Water reflection effects seem to be both popular and convincing these days...
An accidental bird in the frame looks more natural to me, and I wouldn't bother trying CS5 to remove it either
Anden, you last one reminds me of a childhood paradise.
thanks for the kind words Yakim, and wow! some really nice pics by everyone!
here are some irises from the hunt yesterday, they were screaming in the sun to haev their pictures made, hooooweeee! ok!