Walk in the woods

[jjeling]

Went walking around in the woods to check out some of the flooding. Nothing too special here but thought I would get some opinions.

[jjeling]

Ran into a couple friends too

[casil403]

I really like the second one....took me a second to figure out it was a reflection of the trees in the water. The green is nice reflected in the water as well.

[Gem]

Aw, what a cute squirrel. Lol, they're so funny to watch...always so paranoid.

[Barefoot]

I like the second one. You know what, I think it would be a super image if you had gotten only a foot or so of the actual trees and a lot more of their reflections.

But that's just me, nothing wrong with it like it is.

What is this place with the black water?

[Mad Aussie]

Love the Squirrel! And is that a Magpie Goose? Hmmm don't think so. Know what it is?

I'm going with the reflection shot also.

[Mad Aussie]

And is that a Magpie Goose? Hmmm don't think so. Know what it is?
Never mind ... found it ... it's a Canada Goose!

[jjeling]

I like the second one. You know what, I think it would be a super image if you had gotten only a foot or so of the actual trees and a lot more of their reflections.

But that's just me, nothing wrong with it like it is.

What is this place with the black water?

Thats what I was thinking when I got home to look at the images. I tried but I was close to wide open at iso 800 with maybe a 1/200 shutter speed. It was also close to 300mm as well, everything was flooded and it was the only way to get the shot. Hopefully I can go back while the water is still up and try again. Thanks again everyone.

MA, yep Canadian Goose. They are everywhere around here and are quite willing to attack you if you get too close to their nest. Avg 20lbs a bird, thats quite a treat.

[Mad Aussie]

MA, yep Canadian Goose. They are everywhere around here and are quite willing to attack you if you get too close to their nest. Avg 20lbs a bird, thats quite a meal!.
:eek: What a terrible thing to say!! What times dinner ... I'm there ;)

[Barefoot]

Hopefully I can go back while the water is still up and try again. Thanks again everyone.

Is the area a natural wetland? It looks like it's prone to flooding on a regular basis.

Next question. Are there any ferns there?

[LeAngel]

I just want to cuddle the Squirrel! Beautiful shot.

[jjeling]

Is the area a natural wetland? It looks like it's prone to flooding on a regular basis.

Next question. Are there any ferns there?

Glad you said that. It is a natural wetland. State forest actually, that does not get touched. Pretty large area from an urban standpoint. I travel and roam around there quite frequently.

http://www.metroparkstoledo.com/metroparks/oakopenings/

Its a nothing extraordinary, until you really get into it. There aren't the spectacular landscapes of the North but inside it, its unique. There are TONS of ferns, Tons of shade and dead leaves, and TONS of mosquitos. I thought I posted some of them a while ago. I can post them again if you are really interested.

[jjeling]

Went back out today. Let me know if these are any better than the others. Thanks.

[jjeling]

After looking at them on the site. I will say no for you.

[kiley9806]

i like that last shot - you cant tell where the water starts!

[Marko]

I like all the reflection shots - well done spotting them. My fave is the last shot in post 13. I REALLY like that one!! I might try to burn the light coloured branch in the mid-foreground.

[jjeling]

Thanks everyone. The last three I posted just aren't what I wanted them to be. I am really starting to get turned off by nature and wildlife photography, and seem to be turning to an abstract and journalistic style more and more.