JPG: Photos: ""Water Under the Bridge"" by Rob Roy

"Water Under the Bridge"

Hot! In Zen

by Rob Roy

Uploaded 24 Sep 2008 — 91 favorites

"Water Under the Bridge" ...Google it! Lots there, including various songs based upon this popular phrase.

Shot during a boat ride at Roger Williams Park & Zoo, Providence, RI, about 2 years back.

In the ...divine Providence! photo essay.

Also in the Bi-Partisan Voting Booth photo essay.

Also in the "...a few of my favorite things." photo essay.

117 responses

Renee gave props (24 Sep 2008):
wow... this is really a great shot!! the lighting, composition, framing, detail...everything is just superb!
Lynn H gave props (24 Sep 2008):
Just beautiful, Rob! Amazing composition!
Steve Metzner gave props (24 Sep 2008):
Hope you didn't get too wet on this one.
Dallas Pridgen gave props (24 Sep 2008):
This is beautiful!!!! LOVE the reflection and the shape it's making :)
Robert Duncan gave props (24 Sep 2008):
good work
triciamary gave props (24 Sep 2008):
I love old bridge photos. The masons knew what they were doing back then - beauty and functionality.
Karen Mades gave props (24 Sep 2008):
Cool photo!
Espen Tjernshaugen gave props (24 Sep 2008):
Wow Rob, totally agree with the others. Amazing with all the details in the darker areas and still have a great exposure for the landscape in the background. This is suberb !
Neil Woo said (24 Sep 2008):
wow what a great shot
Natalie S gave props (24 Sep 2008):
This is a wonderful image - love the lily pads in the foreground
Sharon Griffin gave props (24 Sep 2008):
Amazing and special ! I used to live in Barrington and went to the park quite often
Dianna Geiser gave props (25 Sep 2008):
Wonderful shot. The light, the color, the detail It's all been said before, and bears repeating. Exquisite.
Joerg Schlagheck gave props (26 Sep 2008):
Love the reflection and composition! This is one of my favorites too and so are some of the other ones included in this short essay!
Gail Anderson gave props (28 Sep 2008):
stunning capture. the detalis are outstanding, all the way to the lilly pads in the foreground.
Robert Armstrong gave props (28 Sep 2008):
Excellent capture and great reflections! Love it!
Johanna Siegmann gave props (28 Sep 2008):
Symmetry, clarity, composition. This shot has it all!
Louise Armstrong gave props (29 Sep 2008):
Brilliant shot, the sharpness, colour, tones reflections and composition are flawless.
Michael Ball gave props (26 Oct 2008):
This is a great shot! Don't know how I missed it! Very well captured!
Karen K Smith gave props (30 Oct 2008):
Very ZEN!
Spectre Photo gave props (11 Nov 2008):
It's so beautiful. Well done Rob!
Mykola Swarnyk gave props (23 Nov 2008):
I am deeply impressed! Very artistic picture!
gerry cyr gave props (27 Nov 2008):
really outstanding
Andrea Petersen gave props (9 Dec 2008):
This is perfect for the theme Zen, Rob....Gorgeous shot....Got my vote for sure!
Michael Ball gave props (9 Dec 2008):
Love this alot!! Back to vote!!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (9 Dec 2008):
Under the bridge and into a perfect world. Even the water has no ripples. Magical image framed by a gorgeous bridge. Very tranquil and serene. Great entry. Voting yeah.
david ong gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Excellent photograph! just perfect!
david ong said (10 Dec 2008):
MY VOTE!
Gia Catalan gave props (10 Dec 2008):
great shot!
Loree McComb gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Stunning image
Lynn H gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Back to vote!
Litz Go gave props (10 Dec 2008):
awesomely stunning capture, Rob!
Wallace Jones gave props (10 Dec 2008):
amazing shot! you have my vote!
Steven Maguire gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Sensational image!!!
Karen K Smith gave props (11 Dec 2008):
back to vote on this very zen photo...it ROCKS!
Espen Tjernshaugen gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Now the theme is opened for votes you sure got one from me. This one is suberb Rob!
Bob H gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Super entry! I really like the lily pads in the foreground
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Yeah It rocks!!!
John Linton gave props (13 Dec 2008):
Zenfully good...Hell...Yeah! It rocks!
Susan Littlefield gave props (13 Dec 2008):
Zendifilicious! Absolute peace and tranquility. Yeah yeah yeah!!!!
Catherine Kurvink gave props (15 Dec 2008):
A really wonderful image, it deserves my vote!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (15 Dec 2008):
Stunning photo Rob! Worth faming, love all the features you have captured.......(voted)
Ron LaFond said (15 Dec 2008):
Came back to vote on this one. It's still a beautiful shot. It's still a favorite too. Now it's a "Yeah!" vote too. R
Winston Baltasar gave props (15 Dec 2008):
Wow, great find, Rob! Love the symmetry. Fantastic that you shot this while on a boat ride. You must have steady hands! Voted.
Aaron Mythen gave props (16 Dec 2008):
This is simply awesome I love it the clarity of the reflection is incredible!! Another vote!!
Dhanny Palma gave props (16 Dec 2008):
Another Amazing Shot!! (voted)
triciamary gave props (17 Dec 2008):
Thought I had already voted on this - but let's make it official!
Brad Mrkva gave props (18 Dec 2008):
Great eye Rob. Sets me at ease immediately!
