So much about this is eye capturing! The straight lines in the water, the tree that seems to be growing sideways (though I guess it had fallen), the little island. The high res is amazing!

I agree, it's a splendid landscape. In color it would be a wallpaper!

Beautiful, but the branch in the top/middle is really annoying.

I like the lines in the water running counter to the trees very much! But, I do agree with friiskiwi about that branch

I agree and disagree. Depending on the look you are going for really imo. i like howit really frames out the island but you can get that more open look with it gone but unforunately I can't take it out even if it was legal fr photography themes.

the highlights and shadows are perfect so that the details are seen in everything. This is what I believe Ansel Adams had--not just a nice black and white. Most images can be turned into a nice black and white landscape, but this holds all the DETAIL by perfectly photgraphing the highlights and shadows.

Thank you! That was very nice

Is this lake tahoe?

Why yes it is

I recognize the island. It has a castle on it I think. Beautiful area and a lovely picture too.