Until the Rain

Artist: Laurette Ruys
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Until the Rain

_{taken on one of the tributaries to the Mulgrave River in the Wooroonooran National Park near Cairns}

she seeks a source of inspiration and his words come floating in
an image so pure
the stones beneath his water pull her in
when she’s lost, somehow reading his mind makes so much sense

she steps through the water, across the riverstones
her yearning to know more is running
fast into the forests of places unseen and times yet to pass

but I wont be ready until the rain
falls like tears
until your forest abounds this warm light inside

if together there was a path it would lead forever
following rivers upstream to the beginnings
the taste of this river is fresh, these waters dream to me
twisting and falling across landscapes

walking into the essence of a jungled world, this time stands still
a kaleidescope of feeling, she watches a leaf fall to the stream spiralling
floating its way down the river, to the world between

but I wont be ready until the rain
falls like tears
until your forest abounds this warm light inside

she returns in her my mind again and again, following, flowing,
this water so pure
she looks downstream to where the river disappears around the next bend
and the shadows of the dense forests
loom histories and futures to her reflection

Until the Rain belongs to the following groups:

All About Water, All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Australian Bush ☼ (aspects of realistic views - ie N0 Abstracts or Macros please!), Far North Queensland (2/day limit, location MUST be in description, NO MACRO, PLEASE), Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: , Mother Nature's Finest, National Parks of the World & Great Parks Of The World, Queensland, Rivers and Streams and That One Great Shot Available for sale as

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Michael Walters

LAUTETTE!!! My mouth is hanging so wide open!!! This is how you take a forest shot!! mh my oh my oh my..i am stunned!! This is the best forest shot i have seen in a loooong time:))))
The perfect brilliant composition and the exposure….shakes head!! the light in the trees at the back of thte photo is so beautiful..This is the biggest fave ever:) It seems to have create some of the most inspirational and brilliant words i’ve ever read also…this is a song:)) It flows liek this river, it’s beautiful and pure and perfect..Im really in awe of this…you made my day…week..more:)
8-DDD
Laurette Ruys replied

Michael :)) I’m so glad you like this shot as it’s one of my faves from my rainforest creek walks last week,,,, i think nature made half the composition, laying those rocks out so perfectly on the river bed,, kind of made it easier for me,,,, thanks for the big fave :)) gives me that 10mm grin :DDD
Elana Bailey

This is a sensational shot. Well done indeed. An instant favourite.
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Elana ;))
Craig Shadbolt

Great work Laurette. Love it.
Laurette Ruys replied

Hey Shaddy, thanks heaps, glad u love it!
Michael Walters

I was so overwhelmed i couldn’t even spell your name properly ;)) Llllllaurette:)
Laurette Ruys replied

that’s okay mmIChaEl ;o)
Michael Walters

hahahah oh my is there a 0mm lens :)))D you are too much;)
Critical Vision

Speechless – such a wonderful shot
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Dave :) Wow speechless, i like that!
Robert Mullner

So very nice…no…very superb…Awesome shot Laurette..
Laurette Ruys replied

Hey Rob, thanks a lot for commenting :)))
Neil Boucher

Just beautiful! But then you knew that :)
Laurette Ruys replied

Hi Neil, thank you :) Yes, it’s kind of nice up those rainforest creeks ;))
Gethin

hi Laurette,
stunning scene you’ve captured… really nicely composed.. draws me straight in.. awesome work!
Laurette Ruys replied

Hey Gethin, thanks very much, like that it draws you in :)
AngieBel

Wow! What a stunning image…the forest & the creek are perfectly captured. and your words, your words…I have none (it’s hard for me to talk with my jaw on the floor!).
Beautiful as usual Laurette :)
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Angie for stopping by and commenting, i really appreciate it :))
David Henderson

Laurette, once again you astound me with your amazing photographic talent and your beautiful words, I really love this!!!
Btw, what sort of gear do you use and where was it shot? :)
Laurette Ruys replied

Hi David, thanks so much :DD I use a Nikon D80 and shot this using my Sigma 10-20mm, plus a couple of Lee filters, 0.6 to slow the water and a soft grad 0.9 to soften the light in the forest background. Still learning the art of using the filters ;) as haven’t had them for very long,,,,
Laurette Ruys replied

p.s. shot this up a random rainforest creek in the Wooroonoonan National Park in the Goldsborough Valley near Cairns. Bit of wading through the river to get upstream, good fun and a few mozzies & march flies,,,
JennyDean

Beautiful Laurette.
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Jenny :))
Andrew Bosman

Nature may have been kind in providing the scene Ret but you still had to capture it in all it’s grandeur and you have succeeded.
Laurette Ruys replied

Hey Boz, thanks a million :)) i’m glad you think so;)
JeffStockton

This is one bottler of a capture.The f/ground subjects with effect of the shutter for the water surrounding them & the depth & the light beaming through…what a stunning shot well done
Laurette Ruys replied

Hey Jeff, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, appreciated :)
shaneran

beautiful image !! love the movement of the water, but especially your writing !! This sounds as it should be put to music !
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Shaneran, for taking the time to look and read :))
Mili Wijeratne

This is an absolutely stunning shot! I’m blown away! Well done :)
Laurette Ruys replied

I’m really happy that you like it Mili :))
Gareth Bowell

OK this is wwhat I hoe to achieve. Great balance of teh water and scenery. Beautiful capture!
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Gareth, its one of my faves and that rainforest stream was something else!
LYN EVANS

Absolutely WOW!!!!!!!!!
Laurette Ruys replied

Thankyou Lyn :))
betha

Stunning image!!
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks betha ;)
i l d i l a z...

Awesome work,great perspective!
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks ildilazar :))
Donovan wilson

This is a top shot …well Done
Laurette Ruys replied

Thank you so much Donovan :)) glad you like it
Di Jenkins

fabulous shot – Michael Walters said it all (and them some!!! ) gorgeous!
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Di. :)))
aambience

Stunning shot!
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks aambience :))
Kris Faul

wow, this is amazing, love these kind of shots! instant fav!
Laurette Ruys replied

Big grin here Kris, glad you like it so much :))
Sue Nueckel

Gorgeous!!!!!!!
Laurette Ruys replied

thankyou Sue,!
reflector

A stunning location, slow capture and imagery ! Great poem too !
Laurette Ruys replied

thankyou james and thankyou especially for reading also :)
Cheryl Lunde

Gorgeous and great narrative!
Laurette Ruys replied

thankyou Cheryl, glad you like it ;)
Peter Evans

You really nailed this Laurette superb work, in fact you seem to have a very good grip on landscapes in general but particularly water.
Fantastic gallery :-)
Laurette Ruys replied

Peter thanks heaps for your comment! this was one of those special places I’m so happy to have captured as I no longer live in the area. I love water, being a cancer water rat by signs, so maybe that’s why i’m drawn to taking shots of water :)) cheers!
Janine Hewlett

Fantastic image!! Would be a great addition to The Far North Queensalnd Group
Laurette Ruys replied

Thanks Janine, I will add the image ;))
renifer

Lovely photo!
Spectacular colours!
Well done! :)
Laurette Ruys replied

thankyou renifer :)
Kez08

Great shot! Just sensational lighting.