On the Point
The human eye is extremely sensitive to visible light. We have the ability of see detail across a wide range of light and shadow. The camera however can only record about four to five stops of detail in a scene. This means that dark shadows have a tendency to block up and highlights to burn out in other words no details at the extreme ends of the exposure when the contrast is too great.
I think the photographer of this image had a good idea using the tree to frame the lone gazebo overlooking the water on an overcast day, giving it a feeling of aloneness. The low horizon and negative space add to the mood.
The photographer may want to consider a few observations. The exposure for this composition is difficult with little detail in the shadows or highlight while at the same time making the center of the gray scale look flat. Another thing to consider is the slight tilt of the water’s horizon. This may be due to the angle of the land on the horizon but it is a little distracting.
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