The Perfect Morning
So I recently returned back to one of my favorite sites to photograph. This is the Whalehead Hunt Club in Currituck, North Carolina. Currituck Lighthouse is also visible on the left. This particular morning was just beautiful, very rare to have hardly any wind coming across Currituck Sound. The reflection turned out awesome, in my opinion. Image has been processed through Redynamix for the HDR look and also had the Orton effect applied. Best viewed in large.
Image made with tripod mounted Nikon D200, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, remote shutter release.

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Marvin Collins
Beautiful work Andy, great reflection and colors, very well done!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Marvin, I also got some Osprey and Snowy Egret (about 20 or so in the same frame!) shots you might enjoy. Will post them soon.
Scott d'Almeida
cheers ,outstanding;
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Scott!
Angel Perry
Love how the lighthouse is peaking out the back…not only did you capture the whalehead club perfectly… I love that old tree and the pond’s floor. One of my fav of yours yet. Did you de sat a bit in redynamix? No matter what you did.. Awesome!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Angel. Yeah I also love how you can see the pond’s bottom vegetation. I did de-saturate this a bit. Had in Sepia first, but then it really looks better in color I think.
Tracey Mac
Andy this is a dream…....such a stunning image…..and suberb reflections…
Andy Mueller replied
Well thank you, Tracey! Too kind of you!
Tracey Mac
suberb? Superb even….....lol :)
Von McKnelly
This is as close to perfect (there is no such thing as perfect) as one can get without being ascended
Andy Mueller replied
Ascension can occur when a human evolves the ability to use approximately 90% of their brain capacity. The other 10% I used to open my beer ….
Jonicool
Beautiful tones and the reflection is amazing. Love the texture of the clouds reflected in the water and great positioning of the lighthouse too!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Joni, the conditions were just perfect, it was hard to mess it up …. hehehehe
Andy Mueller replied
I was just re-reading your comment, I actually think what you may be thinking is the reflection of the clouds in the water, is actually the vegetation growing on the bottom of the pond. The water was that still and clear!
Charlene Aycoc...
Beautiful reflection
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Charlene!
Shelly Hiebert
Oh wow Andy! This is so great! The reflections are awesome and I love the pp work you have done with this….....you are very gifted :)
Andy Mueller replied
Well thank you so much Shelly, so nice of you to say. I really lucked out with there being nearly no wind whatsoever. I have never gotten the Whalehead’s reflection THAT smooth!
Kim Calvert
This is soooo beautiful..love the reflection and the processing you have done, makes it look a bit mystical..enchanted.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Kim!
Sarah Moore
How incredibly good is that reflection!
Andy Mueller replied
Took me 3 years to finally get it that “good”. Perfect Morning!!! Thank you Sarah!
Barbara Brown
A beautiful mirror image!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Barbara!
Jonicool
Sorry Andy, thought it looked like clouds…that is so clear, very nice!
PFrogg
Magnificent Andy there just isn’t anything left to say except magnificent
cheers John
Andy Mueller replied
Wow, thank you so much for those strong words! Much appreciated, John.
PFrogg
Inst fav
TheBlindHog
An amazing opportunity, well seized. I suspect there was a wee bit of preparation mixed in as well. What a fantastic shot!
Andy Mueller replied
Yes, just a wee bit ….. like stalking this place for 3 years now to get a reflection like that – rest was sure luck …. hehehehe. Thanks for the comment!
Cathy Cale
GORGEOUS ANDY!! ({:o)
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Cathy
Maria Dryfhout
Totally gorgeous… perfect!
Andy Mueller replied
Too kind Maria – thank you!
Noelene Davies
Stunning Andy and you could turn it upside down and still wouldn’t notice the difference. It is picture perfect.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Noelene, yes you could flip it couldn’t you?
Kimberly Palmer
Came out really nice, Andy… Nice shot, perfect day!
I see the osprey have not returned! = )
Andy Mueller replied
Well, actually they are now in a nest to the right of this building about 100 yards or so. There will be some shots posted soon. Have you ever seen an Osprey attack a kite? Well, I have ….... Of course I got mad at the guy, why he would fly his kite right near their nest …..
Peter Lessey
Outstanding work Andy, Right Place – Right Time.
Very will done as always. – Peter
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Peter! One of those moments when all seemed to come together just perfectly! Thanks for the comment!
