The Swamp From Within

© Bill Knaps

The Swamp From Within

Uploaded: November 12, 2008

Description

A look from within the Swamp. Summer of 2008. Bayou Bill as some call me and some call me Swamp Man. I am in this picture if you can find me. LOL I failed to mention this is the exact spot where two large gators were spotted the week before I took this. Bill

Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 95.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 12, 2008

Terrific image, Bill. Very creative and well dome. #1033869

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Tammy. Appreciate you. Bill #6743700

Michelle Alton November 12, 2008

You were hard to find...but I somehow managed. Pefect self portrait, Bill..since you are definitely in your element, Bayou King! #6743717

Tiia Vissak November 12, 2008

very original! #6743730

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Michelle and Tiia. Appreciate you very much. Michelle you called me early on the Monarch of the Bayou. You are the only one to use that word. Thanks for making my head swell. Bill #6743764

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 12, 2008

Great SP and integration of your elements here, Bill, nice meeting you!


Dominick #6743817

Carol Sawyer November 12, 2008

Very creative image and work, Bill!! #6743824

Margaret R. Barry November 12, 2008

Beautiful bayou image and SP at the same time, Bill. Great work and nice to meet you! #6743826

Deb Koskovich November 12, 2008

A beautiful image, as always, Bill! You are definitely the Guru of the Bayou in my book. #6743881

November 12, 2008

Good Morning Swamp Man. Nice picture and self portrait. You are doing great work.

Gene #6744014

Ron McEwan November 12, 2008

Very creative and very well presented, nice work Bill. #6744378

Joy Rector November 12, 2008

great job, nice to "meet" you #6744519

Lynn M. Whitt November 12, 2008

Great job Bill, love it... #6744556

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic November 12, 2008

How appropriate, Bill! #6744645

Melissa Olsen November 12, 2008

Well thank you for the happy chuckle today...since I don't see a gator...I suspect you are right in the center....LOL
Fabulous work Bill! #6744674

Sirsendu Gayen November 12, 2008

Very creative image. #6744768

Amanda O. Cannon November 12, 2008

I can see you!!!!!
You make that Bayou even more beautiful with that handsome face......
#6744866

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank al of you for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Some of you might remember I posted this photo a while back as the Swamp from within. Remember the property owner came up behind me and said to me. Two large gators were spotted about where you are standing. Just my luck I would not see a gator. Bill #6744949

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 12, 2008

Very nice to "meet" you Bill. Perfect place for a self portrait, in the middle of your photography legacy. Sherran #6744991

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 12, 2008

I am glad a gator didn't eat you LOL
Fantastic reflections and I love the way you added yourself, in just the PERFECT spot!!! #6745113

Sherry L. Davis November 12, 2008

Very creative! You placed yourself in a great area! :) #6745120

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Sherran, Peaches and Sherry. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6745178

Michelle L. Frick November 12, 2008

I see you Bayou Bill - right smack dab in the middle of that bayou! Great capture of the bayou and the man ghosted in there too! #6745440

Keith Butler November 12, 2008

Nice work here Mr. Bill! oops, sorry. Mr. Swamp man #6745468

Melissa McCabe November 12, 2008

Hi Swamp Man! Nice to see you in your element. I love your sense of humour Bill, you bring a BIG smile to my face today : - ) -mm #6745504

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap November 12, 2008

Excellent & Very Creative image Bill! #6745739

Jennifer L. Taranto November 12, 2008

Hey Bill - nice to see you :) I love how you centered your sp here!! #6745828

Nadine A. Lewis November 12, 2008

Now this is a great sp, Bill!!! LOVE your creativity!!! <>< #6745941

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 12, 2008

Hey...wait just a minute. Did you get eaten by a GATOR on that tour and this is really your ghost?

Tell the truth now or we will "see right through" you! Ha! Laura Swan GHOST BUSTER! #6746021

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Michelle, Keith, Melissa M, Rajeev, Jennifer T, Nadine and Laura for your nice comments. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6746076

Patricia Seidler November 12, 2008

You look sooooooooo eerie Bill. You definitely must do a book with all your bayou pictures. Maybe this could be the cover! Love it. #6746186

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Patricia. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6746203

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Patricia. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6746204

Jeana Clark November 12, 2008


Very creative SP Bill!!!
So fitting for the images you share with us!!!
Love the comp!!
Fantastic Work Bayou Bill!!! LOL!!!

