Yes, I guess these have influences of all the other art I’ve seen – it’s funny though when you are making images, you don’t really think about any of that consciously, really.
Thanks for your comment, Yoshizen.
Of cause I didn’t meant you were copying the effect, far from it,
you are reaching the level, able to see and capture, somewhere
between visible and invisible = “Light is there as not there” kind of
indistinguishable Air, of which impressionists, post impressionists
also managed to capture.
Karen, these are so beautiful. I think I see tiny fish in the top one, too. Somehow those depths have so much mystery. I have done oil paintings of ponds and their algae and lily pads – fascinating subject and your photos are exquisite.
Hi Judy, yes there are many little minnows in there flitting about. Water can be an endless source of inspiration, I find.
Thanks for your nice comments.
Beautiful pictures, Karen, especially the top one. Monet would certainly approve!
And thanks very much for the technical tip too, about using double exposures – something I would never have thought of – what a good idea! I don’t seem to see many tech tips around – anything is good to chew over and think about – the method has certainly worked here. Adrian
Hi Karen
My favorite is the second one. I like the variation in intensity and value and emphasis. All are gorgeous! I need to catch up with your other posts and get up to springtime:)
Carla
These are beautiful!! I love the green tones! And I love the reflections against what’s beneath the surface. Makes me what to take a plunge! Great series 🙂
These are gorgeous, Karen. The first one reminds me of Monet too. Although there is a harsher texture to your image that lends it a keen edge, a crisper “attack” and a really nice surface to depth tension.
Double exposures; the surface, and things submerged. 
draw and shoot 
I think Monet would approve.
That’s good to hear, Scilla!
Exactly my first reaction: Monet! These are breathtaking, Karen– the layers, the colors.
Exactly what I thought too.
Yes I agree, Monet would definitely approve, great photo-paintings once again.
Thanks very much, Mike.
The first is just stunning – so beautiful and painterly! Lovely as always, Karen – K
Kathleen, thank you! I’m happy you like them. : )
I like them a lot…like abstractions of reflections…a joining of images from the mind’s eye and the literal eye…wonderful.
Thanks for your great words, Scott. Much appreciated.
My pleasure, Karen….
In the North, in the South, our pictures are like! You remember my shot the other day? But yours is prettier. 😉
Yes, Carlos, I do remember. And your images are beautiful – autumn leaves like floating petals – and the colours are very striking.
Thank you! : )
Beautiful!
Thanks, Allen.
Beautiful ! — I think, it was not wrong I said that you are invading old master’s
territory. 🙂
Yes, I guess these have influences of all the other art I’ve seen – it’s funny though when you are making images, you don’t really think about any of that consciously, really.
Thanks for your comment, Yoshizen.
Of cause I didn’t meant you were copying the effect, far from it,
you are reaching the level, able to see and capture, somewhere
between visible and invisible = “Light is there as not there” kind of
indistinguishable Air, of which impressionists, post impressionists
also managed to capture.
Karen, these are so beautiful. I think I see tiny fish in the top one, too. Somehow those depths have so much mystery. I have done oil paintings of ponds and their algae and lily pads – fascinating subject and your photos are exquisite.
Hi Judy, yes there are many little minnows in there flitting about. Water can be an endless source of inspiration, I find.
Thanks for your nice comments.
Instant Monet without a doubt .. just lovely!
Thanks very much, Helen.
Reflection, light, dimension, color, texture=well, everything beautiful!
There are so many visual layers in water, aren’t there? I guess that’s part of the reason I’m so drawn to it with photography. Thanks, Elena. : )
Are those little fish in the first one? Very pretty, all of them.
Evokes Monet. A favorite… beautifully shot, Karen. Love the colors and composition.
Very beautiful you have painted a Watercolour with you camera Karen.I am impressed.
Karen – these are so delicate, so breathtakingly beautiful.
Melinda
Love these, Karen!
Really nice!
So many dreamy and exquisite layers!
Gorgeous. it would be fun to see them blown up and next to the Monets in Paris- digital and paint
These are so beautiful Karen. Pure art!
These are remarkable. I thought they were photos of Monet paintings until I read your text. Just beautiful. Thank you.
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Love this realist work as well as well as your ethereal / surreal.
That first one especially is just stunning! Love all the little fishes.
The first one sings like an ode to life. Wonderful.
Ah, those layers of bliss, Karen!
🙂
Beautiful pictures, Karen, especially the top one. Monet would certainly approve!
And thanks very much for the technical tip too, about using double exposures – something I would never have thought of – what a good idea! I don’t seem to see many tech tips around – anything is good to chew over and think about – the method has certainly worked here. Adrian
Hi Karen
My favorite is the second one. I like the variation in intensity and value and emphasis. All are gorgeous! I need to catch up with your other posts and get up to springtime:)
Carla
These are beautiful!! I love the green tones! And I love the reflections against what’s beneath the surface. Makes me what to take a plunge! Great series 🙂
It seems to be Monet’s pictures…So beautiful world. Your aesthetic sense and imagination are really wonderful.
Beautiful abstract patterns – the first one especially. A wonderful quiet feel to them.
incredible
The reference to Monet, made by so many others, is very true. Many layers of hard work, not just now, but over time are being rewarded.
I agree with scillagrace. My very first impression.
I shall refrain 🙂 …….
They are typically your style; one only needs look at other work on your site.
Well made.
David.
Yes, Monet also came to my mind, instantly!!
[I love double exposures]
These are gorgeous, Karen. The first one reminds me of Monet too. Although there is a harsher texture to your image that lends it a keen edge, a crisper “attack” and a really nice surface to depth tension.
That’s absolutely beautiful Karen! 😀
Really reminds me of spring and so perfectly tactile. I just love these.
Very beautiful. A touch of Monet feeling, but definitely a Karen McRae work.
Lovely images!
Spectacular. One can see why Monet painted waterlilies.
really beautiful!
xx
Such beauty and artistry! You have definitely fulfilled the definition of photography – painting with light.
This work are so Beautyful that I have no Words for it? It´s AMAZING…Like a Beautyful painting!!! 🙂
Karen, I just love how you present nature as a kind of “museum” through your photography. Lovely series!
I almost can not tell which paintings which natural
These are wonderful and the first is really perfect! I said it before but I have to say it again – I love your work!
Amazingly beautiful… I could look at your photos for hours 🙂
This is wonderful! Have you been to Giverny, Karen?
Hi Dina,
No, I haven’t been to Giverny, but that would be a nice trip! Have you been there?
Thanks,
Karen
Love the Monet feeling!