Same Warm Sumer Day On Bayou Desiard
Uploaded: August 02, 2008
This Bayou Is Near Where I Live. For those of you (One Told Me) who believe it is safe to swim anywhere in Louisiana I want you to know a young boy lost his arm day before yesterday swiming in Louisiana. Law Enforcement killed the 11 foot gator and got the boys arm out of the gators stomach. Last I heard doctors were attempting to re-attach the arm. Bill
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Renata Gusciora August 02, 2008
Wonderful clarity,thrilling place looking so calm!Now I can imagine a crocodile raising his head out of the water!Wow! #971898Dominick M. Dimacale August 02, 2008
great image of the bayou here, Bill.Dominick #6260420
Lynn M. Whitt August 02, 2008
Another beautiful bayou image, love it.... #6260422Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Renata, Dominick and Lynn. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6260448Margaret R. Barry August 02, 2008
Fantastic capture, Bill. Great comp., colors and reflections! #6260451Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Margaret. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6260453Michelle Alton August 02, 2008
One of your unbeatable Bayou scenes, Bill. Gosh...can you imagine walking around your whole life knowing that your arm had been extracted from a gator's belly? Unbelievable! #6260508Anna Diederich August 02, 2008
I just love your Bayou scenes Bill! This one is no exception. :) #6260561Anita Hogue August 02, 2008
Another absolutely gorgeous view of the bayou, Bill! #6260662Candice C. Calhoun August 02, 2008
OK, so no swimming in the bayou...how close to the edge of the water do you get to shoot these lovely photos? Talk about high risk photography!ccc #6260761
Sherran Andersen August 02, 2008
The bayou is so beautiful but lethal! Love the reflections and colours Bill. Sherran #6260881Carol Sawyer August 02, 2008
Another beautiful capture of the bayou, great colors and reflections, Bill!! #6260931Tiia Vissak August 02, 2008
great colors, light & reflections! #6260941Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Michelle, Anna, Anita, Candice, Sherran, Carol and Tiia for your nice comments. I appreciate you and your continued support very much. Bill #6261049Jennifer L. Alder August 02, 2008
OMG! Well, Bill, I would NEVER even dip my toe in that water, LOL!!!!Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Jen for your nice comment. Appreciate you and your support very much. Someone asked how close to the water I get. Right at the waters edge sometimes. That is why I must stay alert. I don't want to get snatched off the bank by a large gator. Some people don't realize a gator does not have to be as large as you might think for him to eat you. Bill #6261291Melissa Olsen August 02, 2008
Just beautiful Bill....I love the red contrasting with the green and the stillness of it all. #6261336Robyn A. Terrell August 02, 2008
Beauty and the Beast within...Fantastic color, light and reflections, Bill. So sorry to hear of the little boy. Please keep me posted on the outcome. Praise the Lord an arm was all he lost! #6261358Sue Marshall August 02, 2008
That is just so tragic what happened to that little boy Bill ~ please keep me posted on how he is doing I shall keep him in my prayers.Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Melissa, Robyn and Sue for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. If I here anything on the boy I will let you know. Bill #6261808Melissa G. Meiselman August 02, 2008
Whoa...what a frightening story...hope the boy recoveres..with his arm!! Bill this is a gorgeous shot of the Bayou with fantastic reflections, great lighting and vivid colors!!! #6261916Vladan D. Djordjevic August 02, 2008
Beautiful image taken with superb reflection, colors, lighting and fresh energy. Great story. #6261929Jessica Jenney August 02, 2008
Gorgeous image, Bill! Such a beautiful and peaceful place with danger lurking in those waters! I heard about this story! #6262076Angela Pound August 02, 2008
Another great photo Bill. Just so beautiful. #6262099Judy A. Lawhon August 02, 2008
Fantastic reflection in this, Bill!! I can't imagine anyone trying to swim in this. #6262189Debra R. Harder August 02, 2008
WOW, Bill!! SUPERB comp, color, details and reflections!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Deb #6262358Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Melissa, Vladan, Jessica, Angela, Judy, Janet and Deb. I appreciate you and your support very much. Thanks for you nice comments. Kathleen KK wrote me she did not think they were able to save the boys arm. She will let me know if she hears more. If it had happened in California or Florida it would be all over the news. We have things happen every day that is as big or bigger news than Calif. or Fla. have. We had a fire destroy a lot of Timber not far from me, but you won't hear about our fire. LOL Bill #6262448Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
http://www.katc.com/Global/story.php?S=8774168 This is the link. They were unable to save the boys arm, but he is doing fine. Bill #6262456Janet Daniel August 02, 2008
A very beautiful bayou shot, Bill!Linda A. Braddock August 02, 2008
