Steamy Morning Koi Pond II

Deri Dority, 10 months ago

Masterful!!! An amazing shot.

Robert Elliott, 10 months ago

wow a beautiful image !!

Kimberly Palmer, 10 months ago

Very beautiful!! Perfect timing…

cdwork, 10 months ago

Love this shot!!

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Well thanks you guys..

Halcyon007, 10 months ago

Well planned. Cool looking shot

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Thank you Stuart..

Cathleen Taraw..., 10 months ago

Wow, that’s lovely.

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Much thanks Cathleen..

Maria Dryfhout, 10 months ago

Such beauty. Great sunlight effect flowing diagonally…

Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago

such a beautiful image – lost for words really – just beautiful

Adela Hriscu, 10 months ago

What a beautiful light, lovely!

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Thanks Maria.. Thanks you too Deborah.. And a thanks to Adela .. Glad you liked it..

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Gorgeous light – great work!

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Well thank you Helene..

Annika Strömgren, 10 months ago

Wonderful, I love it!

Mandy Fell, 10 months ago

great shot

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Thank you Annika..

velveteagle, 10 months ago

And thanks to the Mandysnapper…

Lauren Zorn, 10 months ago

It has an almost primeval look & feel to it that I find very compelling.

micmac, 10 months ago

My favorite time of the day ,this scene is beautiful.

Brett Foster, 10 months ago

Top shot Chuck!

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Thanks laurengary… Glad you like it so micmac.. Much Thanks PhotoBloke..

Rich Gale, 10 months ago

great image love the way you have captured this.
Rich.

velveteagle, 10 months ago

Thank you Rich.. it was very cool watching the clouds dance through the sunlight.

brianjarvis, 10 months ago

In the moment between SEE and DO, there can be a second OR lifetime!

You sir, caught the moment, beautifully.

Love it

Antanas, 10 months ago

Excellent..

LisaRoberts, 10 months ago

Lovely image x

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Much Thanks brianjarvis…

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thank you Antanas..

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Glad you liked it Lisa.. Thank you..

Dianna124, 9 months ago

Love this one Chuck!

Brenda Anderson, 9 months ago

This is beautiful. I can just feel the moisture in the air.

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thank you Dianna,,,, Thanks Brenda..

Fiona MacNab, 9 months ago

Absolutely beautiful.

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thank you orcadia..

Jacky, 9 months ago

Really like the atmosphere this created, perfect moment..perfect timing:)

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Well thanks Jacky..

Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

Fabulous shot!

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thank you Mel..

Paul Vanzella, 9 months ago

you nailed this shot – great capture!

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thanks a bunch Paul..

Catalin Soare, 9 months ago

Perfect mood, perfect light and exposure!

Naomi Frost, 9 months ago

A beautiful composition.

Julie Langford, 9 months ago

Outstanding shot. This is so dreamy and beautiful. I want to be here at Koi Pond.

AnEyeforPhotog..., 9 months ago

brilliant capture ,well done

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thank you for the nice things said..

Simon Gladwin, 9 months ago

Love this shot. I’m going to try and get some like this tomorrow.

Torfinn Johann..., 9 months ago

Wonderful shot. Great colours, composition, and play with light.

Charlene Aycock, 9 months ago

amazing shot

DLKeur, 9 months ago

Oh my, this is magical.

WitheringMoon, 9 months ago

Cracking shot! the light is perfect – you will have to excuse me im a little behind lol!!

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Well thank you all for the nice things.. Its a wonderful place to sit on a nice morning or at dusk and enjoy a drink of whatever works for the day.. Still working on setting up three smaller ponds to connect to each other with waterfalls just behind this.. keeps me young..

Stephanie Johnson, 9 months ago

What an interesting shot! Well done!!

Henk Stolk, 9 months ago

The mist is amazing. Well captured.

