We Were Sailing Along ...

Lois  Bryan

We Were Sailing Along ...

Featured in All That Is Nature July 26, 2009.
Featured in Light and Reflection July 24, 2009.
Featured in Just Pure Nature July 24, 2009.

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Canada Geese enjoying a beautiful summer’s evening at our community’s little pond.

Image taken on July 18, 2009 at about 7:30 pm with the Nikon D300 and the 18-200mm vr lens. Shutter speed was 1/500, aperture was f/11.0, exposure -.33, iso 1000. Cropped in IPhoto and minor tweaking in Photoshop.

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We Were Sailing Along ...  by Lois  Bryan
We Were Sailing Along ...  by Lois  Bryan
  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    such beautiful colours Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi John!!!! Thank you!!!! I’ve always loved reflection shots … I finally got to our pond at the right time of day, lol!!!!

  • ♥Trena  Sheffield♥

    ♥Trena Sheffi...

    Gorgeous Capture Sweetie:)))))))))))xoxox

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, Trena!!!!! Hugzz!!

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Absolutely beautiful Lois, great light and details.
    Love it my friend. – Peter

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Peter … I am crazy for reflection images but never had much luck before the other evening!!! YAY!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Scott!!!

  • schizomania

    schizomania

    lovely

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Oh the colors are superb Lois, great composition but those warm tones and rich colors, both in the landscape and reflections are awesome!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Joanne … thank you so very much … I was afraid this one was a bit too dark and contrasty … but .. I kinda liked it, lol!!!! So glad you did too!!!!!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Oh this is divine!!! Such beautiful warm colours & light!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Rosemary … thank you so so much!!!!! I’m really thrilled that you liked it!!!!!

  • medley

    medley

    Beautiful colours and light – stunning!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much for your visit and your lovely note!!! I appreciate it!!!!

  • elisab

    elisab

    This is gorgeous, such nice deep colors.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Elisa, you are THE dearest thing!!!! Thank you so much, hon!!!!

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    On Golden Pond…...........to be sure. A wonderful sense of serenity even though the colors are so lively. Gorgeous work Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hey Carolyn … thank you so much!!!!! This little pond is lovely but I was never happy with it from the point of view of nice reflections. Well, Richard and I and the dogs were there a few days back just as the day was ending … and I was amazed at the reflections!!! I’ll be posting more … it was a jewel of a night!!! I’m so honored that you liked this one, sweetie!!!!!!! have a super … and cool … weekend!!! Hugzzz!!!

  • Dave & Trena Puckett

    Dave & Trena P...

    beautiful!!! great reflections!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so so much … I’m so thrilled to finally have a decent reflection shot, lol!!!! YAY!!!

  • Tallow

    Tallow

    beautiful photo Lois. We have thousands of Canada Geese around here but I just can’t get a nice photo. I love the ripples in the water in the foreground

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Dave … Oh I hear ya … I’ve got a computer filled with ordinary Canada goose shots … And would you believe it … my husband and Sadie were walking ahead of Peachie and I and HE saw the geese landing … and HE saw them take off!!!! ARUGH!!! What a shot one of those would have made!!!! Well … you know we’ll just have to keep trying, won’t we!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!!

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    Beautiful colors.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello dear Wanda!!!! Thank you!!!

  • chijude

    chijude

    Magic … simply magic.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Oh you sweetie!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    sensational

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Awww … Steve!!! Thank you!!!

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Beautiful Shot!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Brian!!!!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Fabulous capture sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiiii Val!!!!!!! Thank you, sweetie … huggiezzz back to you!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Superb image, dear Lois! The colors are fantastic!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Bela thank you, thank you … I was afraid it was a bit toooo contrasty … I liked it but wasn’t sure if anyone else would, lol!!! hugzz!!!!

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    such delightful water reflections, the ducks are a bonus! glorious colours

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiiiii Lorraine!!!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!! Hugzz!!!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Kathy!!!!

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    Wrote the earlier comment before I started moderating the L&R group….....and the more I look at this the more I love it, the composition, the darker edges with the beautiful light ripples and of course those ducks…....Congratulations Lois, you’ve ben featured in Light and Reflection

  • Lois Bryan replied

    WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! Soooo exciting!!!!!! Tossing confetti and red shoes everywhere!!!!! YAY!!

