Behold The Light!
The third in my series “The Soul Of The Forest”
I think that forests and forest creatures have their own protective spirts. Have you ever leaned against a large tree trunk and felt the spirit of the tree? Most people feel peaceful, when in a forest, not only is that due to all of the extra oxygen given off by the trees, but it is also due to the friendliness of the spirits within that live there. This image reflects the light of the one true spirit, the God that is in all of creation, may his love shower down upon us all!
Image take at Union Creek, Oregon
First time I’ve ever been able to photograph such beautiful light rays! What an experience!
*2,142 views and still counting, all since last January ‘09
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I have been fortunate to have this piece featured in the following groups: Olympus and Four Thirds, Natural Color and Light, Mountains and Mountain Light: Thank you so much for this honor!

Behold The Light! belongs to the following groups:
*Focus and Lighting*, All Oregon USA, All That is Nature (Photography Only), AMERICAN PATRIOT, Cee's Fun Artsy Friends, First Things, In Another World .., Live and Let Live, Live, Love, Dream: , Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Pacific Northwest , PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Scenery, Shots in the Fog, Sun Rays...host wanted apply in the forum, thanks, THE 500 TO 5000 VIEWINGS GROUP, The Addicted Photographer►2 Per Day◄, The Scavenger Hunt, The true beauty, The Woman Photographer **7 Submissions a week only please**, Western United States Artists and Photographers and Your Magic PLACE (only a place!) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Diane Schuster
Barbara Brown
Wow! Gorgeous filtered sun. Perfect!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for coming by, lenzart and thanks for your comment and fav!
Randall Scholten
Another real beauty!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Randall!
Diane Schuster replied
Randall, thanks for the watch!
Steve Cozart
Completely the epitome of the genre! Beautiful indeed!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Steve for checking out my work, thanks for the wonderful comment and the watch!
Miriam Shilling
beautiful
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Miriam!
Lori Peters
How beautiful!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Lori!
Michael Walters
Oh wow!!! really WOW! i love this shot, so so beautiful!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Michael for knocking off my socks with your comment! Glad that you liked it so well and thanks for adding it to your favorites!
nikki024
BREATHTAKING!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks nikki for your great comment!
Tom Newman
A classic shot dolphindancer superbly crafted :-)
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Tom!
Colleen Battis...
love the light, beautiful :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for coming by, Colleen and thanks for your comment!
RickF
Fantastic Shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Rick!
lefty1
wow DD, this is top shelf for sure!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks John! Your top shelf is a very good place to be, indeed!
Tatiana R
This one is great too, you were on a roll!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Andromedae, it appears as if it was a good roll, too! Thank goodness for that!
Glenna Walker
How gorgeous is this…stunning capture!!!!!!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Glenna and thanks so much for the favorite!
Geoffrey
Wonderful image, great lighting, well done :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much Geoffrey and thanks for the watch!
LindaR
exquisite ~ this and the rest of your series is wonderful ~ this one, is my fav ~ I have such a love for trees as you must know xx
Diane Schuster replied
Wow, thanks Linda for all of your great comments and thanks for favoriting this and for the watch!
emolena
WOW ! WOW ! Amazing image ! wonderful sun rays !
Regards,Grazyna.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for your wonderful comments, thanks also for favoriting this one! Grazyna
Al Bourassa
Awesome shot. Love it! A fave!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Al! thanks for liking this piece and thanks so much for the favorite!
Linda Bianic
Stunning,,,,this just breathes life !!!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Linda, so glad that you like it!
linda858100
LOVELY
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks linda, and thanks for favoriting this!
DesImages
The sunrays are gorgeous – great shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, Desimages!
Olga Zvereva
Wow! Awesome image.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Olga for your great comment and thanks again for favoriting!
Cindy Olivier
awesom work. well done
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Cindy!
Minne
Wonderful photo…really beautifull dolphindancer
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Minne and thanks so much for favoriting this piece!
Gavin J Hawley
Stunning. Well done.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Gavin, glad that you liked it!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for favoriting this, Gavin!
Diane Schuster
SharonD
Fantastic light capture dolphindancer. Boy I wish I had taken these pics.
Diane Schuster replied
I love your reply, so often that has been my thought, never thought that someone would say it to me, thanks for the complement and thanks again for the fav! (:-))
dawndavies
a perfect capture,dawnx
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, dawn and thanks so much for the fav!
James Walbaum
stunning photo!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks James!
ienemien
This is so amazing beautiful…A shot you hope to make once in your life… Brilliant!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks ienemien for your great comment, thanks for the fav and please come back soon!
waitin' for rain
beautiful moment and back lits !