~J~ #6746642

Robyn A. Terrell November 12, 2008

Well...finally! Nice to put a face to the name! Terrific capture and work here "Swamp Man"! #6746991

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 12, 2008

Where? where? Bill!!!!! LOLOLOLOL

Fantastic SP and Bayou image!!!!! GREAT work!!!!! ♫ k #6747044

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Jeana, Robyn and Kitty. I appreciate you and your nice comments very much. Bill #6747207

Max Aureli November 12, 2008

This is a unique ... self portrait?!?! Fantastic this idea Bill in this beautiful scene!!! #6747228

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Max. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6747236

Kerry Hill November 12, 2008

Pleased to meet you Bill!! Great creation you have here! Beautiful scenic capture as well!! Great work! #6747267

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Kerry. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6747320

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 12, 2008

LOL well done, Bill, terrific image! I hope this is the beginning of a series -" Where is Bill"?

Debby #6747621

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Debby. Appreciate you very much and No New Series. LOL Bill #6747694

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 12, 2008

LOL great capture Bayou Bill! #6747844

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 12, 2008

Fantastic vison from the Bayou. I would go along with Debby on the finding Bill series. I will probably be scared to see this image as it gets dark...LOL! Nice work Bill! #6748008

Bill Knaps November 12, 2008

Thank you Stefania and Reynaldo. You know Reynaldo the day I shot this I never thought of it getting dark out there. LOL Bill #6748106

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 13, 2008

Lovely scenery, great work and capture, Bill. #6748241

Ellen Hodges November 13, 2008

Great capture, Bill!! Nice to meet you! #6748735

Anita Hogue November 13, 2008

A wonderful self portrait, Bill! Nice to meet you! #6749095

Jennifer L. Alder November 13, 2008

SOMEHOW... I managed to spot ya!
LOL. What a fun idea for a SP, Bill.
Great PS Work on this one- the only thing I think you need to add for next time is your camera in hand. :)
#6749595

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Vladan, Ellen, Anita and Jen for your nice comments. I appreciate all of you very much. Jen I guess next time I will have to take it with my P880 Kodak. Bill #6749633

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe November 13, 2008

I see you haunting that swamp, Bill! Hah! Cool image. Watch out for the gators and snakes!
kk #6749676

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you KK. Jenn mentioned my Camera next time. Never thought of it till she mentioned it. Appreciate you very much KK. Bill #6749758

Janet McNeil level-classic November 13, 2008

This is as close as I hope you will get!! Very creative!! #6749884

Melissa G. Meiselman November 13, 2008

Terrific and very creative self portrait within a wonderful bayou scene, Bill!!! #6749998

Jessica Jenney November 13, 2008

Great to see you Bill! Watch out for the gators!!!! Beautiful scene, lighting and editing! #6750133

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic November 13, 2008

Bill

Nice photo and is very nice to finaly see you.

ysa... #6750163

Gail R. Schuett November 13, 2008

Bill..I too looked and looked..couldn't locate you!
Great photo anyway..love the Bayou.

(nice to meet you!!) Gail #6750194

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic November 13, 2008

A wonderful creation, Bayou Bill! #6750200

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

From Janet M. to Melinda S. I have read your comments and appreciate them and you very much. Thank You, Bill #6750721

Karen Bacon November 13, 2008

Cool image Bill!You can tell the bayou is in your soul!! #6750793

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Karen. Yes, I believe you are correct. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6750840

Amber J. Skene November 13, 2008

Very cool and creative Bill! This SP suits you, very much. Great color and details of the bayou. Very well done Bill! #6750887

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Amber. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6750996

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 13, 2008

BILL... WONDERFUL IMAGE.
YOUR CREATIVE PRESENTATION IS
EXCELLENT!


