An Ideal Life
by SteveJ

Comment by yakatme:
I love these canal boats! I lived in England when I was a teen a would often ride my bike 80 miles roundtrip to Stratford Upon Avon and I have since daydreamed of this lifestyle of living on or vacationing on one these canal boats. I have since lived on a sailboat for a couple of years. Oh yeah, the photo! You have done well with the composition/cropping of this shot considering how difficult it must have been working with such a long subject. I would have liked for this shot to be taken while the boat was in a narrow canal. That would have more completly told the story and I'm not sure that most voters will figure out the reason for the odd shape of the boat. The lighting was not the best with the sun directly overhead and therefore the colors would probably have been a little more vibrant with the sun at a lower angle. Regardless, you have managed to capture the essence of the lifestlye of this "couple's" home well enough to bring back vivid memories for me. Thanks. 7

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by JuliBoc:
Nice sharp detail, and I really like the background.

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by dsterner:
He looks like he is used to getting his photo taken and for you, he offered up his best side. Well done!

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by Melethia:
A lovely shot of this guy. He has a rather sad look to him, yet very dignified.

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by sidpixel:
Great capture nice DOF

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by hotpasta:
good detail...just a little flat...

Autumns Last Fling
by SteveJ

Comment by LMA128:
stunning image!!

*faved*

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by malenurse1979:
Looks like the focus was on the beak.. would have loved it to be on the eyes. Still a great shot!

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
This bird feels massive in the photo. I like the detail you've captured here and the colors. Shallow DOF works well too.

Harris Hawk
by SteveJ

Comment by Shadowfax23:
very nice