Wind in the willows.... and other trees

A dramatically, bleak image enhanced by the glowering sky and perfectly captured reflections. I like the addition of the aircraft as well! The movement of wind in the trees on the horizon is nicely imaged and its repetition in the water adds impact. Overall the image portrays a great sense of drama to me.

I love the drama and sense of motion captured perfectly by the long exposure and infra-red. The composition works very well and the dramatic skies add to weight to the image. Some great images were submitted in the contest, but this was the one that has the most impact for me.

A very moody image that creates a real sense of bleakness. The low cloud and misty backdrop serve to emphasize the isolation of the tree, and the movement of the branches is nicely captured. Great composition and the lighting works really well in monochrome.

I love the composition. The long exposure manages to capture apparent tranquility in both the background and the foreground while, at the same time, clearly demonstrating the wind in the tree. Black and white works well to create a sense of atmosphere and drama.