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks people/are/str, for your comment, come back soon and visit again!
Imber
Really a beautiful shot!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Imber!
Ted Widen
You are the queen of sunrays in the forest!! Amaaaaaaaaaaaazing image!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for the promotion, Ted, do I get a crown? I’m very glad that you like this one also!
stevendesiow
WOW! I am speechless…...........
Diane Schuster replied
I hope that it’s a good speechless, I don’t think that I ever had that effect on anyone! Thanks for your comment, steven!
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful image!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Ana!
sstarlightss
How wonderful shot have you there! Lights are spectacular and your words are pretty right. Trees as well as plants and flowers have a soul…. Congrats on your very well deserved feature!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much, sstatlightss for your warm and wonderful comment, thanks for the congratulations also! Thanks for reading the text that goes with this image, I really appreciate your support!
Mar Silva
Perfect timing! Beautiful and magical shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Mar for your great comments!
Catherine Howell
Congratulations! This is a very peaceful, beautiful shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you, Catherine for your comment!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks also Catherine for favoriting this piece!
Diane Schuster
Featured also in the group Mountains and Mountain Light on 1/8/09 Thanks to the moderators of this fantastic group for this feature!
Norman Repacholi
Great sunbust…what a superb image
Diane Schuster replied
Welcome Norman, thanks for your great comment, thanks for favoriting this piece, come back soon!
Stan Wojtaszek
Congrats on the feature. A much deserving image.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Stan and thanks for favoriting this piece!
DavidMark
TOP SHOT!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, David and thanks for the favorite!
Diane Schuster replied
Also, David, thanks for placing me on your watch list!
farmdogger
Excellent capture. Incredible rays of light.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you farmdogger and thanks so much for the fav!
Diane Schuster
SharonAHenson
A spiritual feeling is felt in this beautiful shot. Right to my FAV
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much, Sharon and thanks for the fav and thanks for realizing that it was meant to be spiritual!
Dave Sandersfeld
You made me miss the woods. wonderful
Diane Schuster replied
I’m glad that I did that Dave, thanks for a great comment, thanks for the watch!
Leanne Thomas
“Magical” is right. Marked as a favorite.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Leanne, for your wonderful comment and thanks for the fav!
Troy W. Smith
Wow! Just beautiful.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Troy and thanks again for adding this piece to your favorites!
naturelover
Absolutely stunning work!!!! an instant fav!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you naturelover and thanks for the fav!
Nira Dabush
“The Soul Of The Forest” – Love this idea of yours.
Truly MAGNIFICENT Capture… !!
SPIRITUAL!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Nira for liking the idea, I love it when someone understands what it is that I’m trying to communicate! Thanks for your comment and for favoriting this piece!
Sensiworld
Beautiful ! Great light .
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Sylvia!
Michael Rowley...
this is great !!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Michael!
Debbie Sanders...
Congratulations – This ART is Featured in the All Oregon Group

Diane Schuster replied
Thank you All Oregon Group moderators for this honer, it is much appreciated!!!
aussiedi
A great shot dolphin, you captured the suns rays just right. congrats on being featured.
Di
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Di, for your great comment!
Dave Sandersfeld
While working on Siuslaw National Forest, I went humbly to work most morning with this blessing.
Your capture brought back memories thank you!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much Dave, I’m so glad that I brought back a good memory for you! The forest is a gift to be enjoyed by all that revere there power and take advantage of the inner healing that they can provide!
E.R. Bazor
Beautiful photo!
Congratulations on the Feature in the Oregon group!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks E.R. for stopping by and thanks for the comment and congrats!
Meeli Sonn
Fabulous
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Meeli!
Dave Corn
A stunning lovely capture!!
Excellent!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Dave and thanks so much for the favorite!
Curtiss Simpson
Stunning, beautiful rays of light !
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Curtiss for your great comment, the favorite and for adding me to your watch list!
Revive The Lig...
The rays of light are beyond fantastic! Excellent job on this picture!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much ReviveTheLight!
Béla Török
Gorgeous scene! Great work, my friend!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again, Bela!
Alex Marks
amazing image! my favourite image in a while :)
Diane Schuster replied
Wow! Thanks for the wonderful comments, I’m very glad that you chose to add it to your favorites, a great honor!
Junior Mclean
I’m a CG artist and this here is one of my favorites scenes to do because of the rays that come though to make the image stand out this here is awesome!!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi junior! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting so favorably! Does CG stand for color graphics?
Danielle Knight
Stunning series, they are all glorious. Well done to you
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much for all of your great comments! Come back soon!
