A very serene photo Joseph.

Great mood and feel, as well as, composition.

If I may be so bold, came across a tutorial regarding a variation of the Orton technique. Found ... here.

And in particular, the addition of a layer mask to the one layer ... and in my humble opinion ... would allow for some judicious control of the blur employed.

Again, in my humble opinion ... I would like to see a tad more delineation of the silhouetted lines and shapes of those of the grasses and foliage in the foreground. Balance, being the operative word between that of blur and focus.

Nice work. I enjoy this one.

And but of course, thank you for sharing your efforts behind the lens and in the editing chair with us.

p.s. I hope you are aware of the currently running contest? Would love to see a submission ... or two, from you. Time and opportunity permitting of course. And my apologies if I missed sending a PM to you regarding the contest.

Not really keen on the hallowing around the tree boughs, a nice peaceful scene tho, and really like the perspective and depth.

One misty, moisty morning, when cloudy was the weather... You reminded me of an old nursery rhyme. I love to see the mist rising from the lake early in the morning. I always think it would be hard to capture, but you have done it well and included those foreground elements to give us perspective on what it is we see.

Love the blues with just enough green to remind you there is color. A fine DT, Jojo.

This one is really unusual in your gallery. Very nice atmospheric work. I like a lot :-)

Thanks everyone!!
Peace&Respect Jojo

This is so beautiful, I can almost feel the peace and quiet. I have always loved that foggy look, here in the valley I live in we get a lot of fog settling on the foothills of the Coastal Mountain range, and it always makes for good photos. I like yours very very much. I like the way the stones show up.Verena