Inspiring Photo: The Colorful Algae Of Bayou Desiard This Year...

The Colorful Algae Of Bayou Desiard This Year

Uploaded: September 02, 2008

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Was not going to post today, but thought this was the best way to let everyone know we made it through the Hurricane with only minor tree damage. All night without lights or water until 8:30 AM today. The Worst thing was hearing the sounds of a bad storm in the darkness. I would look out and hear so much noise, but could only see those little lights blinking on my car and truck dash. This Is a very long lasting hurricane. We are still getting a blast of wind and rain from time to time. Thank all of you for your concern and your prayers. We thought of your prayers all night long. Your Friend Always, Bill

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, FocalLength: 38.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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Melissa Olsen September 02, 2008

We are all so happy that you did not have severe damages. I was praying for everyone all day yesterday!
Now about your post for the day...if you take away the tree stumps and move back from the monitor it reminds me of a atellite shot of the earth's surface.
Can you tell that I have been on Google Earth lately...LOL
Wonderful shot.

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Renata Gusciora September 02, 2008

Good you made it,Bill!This photo is wonderful,love the color and lighting! #6401068

Dominick M. Dimacale September 02, 2008

Lovely image and colours here, Bill.

Dominick #6401087

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Melissa, Renata and Dominick for your nice comments and your prayers. Bill #6401100

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

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member since: 4/15/2007 Wonderful close-up of the algae Bill, great color and details, well done.... #6401112

Milan Banik September 02, 2008

i can say excellent painting
love the colours and refraction
thank you for great sharing #6401113

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 02, 2008

BILL.... IT'S EXCELLENT HERE.

KARU. #6401134

Sherry L. Davis September 02, 2008

Excellent capture of the algae! Great dteails and colors. I am so thankful you did not get hurt or anything during the hurricane. That must be awful to go through! #6401175

Janice Mezzacappa September 02, 2008

Beautiful image thanks for sharing it with us after all that has been going on with the hurricane. I totally agree with Melissa with the earthly look, great job! #6401247

Carolyn M. Fletcher September 02, 2008

Glad you're okay. The algae is just beautiful!!! Love the shot! Hope the next 3 hurricanes stay away!~ #6401310

Jessica Jenney September 02, 2008

Amazingly beautiful, Bill! The colors, composition and lighting are suberb! So relieved to hear you are well! #6401355

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Milan, Karu, Sherry, janice, Carolyn and Jessica. I appreciate all of you and your nice comments very much. Bill #6401485

Heidi Knight September 02, 2008

Excellent color and texture, Bill ;0) #6401806

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap September 02, 2008

Wonderful image and colours here Bill!
#6401817

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 02, 2008

I just took a stroll through your gallery and I have to say I "LOVE IT", especially the Bayou shots!!!!! ♫ k #6401819

Margaret R. Barry September 02, 2008

Beautiful colors, comp., details and lighting, Bill. Glad you got thru the storm OK! #6401834

Denny E. Barnes September 02, 2008

Very beautiful with all the colors you`ve captured , Bill! Glad to hear you are high and dry and the power is on. Hope there is not too much damage....Denny #6401842

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Heidi, Rajeev, Kitty, Margaret and Denney for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Thank for all your well wishes for the storm. Bill #6401936

Donna R. Wageman September 02, 2008

The colors so bountiful, the textures so lovely.
So glad you are "all" in tact. #6401958

Carol Sawyer September 02, 2008

Gorgeous colors, lighting and capture, Bill!! #6401961

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Donna and Carol for your nice comments. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6402048

Sherran Andersen September 02, 2008

This is one wonderful capture Bill! I totally agree with Melissa that it looks like a satellite shot of the earth's surface. Great colours. So glad to hear that you made out ok. Sherran #6402350

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Sherran for your nice comment on my photo and your concern about my well being for the hurricane. Bill #6402373

Michelle Alton September 02, 2008

So glad you posted today, Bill. Gorgeous shot of your beloved Bayou, as always...and great to know that things were not as bad as we expected! #6402518

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Michelle and thank you for your concern for my safety. Bill #6402534

Deb Koskovich September 02, 2008

I was so glad to see your post today, Bill -- I thought about you a lot last night!! Great image, and good to see you! #6402618

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Deb. Appreciate your concern for my well being. Thanks for your nice comment also. Bill #6402634

Robyn A. Terrell September 02, 2008

I'm glad to hear of the good news, Bill. Wonderful image with superb colora and texture. #6402637

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Robyn and thank for the concern for my well being. Bill #6402682

Bobbie L. Slayton September 02, 2008

This is just beautiful. Is the alge really that color. It is beautiful. Also glad you and your family are ok. #6402699

Michael Umbreit September 02, 2008

Bill - I am so glad that you didn't have too much damage!! And I love the colors in this shot!! - Mike #6402881