Tracey Mac
Superb light…the sunrays are spectacular….such a very beautiful image…..!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Tracey for your great comment and for the fav!
fauselr
fantastic shot, well done
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you fauseir for your great comment! Dee
sunsetgirl
beautiful! love the light shinning through the dark woods!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for visiting, sunsetgirl and thanks for your comment!
Keegan Wong
This is beyond amazing.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for stopping by, Keegan, thanks for your great comment and for adding this piece to your favorites!
jchanders
Wow! Magnificent. As a lightbeam lover I am just full of admiration. A sure fave!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for liking and favoriting this piece. I love light beams also!
Sue Wickham
Wonderful work – your portfolio is wonderfully uplifting. Congratulations.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Sue, thanks for favoriting this piece and thanks for the watch!
Jane Best
This is a fantastic piece. SO artistic and inspiring. Nature at its finest!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for your great comment, Jane!
Virginia Maguire
What a beautiful image. I know what you mean about trees. I’m also one of those people who feel their spirit. I’m not only a tree hugger, I also talk to them. Great work!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Virginia, I’ve had some very good conversations with trees and plants and birds, well you get the picture! lol! I’m glad that you like this, thanks for commenting! Dee
Alan Findlater
excellent work well done
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Alan! Dee
Lyn Evans
One of the most incredibly beautiful shots I have EVER seen. STUNNING.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Lyn for your very positive comment, I really appreciate your support and thanks for adding this one to your favorites!
yorgi
WOW Diane. This is sensational. Great capture. Well done
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you yorqi, thanks for the positive comment! Thanks for coming by, and visit again soon! Dee
PaulAlbert
Such a wonderful gift shared, for sure a treasured moment, very much enjoyed, Thank You! Dee for sharing enlightening moments!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Paul for such a wonderful comment, I’m so glad that this piece affected you in a positive fashion! Thanks for visiting my work and come back soon, and thanks for favoriting!
Rachel Stickney
Wow, fabulous capture! I love that light coming in through the forest! Adding to faves! :-)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Rachel, I’m very glad that you liked this image, and thanks so much for favoriting it!
Stephen Vecchi...
This is for sure one of the best “true” photographs on all of RB !
Diane Schuster replied
Wow! Stephen, thanks for your wonderful comment, you surely made my day! Thanks for favoriting!
Joanne Bradley
Spectacular! This whole series “The Soul of the Forest” is inspired and the shots captured are excellent. Diane, if you choose the reply next to the person’s name you will reply individually to that person instead of in general….
:-)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again Joanne for your wonderful comments, I did know that about the reply button, sorry if I hit the wrong button in error! Dee
Steve Buffington
Just an amazing shot Dee. I have seen shots like this, but I don’t think I have seen one where the particles in the air just suffused the whole photo. Really stellar work.
Diane Schuster replied
Wow, that’s an amazing comment, thank you so much, I’m so glad that you liked it! Dee
Carol Barona
wow, diane this is truly fabulous. what an extraordinary photo! just beautiful.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, Carol for your great comment! Dee
Diane Schuster replied
Also thanks for the fav and the watch! Dee
Diane Schuster
Cvail73
Wow! Did you have to get up early to get that!!?? :))))
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Cvail, no it was the evening sun, just as good! Thanks for stopping by and thanks so much for the favorite!
Steve Chapple
How could anyone see this and not add it to their faves. Outstanding work.
“If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.”
Inmon, Raymond
Diane Schuster replied
Love your quote, I happen to agree with it. I feel very much at home in the woods and very comfortable with a camera in my hands. Thanks for favoriting this piece, it is one of my favorites too. Dee
Simon Fleming
I’m sure you’ve heard it many times regarding this image but well done – beautiful and outstanding work.
Diane Schuster replied
I don’t get tired of hearing any praise or constructive criticism on this image, so no fear on that one. I’m very happy that you stopped by and thanks for commenting and adding it to your favorites! Dee
Diane Schuster
Placed in the top 10 in the All Oregon Goupe challange “The Best Of Oregon” 1/22/09 Thanks to the moderators of this group and all that voted in this challange, it is a privilage and an honor! Dee
crackgerbal
ive already commented on this one but congrats!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks crackgerbal! Appreciate your second comment also! lol! Dee
cmsdesign
Wow the light in this shot is just stunning. Congrats on the home page. Beautiful work.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much, Clare, I appreciate your very positive comments and thanks for the congrats! Dee
Debbie Sanders...
