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Same Warm Sumer Day On Bayou Desiard

© Bill Knaps

Same Warm Sumer Day On Bayou Desiard

Uploaded: August 02, 2008

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This Bayou Is Near Where I Live. For those of you (One Told Me) who believe it is safe to swim anywhere in Louisiana I want you to know a young boy lost his arm day before yesterday swiming in Louisiana. Law Enforcement killed the 11 foot gator and got the boys arm out of the gators stomach. Last I heard doctors were attempting to re-attach the arm. Bill

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Renata Gusciora August 02, 2008

Wonderful clarity,thrilling place looking so calm!Now I can imagine a crocodile raising his head out of the water!Wow! #971898

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 02, 2008

great image of the bayou here, Bill.

Dominick #6260420

Lynn M. Whitt August 02, 2008

Another beautiful bayou image, love it.... #6260422

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Renata, Dominick and Lynn. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6260448

Margaret R. Barry August 02, 2008

Fantastic capture, Bill. Great comp., colors and reflections! #6260451

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Margaret. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6260453

Michelle Alton August 02, 2008

One of your unbeatable Bayou scenes, Bill. Gosh...can you imagine walking around your whole life knowing that your arm had been extracted from a gator's belly? Unbelievable! #6260508

Anna Diederich August 02, 2008

I just love your Bayou scenes Bill! This one is no exception. :) #6260561

Anita Hogue August 02, 2008

Another absolutely gorgeous view of the bayou, Bill! #6260662

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe August 02, 2008

OK, so no swimming in the bayou...how close to the edge of the water do you get to shoot these lovely photos? Talk about high risk photography!

ccc #6260761

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 02, 2008

The bayou is so beautiful but lethal! Love the reflections and colours Bill. Sherran #6260881

Carol Sawyer August 02, 2008

Another beautiful capture of the bayou, great colors and reflections, Bill!! #6260931

Tiia Vissak August 02, 2008

great colors, light & reflections! #6260941

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Michelle, Anna, Anita, Candice, Sherran, Carol and Tiia for your nice comments. I appreciate you and your continued support very much. Bill #6261049

Jennifer L. Alder August 02, 2008

OMG! Well, Bill, I would NEVER even dip my toe in that water, LOL!!!!
Your capture of the area is gorgeous!
Stunning light, colour and refections. :) #6261211

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Jen for your nice comment. Appreciate you and your support very much. Someone asked how close to the water I get. Right at the waters edge sometimes. That is why I must stay alert. I don't want to get snatched off the bank by a large gator. Some people don't realize a gator does not have to be as large as you might think for him to eat you. Bill #6261291

Melissa Olsen August 02, 2008

Just beautiful Bill....I love the red contrasting with the green and the stillness of it all. #6261336

Robyn A. Terrell August 02, 2008

Beauty and the Beast within...Fantastic color, light and reflections, Bill. So sorry to hear of the little boy. Please keep me posted on the outcome. Praise the Lord an arm was all he lost! #6261358

Sue Marshall August 02, 2008

That is just so tragic what happened to that little boy Bill ~ please keep me posted on how he is doing I shall keep him in my prayers.
Lovely capture the colours are just a delight to behold!
I don't need to remind you to be very careful when shooting the Bayou's! :-)
#6261626

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Melissa, Robyn and Sue for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. If I here anything on the boy I will let you know. Bill #6261808

Melissa G. Meiselman August 02, 2008

Whoa...what a frightening story...hope the boy recoveres..with his arm!! Bill this is a gorgeous shot of the Bayou with fantastic reflections, great lighting and vivid colors!!! #6261916

Vladan D. Djordjevic August 02, 2008

Beautiful image taken with superb reflection, colors, lighting and fresh energy. Great story. #6261929

Jessica Jenney August 02, 2008

Gorgeous image, Bill! Such a beautiful and peaceful place with danger lurking in those waters! I heard about this story! #6262076

Angela Pound August 02, 2008

Another great photo Bill. Just so beautiful. #6262099

Judy A. Lawhon August 02, 2008

Fantastic reflection in this, Bill!! I can't imagine anyone trying to swim in this. #6262189

August 02, 2008

What a magical place you have hear Bill. I really must see this once in person someday. The colors are awesome and love Your POV in this one. I love seeing more reflection. They are all gorgeous though. #6262296

Debra R. Harder August 02, 2008

WOW, Bill!! SUPERB comp, color, details and reflections!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Deb #6262358

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Melissa, Vladan, Jessica, Angela, Judy, Janet and Deb. I appreciate you and your support very much. Thanks for you nice comments. Kathleen KK wrote me she did not think they were able to save the boys arm. She will let me know if she hears more. If it had happened in California or Florida it would be all over the news. We have things happen every day that is as big or bigger news than Calif. or Fla. have. We had a fire destroy a lot of Timber not far from me, but you won't hear about our fire. LOL Bill #6262448

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

http://www.katc.com/Global/story.php?S=8774168 This is the link. They were unable to save the boys arm, but he is doing fine. Bill #6262456

Janet Daniel August 02, 2008

A very beautiful bayou shot, Bill!
Such sad news about the child! Even though attacks such as this don't happen that often, you should be very careful! #6262854

