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reflections of the clouds in the huron river at gallup park.
I took advantage of a cloud shadow to get the bright reflections.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4881108&l=a5cecdc930&id=579198015

WOW that is beautiful!  Wonderful shot!

So, you don't think it's ttoo dark? That was the comment I got from some people on another photo site.

Personally No I don't.  I am not an expert, I just know what I like.  My daughter wanted to know what the focal point was to be.  U read your intro and she agrees that it isn't too dark.  I like it.

John just said if you make it any lighter you loose the definition of the clouds.

I actually tried to lighten it up in iphoto after I got that criticism. If I had shot it as a HDR It would have been possible. Alas I lack that ability and photoshop too!

You could tonemap it; I gave that a try, and it lost all the mystery and drama I see in the original.    Sometimes, you break a few rules and you get something better than you'd get any other way.

I like it as it is.   It's a fine picture, full of interest and wonder.  Or so I think.

I agree!

Nicely done! I love sky reflections in water. As far as being too dark, I don't think it is. I think if you lightened it up, the clouds would end up looking washed out.

A+. I've looked at clouds from upside down, just leave life's illusions be. It is a wonderful shot.