Bonnie C. Lackey September 02, 2008

Hi, Bill. The good news is that you are safe and sound! The other good news is that the bayou is probably in pretty good shape, too! #6402911

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Bobbie, Mike, Sabrina and Bonnie for your nice comments and your concern for me and my family during this hurricane. I appreciate all of you. Bill #6403067

Sheila D. Robertson September 02, 2008

Bill so happy you all are safe. Thank you for the close up of that algae. I've wondered about it. I like the color patterns you've captured here. #6403151

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Sheila for your concern for our safety. I appreciate you and your nice comments on my pictures. Bill #6403219

Dawn E. Schubert September 02, 2008

Bill, I'm so glad to hear you're ok. This image is stunning, I love the colors. #6403434

Bill Knaps September 02, 2008

Thank you Dawn for you nice comment and your concern for my safety. Bill #6403484

Stefania Barbier September 02, 2008

colorful indeed... what an interesting place... great capture! #6403770

Tiia Vissak September 03, 2008

great colors, light & framing! #6404602

Jeanine M. Bailey September 03, 2008

Bill ~ I did not get online yesterday so I am reading today that you made it through the storm. I'm so happy to hear you are safe with very little damage!!

Beautiful image with AWESOME colors!!! #6404903

Shannon D. Miller September 03, 2008

So good to hear from you Bill! And just thrilled that you are all safe with very little damage. What a GORGEOUS capture, the detail and colors are AMAZING!!! BEAUTIFUL! Shannon~ #6404963

Jennifer L. Taranto September 03, 2008

Glad to hear that you made it out okay!! I was thinking about you when they were talking about the storm on the news ...

i love these colors & the textures!! really really cool details here!! #6405169

Susan Weisensel September 03, 2008

Wonderful colors Bill, and so glad you did not get hit to hard. #6405675

April Riggs September 03, 2008

I'm so glad to hear you are fine! Very scarey it sounds! This is another beautiful shot! Thanks for posting! #6405792

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Stefania, Tiia, Jeanine, Shannon, Jennifer, Susan and April for yourf nice comments and your concern for my safety. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6405832

Kimi A. Phillips September 03, 2008

Thought about ya all weekend. So glad all turned out ok!!!! Beautiful image!:) #6405842

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Kimi for your concern for my safety and your nice comment on my photo. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6405846

Cliff & Patti Smith September 03, 2008

Bless you Bill, I'm glad all is well! The colors and lighting are gorgeous! #6405925

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Patti for your concern for my safety and thank you for your nice comment on my photo. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6405934

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 03, 2008

SOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy to hear your ok, This is a awsome capture, super color, lighting and capture BIll!!!
Almost sitting here waiting for a gator to jump out LOL! #6406225

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you peaches for your concern for us with the storm and for your nice comment on my photo. I just hope if a gator does jump up I can get a shot right then before I must back away or try to run or climb a tree. I usually keep my eye behind me and looking for a tree I can climb very fast. Bill #6406636

Anita Hogue September 03, 2008

So glad to hear you are okay! This is absolutely gorgeous, Bill! Looks like an abstract! #6406992

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Anita for your concern for us over that storm. It is still storming here off and on. Last night was as bad or worse than the hurricane. Today we have one very heavy rain after another passing through. Thank you for the nice comment on my photo Anita. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6407083

Linda A. Braddock September 03, 2008

Bill, Just read your words on the storm, I was thinking of you the whole time that I knew it had to be close to you. So glad you did alright and are ok and well. Love this picture, the colors are gorgeous. Linda #6407190

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Linda for your concer for us during the storm and Thank you for the nice comment on my photo. I appreciate you very much.. Bill #6407213

Michelle L. Frick September 03, 2008

I'm sooooooooooooo grateful that you made it through safely! We are still getting wind, but still not a drop of rain.

Beautiful bayou capture Bill. I hope it all still looks the same when you get back out there. #6407248

Lorna Shutter September 03, 2008

Bill ~ Sounds like a very frightening experience having to sit there while a storm passes by! I hope I never have to go though that! What a horrible feeling it must be not knowing what's going to happen! Well, at least the worst of it is over and you can relax a bit. Our prayers have been answered and you are safe!

This is a spectacular image, Bill! The colours are just gorgeous! I must agree with the others ... it does look like a satellite view of the Earth! One of your best Bayou shots! :) #6407302

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Michelle and Lorna for your concern for us during the hurricane and think you for your nice comments on my pictures. I hope I find the bayou the same, but just yesterday 24" if rain hit it so I don't know what I will find. Bill #6407494

Ellen Hodges September 03, 2008

So relieved that you and everyone have made it through the storm. We were praying for everyone, was worried for you all. Thank God for huge favors!! Great image, Bill! #6407687

Colette M. Metcalf September 03, 2008

Wonderful image, Bill!!! #6407741

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 03, 2008

Truly remarkable, great colors and reflections Bill!

