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Bayou Desiard In Full Summer Color

© Bill Knaps

Bayou Desiard In Full Summer Color

Uploaded: August 05, 2008

Description

North of Monroe, Louisiana just a few miles sits Alligator infested Bayou Desiard. It's Beauty Hides what lurks below those waters and in those Beautiful Trees. Bill Knaps

Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 82.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Jean Campbell Creamer August 05, 2008

Beautiful! #974328

Tamara K. Walker level-classic August 05, 2008

Gorgeous colors, it looks so peaceful. #6276382

Carla Metzler August 05, 2008

Indeed it does, but what lurks below holds it's own beauty. Not that I would go in looking...lol

This is very beautiful my friend. :) #6276403

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 05, 2008

Beautiful and beautifully captured, Bill! Each photo is excellent but this one is exceptional!! Love your composition, color and POV!! Is that gator still hiding behind that tree? :>))....Denny #6276422

Bill Knaps August 05, 2008

Thank you Jean, Tamara, Carla and Denny for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6276462

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe August 05, 2008

This is beautiful, Bill. I like your description, esp. the part about ..."what lurks below..." I always think about that, too, when I see the swamps and bayous. One time I wad driving down Airline Hwy on my way up to Laplace, and on the side of the road where the I310 crosses over, there waa a huge alligator just sunning himself on the concrete bottom part below the bridge. Amazing. I didn''t exactly stop to get out to photograph him!
KK #6276481

Bill Knaps August 05, 2008

Denny I did not see that gator today. He was not right here the other day. Bill #6276484

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 05, 2008

Just a all around FANTASTIC capture BIll!!! So beautiful! #6276554

Bill Knaps August 05, 2008

You are funny KK. LOL Thanks for your nice comment. I appreciate it very much. I saw one out that way. We had taken my brother in law back to the airport and on the way home there was a big gator suning himself. We looked day and night for a gator while he was with us and could not find one. Bill #6276557

Bill Knaps August 05, 2008

Thank you Peaches, Appreciate you, your commdents and your support very much. Bill #6276579

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 05, 2008

Just love that red algae Bill... great lighting. Sherran #6276618

Bill Knaps August 05, 2008

Thank you Sherran for your nice comment. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6276624

Joan Powell August 05, 2008

Are you sure that's algae and not blood ????? Do you use a wide angle lens on your wondeful images ? #6276637

Jennie A. Dillman August 05, 2008

BILL. BILL. BILL....YOU GET BETTER AND BETTER....YOU CAN CAPTURE THE BOYOU JUST BEAUTIFUL..FANTASTIC...J #6276687

Sirsendu Gayen August 05, 2008

You present a another beautiful image here.Wonderful color and reflection.
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Bill Knaps August 05, 2008

Thank you Joan, Jennie and Sirsendu. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6276789

Janet Daniel August 06, 2008

This is one outstanding bayou image, Bill! Beautifully done! #6277256

Lynn M. Whitt August 06, 2008

The colors on this one are so rich, just gorgeous!!!!I think you have a winner here Bill. Great work! #6277408

Avril Young August 06, 2008

You photograph the bayou so beautifully, love the colours and composition...love the blues!
bet they were a few gators watching you take the photo;) #6277414

Sue Marshall August 06, 2008

Wow!! this is simply gorgeous Bill!!
Fantastic colours, and reflections! :-)
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Carol Sawyer August 06, 2008

Another beautiful capture, colors, to add to your series, Bill!! #6277589

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank all of you for your nice comments. I must go back to look at my photo to see if it is as good as all of you say it is. Appreciate all of you. Thank you for your continued support. Bill #6278255

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Avril sometimes I will see a couple of eyes shinning as the look at me from behind those trees. A cold feeling when I know those eyes belong to something that would love to have me for lunch. Bill #6278309

Jessica Jenney August 06, 2008

WOW! That accent of red in a sea of green is terrific, Bill! Beautiful green tones, detail and composition! #6278653

Anita Hogue August 06, 2008

Fantastic colors and composition, Bill! You be carful out there in gator land! #6278678

Shannon D. Miller August 06, 2008

Bill!!! This is a WINNER my friend what a GORGEOUS capture! I can't get over the beautiful colors. STUNNING!!! It's a FAV!! Shannon~ #6278685

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 06, 2008

Fantastic image taken with terrific colors (I love the red against the green), super composition, excellent lighting. Great work, my friend! #6278816

April Riggs August 06, 2008

I was telling my husband I wish I could come shoot this with you! BEAUTIFUL!!!! #6278830

Linda A. Braddock August 06, 2008

Bill, Gorgeous! The colors are outstanding, I would love to be able to take photos of this, this may be a winner! Linda #6278833

Melissa Olsen August 06, 2008

These Bayou images just keep getting better and better. I love this Bill!
Wonderful color, light and a winner in my book! #6278886

Kimi A. Phillips August 06, 2008

YOUR BEST!!!! This is OUTSTANDING!!!:) #6279049

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 06, 2008

YA....IT'S THE BEST SHOT.
GOOD LUCK.!!
KARU. #6279101

Jennifer L. Taranto August 06, 2008

those trees are beautiful!! the colors are so rich!! this has Winner written all over it!! excellent composure & light!! #6279164

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

I read all of your comments. Thanks to all of you for such great comments on my photo. I appreciate you very much. I am left speechless. Thanks again. Bill #6279288

Nadine A. Lewis August 06, 2008

Another GORGEOUS bayou scene and image, Bill!!!! <>< #6279358

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank you Nadine. I appreciate you. Bill #6279364

Tiia Vissak August 06, 2008

a great view! #6279985

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank you Tiia, I appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Bill #6280158

Sheila D. Robertson August 06, 2008

Bill this is stunning. It's always the red contrasted with the green that brings this subject to life. A great capture. #6280193

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank you Sheila for your nice comment. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6280209

Linda Boehme level-classic August 06, 2008

This is quite beautiful, Bill! Great image. #6280460

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank you Linda. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6280490

Robyn A. Terrell August 06, 2008

Hello Bill,
Magnificent color, clarity and composition on this beauty! #6280665

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Hi Robyn, Thank you very much. I appreciate you and your nice comments. Bill #6280668

Janet McNeil level-classic August 06, 2008

Beautiful capture - love the red color! Hard to believe someplace so lovely could hide those gators! Be careful there!! #6280967

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Yes it has the appearance of Paradise until you go in. Thank you for your nice comment Janet. I appreciagte you very much. Bill #6281263

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 06, 2008

Excellent capture of this beautiful scene, Bill, great colors, POV, and image design!

Debby #6281302

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank you Debby. I appreciate your nice comments and you very much. Bill #6281375

Renee Doyle August 07, 2008

Lighting, comp, reflections ... just superb Bill! #6281963

Bill Knaps August 07, 2008

Thank you Renee. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6283462

Tammy D. Ferren August 13, 2008

How wonderful that we can all enjoy the beauty of the bayou through your camera lens! Your pictures are exquisite! They convey the true feel of the area. #6310538

Bill Knaps August 13, 2008

Thank you Tammy. What you said is what I try so hard to accomplish. Convey the true feel of the area/bayou. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6310554

Larry A. Cameron level-classic August 17, 2008

All your photos of the Bayou Desiard are impressive. If you live close to this area, I am envious.


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Bill Knaps August 17, 2008

Thanks for your nice comment on my pictures Larry. Yes I live very close to this bayou. It is just a little ways to the North, South or West of me. Bill #6326363

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