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Tranquil Tweed


Tranquil Tweed
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Copyright: Derek Fisher (Derona) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 115 N: 495] (2837)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-27
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED DX
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Boomcat's Favourite, My Home Town [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-27 15:09
Viewed: 319
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this picture of the River Tweed when out for a walk this afternoon near Melrose, this is about 6 miles from my home. More often than not the Tweed is quite a brown colour and fast flowing due to the amount of rain we get.

The River Tweed has always been internationally famous for its salmon fishing, with people coming from all over the world to fish it.

After three record breaking years, not only does Tweed catch more Atlantic salmon than any other river in the European Union, but it also now ranks among the very top salmon rivers in the world.

The Tweed is the second longest river in Scotland and takes great pride in the fact that it produces more fish caught to the fly than any other river in Britain.

Although regarded as a Scottish river, the first 75 miles are indeed Scottish but for the next 19 miles from Carham to Paxton, the south bank of the river is English. For its final 4 miles journey to the sea from Paxton to Berwick-upon-Tweed the river flows entirely through England.

Shot in RAW.
Resized for TL.
Converted to jpg.
Added a border.
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Derek, lovely photo - you are right it is tranquil. Well composed with great reflections - thanks for sharing

ciao Derek..
this river is as a mirror.. perfectly reflecting.. and with beautiful colours..
the natural scene is a beauty.. full of details.. and with an so intense atmosfere!! well done!! thanks
ciao Marco

The boarder didn't impress me but the photo sure does! I'm ready for a 'summer dip' just to cause some ripples on that water surface! Great pov and dof on a wonderful day. TFS

My home town is Peebles, Derek, so this image really did give me pangs of homesickness! (then i looked outside at the weather and they disappeared ;-))

Very beautiful and typical shot of the Borders countryside - composition is excellent. I have swam, fished, canoed and peed in this river...it means a lot to me!!

Hello derek,
Very lovely scene, excellent composition and point of
view, very good sharpness, good depth of field and
nice clarity, beautfiul colors and light, peaceful
atmosphere.
Angela

hello Derek,

the view is fantastic.. take my breath away.. such a beauty.. must be lovely to walk the small path near the river.. from the look of it good for fishing too..love it.. well composed with fine detail.. tfs.

regards, terry

Excellent work, Derek! Great compo having at its centre the meandering, blue river! Also, very beautiful scenery!!! Congrats and TFS!
Best regards,
Diana

Hi Derek,
Wonderful capture of the undeveloped banks of this strikingly beautiful river. The colors are outstanding with the deep blue river making a sharp contrast to the lush green banks. Great depth is seen a we view the distant hills.
Regards, Tom

hi derek.
what a fab pic. the colour of the mighty tweed is awesome.

i was going to say that i would love to fish this epic river but after reading that richard had peed in it i am inclined to change my mind.

super pov and clarity.
tfs
Brian

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  • tyro Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 218 W: 83 N: 632] (3024)
  • [2008-04-28 14:44]
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Hello, Derek.

Wonderful!

Wonderful colours and spot-on exposure. The reflections on that indigo-blue water are fabulous! And the textures in those trees on the right are lovely. Good composition too, with the slow, lazy curve of the river just leading us up to those distant hills.

A lovely picture!

Best Wishes,

John.

P.S. One wee point - how did you attach a Canon 18-55mm lens to your Nikon?? :o)

Lovely picture, nice contrast, well done!
Regards
Syed

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