Direct Thy Gaze Within My Soul
This is the soul of the Forest speaking! I have beauty and grace, color and fire, respect me for I am home to many. Without me the wind and sun would be harsher and the waters would flood the earth, I am part of Balance!
Taken at Union Creek, Oregon!

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Diane Schuster
Deborah H. Benoit
This is fabulous work!! The light effects on this is awesome!!....Deb
Diane Schuster replied
Wow! You made my afternoon, Deb, thanks so much for your wonderful comment!
Erhan OZBIYIK
Wonderful !! A wonder artwork !
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Erhan, glad that you liked this and thanks so much for adding it to your favorites!
Lisa Hewitt
What a masterpiece you have created, along with help from The Creator of course! This is stupendous! The lighting, the composition, the hint of color!! Oh man….I love this!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Lisa for your warm comments, I’m so very glad that it affected you in a positive way!
Gary L. Suddath
wonderful shot…....lighting is fabulous
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much Gary!
SueAnne
OMG, this is just beautiful
Diane Schuster replied
Great comment, SueAnne, I love it when another artist says that! Thanks and thanks for the fav!!
Agnes McGuinness
Gorgeous! Wonderful light and atmosphere. Agnes xx
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, Agnes, and thanks for the favorite!
Pat Yager
This is breathtaking, my friend! Just amazing in its natural beauty! A big THANK YOU! – Pat
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks gardenerpat for your great comment and for the favorite!
Donna Adamski
Instant fav….Stunning capture :)
Diane Schuster replied
Orphie,thanks so much for commenting and favoriting this piece! I really appreciate it!
Randall Scholten
What a visually appealing image! It would enhance any wall! And your narrative is excellent!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Randall for coming by and commenting on my work, thanks for reading and viewing!
Jane Best
This is fabulouse, dolphindancer! You have done a wonderful job of capturing the light and shadows here-makes the scene stunning and powerful-as it really is. The title and your description are wonderful too. Also, congratulations on YOU being featured in Mountains and LIght-one of my favorite groups.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Jane for your great comments, I feel humbled by the feature, I just joined the group this afternoon! Come back soon!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Jane for favoriting this piece!
Mark Heller
Beautiful shot! Not just the light, but the colors! Well done!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, Mark, thanks for the favorite also!
clizzio
Great capture!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you clizzio!
Colleen Battis...
Beautiful :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Colleen and thanks for adding it to your favorites!
RickF
Great shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Rick!
memaggie
Hello dolphindancer, it is absolutely inviting, great capture. regards maggie
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much maggie for coming by and commenting on this image, glad that you like it!
Tatiana R
Fantastic shot Dolphin, you captured the light so well!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much, Andromedae, I’m very glad that you like it, thanks for the fav!
Glenna Walker
Gorgeous capture of beauty!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Glenna!
Diane Schuster replied
thanks for favoriting this one, Glenna!
LindaR
stunning ~ love the message as well ~ such beauty ~ is not a nice to have, it is a need to have ~ for all of us! xx well done all around
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for the great comments, Linda! Thanks for reading the message!
Marilyn Baldey
It is almost too good to be true, great job. amazing.
Diane Schuster replied
Great comment, thanks for that, thanks for the favorite!
Minne
What a BEAUTY….perfect captured my friend.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks a lot, Minne and thanks so much for favoriting this piece!
Diane Schuster
SharonD
Wow, gorgeous photo dolphindancer.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Sharon, glad that you thought so, thanks for the fav, too!!
Rebecca Bryson
Absolutely stunning, this caught my eye earlier..but had to get off this pc and rustle up some supper, forgot to go back, glad Sharon commented on it…so I didn’t have to go looking for it lol..this is just visually stimulating. Reminds me of the early morning sun streaming through the trees that I would just gasp at when I was driving the kiddos to school, it is all just so much to take in with wonderment…love the writing that goes with it…”The Tree of Life” was called that for a reason ;)
Diane Schuster replied
What a great comment, Rebecca, I can identify with the rustling up supper thing, I have to plan ahead and use crockpot, slow cooking etc. or else it’s dinner time and I’m not prepared. Red Bubble is very addicting! Glad that you like the text that went with this image, thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
dawndavies
awesome shot,dawnx
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks dawn!
Imber
This is absolutely amazing. magnificent.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Imber for visiting and commenting on my work, I appreciate it very much!
