Menindee lake 1, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

Please open both photos in new tabs for the better versions.
This is one of those times when you don't know which photo to have as the main one.
After rains falling over 1,000 km to the north in Queensland Menindee Lake in Kinchega NP is nearly full. Local rain doesn't fill the lake. We went out to the lake in late afternoon and then again for sunset.
These 2 photos were taken on the first visit looking out through a flooded dead eucalpyt forest of silhouetted trees which makes for strange but stunning scenes.
Another one in the WS.

COSTANTINO, Fis2, ikeharel, holmertz, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, jhm, adramad, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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COSTANTINO (115515) 2021-09-01 22:43

Hello dear Ian and have a nice
new month September
a strange photo with original
strange details and a landscape
which seems to be taken
from another planet
regards
costantino

jemaflor (146274) 2021-09-01 23:11

Hi Ian,
great photogenic effect with all these trees and the water, good sharpness and contrast, very photogenic, well done, tfs.

pajaran (114891) 2021-09-02 0:05

Pozdrav.

Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo rastinje i deo jezera, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspeketivom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa belim oblacima koji dolaze.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (169709) 2021-09-02 0:39

Witaj Lan!
A very curious view, interesting place.
Good framing and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

ikeharel (112419) 2021-09-02 0:56

Indeed, Ian, itbwas a difficult decision to choose the main post - two picture shows well how flood-water show only parts of the frid Eucalyptus trees and other vegetation, fine outcome on both.
Good evening,
ike

kasianowak (17672) 2021-09-02 1:44

Hi Ian
Difficult choice... I think the main upload is slightly more graphic because of its more minimalist composition but it's also interesting to see one with a living tree. Both images are very atmospheric and unusual for the trees growing in water.
Your note gives a fascinating insight into how nature and weather work to create this landscape.
Best wishes
Kasia

holmertz (101980) 2021-09-02 2:30

Hello Ian,
Both photos are very interesting and graphically superb. The main one shows nature as arranged by an artist. It's so special I have to keep it among my favourites. Of course credit also goes to exposure, sharpness etc.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (220577) 2021-09-02 2:37

Ciao Ian, great view of fascinating lake, beautiful reflections, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

vjmite (6514) 2021-09-02 4:45

Hi Ian,

A great wide view of the lake in a healthy state for once. The trees look like they are writhing in their death throes. Excellent sharpness and exposure.

Vince

ChrisJ (171220) 2021-09-02 4:53

Hi Ian,

Impeccable sharpness with nice repetition of the silhouetted trees. I wonder what this scene would look like at sunset? Tfs!

pierrefonds (113572) 2021-09-02 6:34

Hi Ian,

I appreciate the reflections on the water. The point of view is showing the details of the trees. The light is giving good colors output. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Royaldevon (85606) 2021-09-02 9:31

Hello Ian,

These are definitely better in the large format!
Like you, I could not split the two photographs for a favourite! They are both excellent!
The strange silhouettes produced by the dead eucalyptus trees remind me of the artistic shapes produced by the performers of Ballet Rambert (now just called Rambert, I believe).

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

lousat (138599) 2021-09-02 9:31

Hi Ian,in fact isn't easy the choice of better pic,all 2 are amazing and the views are incredibles,never seen nothing like that. A great show create by the abundant rain and made in a very professional way. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2021-09-02 10:24

Hello Ian,

I wouldn't even know which one to use as the main photo.
Both picture are very nice but maybe a little bit dramatic
Pleasant detailed view too.
Excellent captured.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

GyurMaster (24668) 2021-09-02 10:52

Hello Ian,

Beautiful, almost surreal composition. I think it would look even better in BW.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

mkamionka (73344) 2021-09-02 11:36

Hi Ian,
The main photo has this advantage that is works a bit disorientating. Are we looking at the world upside down?
Great effect, excellent reportage,
M

Tue (91564) 2021-09-02 11:42

Hello Ian,
A fantastic view of the large and calm lake with the dead trees and lower bushes standing in the water. They look great against the light blue sky and also the reflections are appealing.
Lars

jean113 (27637) 2021-09-02 12:53

Hello Ian, I like both pictures as they are both excellent especially viewed in the large format.
Here the drowned trees appear to be waving their branches, like arms flailing about in the air, then in the w/s picture the reflections are better.
A very strange and surreal sight.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Jean.

brano14 (3454) 2021-09-02 15:58

I like these artistic photos, almost not real. You made it very well, beautiful details, very clean photo.
Great job!

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-09-02 16:14

Hi Ian
A restful nature beauty with the skeletal trees being the key feature of the 'water world' creating a great contrast to its vast surroundings. Excellent shot
Best regards

adramad (72558) 2021-09-03 10:28

Hello Ian.
A sensational photo, which gives a ghostly atmosphere with these dead trees inside the lake, but at the same time the image conveys a special beauty.
I like a lot. You have a good day. Very best regards.
Luis.

macjake (98262) 2021-09-03 13:56

Hi Ian
now these are great photos!
it kind of looks like a dance team out there showing us their moves. it also looks somewhat creepy. wonderful visual no matter how you look at it. cheers
Craig

jmdias (114262) 2021-09-04 12:15

ian

curious these dead trees, were they killed by the drought, by the fire or by the waters ?
marvelous view with the special aspect of the trees. excellent. curious as the level of the lake can be so flexible.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67635) 2021-09-29 18:14

Hello Ian,
I cast my vote on the WS photo because the reflections are better.
Regards,
MT