Golden Reflections | Brian Gaynor Photography

Golden Reflections

Reflections of weeping willows and birch trees paint a natural portrait at Mayslake in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Tags: birch, golden, mayslake, nature, photography, reflection, trees, water, weeping willow

69 thoughts on “Golden Reflections”

Tricia Booker Photography on March 5, 2012 at 9:04 am said:

Wow, just gorgeous!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:24 am said:
  
  Hi Tricia, thank you very much!
  
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Santi on March 5, 2012 at 9:08 am said:

Fantastic colours and atmosphere!! Great scene and processing!!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:24 am said:
  
  Santi, I appreciate the support and feedback! Thank you.
  
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James Cole on March 5, 2012 at 9:21 am said:

Love the color and texture of this capture. Great work.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, James!
  
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Laurie Bartolo on March 5, 2012 at 9:26 am said:

Very cool! I love the colors here.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:28 am said:
  
  It was a beautiful spring day, and the light was perfect. Thanks very much, Laurie!
  
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Adam Isler on March 5, 2012 at 9:27 am said:

Gorgeous!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:29 am said:
  
  Adam, thanks so much!
  
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thehappyhugger on March 5, 2012 at 9:31 am said:

Absolutely stunning, just love the colours!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:57 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, hugs!
  
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Vicki on March 5, 2012 at 9:54 am said:

so beautiful! looks like a painting.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:57 am said:
  
  I was pleased with the outcome of the processing. Thanks, Vicki!
  
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Where God Takes Me on March 5, 2012 at 9:57 am said:

I love the textured effect–it looks like a weave.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 9:59 am said:
  
  Thanks very much for the feedback!
  
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kenben on March 5, 2012 at 10:04 am said:

This is neat.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Ken, thanks for the comment.
  
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mdphotographers on March 5, 2012 at 10:36 am said:

I really love the color and feel of this photograph…

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 10:58 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, md!
  
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wolke205 on March 5, 2012 at 10:55 am said:

Brilliant photo 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Wolke, I appreciate your continued support. Thanks!
  
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  - wolke205 on March 5, 2012 at 11:06 am said:
    
    My pleasure 🙂
The View Out Here on March 5, 2012 at 12:13 pm said:

*That* is breathtaking! Just stunning.
~d.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  Hi d, thank you very much for the lovely comment!
  
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balancethroughthelens on March 5, 2012 at 12:54 pm said:

Brian, this one *really* grabs me. I could just stare at it for hours… composition is great, color, overall- just super!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the thoughtful feedback, Susie — thank you very much!
  
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2 Rivers Photos on March 5, 2012 at 12:55 pm said:

Great usage of textures… really digging this one 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 1:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, 2 Rivers. I appreciate the feedback!
  
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Tammy on March 5, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:

Wowzer…a new favorite! 🙂 So painterly and so darn stunning!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 1:33 pm said:
  
  Tammy, thanks so much for the generous support!
  
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jubbiz on March 5, 2012 at 3:44 pm said:

Beautiful effects, I love how you’ve made it look like a painting.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the comment, Juliet. Thank you!
  
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David Hall on March 5, 2012 at 4:42 pm said:

Love the canvas effect. Wonderful colours and texture.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  David, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
  
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dorothycunningham on March 5, 2012 at 6:04 pm said:

Wowza! That is a beautiful photograph!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  Dorothy, thank you very much!
  
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photosfromtheloonybin on March 5, 2012 at 8:11 pm said:

Wow, I thought Abstract Winter Trees was great, but this is absolutely stunning!! I really admire your work.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  Cindy, thank you so much for the kind words!
  
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steviegill on March 6, 2012 at 7:34 am said:

Nice work.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 6, 2012 at 7:41 am said:
  
  Hi Stevie, I really appreciate the comment — thanks.
  
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Spiral Dreamer (Francis) on March 6, 2012 at 10:32 am said:

A real work of art, so colorful.Wow.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 6, 2012 at 10:40 am said:
  
  I appreciate the wonderful comment. Thank you, Francis.
  
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Ray on March 6, 2012 at 6:39 pm said:

Wonderful images. Excellant work!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 6, 2012 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, Ray!
  
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Dave on March 6, 2012 at 11:29 pm said:

You never disappoint, Brian. Great work once again.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 7, 2012 at 6:23 am said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words, Dave.
  
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Cindy McIntyre on March 7, 2012 at 6:29 am said:

I love the fabric-like quality – almost like a painting on silk.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 7, 2012 at 6:57 am said:
  
  Thank you, Cindy. I appreciate the comment.
  
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dianne - "life as i see it" - "just because" on March 7, 2012 at 11:51 am said:

amazing shot, love the yellows, softness, textures and reflection.. ; )

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- Brian Gaynor on March 7, 2012 at 11:57 am said:
  
  Dianne, I appreciate the comment. Thank you!
  
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jazzersten on March 7, 2012 at 12:57 pm said:

fabulous image with great color and composition.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 7, 2012 at 1:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, jazzersten!
  
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gilmarcil on March 7, 2012 at 6:57 pm said:

quite interesting…

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- Brian Gaynor on March 7, 2012 at 7:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Silving on March 17, 2012 at 9:26 am said:

Wow! Lovely!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 17, 2012 at 10:18 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Silving!
  
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leticia larcher on March 23, 2012 at 9:41 am said:

Stunning !!! I LOVE reflection. You captured it beautifully!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 23, 2012 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Leticia, thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
  
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sueamour on March 27, 2012 at 10:34 am said:

I just love this Brian thanks for following my blog
Sue x

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- Brian Gaynor on March 27, 2012 at 10:54 am said:
  
  Thanks very much for the comment, Sue!
  
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anake goodall on March 30, 2012 at 6:43 am said:

classy Brian!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 30, 2012 at 7:00 am said:
  
  Thanks very much, Anake!
  
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Jude on March 31, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:

An amazing photograph Brian! Wonderful light and reflection. Many thanks too for stopping by my blog with a ‘Like’.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 31, 2012 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Jude, thank you so much for the visit and comment!
  
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danitacahill on April 1, 2012 at 1:04 pm said:

This is a beautiful shot and love the post processing. Thanks for liking my “raven in the rain” blog post today.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 1:11 pm said:
  
  Danita, thank you very much for the comment!
  
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lindastaatsphoto on April 8, 2012 at 12:46 pm said:

Brian – you have a great photographic eye, both in the nature and urban settings. This image is gorgeous – makes me want to be right there. Keep up the good work and exploration!

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- Brian Gaynor on April 8, 2012 at 2:15 pm said:
  
  Linda, I appreciate the feedback. Thank you very much!
  
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