The Divide

The Divide by Mark German
The Divide by Mark German

The Divide

Above and Below
Left or Right
Real and Reflected

Make your choice…


My rules for photography and art are very simple – I like it, or I don’t…

Thanks for visiting my folio :)
I certainly appreciate your taking time to view what I’ve been up to, and enjoy reading your comments.



Writings (or ramblings)
Come, Dark
Chandelier Brain
Eat Me
The 10th
You’re Strange, Rick
Ever-Queen
Sleeping
Beauty
The Black, White & Grey























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  • LisaG

    LisaG, 11 months ago

    I look within the duality of my existence
    I see darkness…I see light
    Divided! Yet I am whole…

    Mark, I’m infatuated with this image….

  • micmac

    micmac, 11 months ago

    DIVINE DIVIDED FANTASTIC

  • Biswajit Pandey

    Biswajit Pandey, 11 months ago

    Absolutely stunning!!.

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn, 11 months ago

    Beautiful photo. Breathtaking!

  • Brad Sumner GLP

    Brad Sumner GLP, 11 months ago

    Wonderful!

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert, 11 months ago

    Bravo Mark! Best regards

  • Dave Johnson

    Dave Johnson, 11 months ago

    That’s an excellent image Mark…

  • D. Shihab

    D. Shihab, 11 months ago

    Mark, this is just WOW!

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 11 months ago

    cool cool and more cool bro’ !!!! way to go!!! absolutely magnificant! love it! x your sis’

  • Bridgett Ferguson

    Bridgett Ferguson, 11 months ago

    This is breathtaking!
    A very inspirational piece….:)

  • paul boast

    paul boast, 11 months ago

    I love this shot, so much space and water like glass…....well created.

  • rebecca zachariah

    rebecca zachariah, 11 months ago

    Wow..This is amazingly done.

  • mick8585

    mick8585, 11 months ago

    Mark this is so cool, calm and serene. I have tried often but just cannot do landscape. I just carnt get my head around the composition etc. Beautiful work.

  • Kristy Lee

    Kristy Lee, 11 months ago

    ..i don’t have the words..

    it’s literally bringing tears to my eyes.

  • Pepper

    Pepper, 11 months ago

    What a wonderful expansive, natural, beautiful world we all get to share. This image shows it so. Beautiful corner of your world. I love the dynamic between the sky, the horizon, and the reflection. The colors are bold and serene. Very peaceful. Gorgeous image.

  • Matthew Mitchell

    Matthew Mitchell, 11 months ago

    beautiful..

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago

    this is stunning! such beautiful colours…

  • Kate Graham

    Kate Graham, 11 months ago

    Spectacular – moody yet serene

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 11 months ago

    Thanks all :)

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 11 months ago

    This is absolutely gorgeous Mark… Such soothing colours, and the reflections are pure magic.

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, 11 months ago

    Exquisite, breaking all the composition rules, beautiful lifght and colors!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, 11 months ago

    just perfect!

  • Brett Foster

    Brett Foster, 11 months ago

    Found it! Stunning. Glorious. Well done.

  • juliecat

    juliecat, 11 months ago

    Just amazing and wonderful!Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • ed wong

    ed wong, 11 months ago

    gorgeous image!~

  • InfinityRain

    InfinityRain, 11 months ago

    All I can say is…..Oooooooooooo Ahhhhhhhhhh ;)

  • Lost Lost

    Lost Lost, 11 months ago

    Such a beautiful shot…Colours are amazing..

  • mugshot

    mugshot, 11 months ago

    It has real feel of depth to it

  • KathyT

    KathyT, 11 months ago

    Wow – this is fantastic, very dramatic and stunning reflection.

  • moonstone

    moonstone, 11 months ago

    outstanding

  • Mahen Makwana

    Mahen Makwana, 11 months ago

    Nice photograph…did you use photoshop to intensify the colours? Please also see my work!

  • Loredana Crupi

    Loredana Crupi, 11 months ago

    It’s all been said. Gorgeous!!

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 11 months ago

    Thank you, all the way down from Bella to Loredana :)

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

    Fantastic capture!!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

    Hey Mark, this is really something very beautiful, well done mate!:D

  • Deborah Fuller

    Deborah Fuller, 11 months ago

    this one is my favorite picture you have

  • Momlee Bhattacharjee

    Momlee Bhattac..., 11 months ago

    I love this symmetry in nature. Excellent composition…couldn’t be better. Awesome work Mark!

  • Mia1

    Mia1, 11 months ago

    This is amazing. Absolutely breathtaking and I love the colours. Great job.

  • Nikon

    Nikon, 10 months ago

    brilliant shot man! love water when it’s glassy like that. And epic sky aswell. nice capture dude

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe..., 10 months ago

    Mark, this is stunning. Where did I read don’t split the horizon in the middle? OK, that was wrong!

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 10 months ago

    Sometimes Judith – we need to throw rules in the bin.
    (and then, of course, shoot them)

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority, 10 months ago

    Incredibly stunning.

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro..., 10 months ago

    A beautiful shot!

  • Carl Osbourn

    Carl Osbourn, 10 months ago

    wow – that is perfection, erm, perfected! what sorta lens you using? great landscape shot! :]

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 10 months ago

    Thanks all.
    TTF: that was shot with a 17-50 Tamron 2.8

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,..., 10 months ago

    Breathtaking to say the least! Awesome dof and focus, amazing color and exquisite lighting. Wonderful reflection.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 10 months ago

    I wish I could capture such gorgeous colours ..beautiful Mark .. do Tamron lens work with Nikon ?

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 10 months ago

    Thanks guys :)
    Yes, Lucinda – I think they make that lens for Nikon mount. But to be honest, Nikon and any good wide angle lens would have captured this just as well :)

  • Stefan Trenker

    Stefan Trenker, 10 months ago

    quite a “simple” shot – not much going on.
    but that’s exactly what makes the shot – nothing in there to distract you from the breathtaking scene and colors! great capture

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman, 10 months ago

    Simply stunning Mark.

  • frogster

    frogster, 10 months ago

    Beautiful shot Mark.

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer, 10 months ago

    ahhhh…the reflections are so incredible!
    I think it’s a real special shot.

  • Brett Foster

    Brett Foster, 10 months ago

    This image has inspired a poem. See it here

    Thanks Mark.

  • David Barnes

    David Barnes, 10 months ago

    Beautiful colours, perfect breaking of the rule of thirds. Awesome ‘scape.

  • Ruth Palmer

    Ruth Palmer, 10 months ago

    Speechless!

  • Jenni77

    Jenni77, 10 months ago

    Its like a dream, love the colours and composition

  • Adela Hriscu

    Adela Hriscu, 10 months ago

    Stunning! PERFECT!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 10 months ago

    what a gorgeous scene Mark !

  • Laura Marsh

    Laura Marsh, 10 months ago

    really dramatic, fantastic work!!!

  • Michael D'Andrea Diaz

    Michael D'Andr..., 10 months ago

    Perfect

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann..., 10 months ago

    I agree with all the above. Not much more to say. Well done!

  • TheFatman

    TheFatman, 10 months ago

    love the symetry and those colours are awesome

  • Daniel Groszek

    Daniel Groszek, 10 months ago

    Superb capture. Not much else I can really say!

  • Fred Frank

    Fred Frank, 10 months ago

    Very well done Mark. Centered horizon works perfect in this case.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz, 10 months ago

    Beautiful reflections

  • Adam Devine

    Adam Devine, 10 months ago

    what a shot, this can’t be any better – it’s perfect! i love the different tones in the clouds. Great work ;)

  • Russell Brown

    Russell Brown, 9 months ago

    Brilliant colours and reflections.

  • Deon de Waal

    Deon de Waal, 9 months ago

    Incredible how you have split this shot into hot and cold
    Brilliant work.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

    Fantabulous, Mark, welcome to seascapes!

  • Tiffany Dryburgh

    Tiffany Dryburgh, 9 months ago

    Yowza! That is extraordinary!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 9 months ago

    Awesome Mark

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl, 9 months ago

    stunning

  • ozczecho

    ozczecho, 9 months ago

    The sky is closing in…beautiful image

  • katphoto

    katphoto, 9 months ago

    truly beautiful – a joy to view

  • bluerabbit

    bluerabbit, 9 months ago

    Oooh—stunning.

  • myart

    myart, 9 months ago

    excellent

  • JetsetAphrodite

    JetsetAphrodite, 9 months ago

    Simply devine…

  • Lachlan Kent

    Lachlan Kent, 9 months ago

    Whoa yeah! I love this so much.

  • Susan Trigg

    Susan Trigg, 9 months ago

    Sensational shot!

  • Catherine Myrtle Schoeman

    Catherine Myrt..., 9 months ago

    amazing

  • Samuel Durkin

    Samuel Durkin, 9 months ago

    I love this, the colour balance is just right. Orange against blue and almost abstract.

  • Murray Breingan

    Murray Breingan, 9 months ago

    A great shot, not often a centered image works but this does

  • Rebecca Garibay

    Rebecca Garibay, 9 months ago

    An Amazing View

  • memory

    memory, 9 months ago

    Quite simply outstanding.

  • Nick Haigh

    Nick Haigh, 9 months ago

    you have some amazing shots, but this is stunning

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride, 9 months ago

    Great shot Mark

  • marts1

    marts1, 9 months ago

    Great shot

  • Glenda Jones

    Glenda Jones, 8 months ago

    The right person in the right place at the right time. It’s a beautiful thing!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer, 8 months ago

    Amazing in every way!

  • Greg German

    Greg German, 8 months ago

    I do love reflections and this one is perfect. A gorgeous shot.

    Are we related? By the looks of your picture I would say you are way too cool to be related to me. But then, we’re both humans the surname of German, so—we’re definitely related.

    Cheers. Keep making me proud to share the name, Mark.

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson, 8 months ago

    excellent work

  • wanda lechene

    wanda lechene, 8 months ago

    i love this image great work

  • moonstone

    moonstone, 8 months ago

    Flawless just outstanding

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean, 8 months ago

    Wow Mark this is incredible!!!!

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 8 months ago

    It’s been a while since I commented on this photo.
    Thank you all for your kind words and comments.
    Much appreciated.

  • R Hansford Butler

    R Hansford Butler, 8 months ago

    WOW! This shot is amazing, and the title so apt! I’m in awe! It’s brilliant!

  • elisab

    elisab, 8 months ago

    fantastic shot. Great job.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 8 months ago

    Beautiful Mark! Just love it.

  • Dakolina

    Dakolina, 8 months ago

    the most perfect mirror reflection

  • Karen Crozier

    Karen Crozier, 8 months ago

    This a beautiful image to have captured, fantastic.

  • Joanna Clark

    Joanna Clark, 8 months ago

    Wow! Fantastic!

  • Luis Correia

    Luis Correia, 8 months ago

    Wow beautiful work.

  • Nathan Ellis

    Nathan Ellis, 7 months ago

    Wow, mark.
    This photo is absolutely incredible.
    Amazing shot.
    I just love it =]

    xx

  • BettiOliver

    BettiOliver, 7 months ago

    Fantastic and breathtaking

  • Dave Johnson

    Dave Johnson, 7 months ago

    Great shot Mark

  • sanne

    sanne, 7 months ago

    so beautiful image here

  • Daffy Duck

    Daffy Duck, 7 months ago

    This is Magical Luv it Mark Favorited Well done Thanks for your Kind Comments

  • memory

    memory, 7 months ago

    It’s like straying into a dream.

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins, 7 months ago

    I don’t know what to say…....Awesome!!

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed, 7 months ago

    I have it a little like Marvin, this is awesome. Magnificent. Beautiful.

  • amberafternoon

    amberafternoon, 7 months ago

    Wow! Gorgeous image!

  • Walter Strength

    Walter Strength, 7 months ago

    Beautiful image Mark.

  • Joanne Piechota

    Joanne Piechota, 7 months ago

    Amazing! Very beautiful!

  • TerriRiver

    TerriRiver, 7 months ago

    Stunning!

  • MOBIUS

    MOBIUS, 7 months ago

    This is just stunning one of my favorites :)

  • Daniel Fitzgerald

    Daniel Fitzgerald, 7 months ago

    Wow you are popular, took me forever to get to the bottom. Just had to say my two cents worth, I love your work, great photos!

  • Mark German

    Mark German, 7 months ago

    Once again, it has been a while since I thanked you all for your comments. I do really appreciate it :)

  • Jason Moses

    Jason Moses, 7 months ago

    Mark, I don’t know how I missed this and I don’t care how you did it. I’m just glad that you did.

