The wide range of emotions and moods that images of water invoke make it a universal photographic subject.  From the tranquility of a small woodland creek or a quiet pond to the excitement of a crashing surf or a thundering waterfall water refreshes our spirit while subliminally reminding us that water is truly the essence of life.  The wondrous quality of still water to reflect its surroundings allows entry into an imaginary dimension and enables a photographer with the right technical and compositional skills to transpose his or her discoveries to film and share with others.