Stan Matsui
July 2026 - Willow Arch
About the Image(s)
The details:
Title: Willow Arch
Focal length: 54mm
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/10
Shutter: 1/160th sec
Handheld.
8 comments posted
That's a lovely photograph. The tree that's the main focus looks like a dancing humanoid tree, the type found in fantasy fiction, with very long hair. The bright reflection in the water adds nicely to the image. Posted: 07/09/2026 01:58:21
Thank you, Marilyn! I love your thought of a dancing, humanoid character. Imagination is an important asset in photography! Posted: 07/09/2026 02:28:35
Nature is a wonderous thing with many wonderous shapes, colours and designs so natural waiting for us the photographer to capture. Here is a great example, of my favorite trees doing what they do well, making wondrous shapes. It is a joy to see, the reflection adds nicely to the depth of the curve of the tree and it is nicely in focus. For my taste I would remove about a third of the space above the tree. But just lovely. Posted: 07/15/2026 08:22:46
Thanks for your observation, Paul. I agree; bringing down the top of the frame would help isolate/draw attention to the tree -- good idea. Posted: 07/15/2026 14:34:03
Unique shape of the tree. Nice color contrast. If there is no ripples the reflection will perfect. Nice shoot. Posted: 07/15/2026 10:19:38
Thanks for your thoughts, Arief! Posted: 07/15/2026 14:34:25
It's looks like something that a person/people have created for a (married) couple could stand under for photo shoots. Nicely captured with great detail. Posted: 07/16/2026 02:27:38
Thank you, Carl. It is indeed a perfect setting for vows! Posted: 07/16/2026 02:29:37