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**aslyfox** · 04-24-2018, 06:24 PM

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the crown cranes seemed to be playing " peak a boo " today

and despite what it looks like at a quick glance, it isn't laughing at the camera

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**WPRESTO** · 04-25-2018, 05:13 AM - **1 Like**

Pansies repeating themselves. These were in Florida, but I'm always surprised to find how pansies here in MessyChewBits can be buried under a late snow, then emerge a few days later looking totally unaffected. Very hardy for such a seemingly delicate, dainty plant.

**aslyfox** · 04-26-2018, 04:30 AM

not sure how to label this one

" took off really, and I mean, really fast "

SOC

**CharLac** · 04-26-2018, 06:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Cross posted in lets-see-bridges-101

Kioshkokwi Lake, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada Pentax K-7
Old railway trestle on the re-purposed for hikers and bikers railway line

Read more at: Lets see Bridges - Page 101 - PentaxForums.com

**KC0PET** · 04-27-2018, 10:17 PM - **4 Likes**

This is at Lake Red Rock in Iowa, observation tower in Cordova Park.

**CharLac** · 04-28-2018, 05:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Camping at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Mattawa, Ontario/Aug, 2014

Even though the picture has my name on it, this is my son's handiwork. Basically he got the idea to swirl the camera over the fire during a long exposure. I really like the effect.

**WPRESTO** · 04-28-2018, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by KC0PET

This is at Lake Red Rock in Iowa, observation tower in Cordova Park.

That is a really interesting work-around-with-your-eyes jumble of patterns. Did you have to wait for the viewing area to clear of other visitors, or did you just luck out and find it empty?

**WPRESTO** · 04-28-2018, 06:09 AM - **1 Like**

A classic pattern.

**paulh** · 04-28-2018, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by KC0PET

This is at Lake Red Rock in Iowa, observation tower in Cordova Park.

Nice shooting. I grew up in the Des Moines area in the 60s and visited the site of the reservoir a few times on family drives. I never saw any water since it was still under construction back then.

**KC0PET** · 04-28-2018, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That is a really interesting work-around-with-your-eyes jumble of patterns. Did you have to wait for the viewing area to clear of other visitors, or did you just luck out and find it empty?

I guess being there on a weekday, I only waited a few minutes. I have no aversion to taking photos with people there either, but this really highlights the intense patterns.

---------- Post added 04-28-18 at 02:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Nice shooting. I grew up in the Des Moines area in the 60s and visited the site of the reservoir a few times on family drives. I never saw any water since it was still under construction back then.

Thanks. I believe this is a Corp of Engineers reservoir, first time I have been there. I didn't know the observation tower was there until I got there.

**WPRESTO** · 04-28-2018, 12:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by KC0PET

I guess being there on a weekday, I only waited a few minutes. I have no aversion to taking photos with people there either, but this really highlights the intense patterns.

I think the image works best without people. In particular, they would distract from the pattern of shadows on the platform, and those shadows superimposed on an already pretty complex pattern of floorboards is IMHO an important element of the image.

**CharLac** · 04-28-2018, 02:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax K-7 DA18-55mm

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-28-2018, 04:51 PM - **2 Likes**

**noelcmn** · 04-30-2018, 04:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Two shots, which I found difficult to get the right angle

Shadow repetition

**WPRESTO** · 04-30-2018, 05:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Stones piled centuries ago to construct "beehive huts." Not these, but others in Ireland (on small islands off the west coast) were used as Luke's retreat in "The Last Jedi." The flat stones are slightly angled toward the outside so rainwater is shed rather than trickling inside the shelters.

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04-26-2018, 06:24 AM - 2 Likes	#1459
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Cross posted in lets-see-bridges-101 Kioshkokwi Lake, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada Pentax K-7 Old railway trestle on the re-purposed for hikers and bikers railway line Read more at: Lets see Bridges - Page 101 - PentaxForums.com

04-27-2018, 10:17 PM - 4 Likes	#1460
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	This is at Lake Red Rock in Iowa, observation tower in Cordova Park.

04-28-2018, 06:06 AM	#1462
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by KC0PET This is at Lake Red Rock in Iowa, observation tower in Cordova Park. That is a really interesting work-around-with-your-eyes jumble of patterns. Did you have to wait for the viewing area to clear of other visitors, or did you just luck out and find it empty?

04-28-2018, 12:42 PM	#1464
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by KC0PET This is at Lake Red Rock in Iowa, observation tower in Cordova Park. Nice shooting. I grew up in the Des Moines area in the 60s and visited the site of the reservoir a few times on family drives. I never saw any water since it was still under construction back then.

04-28-2018, 12:56 PM	#1465
KC0PET Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central Missouri Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,273	Originally posted by WPRESTO That is a really interesting work-around-with-your-eyes jumble of patterns. Did you have to wait for the viewing area to clear of other visitors, or did you just luck out and find it empty? I guess being there on a weekday, I only waited a few minutes. I have no aversion to taking photos with people there either, but this really highlights the intense patterns. ---------- Post added 04-28-18 at 02:58 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Nice shooting. I grew up in the Des Moines area in the 60s and visited the site of the reservoir a few times on family drives. I never saw any water since it was still under construction back then. Thanks. I believe this is a Corp of Engineers reservoir, first time I have been there. I didn't know the observation tower was there until I got there.

04-28-2018, 12:59 PM - 1 Like	#1466
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by KC0PET I guess being there on a weekday, I only waited a few minutes. I have no aversion to taking photos with people there either, but this really highlights the intense patterns. I think the image works best without people. In particular, they would distract from the pattern of shadows on the platform, and those shadows superimposed on an already pretty complex pattern of floorboards is IMHO an important element of the image.

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noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,210	Two shots, which I found difficult to get the right angle Shadow repetition