Steamy Morning Koi Pond II

wow a beautiful image !!

Very beautiful!! Perfect timing…

Love this shot!!

Well thanks you guys..

Well planned. Cool looking shot

Thank you Stuart..

Wow, that’s lovely.

Much thanks Cathleen..

Such beauty. Great sunlight effect flowing diagonally…

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

What a beautiful light, lovely!

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

Gorgeous light – great work!

Well thank you Helene..

Wonderful, I love it!

great shot

Thank you Annika..

And thanks to the Mandysnapper…

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

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

Top shot Chuck!

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

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

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

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

You sir, caught the moment, beautifully.

Love it

Excellent..

Lovely image x

Much Thanks brianjarvis…

Thank you Antanas..

Glad you liked it Lisa.. Thank you..

Love this one Chuck!

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

Thank you Dianna,,,, Thanks Brenda..

Absolutely beautiful.

Thank you orcadia..

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

Well thanks Jacky..

Fabulous shot!

Thank you Mel..

you nailed this shot – great capture!

Thanks a bunch Paul..

Perfect mood, perfect light and exposure!

A beautiful composition.

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

brilliant capture ,well done

Thank you for the nice things said..

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

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

amazing shot

Oh my, this is magical.

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

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..

What an interesting shot! Well done!!

The mist is amazing. Well captured.

FANTASTIC SHOT

Fabulous!

great shot love the steam on the pond

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

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

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

This is just so beautiful. Great work. :)

Fabulous shot …..

nice work

A fantastic mood setting composition. Just fantastic

Wonderful!

awsome work!
love it!

Thank you all so much..

Excellent shot, well done.

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

Wow!! This is such a beautiful capture!

Fantastic,amazing light!

love the mist here!
awsome work!

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

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

what a morning this was – great image.

wow, amazing shot!

such a good photo

amazing capture

OUT STANDING.

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

Fantastic shot!

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

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.

Thank you so much..

just gorgeous !

nice light

Wow ! just amazing, what a fantastic shot.

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

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

looks a great place…great light/shade and detail

superb shot!!!

Thank you..

Stunning work!

Great Job!!! It is beautiful.

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

Incredible capture

This is such a beautiful shot…

Many Thanks to Everyone..

Good shot, lovely capture of the steam.

I love it!

Beautifully captured.

Thank you..

amazing shot…wow

Glad you liked it… thanks..

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

Thank you Don..

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

Mohsen.. Thanks so much..

Gorgeous shot!!!

Well thank you..

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

Beautiful capture.

Thanks Guys..

Wonderful Image So COOOOOOL! Luv this well done

Much thanks to ya..

What atmosphere! Well captured!

Thanks lots Heather..

Marvellous shot!

Well thank you Anne…

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

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

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

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

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

Stunning capture…~A

Thanks much Angi..

What a beautiful scene!

Wonderful mood!

Thanks we love it..

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 :)

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

Beautifully captured…

Thank you Hiroko..

awesome shot

Thanks..

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.

Really beautiful capture- fantastic :)

Thank you Ken.. and also thanks RPG…

Fantastic image, love the mix of light and steam!

Well thanks a bunch..

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!

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..

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

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

Absolutely gorgeous!

Thank you Sande..

Nice capture of the mist. Great shot.

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

Thanks elisab.. and Thank Damian..

outstanding shooting, capturing this, beautiful job

incredible work ! superb image ! well done indeed!

Thanks Christopher.. Glad you liked it dinghysailor1…

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

Superb shot

Thanks a bunch you guys..

Awesome!

Wow stunning work, great atmosphere

Wonderful misty morning light !

Thank you Geraint, Coffeebean, Mary08..

nice…

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

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

wonderful shot, I love it

Glad you do .. thanks..

Beautifully captured.. great light !!!

Thank you elbambino…

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

Well thanks RichiesArt… It was beautiful to see…

Great image, so much atmosphere.

Glad you like it Glenn..

Superb atmospheric image, love it, great work..

Thank you so much Ravenor..

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.

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

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

Much thanks hank44.. Good enough..

so beautiful !

Thanks..

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!

Great atmosphere..beautiful work.

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

Beautifully done!

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

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

MAGICAL!!

Much thanks Tiamaria..

I second Tiamaria, unbelievable beautiful!

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

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

Thank you TeriLee and Kacholek..

Beautifully captured – Definitely a Fav!

Thanks blossom…

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

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!

Fab shot …

OMG This is Beautiful!!!

Excellent.

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

A spectacular shot! Mystical in its beauty! :)

super image, great capture.
Rich.

You captured the beauty of the moment very well indeed, excellent shot!!

Awesome capture great image

Absolutely SUPERB capture!!!

This is a stunner Velvet.

wonderful image
Henk (my site: stolkphotography)

This is beautiful

Stunning shot!

Beautiful light

stunning shot beautifully timed and captured, well done !

The first thing that came to my mind was Albrecht Durer. Amazing pic

wow

stunning the sun has captured the steam from the water

stunning

stunning

well done its a great capture take it the koi like a hot bath!

A very misty, cool shot. Wonderful how the sun lights up the scene!! Wonderful photo.

Nicely timed for best effect – super light

Congratulations on the “Home Page” Billing, Chuck !!! An honour thoroughly deserved for a great image full of atmosphere and excellent lighting !!

Congrats on your home page feature Chuck!!!!! Thats just AWESOME!!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!

Lovely! contrats on the homepage ; )

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant capture of light and mist! Congrats on homepage feature!

fantastic.

MARVELOUS IMAGE my dear friend!

You deserve it…take a bow mate!

You da man Chuck! Cheers!!

lovely shot

beautiful shot,,, well done

GREAT SHOT!

absolutely wonderful capture!!!!!!
and another congrats on being at the home page with this work!!

Awesome image – the lighting is amazing

Just beautiful!

Your work is so spectacular and fantastic. Wow!!!

don’t worry Chuck!
I find it very kind of you to answer even though it’s with delay :)
have fun!

Very cool pic!

I’m pretty confident you captured this scene perfectly Chuck & I think everyone else above agree’s.

Wow this is magical Chuck! :)

Ooooooh this is REALLY GORGEOUS!!!

such a rich depth of texture and light.. love it

Awesome photography, well done Chuck..

I would like to request that you submit this to the 100% group. I 100% like this.

You captured the steam very well indeed this makes such a awesome image so well done ! ..........

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Fabulous, fabulous!!!!! I LOVE it!!!!

I’ll look forward to the wide angle view, hon!!!!!! I’ve always admired these wonderful ponds!!!

wow you have so many comments on this capture, and i can see why, its stunning ! anna ; )

Glorious light and mist!

This is a magnificent shot I love the steam off the top of the water GREAT SHOT!!! TERI~

beautiful nature…. in capture!

Another truly beautiful shot. You have succeeded in capturing the image you wished to portray. Excellent. Liz

Wonderous pic
I came to your portfolio via owlspook’s poem about the abandoned farm,
so glad I did.

Nice one! very well done…..
Tim

Like Magic!! Xo Carolyn

Amazing shot! Fabulous!