congratulations on making the home page.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much, Gramia! Dee
Mykola
Very nice picture (I see I am not very original with this comment). Congratulations anyway!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Mykola for stopping by, I really appreciate it and come back again soon! Thanks for favoriting this piece! Dee
Johanna Rutter
this is a beauty, congrats on the homepage!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Johanna, what is also cool about all of this is that I’m meeting new people! Dee
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Johanna for favoriting this piece and for the watch! (:-))
Larry Llewellyn
You’ve raised the bar again!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Larry, I appreciate your positive comment! Dee
Rachel Stickney
Yay! Congratulations on your homepage feature, Diane! Well deserved!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much Rachel, thanks for coming by! Dee
DesignbySolo
Wonderful forest shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for your great comment! Dee
Iani
Stunning image great composition
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you lani for your positive comment! Dee
Olga Zvereva
Hello Dee! Congratulation! Your image on home page! :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Olga, appreciaty your congratulations! Dee
resin8n
Gorgeous capture of light!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much resin! Dee
Diane Schuster
Featured on the Home Page on 1/22/09 Thanks Home Page, I’m very honored! Dee
dinghysailor1
marvellous capture and how wonderful to see it on the home page!! well done indeed
:))
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for your great comment, dinghysailor! Dee
debb
Brilliant – breathtaking :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks debb for your great comment and for favoriting, I really appreciate it! Dee
joolz
Absolutely divine!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you joolz, thanks for stopping by to comment! Dee
NickH
Heavenly shot !
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for your heavenly comment, Nick! Dee
Jeff VanDyke
Hey Dee!!! Just logged in on saw this one on the Home Page!!! Congrats!!! Great image!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Jeff, I really appreciate your comment! Dee
flokot
beautiful! peaceful atmosphere
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks flokot for your great comments and for favoriting this piece! Dee
everascot
Beautiful scene and lighting!!! Congratulations being featured on today’s Home Page too.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Pauline, I really appreciate your comments and congratulations! Dee
whisperjo
Amazing! Instant fav.!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks whisperjo, appreciate your visit and fav! Dee
Jane Best
I knew it was a winner the first time I saw this pic-but definitely a big congratulations for being on the RB Home Page-WOW. Congrats!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Jane for the very positive comments and congratulations! Dee
Joanne Bradley
Congrats on the homepage feature Diane with this extraordinary image!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Joanne! I appreciate your comment and visit! Dee
Stephen Vecchi...
I told you a few days ago that this was one of the best “true” photos on RB…guess that I wasn’t too far off as evidenced by the RB Home Page Feature….congrats to you & it is surely well-deserved !!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Stephen, I guess that this proves that you have very discerning taste, I guess! lol! I guess I better listen to you more often! Thanks for your positive comments and support, I really appreciate it! Dee
jacobea
Wonderful how the light’s coming through those trees :) Beautiful, even.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks jacobea and thanks so much for the favorite! Dee
Steve Buffington
Congrats on being on the Home Page of RB. That is great and well deserved!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much, steve, appreciate your support! Dee
greenfrog153
Congratulations on making the homepage!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks greenfrog! Dee
Cheryl Lunde
Congratulations Dee on the Home Page Feature. This is a magnificent image and very well deserved. Truly an honor!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Cheryl, I agree, it is an honor, thanks for your warm comments and support! Dee
Bekyy93
wow congrats thats amazing
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Bekyy for your great comments! Dee
Shaina Lunde
CONGRATS ON THE HOME PAGE FREATURE!!! WOOHOO
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Shaina, I appreciate your support! Dee
Ken Fortie
Amazing shot, well done.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Ken! Dee
gabryshak
just want to say congrats on being voted in the top ten of our best of oregon challenge ~ oh so deserving …...... love the series~ there is definately a soul in our other earthly forms we share this space with on our earthly home~ what beautifully captured rays!!
and then look!!! we all made the home page~ how wonderful is that???
blessings and inspirations
♥tonja
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks tonja for your warm comment, I’m glad that you like this series, I had a lot of joy in putting it together. The home page thing is marvelous and congrats to you too! Dee
PJ Ryan
stunning!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks PJ, appreciate your visit and comment, thanks for the favorite! Dee
Sue Nueckel
Diane this is really beautiful!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Sue for your wonderful comment! Dee
Jonicool
Totally amazing capture!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much Jonicool, I appreciate your visit! Dee
Diane Schuster
Peter Keepence
Just a little ray of sunshine, outstanding
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Peter!
