Reeds in the Calm

Adam Bykowski

Reeds in the Calm

Saganasghee Slough in the forest preserves south of Chicago. This side of the slough has blessed me several times with nice vistas in the morning.

Reeds in the Calm belongs to the following groups:

Lakes and Inland Waterways *one* per day, focal point - the water! Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Reeds in the Calm by Adam Bykowski
Reeds in the Calm by Adam Bykowski
  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    one of your best shots ive seen out of all your work, i love the compostion on this and the lead for the eye, the depth is remarkable

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks Chris. I think it’s the sharp focus/depth of field along with the colors that draw people to this one. This one has always gotten nice comments and a couple of 10 ratings on Shutterpoint.

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Beautiful.. love the reflection …Great Capture :))

  • Bonnie T. Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    Absolutely wonderful, Adam! i love the soft pinks of the sunset and that vibrant green grass in the foreground. Very pleasing to the eye!

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Adam this is just beautiful! Lovely soft misty light and gorgeous colours.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    fabulous depth and reflection in this stunningly beautiful capture!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fabulous work!

  • David Lade

    David Lade

    Nice work Adam. Love the pastel tones

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks Jellybean, Bonnie, Bevan, Dinghy, Bela, and David for your great comments. I really appreciate it. It’s amazing to me that I got so many comments in a 24 hour period.

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Outstanding, and a beautiful gallery of images you have !

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks Curtiss, you’re making me blush.

  • eyestrange

    eyestrange

    Amazing work

  • Romo

    Romo

    Beautiful:)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Such a lovely composition!!!! Beautiful!!!!

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    This is a wonderful composition – a delight to the eye and fantastic perspective. The colours are soooo beautiful. A fav here. Liz

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Super shot, well captured

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    FABULOUS

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks to everyone from Pat (eyestrange) to Linda for viewing, enjoying and complimenting.

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    One of my favorites! Beautiful!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Thanks Barbara. This one has pleased many it seems.

  • Ana Belaj

    Ana Belaj

    Fabulous work,anna

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Stunning shot..

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    This one has been a crowd pleaser in the past. Thanks for noticing.

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    An instant fav- what a brilliant shot – terrific comp and evokes a superb Mood- should put it in the Mood & Ambience Group. Love it. Liz

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Braedene. I will have to look up the Mood & Ambience Group. thanks for the tip.

  • bigbear2311

    bigbear2311

    Great photograph!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks BigBear. Nice of you to comment.

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    I love the colours in this picture!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Mariann. Glad you liked it.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Excellent capture!! This would be great in the new group Midwestern United States Photography
    Marie ~ Host

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Marie. If you think this would work for that group, then I will join. Really appreciate the invite.

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Hi Adam! This was always one of my favorite of yours at that “other” site!! A beautiful shot!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Lots of people like this one. I guess people like it for the greens in the reeds and pastel sky combined with the sharpness in the foreground. I’ve thought it was always too soft in the background, but this one sold at the “other”site just a couple of months ago. However, June 23rd is my last day there. I pay too much for storage space to make enough money at it. I have lost money overall. My work is not that saleable I guess.

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    I think I like the softness, very peaceful to the eye! I think stock photography has just become too competitive due to the internet. To sell, one has to establish a customer base by marketing. Don’t have too much time for that at this time. I dn;t think it has anything to do with the images, just the marketing.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    You are so right. I know I have to do a better job or some type of job at all of marketing myself. I am going back to stay at Starved Rock in 2 weeks, and I am going to write an article on the park and its canyons. I am going to try to sell it to local newspapers or magazines and see if anybody bites. That might get my foot in some kind of door.

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

    This is beautiful Adam, as always youve captured the moment perfectly. The colors are beautiful and I love the grass.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Carlie. The colors is what usually works for people in this one.

  • seductress

    seductress

    Soch a gorgeous start of the day! I love all the soft tones and the sense of space!

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you. This is a long lake, so it gives that “far in the distance” feel to it I guess.

  • Ree Reid

    Ree Reid

    Adam, this is simply beautiful. It gives off a sense of calm and you have captured it perfectly. This is one of my favorites.

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks for checking this one out. It gets me compliments and I appreciate yours.

  • Derek Fogg

    Derek Fogg

    Great composition,tones and soft colour

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Glad you like it Derek. Thanks. Hey, I think I recognize your name from another site, Shutter-something. Yes?

  • Starz

    Starz

    this is so beautiful ~ excellent capture, truly magnificent

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thank you so much. I’m very happy you like it.

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    YAY Me! And the ever popular “SWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET”!!
    I feel honored to make in the top ten in Sunset Challenge in the Lakes & Inland Waterways group. Thanks Carlie and everyone else involved.

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks for the feature Carlie and the rest. Great feeling. You know I appreciate this stuff. Luv you guys in Lakes & Inland Waterways group.

  • SusanAdey

    SusanAdey

    Congrats on your feature. Lovely shot, great colours

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    Thanks Susan. Glad you like it.

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    Fabtastic!

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    oups! That’s a mix of fabulous and fantastic…

  • Adam Bykowski replied

    I like it. Thanks.

  • Akkra

    Akkra about 1 month ago

    Completely beautiful and sooo tranquil. I’m not surprised that this is so popular Adam. The depths, focus and colours are exactly what makes it so stunning. It’s no use… I’m going to have to fave it ;o)

  • Adam Bykowski replied 29 days ago

    Thanks. I like your comments lately. They have a good-natured/comedic tone to them. Thanks for the fave too.

  • Akkra

    Akkra 29 days ago

    ;o)

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