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Refuge From the Wildfires
Refuge From the Wildfires
pmichaud


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Body of Water V (DPL2026-4A) (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Southern Colorado
Date: Aug 1, 2026
Aperture: f6.3
ISO: 250
Shutter: 1/250
Date Uploaded: Aug 2, 2026

 Pond which has been very low all summer due to prolonged drought and nearby wildfires. Recent rain has increased the water level at least for the time being. There are many more ducks and geese than usual because of lower water levels everywhere and the massive wild fires chasing them out of their usual habitats. There are even some domestic fowl who have made their way here for refuge.

Statistics
Place: 43 out of 77
Avg (all users): 5.6500
Avg (participants): 5.6296
Avg (non-participants): 5.8333
Views since voting: 10
Views during voting: 85
Votes: 60
Comments: 3
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/07/2026 05:06:41 PM
just lovely .. what a brilliant capture . the birds are nice .. understatement ..
but the light and colours are magic . so good .
btw .. 8 .. :)
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 08/03/2026 10:38:40 PM
The color grading is sublime.
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 08/04/2026 10:35:05 PM
Just coming back to comment. I love everything about this picture, the reflection of the bridge, the soft colors and the beautiful ducks.

Edited by author on 2026-08-04 22:35:05
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