And now for something completely different

[clovishound]

I call it "Monet".



And no, it is not manipulated. I just did a little touch up to the density, contrast and color balance. It is very close to the original image.

It is a reflection on the water at nearby Cypress Gardens. A neat little park with a nice section of swamp that you can canoe on. It also has a butterfly house that is perfect for those that like to do close up work.

If you prefer:

[clovishound]

Here's one of the photos I took in the butterfly house.

[CT_Shooter]

Nice work, CH. I'm a sucker for reflection photos and that's a beauty - upside down or right side up, it's still a beauty. And I like the depth of field soft focus around that butterfly. Great job.

[daytime dave]

Wow, I love it. It's very similar to the one I took and like. It is truly very Monet like. Very nice job. Keep them coming.

[Whaler]

Great work!

[Deadwood Dutch]

Absolutely beautiful photography, thanks!

[RanchRoper]

National Geographic quality photos, well done.

[PT7]

Beautiful photographic artwork, clovishound. Excellently done!

Here is Monet's "Japanese Bridge." You have pegged the correct artist. I can almost see his work in your image!

monet_japanese-bridge_1923-1925.jpg

I call it "Monet".



And no, it is not manipulated. I just did a little touch up to the density, contrast and color balance. It is very close to the original image.

It is a reflection on the water at nearby Cypress Gardens. A neat little park with a nice section of swamp that you can canoe on. It also has a butterfly house that is perfect for those that like to do close up work.

[Nam Vet]

Simply beautiful.