Anthony Mancuso
spectacular image Diane, excellent work indeed
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much! Dee
annalisa56
Oh wow…fantastic !!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for your wow! I like that kind of reaction. Thanks again for favoriting! Dee
Marjorie Wallace
Congratulations, Diane. You have been featured in FORESTS group today. This is simply wonderful work.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Marjorie, I really appreciate this feature, thanks for your news and comment! Dee
Diane Schuster replied
Marjorie thanks so much for favoriting this piece, I do so appreciate it! Dee
funkybunch
wow, perfect shot, glorious light
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for stopping by to comment, funkybunch, love your name! Dee
Ilene Clayton
An absolutely fantastic shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Ilene for your great comment! I really appreciate it! Dee
Diane Schuster
Featured in Forests on 1/25/09 I’m so proud and thanks so much for this honor! Dee
lizalady
Congratulations of the feature in the forest group. Beautiful shot.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks lizalady for your comments and thanks for the congratulations and for favoring this piece! Dee
Stan Wojtaszek
Congrats of the feature, Diane.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Stan, I appreciate your comment! Dee
Clare Colins
Beautiful…and the words you put with it are heart warming and heartfelt.
LisaB entity
how utterly stunning , so many including myself have aimed to capture this effect ,
AWESOME DIANE
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much for commenting on my work, I appreciate your visit! Dee
John Wright
Beautiful work, and congratulations on the feature, it is well deserved.
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you John for the congratulations and comment and thanks for favoriting this piece, come back soon! Dee
BlaizerB
light what amazing light, cheers
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Blaizer for visiting and commenting! Dee
Fran0723
Beautiful light!! Fabulous forest!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Fran and thanks so much for adding this one to your favorites! Dee
MountainHawk
Wow this picture awoke the spirit in me. Yes I have leaned against a Grandfather tree. Sometimes the spirits will share their stories with you. But you have to be in the right space to connect. I was on a trail above a waterfall in the smokies once. I connected with a very large Grandfather Hemlock. I was with Grandfather for awhile and then said that it must be sad to hear the waterfall but not see it. So through my Spirit into Grandfather Hemlock I shared the vision of the waterfall. Few people stop to honor and thank them. It is amazing what happens when you do. I am a tree hugger and proud of it. I also find my way into waterfalls whenever I can to connect with their spirit as well. I do not tell many people this Grandfather Hemlock story. But I can tell from your writing and this picture that you understand what I say. Thank you for this wonderful photograph.
Diane Schuster replied
I am very humbled by your comment, thank you for sharing your story with me, it was very beautiful! I am glad if in some small way, I have lightened your heart! Thanks for favoriting this piece and thanks for adding me to your watch list!
Randall Spencer
Had to be great timing, because I’m sure you didn’t throw dirt in the air. . . . Beautiful shot. Something you will always have to treasure.
Diane Schuster replied
Randy, it’s called coming home thru the woods at sunset! It’s a magical time of day for light! Thanks for coming by and commenting and thanks for adding this one to your favorites! Dee
Diane Schuster
linskudd
Amazing. Superb shot.
Diane Schuster
Thanks linskudd for your great comment, the fav and watch! Come back soon! Dee
cdudak
Diane I love the lighting in this shot, the beams of light coming down from heaven. Great job here. ...Kay
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Kay, I’m very glad that you liked it and thanks for adding it to your favorites! Dee
lorilee
How did I miss this one?!!!!! This is SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Boy, I don’t know lorilee! lol! It’s been here for quite awhile! So glad that you like it though and thanks so much for adding it to your favs! Dee
Alan Watt
This is so good. I love it.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Alan for your wonderful comment! Dee
SandyK
Dee this is fantastic and congratulations on the home page feature! Love your wonderful words too!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Sandy for your wonderful comment, thanks for the congrats! Dee
Jan Timmons
This photo is so admired that it took forever to scroll to comment. Beautiful light and capture. I do feel peaceful when walking in the forests and woods near us. Just stunning.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Jan for your wonderful words, nice to meet a kindred soul! Thanks for commenting and adding this piece to your favorites! Dee
Diane Schuster
Featured In The Group “Your Magic Place” on 2/4/09 Thanks to the moderators of this group for this honor!
