Woo Hoo Pam I like those last two and the first would be great using it as a texture overlay.
Bodak-
Another beautiful photo!!!! WOW. I missed this the first time around. Glad it came up again.
I hope you don't mind if I intrude a bit on your post but the beautiful pictures of the trees and the deep "harmony green" brought to mind a poem I shared here a year or so ago. Nothing new but I thought I would share it again as it fits so well with the pictures and comments you all have shared.
A Tale of Two Trees
By Alan Duncan
Reaching, soaring, aching to touch the sky,
My spirit drifts upwards, releasing a sigh
That intertwined with many fingered branches,
Creating illusions, stirred by magical trances.
Spear straight trunk, clothed in rough, warm bark,
Towering over the green meadowed park,
Like a sentinel guarding my soul’s yearning,
To bask in the glow of realities burning.
Invisible roots plunge into black, moist soil,
Reaching deep to anchor the relentless toil
Of leaves bursting into the sun’s glare,
An explosion of life, expelling resurrected air.
I stand in awe of the mighty soaring tree,
A gift from God to set my spirit free;
Warming grace draws my heart to praise;
A song of worship spurs my hands to raise.
I wait in silence, the sun dipping low,
Elongating shadows stretching, a lazy flow
Of darkness, fingers seeking to capture my mind,
Thoughts imprisoned, in glass enshrined.
At last, I walk head down, on the shadowed path,
Pushing aside faint whispers of echoing wrath;
Memories of branches weaving in lightning’s glare,
Thunder bellowing, rippling sound through rain soaked air.
The ancient heart beat, echoing centuries past,
Observing human lives, streaking fast
Like fireflies, furiously pulsing their feeble light,
Then vanishing into an eternal night.
And so my light flashes bright, then dims, a glimmer
Of subsiding passion, remaining to gently simmer
In a stew of treasured memories, left to cope
With life’s painful end, clinging to waning hope.
Aching, fatigue creeping through the morrow of my bones,
I stop and bend low, a slow exhale of creaking moans;
Kneeling on the hard ground, thankful for rest,
To breathe deep, a brief respite from life’s cruel test.
A rough, twisted branch touches my wet cheek,
Smearing weary tears, drawing my eyes to seek
Dark shapes dancing in the rustling wind,
Blowing hope from the heart of an old friend.
The twisted trunk crouches above the ground,
Where roots sprawl, anchoring chaotic sound
Of entwined branches pushing and shoving for space
To stretch and breathe in a peaceful place.
Lumbering branches dip to touch the earth,
Thumping a rhythm of laughter and mirth;
Inviting repose where children ache to play
In mystery tunnels shrouded in green and grey.
I touch the bark worn smooth by children’s feet,
Scurrying to adventures complete
With tales of dark terror and fright,
Told by breathless leaves in the blackest night.
Remembering, I set free the aching pain,
To run and dance, releasing lust to reign;
Engulfing my life in foolish pleasure
Of pounding hearts beating together.
Explosions burst into glowing clouds;
My mind caresses, my spirit enshrouds;
Warm tendrils promise hope and peace
While nurtured warm in a cozy fleece.
Drifting, my soul touches the tree’s heart,
Recoiling, then reaching boldly to impart
Soundless words of gratitude and thankfulness
For moments overwhelmed with happiness.
I cry, then laugh, burrowing deeper into dark shadow,
Seeking the light, illuminating thoughts to know
The path, leading to eternities hallowed gate,
Eager to accept predestined fate.
Two trees, one tall and proud, one broad and bold,
Beginning and end, enduring seasons hot and cold,
Rising high, bending low, shedding tears of pain and joy,
Offering death to an old man, and life to a young boy.
I pray that God creates a mighty tree
To guard your soul in eternity,
To dry your tears, and heal your pain,
Cleansing your spirit from life’s searing stain.
Allan, This is just absolutely brilliant and to say I am gob smacked would be an understatement.
This does deserve it's own thread my friend.
You now has me thinking of making up some sort of page with images and your wording overlayed on top.
My brain is a buzz.
Top stuff Alen
Alan, that was beautiful as well, thank you!
Something like this Alan..
Bodak2008-12-13 16:42:17Wow! Now I'm gobsmacked! That is fabulous Stephen.
Alan your words are amazing. You reach deep into your soul (and everyone elses).
What a collaboration.
I want to type more but I'm speechless.
Give me a few minutes to compose myself.
Wow.
That's awesome!!! I'm going to print it and frame it.
