composition and I love the pattern it makes.

[Gayle]

Fabulous capture of these reflections, Helen! Truly amazing! Fav! :-)

[Daisy Ditch ⊰✿]

Oh, I did reflections today as well. I love impressions of greenery reflected in ripples. Wonderful shot. I agree, the encouragement here is so heartening. Fav!

[Jane Martin]

That's such an interesting shot. I've studied it at length and cant see where the tree stops and the reflection starts! It's the perfect picture for a dentist waiting room! Would keep the nervous patients occupied for hours! It's great!

[Helen Jane]

@janemartin that is intriguing in itself Jane. It is 100% reflection. I have rotated by 180 which was a bit experimental. I chopped off the river bank .. I guess you would have had no struggle at all if I had left those two things. Thanks for your feedback.

[Alan D Stringer]

Love it :) very clever

[Stephanie Swift]

Really lovely, fav!

[Ann Williams]

Fantastic and very vivid reflections Helen. This is a great place and time for photos.

[Helen Jane]

@jo38 thank you for your comment and for looking in on my project. The follow in much appreciated

[Helen Jane]

@taffy I'm a bit of a fan of the impressionists - perhaps that is why these reflections are attracting me so much.

[Helen Jane]

@onewing thank you Babs. I love the patterns too!

[Helen Jane]

@gaylewood Thank you Gayle - much appreciated.

[Helen Jane]

@daisyditch thank you Daisy. I like your reflections too - especially with the little ducklings amidst the array of colour.

[Helen Jane]

@chipsngravy thank you Alan, and thanks for the follow. Welcome to 365 - it is quite a journey - I hope you enjoy it.

[Helen Jane]

@tristansmum Thank you Stephanie for the comment and fav. You are doing some amazing work at the moment with your captures.

[Helen Jane]

@flowerfairyann I quite agree Ann, all the best photos are down by the river when the sun is out.

[Madeleine Pennock]

Lovely reflections! I enjoy the fact you have flipped the image to create a further sense of altered reality! Well done!

[Caroline]

Oh what a beautiful green reflection!!! I love willows, and in the reflection it's just awesome. And I'm glad you feel that way, this site has been so wonderful for me, for so many...