On Blue Pond

My version of a shot that all of the 365 folks captured, all in different ways, when the So Cal group met at the Mission at San Juan Capistrano. Had a great time meeting some of our fellow members. What a fine, fun, talented group of people!

[Ashley Ross]

Gorgeous!!

[Poppo Livy]

Ron, no smart arse comments this time. That is bloody excellent.

[Louise & Ken]

(deep inhale...) wow...just wow... I knew this was coming when I saw it on the back of your camera. The thing of it is, you got that SOOC and I had to do some fancy post editing... For "Good Photography" and a "Picture Perfect Waterlily" the Blue Ribbon is yours to take home! THIS deserves the Trending Page and Popular Page as well!

now go get some rest... If it makes you feel any better, I don't sleep in either...

[Denise Wood]

Wow! This is amazing and sooc makes it even better :) fav

[Pam Knowler]

What a stunning shot!! Fav and following!!

[Brigette]

gorgeous saturated colour

[Tatiana]

Ах.какое чудо! Волшебно! Боке красивое!

[Peter]

Absolutely stunning detail, reflection and gorgeous colours standing out against the blue Ron, beautifully framed on the thirds, has to be a favorite:)

[Karin]

So clear and beautiful!

[Helen Doyle]

Awesome. Instant FAV and follow.

[Wylie]

really beautiful shot, great colours and reflections. fav.

[Babs]

So beautiful, what amazing colours.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Oh Wow! Fav, a dozen times. Everything about this is gorgeous!

[Paula W]

Absolutely beautiful, big FAV

[Joy's Focus]

So Zen. Gorgeous capture Ron. Fav!

[summerfield]

this is my birth month's flower so i have a soft heart for this flower. you captured it so amazingly well if i could fav it three more times i would. the reflection is gorgeous i can almost touch it on my screen. great shot!

[Anja]

Beautiful colors! I love the deep blue of the water and the touch of pink in the flower.

[Louise & Ken]

Ta Da!!! You did it! Couldn't be more pleased for you!

[Rosie Kind]

this is stunning and an instant Fav. What lens did you use? Was it a Nikon lens?

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Beatifully shot, great image!!

[Sarah Munnings]

20 views/20 favs............just as it should be this is gorgeous :)

[Caroline]

The colors and reflection are absolutely gorgeous, Ron. Nice shot!

[Chris Johnson]

Beautiful and terrific photo! The vibrant color, the bokeh, and the reflection are all so appealing! FAV!

[Kristina Olsen]

absolutely beautiful!

[Osia Strasner]

Beautiful shot, Ron!! So happy to see this on the Popular Page, and so sad that I could not be there with you all.... :-((( And, I cannot believe I was not following you, so that's been fixed now! :-))

[Ron]

@kiwisnapper @brigette @karink @pusspup @onewing @paulaw @stiggle @aikiuser Wow, I am overwhelmed by the response and all the favs! Thanks so much - it really means a lot to me!

[Ron]

@terryliv I was tempted to throw a toy in there - against my better judgment. Sanity still teeters on the edge.

[Ron]

@Weezilou Well, thanks for that Blue Ribbon, Louise! I thought it was a pretty good shot when viewed on the back of the camera too, but you never really know until you get it on the computer. Was not disappointed this time! Tickled to make PP!

[Ron]

@gilbertwood Thanks a ton Denise!

[Ron]

@pamknowler Thanks for the fav and the follow Pam!

[Ron]

@simta Спасибо за комплимент и любимая Татьяна!

[Ron]

@pcoulson Thanks Peter! Hit all of the criteria. That may never happen again! ;-)

[Ron]

@weebindi2 Thanks so much for the fav and the follow - I'll try not to disappoint!

[Ron]

@lyndemc Wow, a dozen times? That's high praise. Thanks, Denise - even a blind squirrel gets a good shot now and then.....or something like that. ;-)

[Ron]

@joysfocus I do believe that's my first zen compliment ever - thanks Joy!

[Ron]

@summerfield Now that's a heartfelt compliment. Thanks, Vikki - really does mean much to me. :-)

[Ron]

@rosiekind Thanks Rosie. Yes, it's a Nikon lens. I was using my f2.8 24-70mm zoom. I find myself using this lens quite a bit! Thanks for the fav!

[Ron]

@pixiemac Wow, can you believe it, Sarah? Thanks for the fav and comment. :-)

[Ron]

@clake @cjphoto You guys rock. Happy you like the photo! I really appreciate the compliments.

[Ron]

@kauaikris Thanks so much Kristina. You must get this opportunity often. ;-)

[Ron]

@panthora Thanks, Osia! What a thrill to make PP! You know all about that, of course ;-) Really sorry you were not able to join us, but we'll make it some time soon. I do plan to make it down your way at least by May to visit the flower fields in Carlsbad. Thanks for the follow too!