KARU. #6751204

Roxanne M. Bubar November 13, 2008

Bill this is so cool and creative.
#6751307

Nina Shields November 13, 2008

Bill, glad to see that the "swamp man" is keeping his head above water! :) Beautiful scene and I love your creative twist on it; I know how much you cherish the area! #6751491

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Karu, Roxanne and Nina. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6751579

Sheila D. Robertson November 13, 2008

Nice "return engagement" Bill. All the best. #6751908

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Sheila. Bill #6751918

Sam Britt November 13, 2008

Very creative self portrait, Bill. You were easy to spot! #6752021

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Sam. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6752060

Judy A. Lawhon November 13, 2008

Well Bayou Bill, they should pay you to be their representative....you do it so well!! #6752108

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Judy. Appreciate you very much. Thanks for your continued support. Bill #6752113

Kaye Burazin November 13, 2008

Hey Handsome, Glad it's not a gator lurking in that there swamp. Very creative. #6752316

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thank you Kaye, I appreciate you very much. Bill #6752326

Mary L. Lemley November 13, 2008

Bayou Bill is revealed!!!!! That's been my nickname for ya....Swamp Man is good to....:). Be careful out there!!! #6752525

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 13, 2008

Nice to meet you Bill, excellent SP in the swamp surroundings. Thanks so much for sharing!!! #6752529

Bill Knaps November 13, 2008

Thak you Mary and Donna. I appreciate you very much. Thanks for your continued support. Bayou Bill #6752543

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic November 13, 2008

WOW, what a fantastic capture and SP!!!! Yes, I would say, and have to agree with everyone, that you are KING of the swamp!!! Thanks for sharing your excellent captures of this beautiful place!!!! Laura #6752741

April Riggs November 14, 2008

What a handsome world you live in! #6752843

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 14, 2008

You are the master of the swamp Bill, and love your SP!

jo ann c. #6753575

November 14, 2008

I found you Bayou Bill. Beautifully creative capture. Fantastic lighting and colors. I am really loving this Bayou. It is on my to do list. Everytime I see your pictures of it I become more and more enthralled. #6754311

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

Thank you Janet for your nice comment and your support. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6754772

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

Thank you Laura, April and Jo Ann for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6754780

Debra R. Harder November 14, 2008

There you are!! Very creative, Bill! Your Bayou scenes are always my favorites!! Deb #6755038

Summer A. Kozisek November 14, 2008

Ha, I found you right away! As always, you have wonderful bayou photos! Keep on shooting Bayou Bill! #6755047

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

Thank you Deb and Summer for your nice comments. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6755446

Daniella Puente November 14, 2008

Like the feelings on this Bill :) like the work you did and how this has a story behind... #6755896

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

Thank you Daniella. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6755939

Donna R. Wageman November 14, 2008

The "real" Bill showed himself, the soul man, delightful in the center and amongst the trees.
Swamp Man is a very appropriate name for you .......... myself shall stick to bears, you can have the alligators.
God Bless! #6756175

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

And don't forget your Buffalo Donna. Thank you Donna. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6756194

Lisa D. Greer November 14, 2008

Very neat image Bill! #6756195

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

Thank you Lisa. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6756213

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 14, 2008

You are a popular man here, Bayou Bill!!! Great to finally meet you man!!! So this is what a great photographer looks like!!! Creative & amazing work here,my friend!!! #6756614

Bill Knaps November 14, 2008

Thank you Patrick My Friend. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6756684

Ellen Powell November 15, 2008

Love your work- and the bayou series is fantastic. #6757651

Bill Knaps November 15, 2008

Thank you Ellen. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6758426

Linda A. Braddock November 15, 2008

Bill, Very nice, love the effects, and glad to finally see you. Linda #6760373

Bill Knaps November 15, 2008

Thank you Linda. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6760386

Amy JACKSON November 16, 2008

Very cool! Wonderful SP Bill! :) #6763625

Susan M. Campbell November 16, 2008

Bayou Bill...I like that. Nice to finally meet you. As beautiful as the bayou is, I'm not sure I would be brave enough to venture out in the middle of it. Lucky for us, we have you to share your beautiful images with us. Thanks Bill! #6763729

Bill Knaps November 16, 2008

Thank you Amy and Susan for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bayou Bill #6763917

Kay Beausoleil November 17, 2008

Glad to read this isn't the Ghost of Bill -- a fun composite, and well done! #6766000

Colleen Farrell November 17, 2008

Hmmm ... where oh where is the Swamp Man ... oh THERE he is! LOL Fantastic composite, Bill--great to meet you!! And a little birdie told me today (the 17th) is your birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you have a wonderful day! #6766016

