Sunset over the reed beds, Shapwick (2644) by Chris Spracklen

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17.1.09	Chris Spracklen

Sunset over the reed beds, Shapwick (2644)

Shapwick, Somerset

Not HDR in the strict sense of the word, but a multi-exposed image mashed together with Photoshop.

Not to mention a heron flying in when I wasn't looking! ;o)

Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my recent work!

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR

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Jeff Real		01-Oct-2014 00:31
The mood of this piece is so very incredible ~V~

Ton T.		08-Jan-2013 16:03
This is really GREAT!

Ann...		29-Jun-2012 23:27
Perfection!

Guest		30-Jan-2012 21:15
Exquisite light. A lovely image.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		23-Nov-2011 19:47
Beautiful capture...BV Paolo

shatterbug		21-Nov-2011 09:05
The tones are wonderful...great compo too, and the well placed bird is a bonus!

Robbie D70		12-Dec-2010 11:18
Beautiful image with so many eye popping areas.

bill friedlander		31-Oct-2010 01:47
Beautiful sunset over a many layered landscape. The reeds stand out nicely against the water. Lovely warm tones. The bird is a bonus. V

William Vogt		24-Mar-2010 18:01
Magical image Chris. The bird makes the image, well done. Regards, Bill

larose forest photos		20-Aug-2009 03:07
Again... stunning work! Very magical. VV

Jean D		24-Jul-2009 00:46
Awesome sunset, Chris! A winning image and it certainly doesn't get better! Well done! ~V~

Paul L-R		05-Jul-2009 23:45
A pure work of art, Chris, this reminds me of an old master painting. Perfect V

Eric Herbelin		02-Apr-2009 06:34
Splendid! V

Sam Stevenson		09-Mar-2009 23:56
This is a really stunning image - beautiful composition.

Thomas		06-Feb-2009 21:23
Spectacular sunset image full of warm tones!

Theo Snijder		03-Feb-2009 09:44
Like it. The bird adds the extra touch.

Guest		29-Jan-2009 01:38
Excellent work Chris... I like these warm tonalities... voted!

Guest		27-Jan-2009 08:00
You've made me speechless.

Steve Morris		25-Jan-2009 11:51
Simply 'stunning' Chris!!!BV

Guest		24-Jan-2009 15:14
Stunning capture, Chris. The composition, color and light are perfect. Very well done BV

Robert Charity		24-Jan-2009 13:59
the bird flying into the sun adds an extra touch, v

Ghislaine et R�al Boulet		24-Jan-2009 00:55
Beautiful golden light with the bird in flight.

Guest		24-Jan-2009 00:45
Oh Chris, how could you have timed it better with the sun setting and the Heron in the right position for a fantastic capture! Beautiful composition, color and light! V

poetry666		23-Jan-2009 17:56
The stray heron really adds something to this image. Alone it is very beautifully captured with amazing qualities. An almost golden presence in the lighting. This is quite sublime Chris and another one of your very best. BV!!! Regards, Graeme

Nikhil Bahl		22-Jan-2009 22:07
Beautiful light and composition. v

Guest		22-Jan-2009 21:57
Wonderful capture Chris! Really love it! V This is Chris in action while taking this beautiful scenery at Shapwick,http://www.pbase.com/mediman30/image/108254944

Sandi Whitteker		22-Jan-2009 16:28
Gorgeous golden shot Chris. Love those amber waves of grain in the foreground, and the heron flew into a perfect spot.

Doug Cruden		22-Jan-2009 06:57
Gloriously golden, Chris - beautiful light and colour, and the heron actually adds to the photo, bringing scale and proportion. V

Naret Visesvongsa		22-Jan-2009 06:09
Very beautiful image Chris. V

monil		21-Jan-2009 20:49
Love the lighting and colors. Excellent composition. v

Guest		21-Jan-2009 17:46
You're on a roll, Chris... Another gorgeous image! Lucky you to get a heron flying through at just the right moment! :)

globalgadabout		21-Jan-2009 16:21
awesome golden pond...love the wispy reeds...V

Lise Trempe		21-Jan-2009 13:55
Great light and tones, I like very much the use of the grasses in the foreground for the first of the three rows in the composition. Splendid image.

CM Kwan		21-Jan-2009 13:42
Wow, it's amazingly beautiful, Chris! An outstanding landscape picture! V

Victoria		21-Jan-2009 13:30
Marvelous !!!!!!!fabulous sunset, gorgeous bird fly , awesome !!!!!!!!

Earl Arboneaux		21-Jan-2009 13:05
Great image,wonderful lighting and composition....

Renee Lockett		21-Jan-2009 12:56
Chris, this is so beautifully captured. A delight to view. ~V~

Randy Adams		21-Jan-2009 09:38
Fantastic composition Chris!

Paco L�pez		21-Jan-2009 06:34
Excellent!! V!

Guest		21-Jan-2009 06:14
Lovely picture ! Excellent composition. vVv

Hank Vander Velde		21-Jan-2009 03:48
Beautiful scene Chris. Yes the Heron is a bonus. Very well composed image.

Char		21-Jan-2009 01:56
I can't begin to tell you how much I love this scene Chris! It's like pictured poetry. \/

Marcia Rules		21-Jan-2009 01:40
just gorgeous & inspiring, Chris...v

an nguyen		21-Jan-2009 01:26
Magnificent..

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		21-Jan-2009 00:37
Beautiful image, great light and mood, Vote.

pkocinski		21-Jan-2009 00:19
This is exceptional! ~V

Michel Jasmin		20-Jan-2009 23:45
This great work

lou_rozensteins		20-Jan-2009 22:55
Beautiful light and composition. It does look like a great bird habitat. Well done. Voted.

dane		20-Jan-2009 22:11
You OWE that bird for making this one special...V

Paula Krugerud		20-Jan-2009 20:53
Holy Smokes...can this get any more perfect!?! Fantastic light, comp, tone, mood...Excellent!

Milos Markovic		20-Jan-2009 20:49
A Masterpiece, Chris! Bravo

Guest		20-Jan-2009 20:49
Wow! V!

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		20-Jan-2009 20:41
Magnificent! Voted

Guest		20-Jan-2009 20:41
Wow. Wonderful light and tones. In fact, I like the more monotone effect you achieved.

Bert de Vos		20-Jan-2009 20:21
Wonderful capture Chris. Great light and mood. Regards, Bert. v

Guest		20-Jan-2009 20:20
Wonderful tones and light, lovely composition, skillful processing. GMV

Kevin Chester		20-Jan-2009 19:41
Perfect. Love the bird leading your eye into the sun.

Guest		20-Jan-2009 19:12
Absolutely lovely!!!

Laryl		20-Jan-2009 18:45
fabulous is an understatement!

TuTmin		20-Jan-2009 18:40
superb capture. perfectly composed and taken.V~

DirkM - DMEpics		20-Jan-2009 18:38
Ver y beautiful ! -V-

PauloCGama		20-Jan-2009 18:37
magical light, Chris. wonderful perspective and the heron flying adds a special touch. v cheers

Guest		20-Jan-2009 18:34
Great image! rfu

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