Lilies of Yellow Water

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 6, 2014251 views16 comments

Before sunrise we got on board of our guide's boat and then cruised into the darkness over a crocodile infested billabong. An eeriness filled the air as I knew danger lurks below and that a saltie might be watching us from the dark water. Only the buzz of a thousand mosquitoes broke the stillness of the foggy morning. It was a great morning scouting Yellow Water Billabong. We have already been for over an hour cruising the water system of the billabong as I saw these water lilies, the deat trees and low patches of fog over the wetland and witness how the soft morning light touched this landscape.

Nikon D800e, 24-70/f2.8, 1/250, f8, iso250, polarizer

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16 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 6, 2014 at 1:29 PM

Gorgeous look here, Bill. I think the amount of drifting fog is perfect for the TOD and the feel of softness to the scene. Excellent....

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 6, 2014 at 3:34 PM

Hi Bill, This is wonderful!! You certainly captured the feel of this morning with this beautiful image. Very nice work on this and the large version is really enjoyable to look at. I like this alot!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on July 6, 2014 at 3:56 PM

The deep rich greens really makes this picture for me, absolutely love the feeling you captured with the composition.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on July 6, 2014 at 7:44 PM

The only thing I can think to say is WOW

Bill, this is really special. The large view is a real treat. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on July 6, 2014 at 8:03 PM

Lovely morning scene. Certainly no hint of danger here, just lots to hold my interest!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 6, 2014 at 8:32 PM

Beautiful image, Bill.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on July 6, 2014 at 9:38 PM

A great combination of elements, Bill. Crisp foreground, pop of color, misty background; it all works really well together. Now if you'd just captured crocodile eyes peering up out of the water ….

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on July 6, 2014 at 9:40 PM

Those pinks really draw in you in to the image. Very interesting tree to the right also. Fog keeps you into the most important parts of the image. Very well done Bill.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 6, 2014 at 10:21 PM

Great view, Roland. The water lilies are lovely and those two trees are pretty amazing. Beautifully peaceful.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on July 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM

The FG is amazing!
It just comes to life...

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 7, 2014 at 6:21 AM

Tranquil to say the least Bill, excellent color light and detail, and your comp works beautifully, like this alot. Very well done.
John

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 7, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Love the layers in the comp and the warm light. Even Knowing the crocs might be there, it's a welcoming scene. Beautiful.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 7, 2014 at 4:32 PM

Magical light and comp here Bill, the colour in the flowers add so much to this. Really nice photo.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 8, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Beautifully composed and great processing on this Bill. The fore ground looks wonderful as do the flowers. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on July 8, 2014 at 1:35 PM

Thanks for all your feedbacks and comments. As always I really appreciate!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 13, 2014 at 11:51 AM

Nice original shot with great atmosphere and elements. Sweet!

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