Bill Knaps November 17, 2008

Thank you Kay. Appreciate you very much. Thank you Colleen for the nice Birthday wish and nice comment on my photo. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6766861

Nadya Johnson November 17, 2008

"What Spirit doth appear in yonder swamp?!" Great image, Bill! Word had it many years ago around those parts (Bossier City/Shreveport) that every swamp had its private little ghost or ju-ju, as I heard the term back then... as for whether I witnessed any... well! I could go on, but then you'd think me batty! One is rather famous though - the light at Crossett Arkansas. Never did get an explanation but it had us running to the truck!! The world is chock-full of Mysteries and the swamps especially so, I think! Truth is I'm glad to see not all have been destroyed; I do get the feeling from TV and reading (Nat Geo and the like) that they are disappearing all too quickly. Glad you're sharing all your wonderful photos with us, Bayou Bill! #6767013

Bill Knaps November 17, 2008

I am on the Crossett Arkansas side of Louisiana Nadya. Below Crosset in the Northeast corner of Louisiana. Shreveprot/Bossier City are in the North West corner of our state. Daughter lives in Bossier City. A friend posted some pictures of the Oldest Cemetery in Shreveport. Bill #6767124

Avril Young November 18, 2008

Yikes Bill, get out of there before they bite you :)....you sure do take awesome photos of the swamp Bill...such great colours and composition...hope you had a great birthday yesterday! #6768465

Bill Knaps November 18, 2008

Yes I had a great birthday and thank you for the well wishes and the nice comments on my work Avril. I Appreciate you very much. Bill #6769098

John Connolly November 18, 2008

Love the ghost effect here Bill! Another excellent swamp image! #6771281

Bill Knaps November 18, 2008

Thank you John. Apprecaite your nice comment very much. Bill #6771469

Laurie Daily level-deluxe November 18, 2008

I am happy to see you, Bill, and always enjoy a chance to see your beautiful part of the country...so different from us here in NH! #6771542

Bill Knaps November 18, 2008

Thank you Laurie. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6771553

Pat Gamwell November 19, 2008

Had to take a lunch and a sleeping bag just to get to the bottom of your comments, Swamp Man! lol:) Terrific shot and, may I say, a VERY handsome SP! Happy (Belated) Birthday, my friend! I trust all is getting better in your life...my prayers remain with you. #6776218

Bill Knaps November 19, 2008

Thank you Pat for the nice comments and the Happy Birthday. I appreciate both very much. I am doing OK now Pat. Thanks for the prayer. Bill <>< #6776746

Kathy L. Clark November 20, 2008

BILL WHAT A GREAT SP. I SEE A REAL BAYOU MAN. #6780968

Bill Knaps November 20, 2008

Thank you Kathy, but if we met I think you might find me more the city type even though I live in the country. Bill #6781365

Jenny D November 22, 2008

Wonderful work! Great image #6789935

Bill Knaps November 22, 2008

Thank you Jen for your nice comment. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6790417

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 22, 2008

Such a unique and creative way to introduce yourself Bill...and we all know your passion for this area! Thank you for sharing! #6790872

Ellen Hodges November 22, 2008

Great capture and effects, Bill! Perfect! #6791080

Bill Knaps November 23, 2008

Thank you Gail and Ellen for your nice comments on my photo. I apprecaite you very much. Bill #6792007

Peggy J. Maguire November 24, 2008

Great capture of the bayou Bill!!!!! #6796925

Bill Knaps November 24, 2008

Thank you Peggy. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6797173

Barbara E. Sturgis November 24, 2008

WOW!!THIS IS SOMETHING,GREAT WORK..BILL. #6799225

Bill Knaps November 24, 2008

Thank you Barbara. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6799873

November 30, 2008

Beautiful shot as always. Wonderful inage. God bless, jen #6828811

Bill Knaps November 30, 2008

Hi Jen and Thanks. So nice to hear from you. God Bless, Bill <>< #6829596

Gena L. Talbot December 18, 2008

Wonderful Creation Bill... Great capture, effects and SP! Wonderful image great job :) smiles Gena #6908292

Bill Knaps December 18, 2008

Thank you Gena. Bill #6908347

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