Inspiring Photo: Winter On The Bayou #7838403

Winter On The Bayou

Uploaded: February 05, 2009

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Winter on Bayou Desiard. Monroe, Louisiana. I don't like winter on the bayou, but posted this so everyone can see how winter looks here. What you see on the trees is not Ice. It is Spanish Moss.....Bill

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Robert R. Goodman February 05, 2009

It's a beautiful capture,Bill.Excellent reflection!!!! #1078963

Melissa G. Meiselman February 05, 2009

I am amazed at the difference between summer and winter, Bill!! Terrific lighting and great reflection with fine detail and composition!!! #7128978

Judy A. Lawhon February 05, 2009

Beautifully composed with good lighting and reflection, Bill!! I think winter is beautiful there on the bayou! #7128983

Patricia Seidler February 05, 2009

The Bayou is still beautiful in the winter Bill. It almost looks like the trees have icicles hanging from them. Beautiful! #7128999

Max Aureli February 05, 2009

Beautiful winter (unique) scene, Bill!! Really nice soft tones and the difference it's pretty noticeable!! Great composition!! #7129150

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Bobby, Melissa G. Judy, Patricia and Max for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7129156

Tammy M. Anderson February 05, 2009

I think winter on the bayou looks wonderful. It is such a difference from your other images of the bayou. Beautifully captured. Glad you shared this with us, Bill. #7129198

Jeff Robinson February 05, 2009

Very nicely captured Bill! Jeff #7129203

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Tammy and Jeff. I appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Bill #7129207

Vladan D. Djordjevic February 05, 2009

Beautiful capture! Lovely lighting and feel, Bill! #7129269

Linda A. Braddock February 05, 2009

Bill, The Bayou is beautiful in the winter, just as it is in the summer. I love the colors and reflection. Nice Capture. Linda #7129275

Candice L. Carter February 05, 2009

And yet another stunner! What an excellent B&W this would be! #7129276

Monnie Ryan February 05, 2009

This is just an awesome scene, Bill! The colors give it an other-worldly look. Beautiful! #7129307

Denny E. Barnes February 05, 2009

It's great to see the bayou when she's not all dressed up in her finest colors. Everything need a break now and then even the bayou.
This is a very beautiful winter image of the bayou, Bill and so well done!! Excellent!! #7129314

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Vlacan, Linda, Candice, Monnie and Denny. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7129328

Eivor Kuchta February 05, 2009

It looks very beautiful to me, Bill. Interesting to see the difference between the seasons. #7129367

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Eivor. appreciate you very much. Bill #7129381

Jessica Jenney February 05, 2009

Winter is just as beautiful in it's own way! Terrrific capture, Bill! #7129399

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Jessica. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7129410

Karen E. Gold February 05, 2009

Wow, wonderful photo #7129466

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Karen. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7129559

Ron McEwan February 05, 2009

Even though it is warmer there than here, you still have a season. If we had some moss on our trees, maybe it wouldn't look so bleak here. Great shot well compose Bill. #7129776

Karen Bacon February 05, 2009

This is a beautiful winter composition Bill,you captured it well! #7129852

Lynne Morris February 05, 2009

WOW Bill, this is absolutely beautiful, what a gorgeous winter image. #7129986

Anita Hogue February 05, 2009

I do love all the rich colors, but having said that this shows a lot of beauty and textures, Bill! Thanks for sharing! #7130034

Carolyn M. Fletcher February 05, 2009

Looks like a little bit of our ice found you! It's beautiful, if you don't lose all the tree limbs. #7130049

Kerry Hill February 05, 2009

Well you might not like it Bill, but it certainly makes a very beautiful image!!!! Beautifully captured!! #7130324

Kimi A. Phillips February 05, 2009

WOW, what a difference of seasons! It really is beautiful, my friend!:) #7130390

Sue Marshall February 05, 2009

I think the Bayou looks wonderful in the Winter time ~ lovely reflections Bill! :-) #7130425

Carol Sawyer February 05, 2009

Beautiful winter capture, Bill!! #7130637

Marsha S. Smith February 05, 2009

I know what you mean, Bill. I have been driving around trying to find something to shoot and everything is so drab and brown. At least up north they have snow which is beautiful.