Ted Widen
Aaaaaaawesome camera work!! I love your approach with the title and the text. The spectacular colors look very much like the fire is right there in the undergrowth. You’ve caught amazing beauty in this scarey situation.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Ted, for your wonderful comments, glad that you read the text, it makes the photo make more sense, thanks for liking this!
Cindy Olivier
fantastic work, well done
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for favoriting this piece, Cindy, thanks for commenting!
Eva and Klaus ...
This work is a dream!!!!!!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for favoriting this piece, Eva and Klaus and thanks for your comment, glad that you like it!
Carol Barona
This is amazing! What a wonderful capture!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks a lot, Carol for your great comment, love your response to this image!
Diane Schuster replied
Carol, thanks for favoriting this one!
Shaina Lunde
Wow beautiful shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Shaina for your great comment and thanks for adding it to your favorites!
Stan Wojtaszek
In a single word – GORGEOUS!!
Diane Schuster replied
Wow! Very nice comment, thanks for that, Stan!
Nala
This is fantastic and i love the forest . . so beautiful and wonderful capture well done
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Nala for your great comments, the forest is one of my favorite places to take me and my camera!
EOS20
Wonderful image!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much!
SharonAHenson
Well done…beautiful and your thought and words are moving !
Diane Schuster replied
When an artist has moved people there job is done, thanks for saying that, I chose to present a message and you heard it!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for adding me to your watch list, a great honor!
mlynnd
Awesome shot! Instant favorite. Lynn
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you mlynnd and thanks for the fav!
cdudak
This is an awesome shot, I love the rays of light shinning through the trees.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks cdudak, glad that you liked it and thanks for the fav!
Troy W. Smith
Wow! Just awesome.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Troy and thanks for the favorite!
Ian Moses
You capture the light and colour very well, beautiful.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much, Ian! Thanks for visiting and come back real soon!
Diane Schuster
BettinaSchwarz
OMG – this is perfection! Perfection!!! :)
Diane Schuster replied
Wow! you made my day, thanks for the great comments and thanks for the favorite, please come back soon!
Meeli Sonn
Perfect light capturing
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Meeli for your comment!
Sensiworld
Beautiful ! Great light.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again Sylvia!
Béla Török
Brilliant image, my friend!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Bela and thanks for favoriting it!
Danielle Knight
Oh my, this is breathtaking. Stunning. Well seen and very well taken.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you, Danielle, I’m so glad that you liked it and thanks for the fav!
brian pendrey
stunning image brilliant
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks brian!
Matt Penfold
Wow, this really is a spectacular and breathtaking image ….... glorious…...etc…. etc….Well done Dol :>)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Matt, I’m glad that you like it, thanks for favoriting!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for the watch, Matt!
Ken Boxsell
Such a beautiful setting and the lighting is just incredible….....Great shot Diane
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks a lot, Ken!
Diane Schuster replied
Ken, thanks for favoriting this piece!
Antanas
lovely capture
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Antanas, somehow, I missed your comment, probably ages ago, I am so sorry and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Dee
Norman Repacholi
Beautiful photo Diane
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Norman for your wonderful comment and thanks for stopping by!
George Petrovsky
G’day Diane!
This is one of those “I want to be there” pictures. Be there to experience the vision, the sounds, the smells, the ambience. You were so fortunate to have been the one to bring this to our eyes and imagination. Great depth and colour in both the picture and the words. Excellent.
:)george
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
George, somehow I missed your comments on this image, I am so sorry, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your lovely comments and for liking the image! Dee
emolena
WOW !!! fantastic picture! WONDERFUL WORK ,Diane !
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks emolena for such a positive comment and thanks for favoriting this piece!