Mike Marcotte gave props (18 Dec 2008):
Very Zen
Mayette Ignacio gave props (20 Dec 2008):
Amazing shot Rob!! my v o t e!!
Vidyavati Chandan gave props (20 Dec 2008):
amazing! voted!!
Lois Martin gave props (20 Dec 2008):
Amazing capture, got my vote1
marilu gave props (20 Dec 2008):
Great creative composition Rob!
Sherry gave props (20 Dec 2008):
Awesome compo and reflection! Voted
LAM KHIN THET said (21 Dec 2008):
Nice composition and pov.
Deborah Downes gave props (21 Dec 2008):
So beautiful, Rob. Looking at this brings on a sense of peace and wonder. Wish I could vote for it more than once.
Chessaddict * gave props (21 Dec 2008):
This is my favorite too! Superb shot Rob!! Voted :)
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (22 Dec 2008):
Magically Beautiful !!!
peggy gardner gave props (22 Dec 2008):
oh my this is grand...the water lilly & bloom being the icing on the cake !!
Michael Diamond said (24 Dec 2008):
Beautiful serene shot...I love it! I feel like I'm going on a fantastic journey!
Michael Lynch gave props (24 Dec 2008):
YEAH ! MERRY CHRISTMAS, too !!!
Manon Boily gave props (25 Dec 2008):
that's a beautiful composition Rob! light and contrast are amazing! great job
Gail Anderson gave props (27 Dec 2008):
back to vote for this, my friend :~)
Maurie A gave props (28 Dec 2008):
came by to vote!!! I love this...... just beautiful!
Markus gave props (1 Jan 2009):
So calm and quiet. Lovely take! VOTED!
Lindsay gave props (4 Jan 2009):
very gorgeous shot.
Margherita Bettinelli said (7 Jan 2009):
great reflection!!!
Martie Last gave props (10 Jan 2009):
Beautiful composition!
Martie Last gave props (10 Jan 2009):
...so, "Yeah!"
Yasmina Baggili gave props (12 Jan 2009):
lovely capture! voted
Gio Taufan gave props (12 Jan 2009):
i'm loving it :)
Vicky Abrams-Ogg gave props (14 Jan 2009):
Beautiful, I say Yeah!
Ruth York gave props (14 Jan 2009):
Beautiful shot! Makes me want to grab a parasol, and hop in a rowboat with my husband!
Nancy Richard said (17 Jan 2009):
I really love the simplicity of this shot! It has it all--reflection (both real and contemplative), framing, beauty, and technical perfection! Great job, Rob.
Angelo Narciso gave props (23 Jan 2009):
awesome composition! my vote!
elfriede fulda gave props (25 Jan 2009):
My vote,,,love this...
Sherry Stone gave props (1 Feb 2009):
Beautiful capture! Very Zen. My vote
Ralph Komives gave props (1 Feb 2009):
Perfect, got my vote.
eyal leave said (3 Feb 2009):
Great shot. Really superb!!!
Judy Wanamaker said (4 Feb 2009):
Back to vote on your entries again.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (4 Feb 2009):
Came back to vote!
Andrea Petersen gave props (4 Feb 2009):
Came back to vote again...Love this picture!
Dhanny Palma said (5 Feb 2009):
just here to vote again :-)
Nicole DeVita gave props (6 Feb 2009):
Beautiful comp!! got my vote!! Hope it still counts!!
francesco scipioni gave props (7 Feb 2009):
yes again..
Michael Ball gave props (8 Feb 2009):
I'd vote for this one 100 times if I could!! Back for #2!
eithne mythen gave props (8 Feb 2009):
Voted!!
Deborah Downes gave props (14 Feb 2009):
Rob, it's a pleasure to vote for all your entries again.
david ong gave props (16 Feb 2009):
re-vote!
eithne mythen gave props (17 Feb 2009):
I see I forgot to click the vote button when i was here.. beginning to worry about myself now!
Bill Bungard gave props (17 Feb 2009):
Nice shot
Joe Schaf gave props (17 Feb 2009):
Fantastic Rob!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (20 Feb 2009):
Back to vote mate :)
mark regester gave props (22 Feb 2009):
very lovely. voted
Sherry gave props (24 Feb 2009):
Back to revote anyway!
William Garvey gave props (1 Mar 2009):
Really Nice, Really Nice! (I like the reflection too!)
Aaron Mythen gave props (8 Mar 2009):
Revoting finally!! Sorry bout the delay so many contacts and so little time!!
elfriede fulda gave props (10 Mar 2009):
Back to vote again,,,,,love this
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (12 Mar 2009):
Yeah It rocks!!!
Regenia Brabham gave props (14 Mar 2009):
I came to vote too.
lowison gave props (18 Mar 2009):
Very nice compo: voted!!
Winston Baltasar gave props (18 Mar 2009):
Back to vote!
Maurie A gave props (21 Mar 2009):
Came back by to vote as well.... and to take another look... I love this shot :)
Litz Go gave props (21 Mar 2009):
re-voting
JOE FAILK gave props (24 Mar 2009):
Excellent capture Vote!
Susan Littlefield said (25 Mar 2009):
Deserved a second (and third, fourth, fifth) look, and another vote.
Jüri Vissak gave props (30 Mar 2009):
Nice composition and colours! Got my vote.
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (28 Apr 2009):
voted!
Gregory Mencotti gave props (29 Apr 2009):
Wonderful! - typical of your work, of course. Voted.
Lêda Nardelli gave props (3 May 2009):
voted!
Eric M said (12 May 2009):
Fun image! :)
Natalie S gave props (23 May 2009):
Back to vote!
Giovan Battista D'Achille said (29 May 2009):
fantastic reflection! voted!
Martin E. Morris gave props (2 Jun 2009):
Great composition and technique Rob.Get's my vote!!!
Paul Lindo gave props (6 Jun 2009):
yeah it rocks...voted
Elaine Hudson gave props (7 Jun 2009):
Perfect in every way. Got my vote.
Stuart Thomas gave props (5 Aug 2009):
great reflections, great eye, great colors, great pic
Debrah Leonard gave props (28 Nov 2009):
immaculate reflection, Rob!