Sean Farragher, 9 months ago

FANTASTIC SHOT

Bruce Halliburton, 9 months ago

Fabulous!

cozmist, 9 months ago

great shot love the steam on the pond

bmthour, 9 months ago

This is an awesome shot! So dreamy, I could get lost in it!

eponavisions, 9 months ago

this is amazing shot, very good eye. such mystery and movement, i love this. janet

shanghaiwu, 9 months ago

have sat by such ponds in Japan and so love your photographs and profile photo

nikspix, 9 months ago

This is just so beautiful. Great work. :)

brummieboy, 9 months ago

Fabulous shot …..

Kate Towers IPA, 9 months ago

nice work

BySilent, 9 months ago

A fantastic mood setting composition. Just fantastic

PigleT, 9 months ago

Wonderful!

kristian94, 9 months ago

awsome work!
love it!

velveteagle, 9 months ago

Thank you all so much..

Steven Agius, 9 months ago

Excellent shot, well done.

BySilent, 8 months ago

Stunning image…. the play of light in the mist is fantastic

Nikki Mulkern, 8 months ago

Wow!! This is such a beautiful capture!

davidmilne, 8 months ago

Fantastic,amazing light!

kristian94, 8 months ago

love the mist here!
awsome work!

Simon Gladwin, 8 months ago

Nice Chuck..I’m always a sucker for light passing through objects. It always looks so playful.

Eyal Nahmias, 8 months ago

Beautiful light and comp. The fog and mist adds drama and interest. A well done image.

Kurt Tutschek, 8 months ago

what a morning this was – great image.

aneta, 8 months ago

wow, amazing shot!

Tony Elieh, 8 months ago

such a good photo

Charlene Aycock, 8 months ago

amazing capture

SharonAHenson, 8 months ago

OUT STANDING.

Globalphotos, 8 months ago

Gorgeous shot, love the light in this, so peaceful and fresh !!!

Catalin Soare, 8 months ago

Fantastic shot!

Joyce Dickens,..., 8 months ago

Mysterious, magical, beautiful!!! This is superb use of the soft morning light; just lovely!

Kevin Kroeker, 8 months ago

Wow…. This is absolutely amazing! you have certainly captured this scene in all its glory. I was looking at your portfolio and you have some incredible work. Fantastic talent.

velveteagle, 8 months ago

Thank you so much..

Lucindawind, 8 months ago

just gorgeous !

DawsonImages, 8 months ago

nice light

BarryKing, 8 months ago

Wow ! just amazing, what a fantastic shot.

ArtisticGypsy, 8 months ago

Wow! What a beautiful photo! I love the mystical look!

christhepostman, 8 months ago

wow i love this, i want to move threre, NOW

Andy Gibb, 8 months ago

looks a great place…great light/shade and detail

Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago

superb shot!!!

velveteagle, 8 months ago

Thank you..

toots, 8 months ago

Stunning work!

Wendella Reeves, 8 months ago

Great Job!!! It is beautiful.

Wendy Slee KMA, 8 months ago

Oh MG….this is stunning…so mystical and ethereall….
a very beautiful image…..straight to my faves!

Jeff Burns, 8 months ago

Incredible capture

Hiroko, 8 months ago

This is such a beautiful shot…

velveteagle, 8 months ago

Many Thanks to Everyone..

Craig Hender, 8 months ago

Good shot, lovely capture of the steam.

dwright, 8 months ago

I love it!

Irene Burdell, 8 months ago

Beautifully captured.

velveteagle, 8 months ago

Thank you..

Aphoto4You IPA, 8 months ago

amazing shot…wow

velveteagle, 8 months ago

Glad you liked it… thanks..

Don Guindon, 7 months ago

Wonderful image this one. The vegetation fills the scene very nicely, well done indeed.

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thank you Don..

Mohsen Bayramn..., 7 months ago

Creatively done! love the composition and your prefect lighting. superb!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Mohsen.. Thanks so much..

Jamaboop, 7 months ago

Gorgeous shot!!!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Well thank you..

Larry Llewellyn, 7 months ago

Just beautiful, can spend time relaxing looking at this image…..

Ken Driese, 7 months ago

Beautiful capture.

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thanks Guys..

