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Reflections

by David Chauvin

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 15, 2010394 views34 comments
It was late in the morning and the light had gotten harsh so I decided to pull the kayak up on a small cypress island to stretch my legs and eat a snack. As I sat there, a cloud passed over so I set up in a hurry and grabbed a few images in the softer light. Every year I make plans to go to another part of the country to see the fall colors some place new. But when the time comes, I just can't bear to leave the swamps at my favorite time of year. These places still surprise me.

5D, 70-200L

David
South Louisiana

Comments

34 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 15, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Another beauty, David.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Jason Kim on November 15, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Wonderful reflection and colors and detail. I'm really enjoying these recent cypress posts of yours!
Registered on July 1, 2006, 60 Posts, 1233 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 15, 2010 at 5:37 PM
I can see why it's so hard to leave. The details, textures and colours are really gorgeous.
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Mitch Erwin on November 15, 2010 at 5:51 PM
This is by far MY favorite of all your recent posts! And I'm not saying any of those others are lacking at all! Keep em coming! :toast:
Registered on April 24, 2006, 98 Posts, 656 Comments
Comment posted by beth summer on November 15, 2010 at 5:53 PM
I don't think I've ever commented on any of your swamp images but I've been meaning to. I have loved all of them and I find them so mesmerizing. Why should you leave for other parts of the country when you have such beauty in your own backyard :smile: . Your cypresses are beautiful. I live about 3 hours north of Shawnee National Forest which has some cypress areas but nothing compared to what you have. Our cypresses are pretty skimpy and moss does not grow this far north. So...I'd much rather see your cypress shots than mine!!! Thanks for all the years you've been sharing the Louisiana images. Look forward to many more images!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments
Comment posted by Laurent Baig on November 15, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Glad you don't go anywhere, cuz these are always a treat to see!
Registered on January 12, 2005, 206 Posts, 6784 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 15, 2010 at 6:27 PM
MMMMmmmm, more, please! :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 15, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Another excellent swamp image. Nice run!!
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 15, 2010 at 7:02 PM
Wild! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on November 15, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Fabulous image, David. I've never been to a place like that. How mysterious....
Registered on February 17, 2004, 236 Posts, 1197 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 15, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Oh my, David you are killing me with these wonderful shots. I love the way you set up the reflection. One of the most attractive features of these moss draped trees is the way the moss hangs and drapes from the branches and you really show that off here. This is fabulous and one of your best yet. :toast:
Registered on November 25, 2003, 380 Posts, 4647 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 15, 2010 at 8:45 PM
Your images of this beautiful place are so amazing David! I love the delicate orange leaves against the gray of the moss covered cypress trees and their reflection. Absolutely beautiful work!
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by dean hebert on November 15, 2010 at 8:56 PM
Another beauty! Don't stop 'til we tell to! :toast:
Registered on August 4, 2010, 70 Posts, 1132 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on November 15, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Man, I just don't ever tire of seeing your images of this place, simply amazing! I love the soft quality and luminance of the light and the graphic pattern repeating in the reflection is epic. :toast: :toast:
Registered on June 11, 2006, 113 Posts, 2116 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 15, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I really loved the moody atmospheric shots from before. But in terms of color pallette, and richness of that color, this is my favorite. I just love the reflections, and the earthy tones.

Chris
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 15, 2010 at 10:07 PM
This is definitely my favorite of your recent cypress images. The reflection just draws me in, but after the reflection my eyes also fall in love with the details in the trucks and the glorious color. Another winner David.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Naret Visesvongsa on November 15, 2010 at 10:14 PM
David, this place surprise me too. This is very beautiful fine art work from nature.
Registered on November 10, 2010, 6 Posts, 73 Comments
Comment posted by Kirk Greene on November 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Another excellent image from you fall series in the swamps of LA. I must admit..I never thought of LA as being a destination for fall colors but you may have changed that!
Registered on May 12, 2004, 191 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 15, 2010 at 10:33 PM
David,

This is simply fantastic! I really can't think of anything to critique - I could stare at this - and all your other cypress images as well. The previous post which I failed to comment on is simply phenomenal. Beautiful imagery, just beautiful.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 15, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Stunning. Simply stunning. This is over the top gorgeous.
Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 15, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Really, sometimes I think you live in a different world. This feels almost sci-fi to me. Great image.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 16, 2010 at 12:31 AM
What incredible amount of subtle details this image has, can jus go on looking at this for some time :smile:
Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments
Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 16, 2010 at 1:11 AM
another utterly fabulous image. the only thing that comes to mind is i can see another, more abstract composition just above the level of the buttresses (i.e., zoomed into the the trunks on the trees above the buttresses but just below that horizontal layer of gold-orange leavee, if you see what i mean).
Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments
Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on November 16, 2010 at 3:35 AM
An amazing piece of art, David! With your last images, you took it to a whole different level. The light is fantastic! :toast:
Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments
Comment posted by Christer Johansson on November 16, 2010 at 3:58 AM
Just wonderful in colors and texture. Great shot. :toast:
Registered on October 10, 2009, 50 Posts, 191 Comments
Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on November 16, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Amazing scene; awesome image !
:toast: :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 98 Posts, 1403 Comments
Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on November 16, 2010 at 11:19 AM
This is just magical man, fantastic work. What an amazing area this must be to explore. :toast:
Registered on June 30, 2008, 203 Posts, 2641 Comments
Comment posted by Winnie Ho on November 16, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Simply superb! Such detail, textures, colour contrasts all come together achieving a sense of harmony. Love it.
Registered on January 6, 2008, 93 Posts, 1788 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 16, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Great textures, and the leaves add just the right dash of color. Awesome image.

Max
Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments
Comment posted by Jason Miles Kirk on November 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM
My favorite of this series so far, David. Excellent composition and the tonal range really expresses a depth to this scene that you have captured masterfully. Congrats!
Registered on January 9, 2007, 7 Posts, 55 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 16, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Wow, youve really been getting some serious mileage out of these trees, David! Another winner, no nits at all from me. :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on November 16, 2010 at 10:07 PM
I'm really lovin these and this is another sweetie! Well done. :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 17, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Wow! This is incredible David. Amazing amount of detail.

Gary.
Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 17, 2010 at 11:34 AM
A little late to comment, but this is fantastic. The patches of color really set it off. Excellent work David. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments