Against the W i n d

Holly Kempe

Against the W i n d

“Against the Wind” Photography & Artwork
by Holly Kempe ©


A surreal depiction of birds flying into a gale force wind under a full moon partly covered by cloud.

“When everything seems to be going against you,
remember that the airplane takes off against the
wind, not with it.”

~ Henry Ford


Against the Wind has been featured in the:

  1. Redbubble Homepage – September 08
  2. Tree Group – July 08
  3. Cards: Best of Your Best Group
  4. Shoot the Moon Group – February 09
  5. Redbubble Homepage – June 09

Against the W i n d belongs to the following groups:

Landscape Photography, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Shoot The Moon and Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Against the W i n d by Holly Kempe
Against the W i n d by Holly Kempe
  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    This is GORGEOUS!

  • Lisa Wilson

    Lisa Wilson

    Stunning colours and imagery.

  • karenanderson

    karenanderson

    fantastic ! ... especially love the moon

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Beautiful.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Beautiful, enhancement.

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    How divine Holly, this is SO so beautifully rich in colour and comp…..LOVE it!!! :)

  • Daniel Fitzgerald

    Daniel Fitzgerald

    Amazing, can almost feel thier struggle

  • lewbrown

    lewbrown

    like your work

  • ma9rk

    ma9rk

    Simply outstanding..all your work.

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Gorgeous capture. Love it against the blue wall too.

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Thank you all for your very kind comments – they are very much appreciated :)

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    awesome imagery… nice piece.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Just stunning, true work of art!

  • bouldercreek

    bouldercreek

    Nice work. Very well done Holly.

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    love the colours that you use Holly

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Awesome, simply beautiful.!!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Awesome image.. great work !

  • Jamie Lee

    Jamie Lee

    Beautiful creation, so peaceful to look at.

  • Daniel Doyle

    Daniel Doyle

    Fantastic capture, thanks for sharing. LOL…........ ;0)

  • Clark Takashima

    Clark Takashima

    We are always flyin in the wind, jus watch out for those hard landings and uh, them trees of course!

  • AthenaBlanco

    AthenaBlanco

    Brilliant work and vibrant colours!

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    Superb in every way.

  • Rashmita & Raj

    Rashmita & Raj

    Very nice!

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Absolutely stunning Holly!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    absolutely divine scene, wow!!!!

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    S T U N N I N G . . . . Can’t take my eyes off this image!

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Exquisitely beautiful!

  • KazM

    KazM

    Brilliantly dramatic

  • Kristen Joy Tunney

    Kristen Joy Tu...

    Very striking image, beautiful work.

  • Amber Elizabeth Fromm Donais

    Amber Elizabet...

    Tis Magnificient I Love this !!! and feel inspired WOWOOWOWOOw Beuatiful HUGSSSS lil ol me

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Absolutely top notch!!

  • Carole Felmy

    Carole Felmy

    i like your interpretation on the struggles of life… A very nice image…

  • whitehorse

    whitehorse

    wonderful

  • CBenson

    CBenson

    Beautiful

  • SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    GREAT SHOT, I CAN FEEL THE WIND BLOWING IN MY FACE. BOB

  • Leanna Lomanski

    Leanna Lomanski

    This is amazing….............beautiful work!

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    this is a real stunner nice work

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley

    Love the half moon and the bent trees, and the colours are stunning, actually I had a laugh when I saw this image,... sense of humor there :-))

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    How I am missing all this brilliant work of yours, I have you on my watchlist!
    This is extraordinary! The composition is excellent and truly a rich tapestry of peacefulness….

  • Crin

    Crin

    Just Beautiful… A Well deserved win. Well done : )

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Congrats on your win.

  • Stzar

    Stzar

    Congratulations to You for your Beautiful work Winning the Challenge Autumn Colours !!
    i voted for this work ~ even tho i have never met you before ~ i love this

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Congratulations Holly for winning the Autumn colors challenge!

  • Kathy Nairn

    Kathy Nairn

    Holly, congratulations on your winning image, “Against the Wind” which you submitted to the Autumn Colors Challenge at Cards ~ Best of Your Best Your image will be the Group’s icon through the end of the next challenge AND will be featured in the Group as one of our Best!

  • Larissa Brea

    Larissa Brea

    Congratulations!!!!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Oh! wow! is that a real place ? stunningly lovely shot ;} hugglez

  • hirst

    hirst

    Congratulations Holly, and well done, a really wonderful image!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Congratulations on your beautiful, beautiful win!!!!!!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Congratulations Holly, on winning the challenge! There is so much imagery in this shot! Color, animation and atmosphere! Well done!

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

    Great photo! Congrats on winning the contest!

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs

    Congrats on winning the contest. Well deserved! This is an amazing image!

  • David G. Fredrickson

    David G. Fredr...

    A winner for sure A fav stunning image CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS

  • catruth

    catruth

    Very beautiful. Kudos. Well won.

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    This is the most beautiful scene I think I have ever seen of Autumn. composition.Light and saturation are just perfect. Holly, your camera and software skills reflect in your beautiful works.

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  • Ilunia Felczer

    Ilunia Felczer

    congrats Holly, beautiful image…..

  • NatureGreeting Cards ©ccwri

    NatureGreeting...

    This is absolutely Gorgeous!

  • Spiritinme

    Spiritinme

    it’s all been said-aweinspiring image

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    Congratulations.. stunning image.

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    This is beautiful Holly. Congratulations!

  • marlaakajake

    marlaakajake

    So very beautiful!!!

  • Iani

    Iani

    Stunning piece of work

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Very beautiful!

  • Sandy Warren

    Sandy Warren

    Congratulations Holly! This is gorgeous and so well deserved!

