Back on Bayou Desiard August 2008

© Bill Knaps

Back on Bayou Desiard August 2008

Uploaded: August 27, 2008

Description

A dedication to all the great friends I have made and will continue to make on BP. Bless You All. Bill

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 27, 2008

I have to go to the Bayou, lovely image here, Bill.

Dominick #987250

Jessica Jenney August 27, 2008

Gorgeous image and beautiful dedication, Bill! You make BP a better place! #6375331

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 27, 2008

Bill... it is so nice to have a pretty capture of the bayou to look at in the mornings. Sherran #6375405

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 27, 2008

Bring Your Gator Repellent Dominick!!
Beautiful Bill
Wonderful Dedication as Well ;0)
Have a Great day #6375454

Sheila D. Robertson August 27, 2008

Beautiful shot and dedication. #6375469

Melissa G. Meiselman August 27, 2008

Wonderful shot of the bayou taken with vivid color, sharp detail and great lighting, Bill!!
You left a great dedication to all your friends on BP, as well!! #6375479

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 27, 2008

Marvelous tones, Bill. The more you shoot in the bayou, the more you capture the beauty. #6375482

Dawn M. Schneider August 27, 2008

I really like this crop, different from some of your others and the reflection is always beautiful with these images. You have a wonderful talent for photography bill and I am very blessed to have met you through BP. thank you. #6375525

Jennifer L. Taranto August 27, 2008

what a beautiful dedication!! love your comp on this one!! #6375532

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 27, 2008

Beautiful capture and dedication, Bill.....you are a wonderful person! #6375539

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 27, 2008

Great image, Bill. #6375559

Mary Timman August 27, 2008

Beautiful image and a great dedication. Love the colors and reflections. #6375608

Renata Gusciora August 27, 2008

Fantastic colors and lighting on this wonderful image,Bill! #6375670

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008

Thanks to all of you my dear friends. It is I who am blessed to have met all of you and it is you who make BP a better place. And it is you who are wonderful. Bless all of you. This goes for those who might view my photo after I have written this. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6375689

Tiia Vissak August 27, 2008

a beautiful capture & message! #6375790

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008

Thank you Tiia. The message was meant for you and all who view my photo. does not matter if they leave a comment. Bill #6375815

Melissa Olsen August 27, 2008

Outstanding reflection and color Bill...truly lovely! #6375966

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2008

I love the pov on this one Bill, super colors lighting clarity and reflection!
Really BEAUTIFUL!!!
Super dedication, I know I am happy to have met you also!
Be blessed! #6376383

Lynn M. Whitt August 27, 2008

Wonderful image Bill, great lighting, colors, and reflection. I am greatful to have a friend like you.... #6376713

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 27, 2008

ANOTHER SO BEAUTIFUL IMAGE WITH COLOUR DETATILS.

KARU. #6376799

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap August 27, 2008

Gorgeous image Capture Bill! #6377017

Carol Sawyer August 27, 2008

Beautiful capture, color and reflections, Bill!! #6377344

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008

Thank all of you so much. I am happy to have met all of you and I am grateful to have friends like you in my life. Bill #6377462

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 27, 2008

Beautiful bayou scene Bill! Glad you're here at BP! #6377778

Susan M. Campbell August 27, 2008

Very sweet of you Bill...thanks. I sure hope that someday I can make a visit to your beautiful bayou.

:) #6377847

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008

Thank you Claudia and Susan. Glad you are here at BP too Claudia and hope someday you can Susan. I apprecite both of you very much. Bill #6377856

Anita Hogue August 27, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill! Fabulous image! Just had to post an image I took today! Was wanting to take a small mini break but couldn't help myself on this one. #6377982

Sam Britt August 27, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill. #6378067

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008

Thank you Anita and Sam. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6378354

Janet Daniel August 27, 2008

Wonderful dedication & breathtaking image, Bill! #6378458

Robyn A. Terrell August 27, 2008

This one has that little something extra, Bill. This one is my favorite out of all your bayou shots. Magnificent...I hope this gets the gold! #6378541

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008

Thank you Janet and Robyn. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6378554

A P August 28, 2008

You caught a wonderful reflection in the water in this one, Bill. It's a lovely dedication as well. You are one of those great friends that make BP such a wonderful place :-) #6379140

Janet McNeil level-classic August 28, 2008

Beautiful capture, Bill, of this lovely place! Thanks for the dedication - we have all enjoyed knowing you and getting to know this fabulous bayou!! #6380031

Judi Morrissey August 28, 2008

Beautiful image, Bill. The colors and clarity are great! (And many thanks for all your recent feedback.) Judi #6380111

Bill Knaps August 28, 2008

Thank you Ann, Janet and Judi. People like you Make BP Great. I have enjoyed getting to know you and your works very much. Thank you for your feedback too Judi. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6380596

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe August 28, 2008

I treasure your friendship, Bill, and hope that one day we can photograph your beloved bayou together. This community is truly special, isn't it? Have a wonderful day, my friend!

ccc #6380958

Bill Knaps August 28, 2008

Thank you Candice and I treasure your friendship. BP is a great community Candice. Happy you like my bayou enough to want to shoot it with me. Bill #6381095

