Portal
conforming lines and scribbles
graffiti the shifting sky
as avalanches of calm descend
on the common day
a traveller awaits
entry to the balloting portal
holding ballet dance poses
on most eager tiptoes
as lab tests and case studies
spill from well travelled pockets
and withered surroundings are pierced
with fierce note jotting eyes
now uniformed bodies are wrapping
themselves in creaky old tin foil
and surging to the deadline
past broken sound barriers
what lessons were learned
from the curious race
remain locked in the thoughts
of this soon to depart traveller
but as the portal splits open
they will do well to conclude
that this black and white world
was meant for you and me
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Location: Auchmithie, Angus, Scotland
© Donald Cameron 2009
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Travis Easton
Love that long exposure, good one Donald
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks Travis
GerryMac
stunning capture!
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks a lot
Renee Dawson
Absolutely beautiful Donald. I find your b&w work very inspirational!
Donald Cameron replied
Kind of you to say so, keeps me ticking along :)
clickinhistory
great contrast of stillness and movement, another powerful shot Donald
Donald Cameron replied
Feedback positive as ever, cheers.
John Kowalski
Fabulous work Donald, lovely composition and exposure!!
Donald Cameron replied
For me the exposure makes or breaks a shot like this, happily the lighting was about right to capture enough cloud movement. Thanks for commenting.
David Hibberd
I like this Donald has an awesome feel to it a little eery
Donald Cameron replied
Yes I think it is fairly eery as well, suppose the b&w contrast and cloud movement takes it away from reality.
Richard George
Another beauty. Strong composition…like the motion in the clouds. Nice work
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks very much
dreamNwish
Great work!
Donald Cameron replied
Good to hear thanks
marshall calve...
I don’t think you will ever let us down not only with your images but also your verse ,
PS my son Glennc has just done his first book have you any intensions of doing one, it makes a great coffee table talking point
Donald Cameron replied
I don’t think I’m consistent enough yet to say that, think you’re being overly generous but appreciate the sentiment :) Yes a book is something I want to do in future, once I have enough images and poems that I think are good enough to publish.
Kasia-D
What amazing work. Beautiful, visionary shot and then the poetry to match the vision of a portal to a world beyond.
Auchmithie brings back fond memories.
Donald Cameron replied
Thank you, very kind. Glad it could take you back to somewhere you remember visiting :)
josiem
stunning work!
Donald Cameron replied
Thank you, appreciate that.
Sue Hammond
I love the drifting sky and the beautiful sea mist on the stones in the foreground… beautiful work!
Donald Cameron replied
Cheers Sue, much appreciated.
GlennC
Super composition , the way the light seem to explode in the sky, just above the crack in the rock really makes this a stand out for me! As ever quality is superb
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks Glenn, as you’ll know it’s great when you come across a scene that you know is going to produce a good b&w.
DaveReed
Terrific composition and shot . . . nicely done !
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks Dave
Anthony Mancuso
wonderful work Donald
Donald Cameron replied
Cheers for commenting Anthony
IanTaylor
Great image Donald, very powerful and imposing
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks Ian
dawndavies
beautiful image, such fabulous light,dawn
Donald Cameron replied
Thank you Dawn, glad you like.
Akkra
Breathtaking Donald – a lovely shot!
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks very much, appreciate your comments
hsien-ku
a foreboding and dramatic shot – great capture
and are they your words? they’re beautiful
Donald Cameron replied
Thank you, yes the words are my own. I know you’re a bit of a writer yourself so it’s good to hear you like it!
Rene Hales
Beautiful exposure and b&w image.—Rene
Donald Cameron replied
Thank you Rene
Songmistress 25 days ago
This is breathtaking. Instant fave. I could walk right into it and live in that magical black and white world. Beautiful.
Donald Cameron replied 25 days ago
Thanks a lot for your comments, really appreciated.
Husky 25 days ago
Beautiful image Donald!!
Donald Cameron replied 25 days ago
Thank you Husky!
Nikki Mulkern 25 days ago
Beautiful capture, love the B&W!!! =)
Donald Cameron replied 25 days ago
Thanks again Nikki
John Vandeven 22 days ago
Fabulous shot Don….
Donald Cameron replied 19 days ago
Cheers John, appreciate that.
John Roshka 14 days ago
Really nice work. Great toning.
Donald Cameron replied 12 days ago
Many thanks
eleni1467 2 days ago
Too me it looks like the two rocks are yakking away , time flies! Gorgeous!