by the river

Just imagine you are somewhere in rural France on a hot summer's day, sitting in the shade by the river to keep cool, feeling a little sleepy, thinking perhaps about a small siesta.
Since I took this shot a couple or so years ago, I've learnt a little bit more about processing. So I've processed it a little bit and am posting it for Throwback Thursday today.

[Graham Thresher]

Instant Fav. Simply stunning.

[Karen B.]

Perfection personified.

[Anne Gibson]

Beautiful. Perfect reflection.

[Denise]

Wow...look at those reflections. Gorgeous composition Hazel.

[Julie Duncan]

Just lovely, Hazel!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

So good to know one has made progress, this is a brilliant shot, superb, perfect reflections.

[Linda]

Very beautiful spot and terrific reflections - thanks for sharing :)

[Vega]

Great job - lovely reflection !!

[RYR (Bob)]

Definitely worth a return visit! Hope you brought your picnic basket full of goodies.

[Taffy]

It's just lovely! The processing is terrific.

[Adam]

Really beautiful. Just great balance on this photo. I think what really makes this a good photo is the sky between the trees. Most photos like this seem to blow out the sky white/overexposed, while they expose for the water. The water will always be darker. So, in this process I think you chose the correct exposure.

[Ugly Photos]

Love the reflection!

[Michelle]

Beautiful job! I love the reflection.

[Hilary]

Lovely - oh for a warm sunny day!

[Hazel]

@hillymay

Oh yes, Hilary - it's been grey all day long here.

[Debbie Christoff]

Fav, fav, fav......I love this shot! This is absolutely beautiful Hazel.

[Hazel]

@corgimom

Debbie, thank you for your enthusiasm! I liked it when I was there!

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Stunning shot and awesome reflections.

[David]

wonderful shot

[Gayanne Campbell]

Fav, very stunning, the reflections are so perfect.

[Pat Knowles]

Fave from mee too Hazel...just what we need at the moment!!! Very beautifull!

[Margaret Brown]

Gorgeous reflections a fav!

[Jacqui Paterson]

Fabulous capture. Fav

[michael]

Just perfect in every element. fav

[Pyrrhula]

Have no lines enough to mention all the beautiful aspects of this wonderful capture/pic..

[Claire]

A delightful shot, pure delight

[Richard Creese]

Great shot, love the symmetry of the arch reflections.

[Lee Shirley]

fine reflexion Hazel

[Floyd]

superb image great reflection

[Mickie]

I love this. So peaceful. Fav.

[Steve]

Simple and perfect

[Richard Hickey]

Gorgeous picture with color, lines, detail, and reflections.

[Daryl O'Hare]

How lovely! I have yet to get a really good reflection shot, so maybe in year two I can!

[Hazel]

@darylo

I'm quite partial to water and reflections - photographically, that is. Thanks for your comment.

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

Instant +FAV

[Judith Greenwood]

Ian imagining!

[Loopy-Lou]

Awesome capture, beautiful reflections.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Exquisite shot fav!

[Christine]

Beautiful. Fantastic reflections. FAV

[Michelle]

I agree, it's perfect

[Marti Hughes]

A perfect reflection. Awesome.

[Emilie Cartoun]

Wow, how perfect.

[Nita]

Fabulous shot, wonderful, perfect reflection. I am imaging myself there... I would love to see it.

[Ivan]

Super reflection, like the white cross in the water!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Perfection!! Congrats on the PP

[Jodie]

You take amazing photographs. Fav!

[Lisa Targowska]

Great reflection shot!

[Karin Hirsch]

Fav for me , PP well deserved, I just see myself sitting there with a book , a coffee. Wonderful reflection and framing

[Hazel]

@khirsch

Be nice if we were sitting there together right now, Karin - dreaming on!

[Anita Russell]

Superb reflection