Pelican Pond
Every year, right about this time, a flock of pelicans fly in to the pond down the way, which the locals refer to as 'Pelican Pond' to herald the arrival of summer. They have not make their appearance this year as of yet. There is a surreal feeling in the air as I feel I cannot begin to appreciate the season until I have seen the pelicans. The water of the pond is almost always a dark, murky brown, but on this day it was lit up brightly to reflect the rich colors of the marsh surrounding it. The pond so far this year has remained murky and uninviting, as if it too awaits a sign that summer has arrived.
Cousins In The Creek
I love the many facets of light and this simple silhouette, lit up by the summer sun reflecting off the ripples of Fountain Creek remains one of my favorites.
22 comments:
Water is one of those things found in nature that is never the same. It can be still, rippled, disturbed, rushing, and splashing. It has so many different moods which carry over to the reflections it provides. I like both of the pictures, but I think the cousins one is my favorite. The sparkles in the water make that picture!
Greg
As always wonderful images!!!! I cannot wait to receive your alerts.
Betty
Wonderful images! I hope the pelicans return soon! Jeannette http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels
Just great! (2nd is my fave...very unique)
Nancy
Very nice, peaceful mood on both!
Tess
You always get such great shots...I think i will have to consider moving to Colorado. Born in Denver...man it is a beautiful sate.
Your photos are both exceptional.
Love TJ
Beautiful pictures -- very nice entry! I can sense the anticapation of the pelican return. Also, the silhouettes of the cousins are so sweet. What a great thing to do on a hot summer day!
Suzanne R
you should really think about making a book of your photo's... they are always gorgeous!
btw.. do you live anywhere close to the Olympic Village???
Dorn fantastic shots love them!
Lovely. This is a wonderful entry for the challenge. :)
I love photos with water in them. They leave me feeling peaceful.
Xllnt photos, Dorn. I've never seen a white pelican before ~
(Oh, what a great bird, The Pelican...)
And the lgihtsparkles on the Cousins shot are great.
I dunno about a Reflections Challenge, but I've got one for ya;
http://www.pbase.com/image/60756305
I hope you like it ~
Have a grand day & best wishes for the return of the Pelicans soon ~
Joey
Wow---gorgeous shot up top! SassyDeb ;-)
Great photos!
Awesome pics... you have an amazing eye...
be well,
Dawn
Such nice serene pictures.
The "reflections" entry is fabulous. The Cousins in the Creek has a sense of shimmering livelyness and action to it. mark
Beautiful! You always have an eye for great shots!
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These are both wonderful, but I especially love the second one, with dappled effect on the water. - Karen
These two photos are wonderful. I like the water sparkles as well! Pelicans sound like great photo objects! I'll be waiting for that photo of the flock!
Maria
These are, of course, absolutely great my dear!
I know, I am running way behind on RRC comments! Go figure.
Redbird
http://journals.aol.com/redbird914/RetrospectUSA/entries/1117
Dorn, I LOVE THIS PHOTO! The colors are fabulous! My favorite of the challenge :)
Tammy
The Daily Warrior
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