Derwentwater

The pastel tones and atmospherics here make for a wonderful shot. I like your chosen composition, and I think the ducks add to the photo --- especially when viewed large.

The colors are gorgeous Gary. Very ethereal and tranquil! The large view is breathtaking.

Beautiful scene, Gary. The soft pastel color evokes a peaceful mood and I like the layers in the mountains and the mist rising from the lake. My vote is to keep the ducks because they add to the mood and the experience!!!

Very nice shapes and color. I would leave the ducks.

Love the layers and the pinks and the blues. Very beautiful and subtle photo. Nice work Gary! Oh and leave the ducks in there.

i love those pastel colors. I would keep the ducks, they add a lot to the scene espcially in the large version.

Delightfully serene scene. The ducks definitely contribute to the mood, so I'm glad you kept them in! Wildlife in a landscape shot almost always makes it better

Beautiful - the colours are exquisite, the mist and softness very effective.
The ducks add a lot of interest.
Very fine image!
Sandy

This is stunning. I love the misty mood and subtle color graduations. I'll go against prevailing opinion and vote to clone out the ducks. They are too small in the scheme of things for the viewer to be sure of their identity and they interrupt the surreal mood. At least those are my thoughts. Beautiful image, very well captured

I love the tones and think the ducks add a lot.

Gorgeous! I am a little undecided on the ducks but lean towards cloning them out as they are so small.

Freakin awesome colors. Great work

aF

I love the soft colors Gary and the sense of symmetry. Must have been incredible to see this for real.

GORGEOUS, Gary! Your really captured some natural beauty here.

Pastel perfection! The differing shades, colors, and haze makes this a stunningly beautiful image.

Delightful Gary. I think I remember something similar to this from you once before. It made an impression on me then then and it has done so once again..

A study in pastels! This could be used in place of Valium to relax someone and sooth the soul. Ultimate serenity and beauty. Glad you left the ducks too.

Truly beautiful. It is such a peaceful scene. The ducks are interesting -- I would be tempted to clone them out too, but they kind of anchor the image in reality.

This is spectacular!

Like a watercolor painting - wonderful, Gary.

An exquisite photo Gary. Soft and ethereal. Loving this series of misty mountain shots over the water. Luv the ducks!

Wonderful soft dreamscape. For me, the ducks take the image over the top.

Stunning! Probably my fav of your recent posts.

Thanks everyone, I'm delighted with all the good feedback.

It sure was a nice morning.

Gary.

A dreamy mood - the duck question, hmmm. If they were recognizeable as ducks, I might say keep them. Even with the large version, I'm still unsure if they are rocks. A little soft. So I would say nuke 'em. What a morning to go paddling on this lake.

OMG! To His praise, of course, and your gift of talent to capture the scene just so. Fabulous pastel palette. Ducks are perfect. Whoa, that's yummy!

an amazingly moody picture! love the pastel tones!

Striking, Gary! I like everything about this and have no suggestions for changes.
The pastel colors work for me as does the layeirng. The ducks are all right. This
has a spiritual mood. Also thank for your recent critique of my posting in Man and
Nature.

Gorgeous pastel tones here Gary. One of my favorite color combinations as well. The ducks add a sense of scale, especially in the large version. Ethereal and beautiful!

Nice mood shot Gary...

Wildlife in habitat shot this!

Ian

Beautiful look, feel and what a fantastic mood! I love the soft misty look and also think the ducks add even more to this already beautiful image. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Very serene...the pastels and fog make the image. Nice job!

Thanks again everyone.

Gary.

Simply gorgeous.

Hi Gary,

Incredible image. Sorry it took so long to comment. The only suggestion I have is at least to me - it looks maybe a little bit bright. For what it's worth - I like the ducks too! I hope you get landscape image of the week with this one!
Awesome!

Michael

Congrats on the WP Gary! Well deserved with this beauty. (And I totally love the ducks for the scale they give.)

stunning mood and colours here Gary! well done on the WP selection too...

Thanks again for the nice comments everyone.

I'm delighted to get the WP.

Cheers, Gary.

Love the mood of this one Gary!