  • Bryan Freeman

    Bryan Freeman

    Beautiful photo.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you so much, Bryan!!!

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    My Dear Lois, this is a brilliant stunning capture.

    Hugs

    Malcolm xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Malcolm!!!! Hello darling boy!!!!! Thank you!!!! I’m honored!!!!

  • jeffwilson

    jeffwilson

    Great colours Lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Jeff!!!!! One never knows how the colors will look, monitor to monitor … and I tend to push the envelope a bit, lol!!! So glad it came out ok on yours!!!!!!

  • Deborah  Benoit

    Deborah Benoit

    Lovely light and capture!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello sweetie!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • Trudy Wilkerson

    Trudy Wilkerson

    This is just lovely… the rich tonal colors and reflections, fantastic job.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Trudy … You’ve heard of Picasso’s blue period, I seem to be stuck in a “mud” period, lol … but oh well!!!!! I’m happy you liked it, hon!!!!!

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Love the golden tones on the water Lois, super capture …

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello dear Tom!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Nice shot !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Helmut!!!!!

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    A perfect title for a perfect picture. Terrific shot. Bill

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Bill!!!! Thank you, hon … they all just float along so wonderfully peacefully!!!!! It reminded me of that old song!!!!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    I like the warm tones, very pretty Lois !

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Curtiss!!!!!

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    Such a lovely composition Lois with great tones!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Aww Gina … thank you, hon!!!!

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    WOW! Love the depth and tones here Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiiiii sweetheart!!!!! Oh, thank you, thank you!!!!!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    well done

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Heather!!!! Thank you!!!

  • Michael Rucci

    Michael Rucci

    Wonderful work my friend and i agree with Carolyn ON GOLDEN POND is a perfect title for this

    mike

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Ahhh Michael me lad … thank you so much!!!! I have a companion piece to this one that I’ll post once everyone is tired of this … and it will be “On Golden Pond” for sure!!!

  • Detlef Becher

    Detlef Becher

    Wonderful golden hour capture Lois, I love the warm tones and, of course, the ripples and reflections!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Detlef, it was indeed the golden hour!!!! I have several shots from that evening that are burning a hole in my computer to come out and play, lol!!!!!! What the right light does … is … so wonderful!!!

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    My goodness Lois…that water looks like silk. What a beautiful peaceful image.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Awww Wynnie!!!!!! BIG HUG!!! Thank you so so much!!!!

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    Great composition
    Great pattern
    Great light
    Has a WOW effect
    Great treatment

    All in all: brilliant!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Dragan … thank you so very, very much … I’m honestly honored!!!!!!!

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  • Linda Gregory

    Linda Gregory

    Just beautiful, Lois. Wonderful color.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Linda, thank you so much!!!!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image and colours !! :D

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi sweetie!!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

    Beautiful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Monica!!!!! Thank you!!!

  • Christopher  Ewing
  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so so so so much!!!!! What a wonderful honor!!!!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    just gorgeous !!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, sweetie!!!!!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning composition and capture!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Gerry!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Beautiful colours and details Lois, love the golden hues in this shot!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Shaun, thank you … it truly was “the golden hour” … I really must put off cooking dinner and get outside with the camera at that time of day, more often!!

  • yvan holder

    yvan holder

    great shot

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello Yvan … thank you very much!!!!!

  • Barry Goble

    Barry Goble

    Fabulous..I love it..(B)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Barry … thank you!!!!!

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    superb colors !! all lovely

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Aimelle!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

  • jeffrae

    jeffrae

    Very beautiful Lois, as always…your work is pure pleasure.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    What a lovely, lovely thing to say … thank you!!!!!!! You’ve made my evening!!!!!!

  • Elaine Teague

    Elaine Teague

    Beautiful Lois. A fave for me. Love the tones here. The time of day certainly makes alot of difference.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Elaine!!!! thank you so so much!!!!! And yes, time of day really is everything!!!!!

  • Canvas  Nature

    Canvas Nature

    Congrats on your feature, Lois, this is wonderful work!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much … I appreciate your visit and lovely note!!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    As above Lois, the light is just lovely on this scene! Top marks :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Jenny!!! Thank you!!!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Stupendous reflections, a simple image is brought to life by your wonderful creative eye !!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    AWWW!!! You darling!!!!! Thank you!!!!!! It was a glorious evening!!!

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