digidreamgrafix
this is sweet.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much digidreamgrafix for your great comment! Dee
Joanne Bradley
Magnificent! I love shots in the fog and this is exceptional!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Joanne, thanks for your wonderful comment and thanks so much for adding this piece to your favorites! Dee
Jonicool
Love this one too! Wow!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Jonicool! Dee
Diane Schuster
Evita
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much, I am so honored! Dee
Tibby Steedly
Beautiful image which captures the mysterious majesty of nature. Congratulations!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Tibby and thanks so much for the favorite! Dee
tfm446
JUST STUNNING. CONGRATS. THERESA
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, Theresa! Dee
marchello
Fantastic capture..the rays of light coming through are superb…beautiful work…and scene
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you marchello for your lovely comment! Thanks for adding this one to your favorites! Dee
ANNETTE HAGGER
Stunning shot!..anna : )
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you anna, I appreciate your visit! Dee
Jan Timmons
Stunning capture of light, mixed with the peace of a forest. Would love to walk along that path. Beautiful composition. Trees and forests offer much shelter from blowing snow here, in addition to offering beauty and quietness.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Jan for your great comment! I love the forest and I love to photograph it. Thanks again for the favorite! Dee
EvaMarIza
So beautiful, a masterpiece :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much, Eva, for your visit and comment! Dee
Jellybean720
Your work is just Beautiful.. Great Capture :))
Diane Schuster replied
I’m very glad that you like my work, thanks so much for another fav! Dee
kentuckyblueman
This is awesome with the light,well done!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, kentuckyblueman and thanks again for the favorite! Dee
khadhy
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks khadhy for your congrats and favoring of this image! Dee
Isard
superbe
a great picture
bravo
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much, Isard for your wonderful comments and for the favoring of this image! Dee
Diane Schuster
Featured in the group ” All About Fire” on 3/7/09
Diane Schuster replied
Diane Schuster
Featured in the group Mood and Ambience on 3/22/09
Victoria Kidgell
Absolutely stunning shot. Wonderful mood and atmosphere. Congratulations on the features!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Victoria, I appreciate the comments and congrats, thanks for the fav! Dee
Mariann Rea
Truly stunning image!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Mariann for visiting and commenting and thanks for favoring this image! Dee
Waleska Luker
Congratulations! This work has being Featured in the...
First Things Group
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Waleska for this wonderful news! Dee
joyousmoon
Such a beautiful capture and the words are quite lovely. Strong is the image and the words…Congratulations on your feature!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for your great comments, congrats and wonderful support, I sure appreciate it! Dee
Steven Guy
Just gorgeous !
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Steven for coming by and for your great comments! Dee
Diane Schuster
6/15/09 Featured in First Things, thanks to the moderators of this group for this wonderful honor! Dee
Gina Cormier
Awesome lighting! Great shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Gina! Dee
LudaNayvelt
fantastic light , awesome colors, just love it
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Luda, thanks for all of the great comments on this image, and thanks for the fav! Dee
John Kowalski
Fabulous rays Diane! beautifully captured image!!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi John, thanks for the nice comments! Dee
SNAPPYDAVE
how did u set the camera up or this shot
Diane Schuster replied
Not too much setting up, I had all of my camera equipment put away, after a photoshoot, the only thing I had available was my Canon G9 point and shoot. This was taken on auto, too tired to think at that point after all day out. I got very lucky, the only thing that I changed was the foreground autumn foliage. It wasn’t as bright as I remembered it, so I fixed that in PS. Thanks for asking! Dee
ldeiter78
Wow – breathtaking!!! I don’t remember seeing this before and I love it!! Awesome work!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for the great comment, glad that you like this, Ideiter! It’s been up since last Fall. Dee
RobertCharles
this absolutely is a gorgeous image.
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Robert, thanks for checking out some of my work and for the nice comment! Dee
Joel Hall
I’m almost speechless, great capture! Fav for sure
Diane Schuster replied
Hello Joel, thanks for the wonderful comment and visit, thanks for faving this image! Dee
Sue Nueckel 24 days ago
I Love It
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Hello Sue, thanks for the cute balloon and the nice comment and the fav! Dee
John De Bord P... 24 days ago
This is just utterly fantastic
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Thanks so very much John for the wonderful comment and fav! Dee
Jessica Jenney 24 days ago
Stunning work, Diane!
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Thanks so much Jessica and thanks for adding this image to your favs! Dee
Pat Yager 24 days ago
Hi, Lisa! You’ve really outdone yourself with this one, my friend! Few people ever get to experience a place and time as you have with this exceptional picture – thanks for sharing it with us! ~ Pat
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Hi Pat, thanks for coming by and leaving such a nice comment! Dee
kappisan 24 days ago
Well what can i say more…..
Huge fav ofcourse!:)
And,i totally agree with all the compliments made above!:)
(and the ones yet to come too!)
kappi:)
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Hello kappi, thanks for the wonderful comments and for the wonderful fav! Dee
Jonathan Sloat 24 days ago
Love the rays!!!
Diane Schuster replied 24 days ago
Thanks so much Jonathan for the great comments and the fav! Dee
Freelancer 23 days ago
This is so lovely! Stunning scenery!
Diane Schuster replied 23 days ago
Hello Freelancer, thanks for the visit and the lovely comment! Dee
Eugenio 16 days ago
:)) Gorgeous !! Wonderful light and atmosphere !!!
Diane Schuster replied 16 days ago
Thanks very much Eugenio and for the fav! dee