Sportsman's Paradise, a photo from Louisiana, South

Photographer's Note

This is the slough which leads out into the Toledo Bend Reservoir from the house we stayed near Many, Louisiana. This part of the state is called "Sportsman's Paradise," because of all the fishing and hunting. Here is the typical evening scene along the lake: a dad and his kids with cane poles, fishing for croppie as the sun goes down. It was so idyllic, and so very "Mayberry", I wanted to catch it and bring it home.

I didn't take this one with my own camera, so I wasn't sure of the settings. I've only sharpened it slightly here. I thought the composition was good, with the winding water and the reflections. Any and all comments and workshops welcome.

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Padre (59) 2004-04-05 9:19

I like your composition.

AdrianW (2274) 2004-04-05 11:01

Lovely shot Michelle! IMO this (and Cypress Sunset) are probably your best yet! The soft pinks and greys of this subtle reflected sunset make the scene look positively idyllic. Congratulations, I love it :-D

jhm (211736) 2004-04-05 11:10

This is precise cart-postale, soft with sunrise, beautiful reflections in the water soft of colours, I like of this. Lovely.

Vagabond (5848) 2004-04-05 11:51

Very good composition with very accurate exposition and definition. The time of the shot could not be better ...

richtersl (3546) 2004-04-05 12:18

A very charming scene. I like the dusk colors you captured.

swallace (980) 2004-04-05 14:07

This is nice Michelle, the composition is good. I still haven't gotten to Toledo Bend to get any photos yet. Good job on this one :-)

maphoto (8082) 2004-04-05 14:31

Wonderful picture, perfect luminosity, I think it's a bonus to have the two men and boy in the piscture, lovely scene. I like the angle you chose and the tree on the upper left corner, very well seen.

cecile (4193) 2004-04-05 17:53

jolie composition, les reflets dans l'eau sont super, j'aime aussi beaucoup la couleur de la composition

cool_s15 (4050) 2004-04-06 5:53

Beautiful landscape with great details here!
You've chosen the good time for this shot. Wonderful scene.

kajenn (2462) 2004-04-07 12:11

It's simply beautiful, Michelle! Wonderful twilight colors of pink and gray - and beautifully relected in the water. Very good composition with "S-shaped" water, the trees to the right and the grass slope in foreground together with the branches above - making the main centered object appear off-centered. I agree with Adrian's opinion, that these two are your two best - so far... And here I wouldn't change a thing. Well done!

cloverstar (0) 2004-04-07 15:49

Love the gradiant colours of the evening sky which extend into the water's reflections. Good composition placing the mount of grass on the left, as it leads our eyes to the bend in the water, and then further out to the fishermen. Well done.

ianmcall (1213) 2004-04-23 9:15

The point of land intruding into the water breaks up the line of sight and creates somwthing more interesting than just the water alone would have. The light is ideal, soft yet clear enough to bring out all the details. A good viewpoint and a great time of day for this scene, well done.

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cdewet (0) 2004-04-24 13:55

Michelle
This is one of the best S-curves I have seen on TE! The ambience and colours are great as well, as is the mood.

willsmom (36) 2004-04-26 10:57

I just love this whole picture. My son and I both want to go!

Catli (550) 2004-06-02 21:16

Beautiful scenery that evokes those nice quiet summer days with the family. Very nice composition and colours. Thank you for sharing it with us.

danbachmann (1746) 2004-06-29 11:39

So crisp, so clear, just the right amount of color.

This shows a true part of America and a positive one. I feel this fits very well into the TE mission statement.

kaychambers (1198) 2004-07-04 5:26

Fabulously captured dawn moment...well done Michelle! Fully deservant of three points!

Regards,

Vic, Singapore. 4th July 2004

PeterDF (421) 2004-07-19 23:43

That is about as good as it gets! What a beautiful photo of this area in Louisiana. I have always wanted to visit that part of the country and your photo conveys perfectly the beauty that exists there. Very well done!

cyril (2748) 2004-07-22 5:54

Nice feeling of peace with this picture.
Almost look like sepia tone.
I like the compo and the reflection in the water.
Really a great picture for me.

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markogts (1130) 2004-09-30 10:36

I agree with Kajenn - I perfectly see the "S". The soft colours really give the feeling of evening.

WALTERito (351) 2004-10-01 5:01

very peaceful picture
all the detail is captured in a triangle (top right, center left, bottom right) the other parts being the sky and its reflection.
I wouldn't know of any WS that could improve this shot.
thx

dharbott (1894) 2004-10-25 14:47 [Comment]

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Riod (208) 2004-11-17 21:13

I really like the crispness of this image. I strive for sharpness like thi all of the time. SOmetimes I get it , sometimes I don't.

Great shot!

sn00zie (2384) 2004-12-04 5:58

lovely composition Michelle. the reflections are pretty and i love the colors in the sky

Imynd (271) 2005-01-04 19:40

Hey digi-mom:-) I was looking at your photos. I particularly like this one. Good composition and lovely shot! I like the shoft colors.
I think this would be a picture that sells and sells again if you find a way to do it in all the Bulge of photos on the market.

goerhal (781) 2005-06-08 6:56

A really good composition and atmosphere! And how fantastically sharp it is!

TRASH (0) 2005-09-10 10:36

Thank you so much, Michelle, for your contact about Hurricane Katrina.

In fact, I read several accounts in Vietnamese reflecting the same content, but I only treated the sources with hesitance since the stories were mentioned within the chatrooms. Now that you gave me the news from a respectable source...

Thanks for your kindness, and your care about myself.

Sincerely,

MQ

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PS: I am starting to "explore" your album, to discover what can a busy woman get done with a camera.

rabani (9645) 2005-10-16 23:00

An idyllic, quiet and peaceful late afternoon/early evening. The river bends into the slough. A good lead and then, the small touch framing on top left. Here it also shows how steady is your handhold.

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WorldGuru (176) 2005-12-02 21:46

Beautiful and inviting!
Thanks,
Dave

sayans (133) 2006-01-04 12:39

Great shot and a great composition. Just loved this one.

MLINES (12516) 2006-01-04 13:02

Good photo showing daily life well with the folks fishing and enjoying a placid scene. This looks like a place far from the madding crowd where visitors can enjoy the place. The trees on the right are a key component and well proportioned by your positioning.

smash2707 (3320) 2006-01-04 13:04

I love the curve of the land into the water and the reflection of the trees in the lake. Colors are subtle adding to the peaceful and inspiring image. Congrats!

bakes888 (18499) 2006-06-17 22:19

Hi Michelle. This shot certainly has the “WOW” factor. The colour, reflections, curve of the shore, detail, all set in a simple frame, wonderful!
TFS. Cheers, Paul.

alana (2625) 2006-06-28 21:07

Hi, Michelle
This is an absolutelly gorgeous composition and landscape, excellent sharpness, contrast and natural colors. Bravo

**Alana**