Bruce,

I am ambivalent about this one.

On the plus side:  I like the subject.  I'm a
long-time avid canoeist, and I've seen plenty of
these.  They're a PITA, but the picture recalls
pleasant summer afternoons on quiet rivers.  I don't
share Ken's problem with the sky reflection; as you
say, it does highlight the difference in water levels.

OTOH:  It -is- a bit of a jumble.  The two trees
divide the scene a bit awkwardly.  And the contrast
range is pretty darned high (that miserable California
weather again...).

I =do= think the subject is worth playing with.  The
tree on the left is pretty interesting, and I can
imagine a shot taken from the opposite bank featuring
the tree and its relationship with the dam, for
example.

Get out that canoe or pull on them hip-waders!

BTW, if water is visibly and audibly leaking through
the dam, the beavers have left.  They are attracted to
the sound of flowing water, and work to stop it.

Cheers,

Rick

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> In a message dated 8/5/2006 9:38:15 AM Pacific
> Daylight Time, 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> This is shot with the dam just about eye level.  You
> can see the water
> backed up behind the dam in the upper section and
> the water down below
> coming out of the dam in the lower section.
> 
> Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4 @ 45mm, handheld
> ISO 800, 1/90 sec @ f/11
> 
> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3268.htm
> 
> Comments welcome
> 
> -- 
> Bruce
> =======
> That's a real dam all right. Look at the difference
> in water level! Nice 
> capture, Bruce.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe
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