Reflections

"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water" 

-Loren Eiseley

"Afternoon Reflections", 2012

Tuckertown Lake, NC

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon and I dropped my son, Braden at a friend's house in Denton, NC.  On my way out, I grabbed my camera with the thought that I could spend the afternoon exploring the countryside and possibly capturing some good photos in the process.  

I am a cyclist and one of my favorite rides is through the countryside of Rowan and Davidson County.  The ride crosses Tuckertown Lake just below High Rock Lake Dam.  I knew I would be close to this area after dropping Braden off so right after I dropped him off I went on an adventure in search for some subject matter to photograph.  I found myself at the water access point just below the dam.  There were several groups of people fishing and enjoying the day.  I hiked up the shoreline and began snapping photos.  I climbed under the branches of an overhanging tree and snapped a few more shots to get "Afternoon Reflections."  

The serenity found in this composition calms me.  There is a sense of peace in the reflection of light seen in the ripples of water.  The flowers show strength, beauty, and energy while the overhanging tree leaves a reflection in the water of its protection.