I saw this fallen branch at the other end of the lake and went to take a closer look, so I waded out a few feet into the shallow water, and it nearly went over the top of my boots! I set up the shot and waited for the autumn afternoon sun to illuminate the various components of the scene; the trees, the floating leaves and the branches reaching into the water, framing the view towards the boathouse in the distance. This still day created a wonderful mirror effect across the water and helped to accentuate the shapes and characters revealed in the frame.

Finalist - The Beauty of Belton Estate