Béla Török
Gorgeous work, my friend!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you very much Bela!
Angie McKenzie
awesome reflection andy!! great structure!!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Angie!
Evita
Beautiful image !!! :D
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Evita!
Krys Bailey
Absolutely amazing, Andy! Looks like a painting! The reflection is out of this world!!! Bravo!
Andy Mueller replied
Hey Thank you Krys!!! One of those rare tripod mounted shots for me ….
Philip Johnson
a stunner Andy instant fav
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Philip!
Anne O'Connor
Fabulous Andy, colours, light and framing is super. There is also texture within the building that jumps out at you. Well done and yes, definately a perfect morning.
Greetings from across the seas.
anne
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Anne, there indeed is a certain texture in the building ….
Rosalie Dale IPA
Absolute stunner – congrats on the Feature in HDR Group Andy
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Rosalie!
Scott Ward
Great photo!!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Scott!
carlosramos
Fantastic reflection, stunning shot!
Charlie08
What can I possibly say that hasn’t already been said.. Andy, Your eye for photography brings the photo to life, lends the story to the viewer and creates a desire to be a part of that story you are telling. You are by far one of the most amazing photographers I have come across, congrats on your feature, so well deserved! Charlotte xo
Andy Mueller replied
Wow, Charlotte, thank you SO much for that nice comment! Very much appreciated!
Mark Lee
Wow !!! right composition with right lighting :) outstanding :)
Andy Mueller replied
Took me 3 years to finally get THAT reflection …. and the lighting was perfect, about 30mins after Sunrise. Thank you so much!
davidShandley
Great Shot Andy, I use Dynamic Photo as a stand alone but have not achieved anything like this image.
Andy Mueller replied
Dynamic Photo? Haven’t tried that one. I took multiple bracketed shots and will run some through Photomatix Pro to see what a “true” HDR will look like of this. I was just short on time and wanted to post something (it had been days …)
Dennis Jones -...
I thought I recognized this… A really neat place. Love the light you captured…
Andy Mueller replied
Yes, your eyes weren’t tricking you, I finally got the reflection I’ve been after for the last 3 years maybe ….. Thanks for the comment Dennis, always appreciated.
Michael Bermi...
Another Cracker Mate. Isnt it grand when it all “clicks” into place?
Andy Mueller replied
Oh yes Sir, I love when that happens …..Thnks Mate!
LudaNayvelt
wonderful
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much
Kimberly Palmer
when I first read KITE, i thought you meant a hawk…. hahaha usually it’s the other way around.
Peter Lessey
Congratulations on being Featured,
Very well Deserved. – Peter
Andy Mueller replied
Well thank you Peter, much appreciated
Alexanderargyll
totally outstanding…........well done on your feature and deservedly so
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much!
savosave
superb shot Andy
Leslie Wood
Simply fantastic!! Love the muted value!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Leslie!
Pete Costick
Wonderfull image enhanced beautifully by your PP work, great work Andy.
Andy Mueller replied
I’m glad you like it, thank you Pete!
WJPhotography
Gorgeous capture
Andy Mueller replied
Thanks a bunch, Wendy
Squealia
STunning work
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much
BigD
Fantastic reflection
Andy Mueller replied
Thanks a bunch!
hans olsen
Great “Ye Olde” look treatment. Suits the subject.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Hans!
Sandy Woolard
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!! Stunning work!!!!!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Sandy
Carla Jensen
WOW!!! This is simply outstanding…Andy!!! What an amazingly beautiful image you have captured here, perfect in everyway !!!wtg
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Carla, much appreciated!
Al Neaimi
Fantastic treatment and subject , well done.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much, Al
Dion Futerman
STUNNING
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Dion!
Magee
Popped up in my Work you may have missed cluster! All of a sudden I’m liking that inovation!! lolol!
Stopped me dead in my tracks Andy!! Absolutely takes my breath away looking at it! It’s positibvely magnificent!! Kudos for a job well done!!! :-))
Andy Mueller replied
Wow, that is too kind of you to say, Magee! Thank you so much!
Victoria Jostes
perfection, andy.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Jostes!
littleny
outstanding shot and processing!
LindaJBazor
Your photo is featured this week in Cottage Style group. Congratulations!
joyousmoon
Congratulations on your feature! Nicely done!
Monika Juengling
AnnieSnel
Congratulations on you feature in the Cottage Style Group. Really beautiful work!!