Daffy Duck, 7 months ago

Wonderful Image So COOOOOOL! Luv this well done

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Much thanks to ya..

Heather Hartkamp, 7 months ago

What atmosphere! Well captured!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thanks lots Heather..

Anne Vis, 7 months ago

Marvellous shot!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Well thank you Anne…

PennyEdwardes, 7 months ago

This is truly stunning! You have so much talent, and it really shows in this! Brilliant!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Penny you are so kind in heart. People like you build RB to what it is.. thank you..

PennyEdwardes, 7 months ago

You do deserve the praise! You do wonderous things with a camera!

Walter Strength, 7 months ago

Awsome shot!! Love the softness that the fog creats in the trees.

velveteagle, 7 months ago

It is so relaxing to be able to view this.. Thanks Walter..

aftsun, 7 months ago

Stunning capture…~A

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thanks much Angi..

Lisa Kenny, 7 months ago

What a beautiful scene!

bluerabbit, 7 months ago

Wonderful mood!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thanks we love it..

ElegantSavage, 7 months ago

Beautiful…especially love the way you’ve captured the shadow, light and movement in the mist on the right hand side :) A stunning piece!
Have a brilliant Chtistmas and an inspiring new year :)

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thank you ES.. may you and yours be blessed this season..

Hiroko, 7 months ago

Beautifully captured…

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thank you Hiroko..

brirose55, 7 months ago

awesome shot

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thanks..

Ken Aitchison, 7 months ago

Looks like a scene from Jurasik Park. There’s got to be a T-Rex round the corner. Excellent exposure and lighting for this shot.

rolypolygirl, 7 months ago

Really beautiful capture- fantastic :)

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Thank you Ken.. and also thanks RPG…

justimagine, 7 months ago

Fantastic image, love the mix of light and steam!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Well thanks a bunch..

Charlotte Ottilo, 7 months ago

Since it took 20 minutes to scroll down to the comment box I have to go back and look at the image again..LOLOL..just kidding..This is a very beautiful image and you have captured it sooo beautifully..well done!

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Yes you are right.. if this ever does get shown or my eagle.. the poor folk who want to comment will get a case of carpel tunnel before they can get to the bottom.. but love to hear from others.. Makes good reading.. Glad you like it Charlotte..

Aphoto4You IPA, 7 months ago

wow it took two days to scroll down..LOL AWSOME JOB…thank you for all your support in 2007….wishing you HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 and as always this is MY FAVORITES

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Always enjoy your work and charm.. Hope 2008 brings lots of good stuff.. the rest we should just flush … LOL.. thanks

Sande Elkins, 6 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous!

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thank you Sande..

elisab, 6 months ago

Nice capture of the mist. Great shot.

Damian, 6 months ago

Lovely shot! Love to watch mist rise through sun like this.

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thanks elisab.. and Thank Damian..

Christopher E..., 6 months ago

outstanding shooting, capturing this, beautiful job

dinghysailor1, 6 months ago

incredible work ! superb image ! well done indeed!

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thanks Christopher.. Glad you liked it dinghysailor1…

Bob Sagar, 6 months ago

This is good, the light shining through the Pampas grass and bamboo do it for me!

leelee, 6 months ago

Superb shot

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thanks a bunch you guys..

geraint, 6 months ago

Awesome!

coffeebean, 6 months ago

Wow stunning work, great atmosphere

mary08, 6 months ago

Wonderful misty morning light !

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thank you Geraint, Coffeebean, Mary08..

Marvin Tunstall, 6 months ago

nice…

Dan Shalloe, 6 months ago

this is one very special capture – that light, my goodness, it leaves you breathless.

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Well thanks .. Glad you stopped by and commented..

hfrymark, 6 months ago

wonderful shot, I love it

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Glad you do .. thanks..

elbambino, 6 months ago

Beautifully captured.. great light !!!

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thank you elbambino…

RichiesArt, 6 months ago

Fabulous composition. What a perfect time to catch the morning!.

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Well thanks RichiesArt… It was beautiful to see…

GlennRoger, 6 months ago

Great image, so much atmosphere.

