Totnes Past and Present

this is absolutely stunning Rod. Something different and I think it’s magnificent work…........

Awesome!!!!! wonderful images and presentation!

This works really well Rod…......both are very beautiful images and you have a keen eye for oerfect balance…......wish I had an ounce of your creativity! Bravo Rod….......... :))

Duh! that was supposed to say “perfect” balance….......LOL…........

Splendid work my friend!

Great idea Rod, it works a treat

Awesome work Rod!!! :D

THIS IS TOTALLY A MIRROR IMAGE ROD.NOT SO MUCH AS A RIPPLE IN THE WATER. I THINK YOU WILL NEED TO PUT AN X ON THE TOP SO YOU DONT END UP HANGING IT UPSIDE DOWN….AS ALWAYS….STUNNING CAPTURE FOR YOU TO SHARE.

Like everything in this work!

Oh my goodness Rod, those reflections are so clear. Two wonderful images beautifully portrayed.

Perfect reflection

This is gorgeous Rod – absolutely beautiful

This so unique and well done Rod…I love the idea and you have presented both images perfectly…..amazing clarity…....Hats off to you…....beautiful work my friend!

Two for the price of one… Both of these photographs would stand alone with their beauty; however, together they compliment each other nicely. Well done, Rod!

You matched them up really well.
For a minute I thought you had a vertical reflection and a horizontal one as well.
The black frame sets them off also.
I wouldn’t be surprised if you got a feature from this one…...( reflectivity )

this is so intriguing! Bravo my friend!

this captures of old and new, and the way you edited it is perfect!

Both wonderfulin every detail, the reflections have come out really well. Well captured and composed 11/10

Two super images, great reflections in both. Nice one …

two great captures like the water reflections keep them coming

I think it is different, Rod, and shows how the present can look much like the past.

Brilliant

Love everything about them…the reflections are awesome! :)

2 beautiful reflective images Rod. Great to see the contrast of the new and the old standing side by side. Awesome as always!

Very impressive Rod, although I’ve just checked, and couldn’t find a memo requesting permission to play with my all-time fovourite image. lolol!
Just a thought. Did you try joining the grey building to the pink, and cropping out the brick by any chance? I realize the boat would be lost, and possibly the larger buoy, but I’ve checked, and there seems to be enough left in my fav image with the highest brick building ommitted. I love the concept of what you’ve done here Rod. It works incredibly well. I’ve been right through you portfolio, and I can’t see the one on my right uploaded. It’s a wonderful shot too. Fascinating colour for buildings! Looks to be a pinky/apricot. Now I look forward to your feedback! lololol!

You only ever submit work of the absolute highest standard Rod and this is up there with the very best. Each photo would be a stand out on it’s own but putting them together in this way – and viewing them in conjunction with your explanation – adds an extra dimension. It shows what a single picture cannot show which is the before and after – exactly the effect you were striving for. A truly excellent piece of work old buddy. All best wishes, Peter

really wonderful display of two outstanding images Rod, so well done.

I paused … hesitated and then .. yes it works!

Wonderful work Rod, the image is outstanding

Really stunning Rod ;-)

I think the two work well together. Honestly. the perspective is good, the colours highlight each other, balance is wonderful. face it – you have talent!!

Excellent Rod!!!! Great work. Wow – what a comparison of the old and new. I’ll take the old style!!! The clarity and quality of both pics is great!

Stunning! Congratulations on your feature!! :D

Beautiful, I love the comparison, the reflections are awesome.

Amazing clarity in both of these shots Rod. You really have a pulse on these picturesque places – every time I see one of your shots I immediately think “postcards”...they are always so crisp and inviting looking. Cheers, s.

Rod – I can’t say anything – everyone has said it and more BUT….....love the originality of this, the colours and clarity are wonderful I love the reflections I love the way you have compared the two, all in all it is a perfect piece and totally unique fabUlous :)))

and CONGRATULATIONS :)

Two great shots Rod,it makes a wonderful collage of the new houses and the old,which match so great together.The reflections are gorgeous.Best wishes,Henri.