Thanks for the update on the hurricane!!! Take care, you will be in my prayers!

Donna #6407777

Avril Young September 03, 2008

So glad that you did not have too much damage Bill..it sure must have been scary!(must ask you, do you stay near New Orleans'
Beautifully taken, lovely tones,reflections,colour and composition!
Simply Stunning! #6407791

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Ellen, Colette, Donna and Avril for yuo rnice comments and your concern about our saftey during the hurricane. I appreciate all of you. Bill #6407867

Sam Britt September 03, 2008

Beautiful capture, Bill. Great color & composition. I'm glad you're OK. I remember a couple of hurricanes that swept through the area I live a few years ago. We were without power a few days. #6407892

Joan Powell September 03, 2008

I have a new favorite , this is fantastic ! Happy to hear you and yours are all well . #6408228

Dianna Murphy September 03, 2008

Beautiful colors and detail! So glad all is well Bill! Been thinking of you! #6408264

Bill Knaps September 03, 2008

Thank you Sam, Joan and Dianna for your concern for my safety with the hurricane and for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6408274

Barbara Waldoch September 03, 2008

Terrific shot, Bill, beautiful colours!
I am so glad you made it OK through the hurricane! #6408416

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Barbara for your nice comment and your concern for my safety. I appreciate you very much Barbara. Bill #6409352

Linda Boehme September 04, 2008

Great capture, Bill! Glad you are all safe and hopefully no more hurricanes for you to deal with. #6409568

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Linda for your concern for me with the hurricane and your nice commednt on my photo. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6409604

Amanda O. Cannon September 04, 2008

We are all so glad that you are OK! Living here in Florida, I know exactly what you mean. It seems like everytime the weather is bad, or we get a hurricane, its always at night, you cant see whats coming, just hear the horrible sounds.
Looks like we have a few more coming our way.
Oh, and this is a great image, the colors are amazing.... #6409793

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Amanda for your concern over the storm. I know you know how it feels. Just stopped raining her late yesterday. Thanks for the nice comment on my photo too Amanda. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6409812

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 04, 2008

Amazing image with terrific colors, lighting and composition, Bill. #6409896

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Vladan for your nice comment. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6409943

Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2008

Bill, this is an awesome very different view of the Bayou with great textural feel, terrific colors and great lighting!!

Glad you made it through the hurricane and that your power has been restored. #6410382

Karen Bacon September 04, 2008

This is really beautiful Bill,great job on this! I'm very glad to hear you and your family made it through the hurricane safe and sound,and hope there was'nt too much damage! #6410487

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Melissa and Karen for you concer for us during the hurricane and thank you for your nice comments on my photo. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6410560

Cassie L. Woodlee September 04, 2008

Bill wonderful capture and glad your doing ok. Take care #6411137

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Cass. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6411172

Sharon F. Morris September 04, 2008

Oh my gosh Bill so gald you all made it through the hurricane safe and sound. We got a lot of rain the last couple of days. Had to bail out a couple of stalls last night. Poor Amadorr hates water and was standing a the back wall of his stall snorting at the water.
I love your image and amazing colors you have captured. :) #6411315

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you for your concern for the hurricane and your nice comment on my picture. I appreciate you very much Sharon. Bill #6411338

Renee Doyle September 04, 2008

So pleased to hear you weathered this extreme storm well Bill!! Must of been quite frightening! The colours are so beautiful in this wonderful capture of your very special part of the world! Stay safe! #6411502

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Renee for your concern for the storm and your nice comment on my photo. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6411537

Claudia Kuhn September 04, 2008

Beautiful colors in nature here Bill. Glad to hear that you made it through the storm with little damage, and already have power back! #6411816

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you for your nice comment Claudia and thank you for your concern over the storm. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6411876

September 04, 2008

So glad to see you are being spared by the hurricanes. Keeping my fingers crossed. Fantastic shot. Love all the colors and textures. Don't think ypu have ever dpne one quite like this before. I really like it. #6412072

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Janet, I appreciate your nice comment very much. Bill #6412091

Kathy Cline September 04, 2008

Good Evening Bill, this colorful photo looks like MOTHER EARTH...so pretty! Glad your out of your hurricane as I wait for mine. I live in south Fla on the east coast. (Ft Laud) so we watch as Hanna goes by and we wait for IKE. We got a touch of your Gustav. Our generator is working as we wait! Prayers to all. KATHY #6412555

Melinda F. Schneider September 04, 2008

GORGEOUS colorful algae abstract, Bill. So glad to hear that you have weathered the storm and all is ok. #6412635

Amber J. Skene September 04, 2008

I am so glad to hear that you all have survived the hurricane and that you are safe.