Karen Scrimes
Congratulations on being featured in the PostCard Style group. Beautiful image
Susanne Correa
Andy you should really add this Image into the Neighborhoods Group…Fantastisch
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Susanne, I might just do that! Danke schoen!
kalaryder
Excellent shot and congratulations on being featured in Post Card Style
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much!
Hans Kawitzki
Great image,reflection and fantastic process
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Hans, much appreciate the comment
Mary Ann Reilly
beautiful image: like a dream.
Andy Mueller replied
Thanks a lot Mary Ann!
jacqleen
SURE IS….........I’d LV to wake up to this every morning!!! GREAT GREAT image and post!!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Jacqleen
Jan Piller
You are surely the master of this hunt club – it’s like you must see it differently than anyone else – your pictures are proof! Wonderful!
Andy Mueller replied
What a compliment …. thank you so much Jan.
Elizabeth Bravo
What a beautiful image Andy. I love this so much…..It seems that I had seen it before and thought to comment. I am glad I got to see it again in the Feature for Postcard Style!! GREAT WORK!!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Elizabeth, too kind oy you to say!
Colleen Milburn
Beautiful work, Andy :))
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Colleen!
Lois Bryan
Oh, Andy!!! i’ve been by the Whalehead Hunt Club many, many times … and I’ve never seen it looking more beautiful!!!!!! Until last year, we spent our vacations at Whalehead every summer … and the vision you’ve captured here is more haunting and glorious than in real life!! Outstanding photography and outstanding pp work … my hat is off to you, hon!!!!! Congratulations on all your well deserved Features!!!!!
Andy Mueller replied
Oh wow – what an incredibly nice comment!!! Isn’t that place just fantastic? Will have to check your portfolio to see if you have any Whalehead images.
billfox256
Looks like a beautiful painting. A really great picture. Bill
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Bill, too kind!
Susanne Correa
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you for allowing me to add it to your group!
Karen Tillotson
Terrific image…great treatment!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so Karen
Cheri Perry
Absolutely fantastic image.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Cheri
Jens Helmstedt
Stunning! Excellent work Andy!
Andy Mueller replied
So nice of you to say, Thank You!
Laurie Search
Wow, this is so beautiful!! The tones are amazing!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Laurie. Too kind!
ambient-1
Stunning!
Andy Mueller replied
Thanks a bunch!
jacqleen
wow….......JUST AMAZING!!! LV the Tones, the Texture and the FEEL OF THIS!!! very nice work!
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much, really appreciate the visit & comment!
Voltaire Carlos
Great shot!
Voltaire Carlos
Great shot!
Mike Griffiths
Hi Andy! Your image has been FEATURED in Neighborhoods ! Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing such a fantastic photo with our Group! This is beautiful and so deserving!
Susanne Correa
congrats on the feature Andy! beautiful!
Cheri Perry
What a beautiful image this is…Congratulations!

Susanne Correa
Congratulations on your Win! This is very well deserving!
toby snelgrove...
nailed it …
dvande1
very nice feel in this. good work!
F.A. Moore
This is just drop dead gorgeous. That’s all there is to it.
happyfeet5
This is beautiful and has a quite calming effect. Glad you took the picture.
Prasad
Excellent work, Andy
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much, Prasad. Means a lot coming from a top notch photographer as yourself!
Tara Sheffer-A...
Incredible shot Andy! This is stunning!
Barbara Morrison
Wow! What a beautiful image!
Elaine Teague
Simply fabulous image Andy. The reflection and treatment are perfection. A fave for me. Congratulations on your top tenner too.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Elaine, too kind of you!
Rick & Deb Larson
Andy HUGE CONGRATS on your Top Ten finish in the ‘Calm As The Mirror’ challenge with this beautiful country club reflection capture!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Veikko Suikkanen
BIG CONGRATS on your Top Ten finish in the ‘Calm As The Mirror’ challenge!
Congratulations, this work has been featured in the group All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers!
RickF
Beautiful capture!
Jigsawman
Awesome
Ray Mosteller
Beautiful work. Congratulations.
redbubbleartist
Great result!
Stefan Trenker
the perfect mirror! excellent shot Andy!
Meeli Sonn 8 days ago
wonderful
nadine henley 7 days ago
just amazingly good, andy!!
Kay Kempton Raade 5 days ago
Super!!