Storm Rider

Artist: Kathie Nichols
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Storm Rider

“As I regained consciousness the storm was gaining momentum. I had strapped myself to my raft knowing that I may well not survive the night. As the dawn approached I struggled to hold on to what was left of my makeshift raft. My hands and feet were raw from the rope that I had used to secure myself. The size of the waves was terrifying and I prayed that with the new day the storm would pass and I would be safe…....”

Macro photograph taken from a palm tree on the Gold Coast! This was taken just after the middle of the day from the shaded side of the tree. I am rather passionate about macro photography mostly of bark, rocks and flowers!! :)

Storm Rider belongs to the following groups:

AW Welcome Center, Brisbane ~ South East QLD, Nature's Macro Canvas, Passions and Textures and Materials

umauma, 6 months ago

This is sooo beautiful Kathie. Sensual lines, colors, patterns..exquisite!!
umauma, 6 months ago

This is an incredible shot Kathie, sensual lines, colors and patterns..perfect!
tjmimagery, 6 months ago

Beautiful capture, texture and colours are amazing.
Chris Willis, 6 months ago

What a feast of textures and colours here. Love it :-)
ginnymac, 6 months ago

clever Kathie! love the story so much.umanuma says it so well [This is an incredible shot Kathie, sensual lines, colors and patterns..perfect!]
Robin Brown, 6 months ago

I can see your storm Kathie, hold on help is on its way. I promise you’ll be home for tea. Fabulous image enhanced by your narrative. This is a beautiful work of art. XX
hilarydougill, 6 months ago

Great writing, very graphic, wonderful shot of the bark, it actually looks like waves, great imagination!!!!
Paul Gibbons, 6 months ago

Amazing colour and texture, the description fits perfectly.
Joanne Bradley, 6 months ago

Wonderful shot! It definitely looks like a painting and so much emotion. Your story fits!
micmac, 6 months ago

There’s a whole world in that image,beautiful movement and lines ,realy beautiful.Did you write this ,that piece of writing is fantastic.
lensman, 6 months ago

.....in the knowledge that soon after I would once again step onto safe, secure dry land. The salt water burned into my raw flesh like acid, leaving me to wonder what other surprises Mother Nature would throw at me.

Another fine mess you’ve got me into, LOL!!! Nice pic, Kathie the Dreamweaver.
richiedean, 6 months ago

You are surrounded by fantastic textures Kathie and your writing deserves a book check out Lulu.com
RLHall, 6 months ago

Just beautiful, wow, the lines, textures and colors are fantastic!
Kathie Nichols in reply to umauma’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Uma, I think this will be one of my favourites!
Kathie Nichols in reply to tjmimagery’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks so much tjm!!!!
Kathie Nichols in reply to Chris Willis’s comment, 6 months ago

So glad you like it Chris!
Kathie Nichols in reply to ginnymac’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Ginny, I have a couple more up my sleeve from the same tree! It’s nice to have a series as they’d look great displayed together as wall art!!!
Kathie Nichols in reply to Robin Brown’s comment, 6 months ago

I think I can see your boat in the distance, ahoy…over here!!!!! LOL!
Thanks Robin :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Hilary for your great feedback! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to Paul Gibbons’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Paul…I was quite excited about this one. This tree was right next to my table where I had lunch on Friday. Some people actually approached me and wondered what was so interesting to photograph so close to a tree..LOL!
Kathie Nichols in reply to Joanne Bradley’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Joanne, one of my main goals is to have that painted look from my macro shots and I so enjoy writing my little stories!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to micmac’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Gigi, yes, all my stories are written by me, I;d like to think that it draws the viewer more into the photo and creates an interesting atmosphere!!
Kathie Nichols in reply to lensman’s comment, 6 months ago

Oh lensman…you fell overboard hours ago…gosh…did you manage to swim back to the raft to finish the story for me??? Thanks again for your wonderful addition and great comments!! :)
Kathie Nichols in reply to richiedean’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Richie! Yes, I have been thinking about a ‘Coffee Table’ book for some time now. I have seen a few sites for self-publishing, I’ll check out lulu.com as well.
Kathie Nichols in reply to RLHall’s comment, 6 months ago

Oh thankyou so much, you are most kind! :)
Quigi, 6 months ago

This is a fantastic abstract macro. Awesome shot.
Kathie Nichols in reply to Quigi’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks for stopping by Quigi and for your great comments!! :)
jacqi, 6 months ago

That is so beautiful and I can’t imagine how you captured it. Well done you!
LindaR, 6 months ago

Just terrific ~ I’m running out of words for you Kathie ~ your work is unique and I agree with others – time to publish! I felt myself on that raft right with you…did you see me? :)
berndt2, 6 months ago

Cool colours and patterns – nature does some wonderful stuff if we keep our eyes open (and camera handy!)
Michael Wolf, 6 months ago

excellent image, writing, detail and sense of motion
dinghysailor1, 5 months ago

another fantastic image !!! and great imagation in your writing – love both!
lettie1957, 5 months ago

the colours and textures are just beautiful.
regards Aletta
Scott Ruhs, about 1 month ago

Fantastic textures.