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Uploaded: 02/02/15 10:32 PM GMT
Tranquility On The Creek
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This is the observation deck set in a natural resource area overlooking the creek at our local county park. During the winter months one can observe Common and Hooded Mergansers, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gulls, and the occasional Bald Eagle. The park is one of my favorite places to get in touch with nature and I plan on revisiting as soon as the weather breaks. Enjoy!!! Please view full screen. Thanks

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::Jimbobedsel
02/02/15 11:12 PM GMT
Great place to be for wildlife shots I bet. It reminds me of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge near Toledo. I like the little bit of snow scattered about in this picture. The sky looks super. Excellent composition. Well done, Laura.
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.gonedigital
02/02/15 11:32 PM GMT
Great park to visit if only we had big open spaces like this in the UK. Normally I'd say objects like the observation deck would be a distraction to the view however it works well here, well done Laura.
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Wrap up warm this winter.
::tigger3
02/03/15 12:49 AM GMT
My kind of place and you have a sharp, and perfectly exposed image here Laura. tigs =^..^=
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.Starglow
02/03/15 1:04 AM GMT
I like your angle and view of this scenic area.
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::mirto56
02/03/15 4:22 AM GMT
Beautiful landscape, Laura. I can see that the alien is enjoying the view as well. Fantastico!
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::corngrowth
02/03/15 7:46 AM GMT
Could be the area where I live as well Laura, but it's on the other side of the big pond, lol. Love the tones in it. Proves to me that in the wintertime, even when there's no snow, nature is wonderful.
Thanks for this excellent capture!
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::Ramad
02/03/15 8:29 AM GMT
It looks beautiful even in the winter season in your shot with all the brown grass and with those leafless trees against the blue sky Laura.
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.GIGIBL
02/03/15 8:53 AM GMT
Lovely shot well captured Laura.
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::0930_23
02/03/15 3:32 PM GMT
I have been watching The Soprano's on DVD and I'm up to the last season Laura. Now I know where the bodies are buried.
Great view and a wonderful place to observe and shoot!

TicK


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::garrettparkinson
02/03/15 6:50 PM GMT
What a beautiful location. I think by adding the deck you have given your image perspective. I also like the layering of the reeds, water and forest.
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::trixxie17
02/03/15 7:56 PM GMT
Exactly my kind of place Laura - it reminds of the prairie with the wetlands I go to each summer. Gorgeous winter shot BTW.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.stylo
02/04/15 2:58 AM GMT
dont know many of the birds other then that eagle you mentioned but it dont stop me from enjoying them. looks like you have a real nice getaway here. i do like the perspective..a view of the viewers! i can picture myself enjoying this place. those type of skies i do notice but really seen in my parts for some reason...maybe its just me not lookig up at the right time..lol!
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.Gergie
02/04/15 9:24 PM GMT
Reminds my of my Duck hunting days in South Dakota, minus the viewing stand, nice crisp colors.
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+purmusic
02/06/15 12:38 AM GMT
Huge bonus points.. for orienting the lookout binoculars.

Anchors and strengthens your composition of the setting.


Good good natural colours, and well-handled on the other technical considerations (exposure, et al).

Well.. done.


And.. but of course, thank you for sharing 'your place' with us. :o)
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::luckyshot
02/08/15 12:30 AM GMT
Laura - A beautiful capture of this peaceful setting.
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::Eubeen
02/16/15 3:33 AM GMT
A great capture of the conservation area. Good depth in the scene and composition of the photo. Great colour tones and lighting in the image. I look forward to scenes of the wildlife.
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