This is very colorful! Fantastic clarity and texture. A great find! #6412690

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Kathy, Melkinda and Amber for your concern over the hurricane and your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6412816

Susan M. Campbell September 04, 2008

Thank goodness you are ok. I can only imagine how scary a hurricane must be. What a colorful, beautiful shot this is. #6412859

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Susan for you concern for my well being and for your nice comment on my photo. Appreciate you very much Susan. Bill #6412915

Janet Daniel September 04, 2008

This bayou shot, with all it's gorgeous color, is fantastic, Bill! #6413018

Bill Knaps September 04, 2008

Thank you Janet. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6413022

Rhonda Thornton-Hecker September 05, 2008

WOW, You are so lucky to live in an area with such amazing beauty. Fantastic capture! #6414316

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 05, 2008

Firstly, we're so glad you're safe Bill. I've only seen the devastating effects of hurricanes in movies and they are scary. This image post is awesome and the combination of colors is mesmerizing. Great capture on this one and look forward to more beauties. take care! #6415101

Peggy J. Maguire September 05, 2008

Beautiful image Bill!!! #6416163

Gail R. Schuett September 05, 2008

Ah Bill..we sometimes forget how forceful,yet beautiful Mother Nature can be..I'm glad you and family are fine..the colors are so beautiful here in this shot...thanks for sharing.Gail #6416578

Ken Smith September 05, 2008

THis is like two photos in one...very nice BIll..and glad you made it thru and let's hope Ike does not impact you! #6417241

Bill Knaps September 06, 2008

Thank you Rhonda, Reynaldo, Peggy, Gail and Ken. I appreciate your nice comments very much and I appreciate your concern for my safety during the hurricane. The bayou looks untouched except for more water and all the red algae is gone for a year or two. Bill #6421727

Kay Beausoleil September 07, 2008

A lovely composition and superb colours, Bill. Glad to read you escaped relatively well. #6425994

Judy A. Lawhon September 08, 2008

This is so fascinating, Bill...so colorful. Our algae is this ugly green color. Very well done and I am so glad you guys are safe!! #6430146

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Kay and Judy. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6430249

Amy JACKSON September 10, 2008

Wonderful image, Bill! Great colors!! #6437009

Bill Knaps September 10, 2008

Thank you Amy. I appreciate you and your nice comment very much. Bill #6439465

Anita Hogue September 13, 2008

Congratulations on your editor's pic, Bill! I look forward to seeing some new images real soon. Best regards, Anita #6450077

Bill Knaps September 13, 2008

Thank You Anita for your congrats. Have not been up to entering anything, but you have encoraged me. I will see if I can find one. Appreciate you very much Nice Lady. Bill #6450117

Carol Teal September 15, 2008

Wow, what beautiful colors! Glad to hear that the hurricane was not as bad as feared and that you and yours fared well. I have been thru a Cat 1 hurricane about 70 miles from the coast, and it was no picnic...no power for 1 week, many trees down. However, so far in the 13 years I have been in FL, I have been so lucky to only experience the one. #6456122

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you Carol. The storm took all that color away. You are very lucky many hurricanes as Florida has hit it. Bill #6456306

Lisa J. Boulden September 17, 2008

Absolutely gorgeous! #6465992

Bill Knaps September 17, 2008

Thank you Lisa, Appreciate you very much. Bill #6466136

Tyler Thomas September 21, 2008

Who knew the pond scum could be so beautiful #6483492

Bill Knaps September 21, 2008

Thank you Tyler. Bill #6483509

Christine Walder September 21, 2008

Hey Bill,
Glad to see your Bayou series again. I love this one with the added color its wonderful. Keep up the great work!! #6485190

Bill Knaps September 21, 2008

Hi Christine, Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6485380

Bill Knaps September 21, 2008

Hi Christine, Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6485381

Jennie A. Dillman October 01, 2008

SO GLAD ALL WENT WELL...THIS IS BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS...J #6539736

Bill Knaps October 01, 2008

Thank you Jennie. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6539801

M.Christine Duncan October 15, 2008

Tremendous detail and colors Bill, congrats on the resulting EP my friend! You were indeed in our prayers! #6605132

Bill Knaps October 15, 2008

Thank you Christine for the nice comments and for the prayers. Appreciate you very much. I said some prayers for you too. bill #6605210

Songbird Cline November 17, 2008

wow, very interesting colors!! #6767829

Bill Knaps November 17, 2008

Algae does this some years. I was trying to study it, but the Hurricane we had washed it away because of all the wind and rain. Don't think we have it every year. I don't remember it last year, but I do the year before. Don't know how many years it will take it to regrow now. Bill #6767996

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