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!! :)

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umauma

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

This is an incredible shot Kathie, sensual lines, colors and patterns..perfect!
Kathie Nichols replied

Thanks Uma, I think this will be one of my favourites!
tjmimagery

Beautiful capture, texture and colours are amazing.
Kathie Nichols replied

Thanks so much tjm!!!!
Chris Willis

What a feast of textures and colours here. Love it :-)
Kathie Nichols replied

So glad you like it Chris!
Virginia McGowan

clever Kathie! love the story so much.umanuma says it so well [This is an incredible shot Kathie, sensual lines, colors and patterns..perfect!]
Kathie Nichols replied

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!!!
Robin Brown

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
Kathie Nichols replied

I think I can see your boat in the distance, ahoy…over here!!!!! LOL!
Thanks Robin :)
hilarydougill

Great writing, very graphic, wonderful shot of the bark, it actually looks like waves, great imagination!!!!
Kathie Nichols replied

Thanks Hilary for your great feedback! :)
Paul Gibbons

Amazing colour and texture, the description fits perfectly.
Kathie Nichols replied

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!
Joanne Bradley

Wonderful shot! It definitely looks like a painting and so much emotion. Your story fits!
Kathie Nichols replied

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!! :)
micmac

There’s a whole world in that image,beautiful movement and lines ,realy beautiful.Did you write this ,that piece of writing is fantastic.
Kathie Nichols replied

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!!
lensman

.....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.
Kathie Nichols replied

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!! :)
richiedean

You are surrounded by fantastic textures Kathie and your writing deserves a book check out Lulu.com
Kathie Nichols replied

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.
RLHall

Just beautiful, wow, the lines, textures and colors are fantastic!
Kathie Nichols replied

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

This is a fantastic abstract macro. Awesome shot.
Kathie Nichols replied

Thanks for stopping by Quigi and for your great comments!! :)
jacqi

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

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

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

excellent image, writing, detail and sense of motion
dinghysailor1

another fantastic image !!! and great imagation in your writing – love both!
lettie1957

the colours and textures are just beautiful.
regards Aletta
Scott Ruhs

Fantastic textures.
Joanne Coyle

fantastic!!!! Joanne :)