Friday 17 October 2008

Light on water, Pen Ponds, Richmond Park - # 08/246

A tiny f 22 lens aperture and a high shutter speed broke up the continuous carpet of glare from late afternoon sun to form a sprinkle of magic dust particles scattered across the water. The birds posed in nicely co-ordinated positions and the long grasses parted conveniently to allow the camera a nice low view point. Just for once the camera captured the magic I saw, but that may not be the case for everyone who sees the photo.

6 comments:

  1. Magical! You've really captured a wonderful scene here, made so special by the dots of light on the water. Those ducks are having fun.

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  2. Very nice composition and good choice of post treatment in B& W

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  3. Hi Roon! Glad to take some time to get to your wonderful blog! This time to be rewarded with some great pictures and a... stag!! ;)
    Loved the lights, the pearls and the riverside, but the «backs» is the better... ;))
    Want to have a look at a magic place: Delos, Apollo’s birthplace and home to Dionysus sanctuary? Blogtrotter has it! ;))
    Hope you enjoy! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Oh we see it just like you did through your lens. The magic is all there for certain. How long does it take to train those ducks to line up like that for you????

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  5. Nice shot. I like the stars in the water.

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  6. Oh that is lovely, I like the stars.

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