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Glad you like it Glenn..

Ravenor, 6 months ago

Superb atmospheric image, love it, great work..

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thank you so much Ravenor..

Julie Marks, 6 months ago

This is an extraordinary image that has an wonderful ethereal quality. I have several photos of Koi, one you commented on, that I adore. They are so peaceful and watching them flow effortlessly is a very serene and comforting scene. I love your treatment on one of my favorite living creatures.

velveteagle, 6 months ago

Thanks a bunch Julie.. Glad you hear from you.. Keep up the great work…

Mark Gardner, 5 months ago

oh my goodness, cannot add to anythin that has already been said, me…....................lost for words….............mmmmmmmm…......... yes !!!!! love it

velveteagle, 5 months ago

Much thanks hank44.. Good enough..

Lucindawind, 5 months ago

so beautiful !

velveteagle, 5 months ago

Thanks..

13photography, 5 months ago

wow! this is wonderful! really like how the light hits the steam and gives it color! nice framing also! also like the desaturated colors to keep the balance between the steam and the rest of the composition! nice work!

velveteagle in reply to 13photography’s comment, 5 months ago

So glad you liked it.. thanks

ozczecho, 5 months ago

Great atmosphere..beautiful work.

velveteagle in reply to ozczecho’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you for your kind words..

Judi Taylor, 5 months ago

Natures sauna. Would feel good to stand within the steam for a nice cleansing bath. The Earth and her miracles … so beautifully captured.

velveteagle in reply to Judi Taylor’s comment, 5 months ago

Its so nice to feel the moments .. You are a good soul PAgal.. thank you..

DarlaReeves, 5 months ago

Beautifully done!

velveteagle in reply to DarlaReeves’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks a bunch..

Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Wow, what a beautiful shot! And this is on your property? Lucky you…

velveteagle, 5 months ago

Yes Joanne.. We dug it by hand a couple years ago..40×20 3-5 feet deep. With two big pumps threw a rock bog to filter it with plants.. Koi and a great place to chill out.. Thanks

Tiamaria, 5 months ago

MAGICAL!!

velveteagle, 5 months ago

Much thanks Tiamaria..

Daniela Weil, 4 months ago

I second Tiamaria, unbelievable beautiful!

velveteagle in reply to Daniela Weil’s comment, 4 months ago

So glad you like it Daniela.. You have some beautiful work on your profile..

TeriLee, 4 months ago

This is so dreamy and surreal….gorgeous shot! :)

Kacholek, 4 months ago

great shot, amazing picture…well done!!!!

velveteagle, 4 months ago

Thank you TeriLee and Kacholek..

blossom, 4 months ago

Beautifully captured – Definitely a Fav!

velveteagle, 4 months ago

Thanks blossom…

LindaR, 4 months ago

beauty of a catch ~ you captured this so well – one of my fav sights :)

velveteagle in reply to LindaR’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much Linda.. Its so relaxing to watch..

JustPaula, 4 months ago

This is the best!! You have managed to capture such a beautiful setting, enhanced by your very clever idea of catching the mist rising! how clever!

velveteagle in reply to JustPaula’s comment, 4 months ago

You are so kind.. Thank you .. So much in life to see..

tomg, 4 months ago

Fab shot …

Tiamaria, 3 months ago

OMG This is Beautiful!!!

BlackLemonz, 3 months ago

Excellent.

velveteagle in reply to tomg’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you tomg.

velveteagle in reply to Tiamaria’s comment, 3 months ago

I am so happy that you liked it and thanks for looking and telling me..

velveteagle in reply to BlackLemonz’s comment, 3 months ago

Much Thanks…

eltotton, 3 months ago

An amazing shot of the morning moisture rising. This is a stunning shot, Well doone

velveteagle in reply to eltotton’s comment, 3 months ago

So glad you liked it.. thank you for your comment..

lurline, 3 months ago

A spectacular shot! Mystical in its beauty! :)

Rich Gale, 3 months ago

super image, great capture.
Rich.