May 07: Water

Off to work early this morning as I realised the sun was up, the sky was blue and the lake in front of Missenden Abbey.

Best View in Massive!: http://tinyurl.com/Massive-Missenden
I have to say, I think this is one of the best shots I have taken

Alternative Water Retention: http://365project.org/bulldog/365-additions/2013-05-07

[Sue]

love the capture of the bird hover-skimming the water and coming right at you! I didn't notice this until I viewed the Massive link

[Henri Russell]

So beautiful and peaceful. I love the reflections.

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Yes you must mention the bird skimming the water. Can see when viewed large. This is superb

[Karin Hirsch]

I tried massive, doesn't work on my computer, It is a lovely shot in a bit smaller as well

[Michelle]

Stunning still day and reflections!

[Karen]

Lovely shot, great reflections too. Fav!

[bernadette mcelligott]

This is a stunning capture Bulldog, now print it ans put in on your wall. faved of course

[Simply Amanda]

Viewed in massive makes all of the difference. Bigger IS better. Love the reflection and the bird:). Fav!

[aurorajane]

Fabulous still waters, that reflection is flawless :)

[Meg]

It's so pretty, gorgeous colors and gorgeous reflections.

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Thank you, this was the third shot I took this morning and I did not see the bird until I got home tonight.

@roth @lucypics @amandal

[Jocasta]

Fabulous reflection

[Carly]

gorgeous reflections

[Cally]

This is beautiful, Graham! Now you leave me with the difficult task of taking a lovely photo of the abbey from a different angle across that bridge :/

[Hazel]

Beautiful serene shot with great reflections in the water.

[Nicola Eastwood]

This is stunning, even on massive I can't see the bloke with the newspaper......oh...what...? It's not one of those shots......okay FAV then!! :0)

[Gerry]

fav Bulldog very beautiful photo and reflections

[Pam Knowler]

Gorgeous shot - beautiful reflections!! Fav all the way!!

[Caz]

This is really beautiful , especially viewed large, fav !

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful scenic shot and I love the reflections.

[Yvonne]

Absolutely fabulous shot. The composition, the reflection, everything. Wonderful and a fav!!!!

[Sarah Munnings]

Beautiful....massive is great, as now I can see that bird heading for you!
FAV from me!

[Mary]

Perfect!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Beautiful reflection shot!

[Barbara Sue]

Now I can't find it, but I agree with the person who called it flawless. The reflection is amazing, and the focus is crystal clear!

[Gillian]

Beautiful! Stunning reflections!

[Sue Rose]

Massively fabulous and that oak tree is beautifully reflected. Massive fav!

[Rosie Kind]

Awesome - Fav

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Thank you all so much, I am really pleased with this shot and that is something you don't here from me often.

@roth @henrir @lucypics @khirsch @momsta @kazzaj @cookie123 @amandal @aurorajane @megmills @jocasta @cazink @cally @quietpurplehaze @nicolaeastwood @gerry @pamknowler @cazann @mittens @yonnie @pixiemac @mcmary @dulciknit @barbcapecod @kwiksilver @suesmith

[Ginny]

Gorgeous and serene

[Jeff Walker]

its a beauty

[Gail]

Wow this is incredibly good. And that bird heading straight for you...just makes the shot!!!

[Carol W]

Superb! Wonderful reflections, great composition and lovely colours. Fav!

[Mara]

Gorgeous shot! I love the reflection.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A superb shot !! love the composition , & reflections Fav

[K1W1]

Ahhh the importance of heading off to work early Mr B. You sure did a mighty fine job of this shot!!

[Ruth Green]

Just saw this on the PP! Grats!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Gorgeous shot. Great colors. A fav.

[Kim Hashtag]

Did you tag me in this ?

[Nikki]

Beautiful reflection and lovely green colors!

[Laurie F]

This is an amazing shot! Reflections are gorgeous!!

[Nada A.]

Gorgeous detail in the massive version. Love the bird. Fav.

[AC]

Gorgeous colors and reflections; this is a beautiful capture!

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful capture. Congrats on the PP.

[SAMANTHA]

Lovely!

[Leslie]

Massive is Majestic ...FAV

[Debra]

Very pretty and peaceful.

[Phil]

Wow, majestically gorgeous Graham, they built and designed their grounds to impress all right. Super shot Sir

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Wow, thank you all so much for getting this on the PP.

@ginnykoppenhol @jsw0109 @gailmmeek @sturnus @mara19500 @beryl @k1w1 @ruthgreen @daisy @jones2013 @lafish @nadaa @3rdxoff @anazad511 @dragonsareneat @lesip @debrac @filsie65

[Julia Metcalfe]

Beautiful shot. You're absolutely right to be pleased with it.

[Padlock]

Just awesome

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Sensational in massive!

[Penny Price]

Beautifully captured.

[Dandolo]

Stunning. So sharp and clear too. fav

[Mike]

Brilliantly still reflections ... and good for you rowing right out there to the middle of the lake for this Fav!

[AC]

Good Day, Bulldog! I saw a thread for a reflections challenge and thought of this image. I thought it would be a perfect entry!

[lunaksi]

Amazingly sharp reflections, and the colors are stunning too! Amazing shot, you have every right to be pleased with it! Congrats on PP!!!

[Therese]

This is a gorgeous shot... well done... beautiful colours, and so clear and sharp!!! :)

Congrats on the PP!!!! :)

[Katia]

what a wonderful place and shot! :)

[Sarah Munnings]

Yeh! huge congratulations on the PP :)

[Judith Johnson]

Fabulous shot, so still and beautifully composed.

[Laura]

Great image.

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

A very well deserved PP - about time my friend.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Debbie Christoff]

This is absolutely gorgeous! FAV

[Christine]

Great reflections

[Michael Elliott]

Awesome capture! Wonder how this would look flippied for the current technique challenge which is flipped reflections.

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Thank you AC & Michael, I have now done a flipped-n-cropped verion for the comp. http://365project.org/bulldog/365-additions/2013-04-11

@3rdxoff @michaelelliott

[Darren Juden]

Fab shot - absolutely stunning!

[Linda Agne]

Colors and reflections are amazing. Congrats on PP

[❀ Lynn]

It's beautiful...colours are gorgeous!

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Beautiful composition and reflections!

[Kathy A]

Beautiful shot, water like glass and fabulous reflections.

[Bankmann]

Wouldn't mind a bit of relaxation in this place...