Fabulous work Rod

Hi Rod, the idea has worked well. especially as the water was so still, try it with some more images !!

fantastic Rod, it works beautifully!

Excelent shots Rod, really good..

Not only are both the photos stunning, but the way you placed them side by side and the perspective of each composition, drives one’s eyes from the center, to each photo as an individual! Very effective executed!!! :)

wonderful …a very nice art piece

wicked!!!
brilliant montage of two magic shots, dear Rod :)))
awesome!!! :)))))))))))
xx

I think its great…both are excellent shots and work well together

As always Rod, your images are truly spectacular. This one is beautiful….

Wow! This is stunning Rod. Great work!

Looks fabulous Rod,the clarity of your shots is just beautiful,and they look great together like this,well done :-))

Both great photographs, and I like the presentation; it is nice composition, and the black frame has just the right size to let the pictures shine :)

Excellent capture Hun!

Stunning reflections mq

You do not have to ask for peoples opinion Rod, it’s a brilliant piece of photography, OH & I’ve been here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

splendid effort.

Love the two together Rod

A very beautiful collage!

Awesome reflections! Great comp., it makes me want to go there. :)

outstanding beauty Rod!
superb reflections

Beatiful exposed the difference between new and old Rod. I like the left better for it character. But every time brings it’s own architecture.

Beautifuly put together

awwww me lassie tis AWESOME ...!!

awww sorry should be be LADDIE tis awesome, !!??

I still shocked that we lost so much ta the all blacks..!!

perfect

This is a beautiful and wonderfully effective collage Rod, I love it! I very much enjoyed reading your commentary on how you created this. I especially love the ‘Past’ image on the left the most with the textures and colours of the weathered stone and the red boat so perfectly placed within your framing. Wonderful composition and crystal clear focus, they are both very beautiful!

ah what a unique artistic presentation Rod,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so creative, the old with it’s history and character, the new esthetically pleasing,! Times certainly do change.

Great split artwork. Fantastic captures.

What a lovely pairing! the light is great, and the reflections just beautiful. A really clever idea.

Dear Rod … what a fabulous, creative idea!!!! I love the contrast between old and new … and the beauty of how well they go together!!!! Clever you … sooooo beautiful!!!! Such fun to try new things … MORE please!!!!!!

Rod … I’ve been trying new and different things too … it’s very exciting but kind of scary too … stepping outside the old comfort zone, you know??? But I say, GO for it!!!! Where else but here … where everyone is trying fun new things!!!!! MORE PLEASE!! lol!!!

WONDERFUL !

Stunning reflections and work here !!

Absolutely stunning Rod. Something different ,well done

I really thought I was looking at a fork in a river at first – such a clever idea! Cannot get over how vivid those reflections are, love it.

wow..that works so well..love the perfect reflections for it

Possibly a one-off as a presentation but I had to give it a try and was thrilled at the feedback, thanks so much Cheryl,
Regards, Rod.

you live in a lovely place and represent it proud!

Love it!

Gorgeous work!

I really like this, Rod – fantastic reflections on both and the black border sets them off really well :-)

Brilliant idea, Rod. Wonderfully captured. Regards, Vadim

Rod, thank you so much. I also wish you a Happy New Year and many more beautiful pictures in the year of 2009.

gorgeous combination of this two shots!!! wonderful work rod!!! really like your style and your photos with the reflections!!! terrific!!!

Wow took me awhile to find the bottom of your comments lol, this is absolutely engaging! Brilliant!

Interesting effect.

Congrats on your feature..I do have to say, you truly deserved this!

Congratulations on your feature Rod! I loved it when you first uploaded it – not surprised that it’s been featured. A good opportunity to admire it again.

Amazing Wonderful shot!

I love it! Great job!!

Exellent reflections!

Both images are very similar in nature and blend well together. I think your angles work nicely and the lighting looks great. It good to get out of the box and try something different. Your photography speaks for itself. Always well thought out with excellent focus and composition. I like this concept very much, Rod.