I still love your bayou though. The hanging spanish moss is lovely. #7130671

Nina Shields February 05, 2009

Bill, what a fascinating image, never thought about what it would look like in the Winter because I didn't think about it getting that cold there; we're freezing here in Atlanta so I guess you sent it our way! :) Really gives a mystical type quality; well done! #7130804

Robyn A. Terrell February 05, 2009

I think this is absolutely GORGEOUS, Bill! Is that ice on the trees.....it so beautiful. #7130858

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank all of you so much for your great comments. I appreciate all of you very much. No Robyn, No Ice, but Spanish Moss Hanging from the trees. Bill #7130899

Randy D. Dinkins February 05, 2009

This is a great shot! Nice detail on the moss and beautiful reflection. #7131022

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Randy for your nice comment. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7131074

Amber J. Skene February 05, 2009

Although the beautiful colors are gone, it is still a beautiful place and capture Bill. Fantastic comp, details, and reflection! #7131183

Sheila D. Robertson February 05, 2009

Thank you for this post. It has its own beauty, but the color you love is gone. Great reflection. #7131324

anonymous February 05, 2009

Bill, this is absolutely beautiful. I know you don't like the bayou in winter but from this vantage point it's breath taking. #7131363

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Amber, Sheila and Sheryl. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7131488

February 05, 2009

Very beautiful place,Bill nice work #7131527

Patrick Rouzes February 05, 2009

Looks like the branches are covered in ice,Bill-is it? Fantastic tones, detail, reflections, clarity & mood captrued here,my friend!!! #7131594

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Walter and Patrick. Appreciate you very much. No Patrick that is not ice. It is Spanish Moss. Bill #7131835

February 05, 2009

Thanks Bill for the Directions.
Back on Track ! LOL.

Your Bayous are sort of like Mine....Not much color.
It'll get better Soon.

E J #7131838

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Some e-mailed and messaged me they wanted a winter capture and her it is. I don't like the winter shots of the bayou. Bill #7131924

Nancy L. Green February 05, 2009

This is GORGEOUS Bill, I think it has is't own special beauty, I love those beautiful reflection, I'm glad you shared this!! <>< #7131947

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Nancy. happy you like it so much. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7131967

Laura L. Gonzales February 05, 2009

This is really beautiful Bill!!! Love the moss and reflections. It does resemble frost!! Great shot! Laura #7132099

Bill Knaps February 05, 2009

Thank you Laura, I appreciate you very much. Bill #7132112

Stefania Barbier February 05, 2009

great capture and reflection! #7132209

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Stefania. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7132298

Margaret R. Barry February 06, 2009

Gorgeous capture, Bill. The bayou in winter is still beautiful! #7132299

Tiia Vissak February 06, 2009

great tones, reflections & framing! #7132313

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Stefania. Bill #7132327

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Margaret and Tiia. Bill #7132341

Dominick M. Dimacale February 06, 2009

Love the combination of colour and monotone here, Bill.

Dominick #7132401

Laura E. Swan February 06, 2009

It really does have an eerie feeling Bayou Bill! Kinda Creepy. I bet Ghost Gators swim these waters? .....OoooOOOooOO! Great capture, even if it's not your favorite season in the swamps. -Laura SGB

#7132410

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Dominick and Laura. I appreciate you very much. Dominick this photo is full color. That is the color of the moss and trees. Bill #7132427

Lorna Shutter February 06, 2009

This is gorgeous, Bill! There may not be any ice and snow, but it still looks wintery! What a different feel it has! Glad you posted this so we can see the Bayou in all its seasons! Lovely reflections! Fantastic capture! :) #7133145

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Lorna for your nice words about my photo. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7133699

Renata Gusciora February 06, 2009

Wow,looks different!Wonderful winter scenery on the bayou,Bill! #7133766

Susan Weisensel February 06, 2009

WOW, that moss sure looks like ice.
Really cool capture Bill. #7133833

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Renata and Susan. I appreciate your nice comments and you very much. Bill #7134017