Stacey A. Bates August 28, 2008

So beautiful Bill, the composition, colors, and clarity are spot on..really love this one #6381815

Summer A. Kozisek August 28, 2008

Another beauty Bill, lovely comp, colors and lighting. Gorgeous! #6381978

Jennifer L. Alder August 28, 2008

Beautiful! The oranges and greens are so wonderful here, Bill. Terrific light and a sweet dedication, too! :) #6382051

Kay Beausoleil August 28, 2008

You do such lovely work in the bayous, Bill -- great soft light and colours! #6382580

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 28, 2008

A very nice pov Bill, excellent scene, and beautiful bayous! #6382655

Sheila D. Robertson August 28, 2008

Someone said it before Bill....you should do a book on this. Another beauty. #6382667

Bill Knaps August 28, 2008

Thank you Stacey, Summer, Jen, Kay, Donna and Sheila I appreciate all of you so very very much. Bill #6382696

Cassandra A. Fontaine August 28, 2008

Way to go Bill... super gorgeous swamp shots you take. I'm not sure anyone else could make those LA swamps look so good! I am praying for Gustav and anyone who may be in it's path. I'm over here in Gulfport and none of us need this just 3 yrs later. Arghhh.... #6382780

Bill Knaps August 28, 2008

Thank you Cassandra. I appreciate your nice comments and you very much. I had no Idea you were a Mississippi Lady Cassandra. Small world. Then maybe you told me and I forgot. You are in a bad place for a hurricane. My cousin I was closest to died the day Rita hit. Rita hit us worse in Monroe than Katrina. Bill #6382805

Michelle L. Frick August 28, 2008

Another beautiful bayou, and a beautiful dedication as well Bill!

I love the deep rich greens, browns and reds in this shot! #6383058

Bill Knaps August 28, 2008

Thank you Michelle. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6383075

Anita Hogue August 29, 2008

Beautiful capture and dedication, Bill! Have a wonderful day! #6384198

Bill Knaps August 29, 2008

Thanks Anita and a wonderful day to you. Bill #6384259

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe August 29, 2008

Thanks for sharing your bayou with us and for being my friend, too, Bill!
Your buddy,
kk #6384260

Bill Knaps August 29, 2008

Thank you KK. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6384271

Avril Young August 29, 2008

stunning image, I feel as if I can step off and walk there...lovely light,colour and composition...mind you I would not just step into your photo, I will look to see if there is a gator there first ;) #6384528

Daniella Puente August 29, 2008

Love this time the neat reflection on the water Bill, excellent capture! #6384715

Michael Umbreit August 29, 2008

Bill - This looks like a beautiful painting!! Very nicely done!! - Mike #6385217

Bill Knaps August 29, 2008

Thank you Avril, Daniella and Mike. I appreciate you very much. Avril you made me laugh. There is an alligator in that picture. He is behind the trees on the right. Bill #6385364

Ken Smith level-classic August 29, 2008

Super shot..it's great to have this right in your backyard!! #6385595

Bill Knaps August 29, 2008

Thank you Ken. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6385892

Colleen Farrell August 29, 2008

Thank you for the wonderful dedication, Bill! We have all been inspired and enriched by your glorious bayou landscapes! And by the way, I always enjoy your descriptions, and reading the discussions to find out where the gators are! :) #6386751

Bill Knaps August 29, 2008

Thank you Colleen. I appreciate you so much. Bill #6386786

Peggy J. Maguire August 30, 2008

This is a perfect shot Bill.just beautiful!!!! #6387494

Bill Knaps August 30, 2008

Thank you Peggy. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6387548

Sue Marshall August 30, 2008

Gorgeous image Bill and a lovely dedication!!
Blessings to you too my friend! :-)
#6389210

Bill Knaps August 30, 2008

Thank you Sue and blessings to you. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6389258

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 30, 2008

I love the way the trees reflect in the water here Bill!!!! Gorgeous scene and beautiful dedication!! Thanks for your inspiration! #6389938

Bill Knaps August 30, 2008

And thank you for yours Donna. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6389950

Bill Knaps August 30, 2008

And thank you for yours Donna. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6389951

Deb Koskovich August 31, 2008

So beautiful, Bill! You must be on a first name basis with all those gators, LOL! #6390664

Bill Knaps August 31, 2008

OH Yes Deb, I am on their Menu. LOL Thanks, Bill #6390799

Kaye Burazin September 18, 2008

Bill, thank you for all your kind comments on my gallery pictures. It has given me an opportunity to visit your beautiful gallery. It is a diverse collection of well thought out and composed images that show a keen eye for the uniquely beautiful. Now off to work I go...I owe..I owe! #6470655

Bill Knaps September 18, 2008

Thank you Kaye. I started looking at your gallery and it is so awesome I had to look at all your photos. Sorry I did not have time to comment on all. Bill #6470845

November 27, 2008

Viewed Your Gallery of The Many Excellent Captures You've Made.

I'm a Louisianaian Also. Only Much Further South.......Houma.

E J #6816269

Bill Knaps November 27, 2008

Thank you EJ. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6816559

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