This marvelous shot gives a whole new meaning to the word serenity. Composition is perfect (as always), colors, lights/shadows, reflections are perfect (as always)...I am in awe of your talent, Si. :) (And yes, of course it's now in my Favorites...grin...where else?)

Right into my favorites. This is just a beautiful capture. Kudos Si.

Excellent, would LOVE to take a walk here. Despite the hissing geese. =)

Very nice scenery Simon! Those reflections are deceiving...are there people standing on the right. Nice composition and shades of green:-)

Thank you all very much. It's a lovely place for walking, and the "hissing geese" are only little ducks really so you'd be quite safe, Shane ;-) And well spotted, Darryl - those reflections puzzled me a bit! I think there are people some way back behind the tree, but the way the ground slopes up beyond the pond makes the reflections appear as though they're right at the edge....

It 's great and beautiful photography!!Nice,Simon.

A very nice image Simon, all those shades of green.

Fantastic image Simon. It does look like a very peaceful place.

This photo gives me a whole new meaning to "picture perfect" because now I have seen it! Wonderful capture, great eye for a fantastic photo. This almost looks like a painting! The only thing wrong with it is that I am not sitting there having a picnic lunch!! 10/10 in my fav's!

I'm glad you all liked it - thanks for all the kind comments :-)

Agree with Darryl's comment. Beautiful landscape.

really great shot of a perfect day. those are harder to come by than they should be, but you do a fantastic job here.

Aw, just beautiful, Simon. 8^)

Thank you all once again - it's nice to share moments like this with you :-)

I'm with Henry and the others too Simon. This is one lovely desktop of some beautiful landscaping. Again I like how the tree upfront is off to the right and how everything just falls into place behind it. ;)

very nice. reminds me of a 'Monet'

Thank you BJ and icostell for the very complimentary comments :-)

very pretty!

Yeah, the reflections confused me... I love it.

was something altered out of the photo towards the bottom right? There is a reflection of... well nothing?? Beautiful picture anyway!!!

Thank you all - I'm glad you liked it. And it's nice to know those reflections are still confusing people ;-)

Can you hear me whimpering? I want to be there. Beautiful shot of beautiful country. 10/10 from me.

hey Si, no comment

Thank Romane and BB - comments and no comments are both very welcome :-)

Wow ,great place for a weekend trip

what a great photo this is. it would be a grand place to spend the day just walking and thinking.

Nice and clean. A pastoral setting. Not too much detail - not too little. Despite the ducks and their residue I'd love to spend some hours reflecting on the reflection. Ya did good!