Qba from Poland
This is a beautiful scene. Stunning light.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Qba! Dee
Paulo Nuno
Well done Diane,
beautiful capture,
well composed,the light and the shadows are fantastic,
creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Paulo for your great comments, thanks for visiting and come back soon! Dee
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for adding me to your watch list! Dee
Kathy Reid
Stunning image, what a truly magical moment!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you Kathy and thanks so much for the fav! Dee
Martina Fagan
wow! i love this shot:)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Marsbub and thanks for favoring it! Dee
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your many features with this enchanting image. It is a beautiful view, so peaceful and quite magical and I resonate deeply with your wonderful words.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Sharon for your warm comments and thanks for the congrats! Dee
Eivor Kuchta
What a magical image! Just wonderful!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Eivor for coming by and commenting on this image, come back soon! Dee
DJ LeMay
A positively ethereal image!! Congratulations on your well-deserved features of this magnificent capture!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much, DJ, I appreciate your great comments and come back soon! Dee
chriso
Wow – fantastic light.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks chriso and thanks so much for the fav! Dee
Jellybean720
Another Beautiful Capture :))
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again and thanks so much for the fav! Dee
Christine Boretti
Wonderful!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Christine! Dee
kentuckyblueman
Congrats on your very well deserved feature,well done with the light,A Favorite for me!
Diane Schuster
Thanks kentuckyblueman for your great comments and for the congrats, thanks for the fav! Dee
Kent Burton
This is truely an exceptinal work of art! I’m sure it must have been an exceptional FEELING to have been there! A very special moment cought on film. Thanks for sharing withn us all – Kent
Diane Schuster replied
Such a nice comment, it was an awesome experience, even more so when I uploaded to the computer, thanks for favoriting this piece, I appreciate your visit and nice comments! Dee
SKNickel
This is just beautiful Diane, All you photo’s are wonderful
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for the wonderful compliment, glad that you think so! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting so favorably! Dee
richardseah
Behold the soul of the forest! Awesome! Brilliant! Breathtaking!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks richardseah for your great comments! Dee
Ilan Cohen
I just love how the sun is lighting the wood.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for your great comment, the fav and for adding me to your watchlist, I am honored! Dee
James Corley
This is gorgeous!
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you so much, James, thanks for visiting and come back soon! Dee
Rosy Kueng
Belated Congratulations on being featured on HomePage Dee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stunning capture of glorious moment :O))
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Rosy for your congrats, belated or not, they all count! Thanks for the fav! Dee
paul romanowski
INCREDIBLE SHOT…
Diane Schuster replied
Thank you very much, Paul for the great comment and the fav! Dee
redrosedigital
Outstanding image! The composition is excellent with the repetition of the trees, and those marvellous diagonal rays of light…
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Rosanne, I removed your extra posts as you asked, it made me laugh, out poor computers! lol! Thanks for your fantastic comment, I really appreciate your comment and visit! Dee
PJS15204
Great shot ! sunbeams are very cool :) Perfect amount of light to enhance the mist Amazing overall composition :)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much for your wonderful comment, I appreciate your visit and please come back soon! Dee
AnnDixon
This is very lovely,
Blair Wainman
Boy, I sure don’t know where I was when this one came out…or how on earth I missed it!! And by now all the superlatives have been used!! Amazing capture and well deserving of all the features it has received…and more!! Instant favorite…one of the best on RedBubble!!
Diane Schuster replied
Wow! I am blushing, such praise! I thank you so much for your great comments and for visiting my gallery. You never know what you’ll find, because, I have a little of everything! lol! Dee
Diane Schuster
Placed in the top ten in the challenge, Rays of Light in the group “In Another World”
Thanks to all who voted in this challange!
whisperjo
Dianne, what an inspirational image! Thank you for giving credit to our Creator!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi, whisperjo for your fantastic comment and thanks for the fav! Dee
MichaelTravis
Spectacular work my friend,spectacular! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMWA!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Michael, thanks for your great comments and thanks for the fav and the watch! Dee
Wojciech Dabro...
What a great photograph…WOW…very inspirational at the same time.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Wojciech for your warm comment and thanks for stopping by! Dee
Peter Lessey
This a really great photograph, the capture of the lights and colours is just amazing.
I like this very much. – Peter
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much, Peter for stopping by and commenting on this image, I’m glad that you liked it and thanks for your positive comments! Dee
Diane Schuster
Featured in Your Magic Place 4/2/09 Thanks to the moderators of this group for this honor!
Garth Smith
Great image, well done.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much, Garth for stopping by and commenting! Dee
Jason Connolly
Awesome image Dee
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Jason for your visit and wonderful comment! Dee
Waleska Luker
You have being Featured in the...
First Things Group
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much for the honor! 4/15/09
natalia martin...
Fantastic capture!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much taliedpablos for your wonderful comment! Dee
Tom Newman
A magnificent shot Diane so dramatically beautiful, congratulations on your well deserved feature :-)
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for your kind words, Tom and your congrats! Dee
nadine henley
it took ages to get down to the bottom of this page! but like everyone else, I just have to say this is magical. Just the perfect capture from the perfect place of the perfect moment!
