Comment from Linda Bickston
I'm sure that you must know that this picture is so like a Monet painting. The scene is beautiful. The rich colors and different textures make this a very fascinating picture.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2014

it is; thanks a lot Linda

Comment from Kenneth Dinkel
The viewer is treated to a live photo of this famous pond. I like this better than the painting. Clear crisp and clean shot with great depth of view. lovely

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks so much

Comment from JIRINA
Beautiful place, excellent colours and reflections. Nice details of all the lily leaves, and great subject to his painting.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks so much again

reply by JIRINA on 17-Sep-2014

You are welcome. Jiria

Comment from Sange
Creative capture and clever entry for this contest Bud!😉Nice blue sky reflection in the water and fine POV.
Clarity, exposure and focus are all working here.
Nicely done!👍

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks so much again Sandra for your nice comments

Comment from DavidP
Wow! What a famous pond that has been captured on canvas by Monet. Good entry for the blue contest and so pretty to view. Very nice photo with shadows over the near part of the pond and more light in the distance. Good one Fred.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot David

Comment from GaliaG
excellent capture of the reflections

good depth of field, focus and color

good luck with the ocntest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

toda raba

Comment from michiganmike
A very finely composed image with an excellent reflecting surface. The colors are outstanding and the cropping is artful. I like how the blue of the sky is saturated by being reflected.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot mike

Comment from Shamblen
This is a great photograph. Lovely frame, color and light. I love the angle of the shot. Great lighting and depth. Well done.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from slhbowen
I love reflections and this is a great example of one. Your decision to show just the reflection is a good one. Your blues really show up. Good luck.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks so much

Comment from theresa45
Nice reflection in water for initial impact and presentation of subject. Nice colors, focus, composition and cropping.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2014

thanks so much theresa