This is very beautiful!!,We have many good adventures as kids there were seven of us,Dad had his hands full,LOL.Beautiful work!!V

wonderful story and picture, what great adventures you had.

The photograph, in itself, is an adventure: it is so well composed that the eye [and the imagination] is guided via the clump of greater reedmace on through the wavelets and among the reed beds. The accompanying tale of teenage endeavour is a most delightful and entertaining bonus. Excellent work throughout, my friend. v

ahhh, that image brings back so many memories. The story even more, spent many a day on the bayou in a confiscated piece of junk we found after one of the many floods. Bailing water, flipping it over, climbing back in and rooting our way over the mud banks. Only time we got carefull in that old piece of junk is when we were sneaking onto the grumpy old farts land that had the crappy fishing hole. lol, he ran us off more times than the law allows. Too funny I ended up coaching his grandson and made a few changes in his delivery (he was a pitcher) he got as far as the Astros AA farm club.

I'm so glad you posted this pic! After seeing it I was so in love with this spot and still intend for us to have midnight margueritas on the shore!!! ;)

I felt pangs for many years ago as I read these heart-beating words. pscott is a smart writer because one is always transformed in some resonant way before one knows it's been done. the photo has nailed the atmosphere of a place where one feels spiritually naked. it might be a warm day or it might be a cold day. no matter, the chill one feels is a chill like no other. Water like this always calls the shot. Thank you, you special creative person. I am deeply moved again by your work.

wow Pat thanks for the memories and for sharing this lovely story excellent and so serene of an photo wonderful complete composition **

a beautiful and peaceful place,Pat. now i was sitting at this place in front of my monitor and listening your story,it was so wonderful and yep, i heard the teenagers too. thank you !!!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

WOW...incredible image...even more touching of a story...seems to me this is atleast the second sweet and touching story by you of your dad if I remember..but very lovely...in imaery and spirit as are you :O) EXCELLENT!!! VOTE

A really peacefull image...Beautiful work!!

I have so enjoyed your river landscape and reading your words! Very beautiful and refreshing!

Very lovely photo, makes it look very inviting. Great capture and framing, very good work.

Oh my - a wonderful scene in this photo and I really enjoyed your story - so well told and wistful. Thans - I really enjoyed this and am glad I spotted your name and got curious.

- Lovely image -

As I stare at this beautifully captured image I can hear the eerie laughter of loons and smell the air... a hint of sweetness laced with the musk of reedy shoreline... and your words have me tumbling back in time and into wonderful memories which were gathered in a place just like this. Thank you for the journey, Pat... :)

What a beautiful memory.... the story so compelling. I grew up in the city, but remember going to my grandmothers house and picking wild blueberries in the forests surrounding her home, eating more than what was put in the bucket. I now live in a rural area and your words described perfectly the silence except for the hum of insects..... I love it more than anything... your image and words touched me....

OHH what a wonderful place and your story even enhances the imagination more! This is an excellent photo! Very well taken, and a great job on the presentation! :)**

A beautiful, and peaceful place. Love the story too.

Wonderful memory, and that looks like a beautiful place! Fantastic photo! V (:

Pat, this is just too perfect...I know the memories flood yor mind when you return. Great story and awesome pic...

how wonderful for you way to capture a memory and share it with us thank you

A beautiful photo of this special place. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us viewers. You must have had a wonderful childhood. Aren't you glad you didn't live in a big city?

xcellent compo & clarity... looks like this place holds many a memory... fine writing skills too! :]

awesome shot. tranquillity and openess. Love it.

Very beautiful photo and excellent done:)!

Wonderful story and very lovely picture!

Magnific scene Pat! Excellent photography, you got my V :)

Stunning account and beautiful photo! Bravo!

Moooooon River .... WINK.