Linda A. Braddock August 02, 2008

Bill, Beautiful Photo. Please be careful when you are takeing these photos. Great capture! Linda #6262910

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

I always think of the man down from south Louisiana who commented on my remark about gators. He swims in the lake. He better watch for what lurks beneath that water. Thanks you for your nice remarks Janet and Linda. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6263005

Kristi A. Howson August 02, 2008

This is such a beautiful scene and composition Bill. Great Work. I'm sorry to hear about the boy and I'll remember that if I ever come down to Louisiana. #6263172

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 02, 2008

Hope they can reattach the arm,Bill!!! incredible story!!! Exceptional & beautiful everything on yet another phenomenal Bayou capture!!! #6263174

Bill Knaps August 02, 2008

Thank you Kristi and Patrick for your nice comments. I sent you the article on that boys arm.....Bill #6263331

Barbara Waldoch August 03, 2008

Wonderful capture, Bill! #6264070

Bill Knaps August 03, 2008

Thank you Barbara. I appreciate you, your nice comments and your support. Bill #6265016

April Riggs August 03, 2008

Another stunning shot! #6265096

Sheila D. Robertson August 03, 2008

Beautiful scene and great photography......just be very careful. Your story is aweful. #6265316

Susan M. Campbell August 03, 2008

So beautiful but dangerous too. It's amazing that the algae can have so many wonderful colors. Do you ever see gators while out and about shooting? #6265347

Janet McNeil level-classic August 03, 2008

Such a peaceful scene - hard to imagine what lies below! Lovely capture with beautiful reflections! Be careful there!! #6266274

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 03, 2008

Another beautiful Bayou image, Bill! Stay safe getting these incredible shots!

Debby #6266549

Bill Knaps August 03, 2008

Thanks Debby and I will be careful. Appreciate you, your nice comments and your support. Bill #6266581

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 03, 2008

The reflection on the water is so clear and colors are so delightful. It's hard to imagine that despite the impressive beauty there's something so dangerous that lurks beneath. It's still so beautiful just the same Bill. Thanks for sharing Bill and we could admire all these in absolute safety. #6267031

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 03, 2008

Another very beautiful image, Bill! So sad about the boy, there are so many dangers young people have to face in this world today, but who would think a gator would be this child`s biggest worry. Wish him the best and a quick recovery.....Denny #6267032

Heidi Knight August 03, 2008

Lovely Bill. The red adds to the image! #6267227

Bill Knaps August 03, 2008

Thank you Reynaldo, Denny and Heidi. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6267237

Jennifer L. Taranto August 04, 2008

i just love those reflections!!

i read your email this morning about that poor boy (i was back home visiting family over the wknd). what a sad thing to have happened, but i'm so glad you passed this information along because it is an important lesson! my thoughts are with him ... #6269316

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 04, 2008

Excellent scene, pov, reflections and flow. So very beautiful Bill! #6269937

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 04, 2008

THIS IMAGE IS WONDERFUL.

KARU. #6270779

Sam Britt August 04, 2008

Beautiful image, Bill. Sad story. I hope all goes well with the boy's surgery. #6271680

Bill Knaps August 04, 2008

Thank you Jennkifer, Donna, Karu and Sam for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6272012

Datha Y. Thompson August 06, 2008

You make it hard to chose a Favorite from these Bill :0) They are Beautiful and I love the light and color and especially the reflections and comp :0)
Oh my!! Hope the little boy is doing well now.. We recently spotted a Python in our little pond here in KY, and have a missing cat.. My children fish in this pond!! SCARY!! We think he could be 14-16 foot.. Fish/Game are coming today to try to find it.. #6278197

Bill Knaps August 06, 2008

Thank you for your nice comment Datha. I appreciate you very much. Well, Had it been a gator in your pond that would be where your cat went and the same with that python. Must be someones pet that got away. Friend of mines got away and it was found under a neighbors house many months later. Bill #6278219

Renee Doyle August 07, 2008

How can something that looks so beautiful be so lethal!! Another magnificent capture of this fascinating area Bill ... but I do hope that poor boy is going to be ok. #6281962

Bill Knaps August 07, 2008

Thank You Renee. Last I heard the boy is doing fine. Bill #6283491

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 08, 2008

Beautiful capture Bill! I love the mood of this shot and the wonderful colors!!! Great job my friend! #6287587

Bill Knaps August 08, 2008

Thank you Judy for your nice comment. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6287613

Gail R. Schuett August 20, 2008

This shot reminds me of a painting Bill.
I LOVE the colors here.
Hope the boy will be alright...gorgeous!! Gail #6336400

Bill Knaps August 20, 2008

Thank you Gail for your nice comment. Appreciate it very much. Yes the boy is doing fine. He has been on several talk shows on TV. Bill #6336437

Jane E. Kirn September 18, 2008

I would imagine early on that there is great respect with the waters and gators. Children wander and I was sorry to hear of this little boys story. The colors so vivid, and the forest looks enchanting. Very compelling photo Bill. #6471178

Bill Knaps September 18, 2008

Thank you Jane. The little boy is doing well now, but did loose his arm at the shoulder. Bill #6471307

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