Debra R. Harder February 06, 2009

Man oh man, Bill! The Bayou is just as beautiful in winter. I really love the pastel colors. The reflections and details are SUPERB! I'm sure we'll see this BEAUTY again! Deb #7134098

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Deb. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7134123

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 06, 2009

Oh, Bayou Bill...it's still beautiful in the winter!!!!!! Wonderful shot!!!!! :-) k #7134301

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Kitty. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7134355

Dianna Murphy February 06, 2009

At first look I thought it was a B/W. I think its awesome Bill. #7134461

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Dianna. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7134531

Janice Mezzacappa February 06, 2009

Oh I love this shot Bill, the moss, lighting and soft reflection created a winter dream image! #7134537

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009

Thank you Janice. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7134549

Jeana Clark February 06, 2009

Winter is beautiful there Bill!!!
I agree with all that the moss
does in fact look like icicles!!!
Terrific POV and excellent comp!!!
Reflections are outstanding!!!
~J~ #7134582

Melissa Olsen February 06, 2009
Bill, I have to say that I too like the look of winter on the Bayou!
Fabulous! #7134925

Sam Britt February 06, 2009
I think it's beautiful, Bill. Great image. #7134995

Shannon D. Miller February 06, 2009
What a FANTASTIC capture of the winter on the Bayou Bill! I love the contrast, details and reflections!! Have a great weekend my friend! Shannon~ #7135396

Janet McNeil February 06, 2009
Beautiful capture and it's lovely how winter looks! It does look like ice! #7135486

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009
Thank you Jeana, Melissa O, Sam, Shannon and Janet M. I appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Shannon a great weekend to you and the others. Bill #7135497

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 06, 2009
I love it Bill! I lived in Mobile, Alabama for four years and know what moss is, it really is pretty
And...the bayou is pretty any time you take it
jo ann c. #7135900

Ellen Hodges February 06, 2009
Wonderful capture, Bill. Very beautiful. #7135905

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009
Thank you Jo Ann and Ellen. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7135956

Joan Powell February 06, 2009
I don't like winter anywhere , but this is beautiful . It does look like ice . I like the starkness of it . Well done ! #7136000

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009
Thank you Joan. Apprecaite you very much. Bill #7136071

Sherran Andersen February 06, 2009
Less alive looking but still has a beauty to it. I am glad you posted to show what it looks like in winter as I was wondering myself. Sherran #7136180

Bill Knaps February 06, 2009
Thank you Sherran. Happy you liked the winter capture. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7136240

Sirsendu Gayen February 06, 2009
Excellent image and great reflections in water. #7136351

Bill Knaps February 07, 2009
Thank you Sirsendu. Bill #7136398

Peggy J. Maguire February 07, 2009
Bill,Well done!!!! #7136838

Bill Knaps February 07, 2009
Thank you Peggy for your nice comment. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7136932

Reynaldo D. Reyes February 07, 2009
Beautiful regardless of the season Bill, the moss gives the wintry look though. Hope you're feeling better now with the adjusted medication? :) Take care. #7138019

Kathleen K. Parker February 07, 2009
This is really pretty despite the lack of green on the trees. Shows their shapes well. Wonderful shot, Bill!
kk #7138305

Bill Knaps February 07, 2009
Thank you Reynaldo and KK. Appreciate you very much. Meds I am on now are working Reynaldo Than You, Bill #7138386

Lynn M. Whitt February 07, 2009
Wow Bill, this is gorgeous!!!! #7138538

April Riggs February 07, 2009
Beautiful! #7138639

Kathy Cline February 07, 2009
Hi Bill, well I was so happy to see your bayou in the winter. Burrrrr I think Im cold just looking at it. I feel it is almost a black and white. I LOVE IT and as always beautifully captured. GOD BLESS YOU Kathy #7138746

Bill Knaps February 07, 2009
Thank you Lynn, April and Kathy. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7139189

Shelly A. Van Camp February 07, 2009
Very Beautiful, Bill! #7139547

Bill Knaps February 07, 2009
Thank you Shelly. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7139565

