Three on Thursday

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On Tuesday, we took a walk over the hill to Griswold Pond...very small, nestled in a neighborhood, a little bit of nature tucked in the city..

enjoyable little spot for this swan.
I love how the clouds reflected on the pond on this one.  We waited patiently for the swan to move a little closer.
and I did have to zoom..
The branch hangs precariously across a tranquil scene. Playing around with some of the filters, I altered the picture to this.
an impressionist view...
The colors on the back ground on this remind me of Monet's waterlilies
What do you think?



Comments

  1. Patio PostcardsNovember 17, 2017 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for joining into Take Three Thursday. I agree your last photo & Monet's waterlilies have a similarity about them. Swans are so beautiful.

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  2. Divers and SundryNovember 17, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    What a lovely pond, so serene with the swan, and you captured the swan's reflection perfectly!

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  3. CJ KennedyNovember 17, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    What a pretty spot. The background of your photo with the filters looks a lot like Monet's waterlilies. Very cool.

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  4. Valerie-JaelNovember 17, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful photos and Monet is always fantastic. Hugs, Valerie

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  5. KarenNovember 17, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    What a lovely place! I love the opportunity to photograph swans. They are so elegant. I passed one this morning on the bay, but it was not in a spot where I could have pulled over for a photograph.

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  6. Bleubeard and ElizabethNovember 18, 2017 at 1:52 AM

    What a tranquil scene in your neighborhood. The pond and reflection of the swan are fabulous. But those water lilies would definitely make Monet proud!

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  7. My name is Erika.November 18, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    It looks like a beautiful way to spend a bit of your day Nan. The swan is gorgeous. Yup, I agree, the colors are like the Monet's painting. I am missing the sun lately as when it is out I am in a classroom. happy rest of your weekend. Hugs-Erika

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  8. Let's Art JournalNovember 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    What a restful place! I so enjoyed walking with you and looking at the views over the pond 😁. You have definitely captured Monet's painting in your beautiful photo too! The ripples on the water and colours are so magical and dreamy 😁. I hope you are having a lovely weekend! J 😊

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  9. HonoréNovember 19, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Love this place...I'd have a hard time leaving it...perfect. And yes, Monet immediately came to my mind! Great photos.
    Cheers~

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  10. vaiyboraFebruary 2, 2018 at 7:01 AM

    I really like your new decorative designs! it's so beautiful so much.

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