Diane Schuster replied
Nadine thanks so much for visiting and commenting and thanks for the fav! Dee
dinghysailor1
brilliant capture – absolutely stunning !! love the lightbeams through the mist
:))
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks maggie, thought that everyone had seen this image several times over, thanks so much for coming by and commenting! I appreciate your support! Dee
NatureGreeting...
WOW Dee, another feature on home page! Congratulations! i love this image, and what it portrays to all that view it! I bet this photo has the most comments of any on this site!! Love your words, and this gorgeous forest light!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for all of your positive comments on this image! I think it’s my fav and I’ve seen other images on red bubble that blow me away with their comments. Thanks for the fav! Dee
NatureGreeting...
Okay this may not be quoth, but it gets my vote in shots in the fog!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Hey thanks Carolyn!
Stan Wojtaszek
Haven’t been here for a while, Diane. I see you’ve done exceptionally well with this image. Congratulations on all your features as well as your top ten challenge placement. :))))
Tom Vaughan
wonderful explosion of light!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Tom and for the fav, I really appreciate it! Dee
Cornelia Togea
gorgeous light, great image!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for the visit and great comments, Cornelia and for the fav! Dee
NatureGreeting...
Congratulations om making the top ten, Dee!! Carolyn
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks so much Carolyn, it’s been a good day! Dee
dinghysailor1
Hi dee yes huge congratulations on making the top ten of the misty magic fog group challenge with this stunning image !! well done indeed
:)))))
Diane Schuster replied
5/17/09
Thanks very much maggie for this news, this is a fun group and challenge! Dee
ldeiter78
Stunning! This is such a heavenly capture!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much for coming by and commenting Ideiter and thanks for the fav! Dee
Elaine Teague
Gosh what an amazing shot. What I wouldn’t give to be able to get a capture like that. Got to be a fave.
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Elaine, it was one of those things where I was in the right place at the right time, on our way home from a photoshoot, so definitely had a camera. Thanks for the great comments and the fav! Dee
jchanders
Indeed a magnificent shot! Just the sort of thing that I keep trying too. Many congrats here again. And of course a fave!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi jc, thanks for coming by and thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment and for the fav! Dee
PhotosEcosse
Small wonder this was a front page feature !! A terrific image !! Well done !!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks PhotosEcosse for your visit, wonderful comments and for the fav! Dee
Richard Veal
This is stunning Diane.
I dont think that I have ever seen so many comments !!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Richard for your wonderful comments, I appreciate your visit! Dee
Graeme Pettit ...
Wonderfully dramatic
Jenni77
Simply amazing shot!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Jenni, thanks for coming by and commenting and thanks so very much fro adding it to your favs! dee
FelicityB
Now one of my all time favourites … what a beauty!!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi again, Felicity, as you can see, light rays are one of my favorite things to photograph and write about. Thanks for liking my images and thanks for adding this one to your favorites! Dee
AngelaFoster
a beautiful capture of light beams wonderful detail and composition
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Angela, thanks for coming by, and for your great comments! Dee
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful image…great shot
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Ana! Dee
valzart
Aww just beautiful sweetheART wondrous capture ;} happy hippy hugglez
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much val for stopping by and for the wonderful comments! Dee
Diane Schuster
7/26/09
Featured IN The Group “Sun Rays” How cool this is and thanks to the moderators of the group for this honor! Dee
georgiegirl
What a totally gorgeous photo… sunrays are so beautiful and you’ve captured them perfectly!!
Diane Schuster replied
Hi georgiegirl, thanks for coming by and for the great comments and the fav! Dee
kilmann
What a phantastic capture. Really a great image.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much kilmann, for the visit, the great comments and the fav, come back soon! Dee
Sheila Pasket
Congrats on being featured in Sun Rays group….Aug 8-9, 2009!!
Diane Schuster replied
8/13/09
Thanks very much Sheila, but I thought that feature was back in July. However I appreciate your congrats very much! Dee
julayneluu
Beautiful! Congrats on all your features!
Diane Schuster replied
Hello julayneluu! Thanks for the visit, comments and congrats! Dee
Ginny York
Truly a fabulous capture Dee! Just wonderful.
Diane Schuster replied
Hi Ginny, I guess you like light rays too. Thanks for commenting so favorably on this image and for taking the time to visit. Thanks again for the fav! Dee
Anna Shaw
Dee..WOW!!!!! Simply stunning.
Anna
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much for your kind comments and for adding this image to your favs! Dee
bobculshaw
What a fantastic image. Beautifully executed. A definite ‘fave’ for me!
