Uploaded: July 23, 2009 12:48:15
Sitting beside this pond in the evening light caused me to begin a number of mental journeys. I thought of how rich and diverse life is: that this pond was the source of an awesome force. And then I mused about the nature of beauty, of whether it existed independently or if I and my perceptions were the source. Big questions sprang from this small pond and my camera that led me to it. :) (N&L)
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Jeff Robinson July 23, 2009
A beautiful view and capture Steve! Jeff #1158352Erin L. Perkins-Watry July 23, 2009
Incredible colors and composition, Steve. #7775526Max Aureli July 23, 2009
The image is amaze!! Rich of colors with a great radiance of light!!! Fantastic details on a well composed scene!!!! #7775871Clyde Smith July 23, 2009
Nice colors and composition Steve! #7775993Susana Ms Heide July 23, 2009
The wonder of nature is vast and our mind often unable to grasp it all. But I am so glad that you were able to capture the beauty of it even if some questions remain unanswered :o)) #7776124Michael Khoury July 24, 2009
A magnificent atmospheric scene captured with care which goes beyond the obvious.Steve M. Harrington July 24, 2009
Thank you all very much for your thoughtful comments. I just returned from another evening at this pond. No answers yet, but I got some fine new questions. :)Gail R. Schuett August 13, 2009
Simply..Beautifully done ! #7845278Steve M. Harrington August 13, 2009
How nice to hear from you, Gail. Thank you.Patti Coblentz August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this lovely, well deserved finalist :) !!Steve M. Harrington August 17, 2009
Thank you, Patti. I am so pleased you like this image.Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009
Congratulations, fantastic Finalist! #7857847Mitch Spence August 18, 2009
That is one gorgeous hunk of nature, Steve. Congratulations on the image and on the finalist. #7863117Jeff Robinson August 18, 2009
Congrats Steve on your fantastic Finalist! Jeff #7863976Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009
Sensational landscape, Steve! Big congrats on your finalist! #7864066Steve M. Harrington August 18, 2009
Thanks so much for your comments, Valentin, Mitch, Jeff and Colleen. :)Usman M. Bajwa August 18, 2009
A fabulous image. Congrats!!!UB. #7865416
Marijana Fajgl August 19, 2009
Fantastic capture, Steve, big congratulations! #7866003Randy D. Dinkins August 19, 2009
Congrats Steve - great shot here. Maybe this finalist will answer some of the questions, although certainly not about beauty, but maybe about perceptions... :-). Well done. #7866074Linda A. Braddock August 19, 2009
Steve, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! Well Done. #7868169Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 19, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! Beautiful Steve! #7868292Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Steve!!! #7868398David Pratt August 20, 2009
Way to go Steve! #7872251Steve M. Harrington August 20, 2009
Thank you all for your nice comments. I really appreciate hearing from you.Freddy Bland January 31, 2010
Magnificent!! This is just breathtaking! Conratulations on this well-deserved finalist!! #8345242Steve M. Harrington January 31, 2010
Thanks, Freddy. I'm pleased you like this image.Maria Morrow February 17, 2010
Outstanding clarity, title and narrative. Great work, Steve. #8390188Steve M. Harrington February 17, 2010
Thank you for such a nice comment, Maria. You have brightened my day. :)Amanda D. Austwick July 25, 2010
Steve, I really love this image, the clarity,details, and I like your thoughts on this scene. Mother Nature is an awesome power who we can enjoy and we must respect at all times. #8784899Steve M. Harrington July 25, 2010
I am really pleased that you took the time to look and comment on my work, Amanda. Thank you.Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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