In Shadow

Strong evening sun backlights a seedling, moss and grass cradled in shadow formed by the base of two trees shaped like a bowl. Beyond the strip of light, the elevated water level reflects blue sky and contrasts nicely with the warmer foreground elements. Finally, a twig and its shadow enclose the top edge of the bowl, helping to keep the eye in the frame.

A longer focal length at this distance leads to a shallower depth of field drawing attention to the in focus sunlit area.

The image seems to portray a sense of calm, intimacy and wellbeing.