Diane Schuster replied
Hellow bob, thanks for the great comments and for the fav! Dee
Anna Shaw
Well, it is just totally stunning!!
xx
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks again Anna, it was one of those, being in the right place at the right time moments! Dee
Richard Murch
Spectacular and wonderful ….Bravo ..~!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Richard for the great comment! Dee
RedRose1
Stunning capture !!! Very spectacular :))
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much for your wonderful comment and for the fav! Dee
SNAPPYDAVE
what a photograph my friend …. God must have been standing next you
Diane Schuster replied
I would like to think that he was, one reason being that it was a prescribed burn and after we had our fill of photographing all of this, my daughter looked at me and said, do you think that they are burning poison oak. Well perhaps it doesn’t grow up that high, 5,000 feet, or we had angels looking over us, because we are both very susceptible to poison oak, and I would have hated to get that in my lungs. Glad that you liked this image, thanks for the fav, all of the nice comments and for the watch, come back real soon! Dee
MarianBendeth
You really sense the height of these incredible trees with this angle. The rays make heavenly!!
Diane Schuster replied
That was the feeling that I got when I was photographing it, like it was heavenly! Thanks for the great comments and for the fav! Dee
Tamara E
Simply fabulous shot! Instant fave.
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks for coming by Tamara and for the wonderful comments and fav! Dee
NatureGreeting...
DAMN!!!!!!!! My computer crashed trying to get to the bottom of this glorious image to congratulate you my dearest Dee on your challenge placement!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOO I am so happy for you!!
Diane Schuster replied
Carolyn, you always make me smile, thanks for that! I also appreciate your sense of humor and all of your great comments! Thanks for the congrats! Dee
Diane Schuster
9/16/09
Placed in the top ten in the “What Are You Drawn To” challenge in the group “Live and Let Live group! Thanks to all who voted in this challenge! Dee
Angie McKenzie
gorgeous!!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Angie for the gorgeous and thanks for the fav! Dee
psnoonan
Not that you haven’t heard it before but… HOLY COW!!!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks psnoonan, I’ll take that HOLY COW! I appreciate your comment very much! Thanks for that and the fav! Dee
Peter Zentjens
As much as I liked the last, and I liked it enough to fav it, I like this one even more!
So simple but oh, so very very beautiful!
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks Peter, the color tone is different, I prefer a golden light over a white light myself. Thanks for the great comments and for the fav! Dee
Monica Scanlan
midnightdreamer
Absolutely Stunning!!! Awesome Image!!
Peace,
Leah♥
Diane Schuster replied
Thanks very much Leah for the visit and wonderful comment! Dee
Sue Wickham
Wonderful light captured. We live on opposite sides of the world, but photograph remarkably similar scenes. Congratulations on some wonderful work.
Diane Schuster replied
That’s what I thought when I saw your work, I love similar scenes, just love to walk in nature and share what I saw with the world. I loved your work, thanks for coming and looking at mine! Dee
Cee Neuner 29 days ago
Stunning!!!
Diane Schuster replied 28 days ago
Thanks very much Cee! Dee
Rosej 28 days ago
A truly amazing shot – the light rays are really fantastic
Diane Schuster replied 28 days ago
Hello Rosej, thanks for the visit and wonderful comment and fav! Dee
FlowersEtc 28 days ago
Wonderful capture!
Welcome to Cee’s Fun Artsy Friend’s group, we are happy to have you with us.
Diane Schuster replied 28 days ago
Thanks very much Flowers for the welcome message and nice comment! Dee
FlowersEtc 26 days ago
Your welcome :)
Jonathan Sloat 23 days ago
Love it!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
Diane Schuster replied 23 days ago
Thanks Jonathan, this was a golden opportunity that I quickly took advantage of. I was in the right place at the right time and enjoyed every minute of it! LOL! Dee
A1000WORDS 19 days ago
AMAZING!
Diane Schuster replied 19 days ago
Thanks for that great comment, Ron and for the fav! Dee
Kathleen Bentt... 17 days ago
This is so heavenly, beautiful, peaceful, serene….it just fills the soul….....just sitting here looking at this calms my weary mind and gives me a feeling of such peace and wonder…..just beautiful.
Diane Schuster replied 16 days ago
Hello Kathleen, your comment made me feel so good! What a compliment to an artist to hear something like that, I feel so gratified! Thanks for your visit, your very kind remarks and the fav! Please visit more often! Dee
Eugenio 16 days ago
:)) This is gorgeous !!!
Diane Schuster replied 16 days ago
Thanks Eugenio and for the fav, glad that you liked the image! dee