Thanks ganesh and neelu.
Ganesh, this is in Kerala, on the banks of the Chalakudy.
i think i can see the merits (and demerits) of both frames for different reasons. the original posted one, though somewhat familiar, gave me joy because there was a mystery and a chaos - a more dark feel to it. the second frame is more refreshing, yes, also more formal. So i guess i'm saying i dont have a preference, given the different moods in both types of presentations. if i had to pick one only to present, i might go with the original post
thanks a lot, made me think deeper on this image, and what had gone through my mind while making them.
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