Bill, Beautiful Photo. Please be careful when you are takeing these photos. Great capture! Linda #6262910Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
I always think of the man down from south Louisiana who commented on my remark about gators. He swims in the lake. He better watch for what lurks beneath that water. Thanks you for your nice remarks Janet and Linda. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6263005Kristi A. Howson August 02, 2008
This is such a beautiful scene and composition Bill. Great Work. I'm sorry to hear about the boy and I'll remember that if I ever come down to Louisiana. #6263172Patrick Rouzes August 02, 2008
Hope they can reattach the arm,Bill!!! incredible story!!! Exceptional & beautiful everything on yet another phenomenal Bayou capture!!! #6263174Bill Knaps August 02, 2008
Thank you Kristi and Patrick for your nice comments. I sent you the article on that boys arm.....Bill #6263331Barbara Waldoch August 03, 2008
Wonderful capture, Bill! #6264070Bill Knaps August 03, 2008
Thank you Barbara. I appreciate you, your nice comments and your support. Bill #6265016April Riggs August 03, 2008
Another stunning shot! #6265096Sheila D. Robertson August 03, 2008
Beautiful scene and great photography......just be very careful. Your story is aweful. #6265316Susan M. Campbell August 03, 2008
So beautiful but dangerous too. It's amazing that the algae can have so many wonderful colors. Do you ever see gators while out and about shooting? #6265347Janet McNeil August 03, 2008
Such a peaceful scene - hard to imagine what lies below! Lovely capture with beautiful reflections! Be careful there!! #6266274Deborah C. Lewinson August 03, 2008
Another beautiful Bayou image, Bill! Stay safe getting these incredible shots!Debby #6266549
Bill Knaps August 03, 2008
Thanks Debby and I will be careful. Appreciate you, your nice comments and your support. Bill #6266581Reynaldo D. Reyes August 03, 2008
The reflection on the water is so clear and colors are so delightful. It's hard to imagine that despite the impressive beauty there's something so dangerous that lurks beneath. It's still so beautiful just the same Bill. Thanks for sharing Bill and we could admire all these in absolute safety. #6267031Denny E. Barnes August 03, 2008
Another very beautiful image, Bill! So sad about the boy, there are so many dangers young people have to face in this world today, but who would think a gator would be this child`s biggest worry. Wish him the best and a quick recovery.....Denny #6267032Heidi Knight August 03, 2008
Lovely Bill. The red adds to the image! #6267227Bill Knaps August 03, 2008
Thank you Reynaldo, Denny and Heidi. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6267237Jennifer L. Taranto August 04, 2008
i just love those reflections!!i read your email this morning about that poor boy (i was back home visiting family over the wknd). what a sad thing to have happened, but i'm so glad you passed this information along because it is an important lesson! my thoughts are with him ... #6269316
Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 04, 2008
Excellent scene, pov, reflections and flow. So very beautiful Bill! #6269937KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 04, 2008
THIS IMAGE IS WONDERFUL.KARU. #6270779
Sam Britt August 04, 2008
Beautiful image, Bill. Sad story. I hope all goes well with the boy's surgery. #6271680Bill Knaps August 04, 2008
Thank you Jennkifer, Donna, Karu and Sam for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6272012Datha Y. Thompson August 06, 2008
You make it hard to chose a Favorite from these Bill :0) They are Beautiful and I love the light and color and especially the reflections and comp :0)Bill Knaps August 06, 2008
Thank you for your nice comment Datha. I appreciate you very much. Well, Had it been a gator in your pond that would be where your cat went and the same with that python. Must be someones pet that got away. Friend of mines got away and it was found under a neighbors house many months later. Bill #6278219Renee Doyle August 07, 2008
How can something that looks so beautiful be so lethal!! Another magnificent capture of this fascinating area Bill ... but I do hope that poor boy is going to be ok. #6281962Bill Knaps August 07, 2008
Thank You Renee. Last I heard the boy is doing fine. Bill #6283491Judy V. Kennamer August 08, 2008
Beautiful capture Bill! I love the mood of this shot and the wonderful colors!!! Great job my friend! #6287587Bill Knaps August 08, 2008
Thank you Judy for your nice comment. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6287613Gail R. Schuett August 20, 2008
This shot reminds me of a painting Bill.Bill Knaps August 20, 2008
Thank you Gail for your nice comment. Appreciate it very much. Yes the boy is doing fine. He has been on several talk shows on TV. Bill #6336437Jane E. Kirn September 18, 2008
I would imagine early on that there is great respect with the waters and gators. Children wander and I was sorry to hear of this little boys story. The colors so vivid, and the forest looks enchanting. Very compelling photo Bill. #6471178Bill Knaps September 18, 2008
Thank you Jane. The little boy is doing well now, but did loose his arm at the shoulder. Bill #6471307Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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