April Challenge is Something Floating in Water

[Steve Foss]

Nice shots, everyone!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Buzzie, love Crex.. my cabin is only about 1.5 miles from there, So thats what kind of duck that is.. LOL

[buzzsaw]

Dietz, that is a beautiful area! I may be back there again next weekend... unfortunately it is exactly two hours from my pad in Lakeville.

[mmeyer]

Great stuff Everyone!

Buzz, were you laying in the water for that shot? Looks like your lens was almost submerged. Great image!!

[hegs]

I took this pic not knowing a lot. If u have any tips on the different ways to take pics of ice please tell me.

[buzzsaw]

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Buzz, were you laying in the water for that shot? Looks like your lens was almost submerged. Great image!!

I was inches above the water.. the colar on my lens and the RRS plate was on the snow/ice and my head was basically sideways to get that view... fun fun.

[mmeyer]

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I was inches above the water.. the colar on my lens and the RRS plate was on the snow/ice and my head was basically sideways to get that view... fun fun.

What are you some kind of contortionist?? Whatever it takes, right!

[buzzsaw]

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What are you some kind of contortionist?? Whatever it takes, right!

You got it!

[Jameson]

From my first pics after reading my new cameras owners manual.

[Royce Aardahl]

Nice shot. I like it.

[mmeyer]

That's a really nice shot Jameson. I like that alot!

[Dbl]

Great shots so far this month, thanks for everyone's participation and for following the guidelines.

[Paul]

Jameson, I really like that shot. It looks peacefull

[MT Net]

Dang, great pics. I'll give it a try, here.

Ice on the pond.

[mmeyer]

MT Net, that's a great image. I really like it. Thanks for sharing.

[finnbay]

Was sitting on the Shagawa River watching some goldeneyes swimm to a spot right in front of me, when all of a sudden they spooked. Thought I was hidden enough that I couldn't have made 'em take off, when all of a sudden this came floating down the river:

Turns out, it's one of my students working on a photo project for my class!

Not really floating, I guess. But close enough for me!

[mmeyer]

Ken, does he get an "f" for messing up your day?

[Steve Foss]

How funny is that!? I bet he got some type of "f" right there on the spot.

[Royce Aardahl]

So did ya spook him? That's funny.

[finnbay]

An "F"? How could I diss a student that intent on doing his homework? These kids have really done some nice work!

[mmeyer]

Well, here's my go at the month's challenge.

[Steve Foss]

Nice job, Mike. Interesting blend of textures, and I like that.

[Dbl]

MT Net, love that shot. Ken I like that one! Mike I agree with Steve, a bit of everything working here, the reflection, moving water. They all look great!

[MT Net]

Thanks, I had fun with that one. looks like I have much to learn.

[Paul]

Ok here is my turn. However I can not take complete credit for it, My Fiancee snapped this one, but since I can only post one and hers turned out he best I will post hers. Shot was taken using a Canon Xti, Bogen Manfroto Tripod, Remote Shutter Release, 17-85 IS USM lense, One Wine Goblet, Water, Food Coloring, and cooking oil.

Specs: Shot in Raw, Manual Focus, No Flash, Shutter Priority, 1/30 sec exp, f5.6, 85mm, iso 400.