  • betha

    betha

    Well done!!! This is wonderful work!

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    Congratulations are definitely in order! This is stunning work! So very beautiful!

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    I am so glad you won, I did vote for your exceptional photo!...congratulations.

  • Sarah McKoy

    Sarah McKoy

    Congratulation, great image.

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Well done Holly, congratulations

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Congratulations Holly!!! Love your work!!!

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Excellent work Holly and oh so deserving of the win!!

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    Great art ,and Gongratulations for your deserving win !!!

  • Yuri Lev

    Yuri Lev

    It’s a winner in many ways. Beautiful beautiful image.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    This is a beautiful composition and the color is simply stunning!Gongratulations

  • danita clark

    danita clark

    Great work Holly, it is a well deserved honour :-)

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Wonderful!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Very very beautiful

  • jpryce

    jpryce

    Congratulations…this is an excellent piece…well deserved!

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    congratulations ! well diserved with this fabulous picture =)

  • amberafternoon

    amberafternoon

    Lovely image!

  • Mary Aleckson

    Mary Aleckson

    I LOVE this picture, it is absolutely beautiful! I looked at your site and ALL your artwork is WONDERFUL! Congrats

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Congratulations Holly, now this splendid image is on homepage!!!!

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    Congratulations. This is a wonderful image, you have captured it brilliantly Stunning!!!!

  • sunsetgirl

    sunsetgirl

    wow! very interesting! love the colors together!

  • adgray

    adgray

    This is an awesome image!
    I love it and the quote ~ I kinda knew it but you putting it up has made me really think about it!
    I love horse riding and standing facing the wind so I guess it makes sense that we have a greater sense of achievement when we have struggled against the wind, against adversary
    And you have chosen my favourite season ~ autumnal theme too!
    Congratulations for making the home page so that I could find you!
    BRAVO!!
    Chookas! ~ adg
    too!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Gorgeous! love the colors and everything…

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    Yippeee You’re on the front page!!!!! Congrats again!

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    You did a beautiful job!!

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    FABULOUS!!!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Beautiful to look at.. Amazing

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Congratulations on your win, and the front page feature, beautiful image, well deserved.

  • Sarah Bentvelzen

    Sarah Bentvelzen

    wow! lovely piece!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    this is absolute MAGIC
    congrats on home page!!!!!!!

  • Janell Rufiange

    Janell Rufiange

    Fantastic! It is so magical

  • Deon de Waal

    Deon de Waal

    This is quite stunning. Wonderful colours and really deserving of a home page view.

  • kevin34

    kevin34

    nice

  • sapaho

    sapaho

    just saw this on the front page – congrats!!

  • KazM

    KazM

    Well deserved attention. Bravo

  • ljtaft

    ljtaft

    Another Congratulation, nicely done

  • valleymiss

    valleymiss

    Beautifully done. I love all the combinations.

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    Stunning!!!

  • John De Bord Photography IPA

    John De Bord P...

    what a stunning masterpiece!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    looking at this makes the stresses of the day disappear …........ :))

  • Frank McCafferty

    Frank McCafferty

    Such Tremendous Work Holly So Talented you are Awesome Work F XXX

  • amarica

    amarica

    Outstanding!!!

  • GlennRoger

    GlennRoger

    Boy, I am missing so much not having the time I once spent on the bubble. This is just breathtaking Holly. Wonderful.

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    gorgeous image mq

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Stunning!

  • capecodart

    capecodart

    Very nice shot! Lovely landscape.

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Fantastic!

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    A fantastic creation,Holly,and the title is perfect!!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful work, Holly! I love the composition, the story that the image tells and the colors are beautiful! Dee

  • cathrinedp

    cathrinedp

    simply magical

  • KateSecretwomen

    KateSecretwomen

    Stunning!

  • Lynn Whitt

    Lynn Whitt

    Gorgeous….

  • Di Edwards

    Di Edwards

    This is gorgeous Holly. Great composition of your photos.

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    STUNNING…CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR HOMEPAGE FEATURE!

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on having your image featured on Red Bubble’s Home Page. June 22nd 2009.

  • Sanne Thijs

    Sanne Thijs

    Congrats on making the homepage

  • KazM

    KazM

    Cleverly Crafted
    HomePage Honoured
    Well Wrought Work

  • Ilmari Fabritius

    Ilmari Fabritius

    Wow this is something superb!

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Congrats on being on the RB home page!..instant fav….anna : )

  • RhondaR

    RhondaR

    Fantastic image, love the moon and the birds. The colour is fabulous.

  • Alan Watt

    Alan Watt

    Awesome image this!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Holly, congratulations, your wonderful image made a homepage feature!!!

  • nightflower

    nightflower

    Amazing work!

  • Iris Greenwell

    Iris Greenwell

    hi Holly,
    Another wonderful image. I love the colors and composition.

  • Hena Tayeb

    Hena Tayeb

    congrats on making the homepage

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Congratulations for the homepage feature, Holly.

  • whiteflowerart

    whiteflowerart

    Gorgeous image. Love it!! :o)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    Stunning work :)

  • Lisa Hill

    Lisa Hill

    absolutely stunning x

  • Bob Wickham

    Bob Wickham

    Beautiful work

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen 22 days ago

    Really fantastic work Holly!!!

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey 22 days ago

    Stunning work, Holly. Well done.

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp 22 days ago

    superb!

  • Adri  Padmos

    Adri Padmos 22 days ago

    Excellent work, Holly!

  • Andrea Ida Rausch

    Andrea Ida Rausch 20 days ago

    What an outstanding work!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search 15 days ago

    What a fantastic portfolio you have!!! This is so beautiful!

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