  • LocoCow

    LocoCow, 6 months ago

    Brilliant reflection – Straight down the line into the horizon sweet image…

  • Rhys Jones

    Rhys Jones, 6 months ago

    That is perfection right there

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh, 6 months ago

    This is so beautiful Mark.

    Gosh, I have so much to learn.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal, 6 months ago

    Beautiful capture.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool, 6 months ago

    Outstanding!

  • Keeli

    Keeli, 6 months ago

    You have some very beautiful photographs here!

  • JustCards

    JustCards, 6 months ago

    This is amazingly beautiful.

  • checkma8

    checkma8, 6 months ago

    very nice!

  • Tanya Bright

    Tanya Bright, 6 months ago

    Stunning work.

  • Kenneth Fugate

    Kenneth Fugate, 6 months ago

    WOW amazing shot

  • Quigi

    Quigi, 6 months ago

    That’s fantastic. Very inspiring.

  • Michael Gatch

    Michael Gatch, 5 months ago

    color is fantastic, the composition is great. very nicely captured.

  • Jonathan Russell

    Jonathan Russell, 5 months ago

    love the range of colours this contains. Great stuff.

  • Rhonda Fulks

    Rhonda Fulks, 5 months ago

    Gorgeous view!

  • Jaeda DeWalt

    Jaeda DeWalt, 5 months ago

    I like the idea of climbing inside this image and swimming through the clouds in the waters inviting reflection.

    B E A U T I F U L

  • kaylarenee

    kaylarenee, 5 months ago

    stunning! Absolutly wonderful colors!

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer, 5 months ago

    Gorgeous

  • Jenni77

    Jenni77, 5 months ago

    So bloody beautiful!

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington, 5 months ago

    this is absolutely perfect Mark, great work

  • Charles Adams

    Charles Adams, 4 months ago

    beautiful color…..........

  • Cory Frantz

    Cory Frantz, 4 months ago

    beautiful shot, great reflection!

  • Prasad

    Prasad, 4 months ago

    ....................................!!!!!!!!!!!!...................................................................

  • Cindy  Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj..., 4 months ago

    Amazing capture!!!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka, 4 months ago

    Beautiful shot Mark …I knew this !!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes, 4 months ago

    The intensity of colour in this is just incredible! I can smell the salt air from here! Amazing work!

  • Lam Tran

    Lam Tran, 4 months ago

    Beautiful work! Great shot! Love the colors!

  • Lisadee

    Lisadee, 4 months ago

    Glorious and powerful.

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa, 4 months ago

    omg.. this is breathtakingly beautiful.. O_O

  • Travis  Easton

    Travis Easton, 4 months ago

    Fantastic image Mark really eye catching, your caption describes the balance of forces perfectly, awesome shot.

  • Kensai

    Kensai, 3 months ago

    awesome!

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti, 3 months ago

    Another great image, love the colours

  • georgieb

    georgieb, 3 months ago

    absolutely gorgeous. how still is that water!

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella, 3 months ago

    excellent image – love it!

  • Quigi

    Quigi, 3 months ago

    Love the reflections and the contrast of colours! Great shot!

  • Joaquin Loyzaga

    Joaquin Loyzaga, 3 months ago

    that to me is perfect photography.
    great shot.

  • ozlat

    ozlat, 3 months ago

    hey very keen eye…. this is a sweet shot

  • Craig Dick

    Craig Dick, 3 months ago

    this is pretty amazng

  • flower7027

    flower7027, 3 months ago

    beautiful shot….....i love it

  • desginbynicole

    desginbynicole, 3 months ago

    wow wonderful shot!

  • traceyanne

    traceyanne, 2 months ago

    beautiful

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley, 2 months ago

    Spectacular!

  • Anna Williams

    Anna Williams, 2 months ago

    Simply beautiful!

  • Nancy Vice

    Nancy Vice, about 1 month ago

    i want to be there in that photo…..just so i can feel my soul being cleansed! wonderful, surely a fav of mine :)

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols, 27 days ago

    Oh wow, this is really spectacular, excellent photography Mark!

  • Simonis

    Simonis, 26 days ago

    So beautifull!....and so…divine!

  • sunism

    sunism, 23 days ago

    such still water, Mark

  • Joey  Visser

    Joey Visser, 18 days ago

    AMAZING!!! I cant get enough of this!

  • Garret

    Garret, 10 days ago

    This is fantastic!! And natural lighting!!! Oh my goodness!!

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