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Wintery Reflections

I captured this afternoon image on Watson Pond in George L Smith State Park in November, 2023. George L Smith is a Georgia State Park situated between Savannah and Macon, Georgia. The park's location on a 412-acre mill pond dotted with many cypress trees makes it a destination for anglers and canoeists. The moderately-sized state park is in a remote location, making it an attraction for bird watchers and naturalists. It was a beautiful afternoon with soft light and absolutely no wind, after the peaking of fall colors when most of the cypress needles had fallen from the trees. I was very pleased with the resulting image that had the “wintery” look I was hoping for with outstanding reflections and just enough color.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Twin City, Georgia, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Jim Guerard