Thanks, Stephen
I'm with you Sno- we certainly have some talented people here!
Amazing photos Bodak. I've just started getting into photography myself. I don't have any super high tech equipment but it serves my purpose. I like to try to shoot local wildlife. Again, those are beautiful shots.
Bob
Pam, Alan, Bodak-
Great stuff. Thanks.
Reviewing this. Still nice.Your pictures are so pretty. When I saw the first one I thought I'd like to buy one. Then I saw the one of the train bridge and I thought "I've got to have that one for my Daddy for his Train room." He's big time into nature as well as model railroading.
You use to have a website posted I think. Do you sale any of your work? I'd also like to show some of your work to my daughter. She's almost 15 and is really into photography. She'd like to be a photo jouralist when she grows up. I think it's a really neat deram for her to have.
Let me know about the picture. I'd absolutely LOVE to have it to give him for Christmas.
Merry Christmas Everyone. You all have such talent. I'm jealous!
Lovie
Hi lovie, Any image that I put up on the web is really there for the taking, this applies to all web content really.
I do not have a web site as I changed ISPs and the web site went west.
The new ISP want's to charge extra for web space and at this time I do not feel like paying them the money for what others supply for free.
I was conned with promises and did not check out all the features (not) offered.
You are free to take what is up but would suggest to print small (6x4).
Up to date I have not sold my work as this is an area that I fail in when it comes to selling.
I really need a business type of partner to push in this area, heaven knows, I could do with some money even if just to buy fuel so I can get out more doing the things I love.
Interesting that your daughter is interested in photography. I'd love to take someone so keen under my wing so that they could see what I do and then watch them develop their own style.
Tip: Leading Lines.
Notice with the bridge how the line of the bridge leads the viewer through the image.
Tell her to google leading lines and then get out there a shoot till she drops.
This is only one aspect but a good foundation depending on what type of photography she is interested in.
I am self taught with photography and she could learn a lot more if she could take a coarse or saddle up with someone further up the chain than she is.
Merry christmas to all.
That's awesome advise and I'll definately pass that onto her. I wish we lived in the same area. She's in high school now and she'll have to do a senior project and she's already decided that's what she wants to do it on. She'll have to work with a mentor and you would be so perfect! I'll tell her what you said and have her google it. I got her a photo shop type program for her computer for CHristmas. It's not actually photo shop. That was so expensive and looked so complicated. THe one I got was simular so I figured she could start with that and we'd upgrade once she learned a little more. She's so mature to be thinking of a career at her age. She's my one child that sets a goal and works hard to acheive it so I'm anxious to watch her develop this talent. It seems like it could be a rewarding career on so many levels.
So all I need to do is save the image and then download it to something like the Kodak website and then order it? Thank you so much. This will be such a special addition to my Father's Christmas. I know he'll love it!
I did it!
I ordered them at Walgreens. .41! I feel like I robbered you. I went ahead and ordered them both and figured I'd frame the other one for my house. I'm going to go somewhere like Hobby Lobby and matt and frame them. I'll let you know how they turn out.
Thank you so much.
Stephen I absolutely fell in love with these, especially the first one. I would like to save it and use it as my desktop background if its ok with t you..
it is just stunning.
Kathy, this is not big enough for desktop background and will look lousy.
I saved the first one to my desk top and it looks really nice. Try it and see....it worked for me. I tried it.. its set directly dead center of the desktop with a nice frame surrounded by black.. all my icons are off to the side anyway (I have few icons)
wow its gorgeous..
I have to go find my old favorite photo.. I did one of hills here and a friend in Oz uses it as her desktop because of the snow..
Bodak-
Very very very gorgeous.
Still serene.Still like this.ah..these area beautiful. You are like my husband, who is a commercial photographer by trade. He also does stunning work and never sells a bit of it. The benefit is a house filled with beautiful pictures of beautiful things. My friends are always offering to buy prints, but he ends up giving them away.
If you have any pictures of older structures, houses, barns, etc.. I'd love to see them. That is some of my favorite subject matter. Thanks so much for sharing.
Leila
I'll keep you in mind Leila when I next see such structures.
Just about all my images remain on the hard drive, so you are one step up from this household. I need a manager.
Best wishes to yourself and a big HI to your husband.
GOod image for Monday.I was also happy to take another look at it. Thanks!Nature is relaxing.bumpThe pictures are beautiful.
Tink
sTinkerBell2009-01-18 23:07:21Awesome photography. Yes, awesome!!!
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