Melissa McCabe February 07, 2009
Wow, what a difference in the winter! Beautiful nonetheless : ) -mm #7139647

Candice C. Calhoun February 07, 2009
Your bayou is exquisite in ANY season...GORGEOUS true monotone...a true natural wonder! Exceptional work!
ccc #7139749

Susan M. Campbell February 07, 2009
I like the Winter shot Bill. It has a whole different look. It's really neat to see the drastic change between seasons. I'd love to see more. #7139754

Bill Knaps February 07, 2009
Thank you Melissa, Candice and Susan C. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7139824

Barbara Waldoch February 07, 2009
It looks very beautiful, Bill! #7139933

Bill Knaps February 08, 2009
Thank you Barb. Bill #7140287

Deb Koskovich February 08, 2009
I sure thought that was ice...it's beautiful! #7140936

Jennifer L. Taranto February 08, 2009
love the white in those trees!! love the reflections too!! oh, & love your comp!! #7141410

Bill Knaps February 08, 2009
Thank you Deb and Jen. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7141434

Bill Knaps February 08, 2009
Thank you Deb and Jen. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7141436

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 08, 2009
Thanks for sharing Bill! Beautiful scene and reflections. I can see how it isn't as colorful in winter, but it is still pretty! #7142820

Cathy Barrows February 08, 2009
i like it...the trees have a surreal look #7143122

Bill Knaps February 08, 2009
Thank you Donna and Cathy. I appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Bill #7143228

Bill Knaps February 08, 2009
Thank you Sabrina. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7143331

Lorna Shutter February 08, 2009
Congratulations on your EFP for this wonderful image, Bill!!!!! The judges must like Winter on the Bayou too! :) #7143343

Bill Knaps February 08, 2009
They must like it Lorna. I see nothing at all special about it. Thanks for your nice comment and congrats Lorna. Bill #7143398

Max Aureli February 08, 2009
Congratulations Bill!! #7143404

Gord MacEachern February 09, 2009
A lot different winter than I am used to,well done Bill.
Gord #7145396

Bill Knaps February 09, 2009
Thank you Max and Gord. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7145444

isabel C. Zepeda February 09, 2009
Bill
Nice photo is so diferent than the others.
Ysa... #7145870

Bill Knaps February 09, 2009
Hi Ysa and thank you. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7146027

Patricia Seidler February 09, 2009
Congratulations Bill. I knew this would get an EP. Bravo. #7146370

Bill Knaps February 09, 2009
Thank you Patricia. Appreciate you very much. I never expected an EP on this shot. Bill #7146458

Dawn M. Schneider February 09, 2009
Ok Whoa this is my favorite! wow love the white trees in this one. congrats on the EP never a doubt! #7146742

Bill Knaps February 09, 2009
Thank you Dawn. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7146795

Yulianto Soeroso February 10, 2009
wow this nice I never touch snow hahaha nice #7148050

Yulianto Soeroso February 10, 2009
wow this nice I never touch snow hahaha nice #7148053

Bill Knaps February 10, 2009
Thank you Yulianto. Bill #7148091

Carol Teal February 10, 2009
So different than your summer shots Bill. And I see how the Spanish moss does resemble ice, especialy for those who are seeing so much ice and snow now (and who are not familiar with how much Spanish moss is around in parts of the South.) Great capture Bill! #7148130

Joao Martinho February 10, 2009
Beautiful composition. Soft tones against a sharp texture. #7148137

Bill Knaps February 10, 2009
Thank you Carol and Joao. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7148169

Kathy L. Clark February 10, 2009
Very pretty Bill. It is amazing how much the bayou changes with the seasons. Great winter image. #7149010

Bill Knaps February 10, 2009
Thank you Kathy. I appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Bill #7149514

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap February 10, 2009
Beautiful image & Nice Work bILL! #7151910

Bill Knaps February 10, 2009
Thank you Rajeev. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7151968

Vicki Tinnon Brock February 11, 2009
Bill,
Neat image - so different to see winter on bayou...nicely done!!
Take care.
Vicki #7155359

