Comment from alaskapat
Wonderful initial impact: this is such a beautiful, calm and peaceful scene .
The bench invites the viewer to come, sit and relax while taking it all in.
I love the calm water and the late autumn foliage with some bare trees and still some with the autumn yellow.
This is well photographed with spot on focus, this image is clear and your exposure is perfect the colors and tones appear natural in this soft and beautiful lighting .
I love the reflections in the still water . The tree on the right provides a nice frame as well as giving nice depth to your scene.
This is a place that I would love to sit with a cup of coffee .

Well composed and presented!
Best wishes to you in this contest! This was a pleasure to review!

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025

I am honored to have received such a nice review and rating. Thank you:)

reply by alaskapat on 18-Jan-2025

Absolutely my pleasure that is a beautiful scene! Good luck to you !

Comment from Jewell McChesney
This is a perfect entry for the River or Lake contest! Even though it is a "pond". Lol
I do really think it's a very serene beautiful picture. The contrast and Saturation Editing did well for this. It almost gives it a Sepia toned look. Even on a dreary day, water changes the atmosphere. Love it.
Perfect exposure and balance. Lovely setting!

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025

Thank you, Jewell for your comments. I am glad you liked it. Actually, it is a lake, Lake Drummund, is not a large lake of course but is much longer than wide :)

reply by Jewell McChesney on 18-Jan-2025

Ok! I thought it said something about a pond. Oopss