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Published: 2009-10-26 02:48:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 718; Favourites: 56; Downloads: 0
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Description Taken at Silver Creek Metro Park - Chippewa Trail

I hadn't intended to come over to this pond (the third and smallest in this park), but as I was wrapping up some other shots, I remembered that any time I come by it, it's always smooth since it's bordered by many trees, and darker because it's at dusk and I can never get good photos because of the lack of light.

Today turned out well! Although it looks smooth as a looking-glass, in person there were ripples from a female duck I'd startled. But no matter as it turned out very pretty, indeed, and I love how the sky looks deeper blue in the water than came out above.

If you liked this one, check out these other photos I've taken in the area:



And here are some black and white landscape experiments

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Comments: 10

SnapperRod [2009-10-27 15:38:27 +0000 UTC]

You nailed the reflections in this one.

When you look at the top element it looks slightly overexposed but the lower element is near perfect in exposure. It is one of those judgement calls you have to make and I think you called it correctly.

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donXpiano [2009-10-26 21:20:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the way the pond reflects the colors of the tree so perfectly

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tleach0608 In reply to donXpiano [2009-10-26 21:38:53 +0000 UTC]

I love using reflections, especially when they're natural like this. For some reason the color just becomes so rich.

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Frank-Beer [2009-10-26 17:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Thats so very lovely

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tleach0608 In reply to Frank-Beer [2009-10-26 18:48:11 +0000 UTC]

I love coming to that pond to get photos too, and it's now to the time of year that by the time I get off, the sun's gone down below the treeline so I can bring out my tripod and see what sorts of evening shots I can get. (Am I a photo dork for having my all my camera stuff AND my tripod in the trunk of my car at all times??)

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Guard-of-the-Citadel [2009-10-26 04:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I agree, Taryn, nice view and nice shot!!! Well worth it!

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tleach0608 In reply to Guard-of-the-Citadel [2009-10-26 11:54:33 +0000 UTC]

I was just so satisfied that I got out at the right time and ended up with a large amount of good photos--after the past two weeks it was making me question my ability to ever take a good picture! lol

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Guard-of-the-Citadel In reply to tleach0608 [2009-10-26 23:13:53 +0000 UTC]

Never, my dear! Never!

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JJPESTE [2009-10-26 03:44:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful reflection!

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tleach0608 In reply to JJPESTE [2009-10-26 11:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! Me and my reflections, but they're so lovely!!

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