Bill Knaps February 11, 2009
Thank you Vicki. Bill #7155400

Yulianto Soeroso February 11, 2009
love all you got bravo #7155725

Yulianto Soeroso February 11, 2009
love all you got bravo #7155727

Bill Knaps February 11, 2009
Thank you Yulianto. Bill #7155812

Sheila D. Robertson February 12, 2009
I just knew that this had to be an EP. You did everything so well here, Bill. #7157457

Bill Knaps February 12, 2009
Thank you Sheila and this was a quick shot just to show the bayou in winter. Never expected an EP. Never know do we? Bill #7157472

Linda Boehme February 12, 2009
Another wonderful capture of the beauty of the bayou. Thanks for sharing, Bill! #7157515

Bill Knaps February 12, 2009
Thank you Linda. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7157541

Anita Hogue February 12, 2009
Congrats on your EFP for this beautiful wintry scene! #7158389

Bill Knaps February 12, 2009
Thank you Anita. Appreciate you very much. Bill #7158507

Deborah C. Lewinson February 12, 2009
Wow, Bill, excellent winter capture- sooo beautiful!
Debby #7158787

Bill Knaps February 12, 2009
Thank you Debby. Appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Bill #7158848

Phillip R. Connolly February 13, 2009
This shot is showing us another seasonal mood of one of your favourite spots Bill. I really like it!!
Phil #7162620

Bill Knaps February 13, 2009
Thank you Phil....Bill #7162962

Rachelle D. Carriere February 15, 2009
WOW! So thats what winter looks like on the Bayou! Great capture Bill! #7167860

Donna R. Wageman February 16, 2009
OH MY - STUNNING!
Looks soooooooooo cold............ #7173117

Donna Bedermann February 18, 2009
Absolutely beautiful Bill. so that's what winter looks like down there, your lucky it's not ice, up here that all I see,ice and snow!!! Your friend from up the Mississippi! Donna #7181362

Gail R. Schuett February 21, 2009
Winter on the Bayou...who would have thought!!
Beautiful clear and crisp...a lovely wonderland Bill. Gail :) #7190193

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 22, 2009
OH SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! #7194707

Amy E. Schneider February 22, 2009
Wow, this is very interesting.....the spanish moss does look like ice at first glance. Very pretty picture.
It's been alittle crazy for me...hope to be back in the swing of things soon.
Amy:)
#7194945

Bill Knaps February 22, 2009
Thank all of you so very very much. I am on an extended break from BP. Don't know when I will return full stength. Bill #7195015

Amy E. Schneider February 22, 2009
Hi Bill...I've been on one of those myself...Take care. Amy:) #7195039

Lisa J. Boulden February 23, 2009
Quite a different look, but a cool one nonetheless! #7198109

Kay Beausoleil February 24, 2009
Bill, this is simply lovely. I hope to see you back here soon! #7210586

Nadya Johnson February 26, 2009
We seldom see photos of the bayous at this time of year, which makes this one especially striking! Love the muted colors and the desolated feel, Bill. It has its own peculiar brand of beauty! #7219125

Bill Knaps February 27, 2009
Thanks To all of you. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7224246

James E. Coleman March 09, 2009
Bill,
Judging by the responses, everyone else also thought it was a very cool image.
I like it!
Jim #7263025

Corinne M. Thompson March 11, 2009
Very beautiful scenic! #7273104

Cassie L. Woodlee March 24, 2009
Beautiful capture Bill!!! #7325198

Bill Knaps March 25, 2009
Thank you James, Corinne and Cass. I appreciate you very much. Bill #7326358

Nancyj E. Hovey April 01, 2009
Hey, what a beautiful image...sorry I am behind in the threads...have been undergoing cosmetic repairs from a sinkhole...
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your EFP...8o) #7360602

Avril Young April 03, 2009
I think it is still beautiful...not as colourful maybe, but still beautiful! #7366503

Bill Knaps April 03, 2009
Thank you Nancy and Avril. Bill #7367472

Donna R. Wageman May 19, 2009
Outstanding Image!
A little bit behind the times here. #7537872

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