A Return to Love ~ Chena Slough Alaska North Star
From my collection:
Alaska North Star ~ Arctic Fantasy
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
All Rights Reserved
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.” by Marrianne Williamson ~ excerpts from Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles.
I use only my own images to create composites, matrix panoramic images and digital art, therefore I own full copyrights on all my work. This is one of my favourites. It is a composite of three of my images, one of the Chena Slough near North Pole Alaska and two of Interior Alaska brilliant skies
Featured in Mountains and Light 29 December 2008
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Arrowman
A brilliant well composed image ! – Colin
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Colin, thank you so much!! I hope you are enjoying your holidays and wish you a wonderful new year!!
Patrick Morand
Beautiful work Sharon, congrats !
Carol & Kev Ha...
Simply beautiful…and such inspirational words….thanks for sharing.
Carol
retepk
Well done.
Jennifer Prome...
great scene, love this shot!! :-)
Hank Rodriguez
Without a doubt, with the stunning imagery I am witnessing lately, and after leaving an empty dark place in my life after losing my beloved Rolanda, I am slowing allowing myself a return to love…Things of beauty, skill, imagination, passion, and expression. Your art has lifted me to a newer, higher place, and helped me to feel renewed exhilaration, and motivation. I hope to one day conceive of, and comprehend, even a fraction of what insight and creativity you possess.
They say a picture paints a thousand words, so maybe I should pipe down, and get to work?
See if I can at least shoot a sentence or two.
More photos to come, okay?
Sharon Mau replied
Your na’au, your heart to heart sincere words actually bring tears to my eyes. I know about your beloved lady love. I have seen references to her around the site and would never mention it until you did. I am happy you feel comfortable in saying so, and I am so sad she is gone now. I understand the conflicting emotions and the grieving for I am sure you miss her so much. Through your words it is evident you have a great love and that is truly a blessing! And I speak in the present tense for, although she is no longer physically with you, the love and happiness you shared in your lives together will be with you in your heart always. You are a beautiful spirit Hank with a brilliant mind and fabulous sense of humour. I am happy to have met you here. Thank you so much for touching my heart. Sharon
Helene Kippert
Excellent work!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo, thank you Helene!!
Béla Török
Oh Sharon, this place is heavenly! What a brilliant image my friend!
Wildwings
Absolutely gorgeous! You have captured the mood perfectly. This must go into my cherished collection of favorites immediately. Wonderful work.
solareclips~Ju...
syd baker
Outstanding, I’m fascinated!
Van Cordle
Wonderful work Sharon!! Beautiful and masterfully done!!
Jan Piller
Amazing and atmospheric image! Nicely done!
Corina Daniela...
Is fabulous Sharon! I love it!
Kurt Golgart
Wow! This is just spectacular. Very well done, indeed.
Ron Fitzgerald
Simply a magical image full of subdued colour and light. Love the perspective and the words,
DWarren
This is exquisite Sharon!!
Eva and Klaus ...
Oh this is beautiful!
Angie McKenzie
i cant believe i havent seen this one yet!! it is stunning sharon!! beautiful!!
barnsis
Awesomely beautiful image. stunning, your lighting and framing are perfect
Stzar
I love this work so much Sharon ~ Sensational and Beautiful !!
i have added it to my favourites
I love all your work, and this is wonderful !!
chriso
There is wondeful mood created in this composite. Great light and subtle colour in the foreground with mysterious clouds.
Shree
wow…what a tittle and what a wonderful capture….awesome mood with dramatic tones captured by your artistic tallents…loved your descriptions too..
GerryMac
outstanding!
SMOKEYDOGSOCKS
THIS IS A FANTASTIC BLENDING JOB. THIS IMAGE WENT STRAIGHT INTO FAVORITES. BOB
Nurhilal Harsa
Excellent!!!!!!!
StarKatz
Breathtakingly beautiful :)
bidkev
Stunningly beautiful image.
kev
Brendan Schoon
Fantastic shot!! Wonderful DOF and a great composition!! Very nice contrast too!! Very well done.
Brendan
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Brendan! It is cool to hear from you!
Amanda White
I love the way you blend your images seamlessly together to create a stunning masterpiece.
Vickie Emms
on your feature of this beautiful image in Mountains and Light group Sharon. I am so proud to be standing right beside you hon,,,,,yehawww!!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo dearest Vickie, it is such a delightful surprise to log on and discover this image is featured! Thank you!
rosiczka
Wonderful image
Tibby Steedly
Congratulations, sweet Sharon, on this beautiful photo being featured!!!
Diane Schuster
Congratulations on your feature, this is a beautiful image!
Rosemaree
A stunningly beautiful image. Congrats on the feature…
valzart
Aww beautiful sweetheART love it ! ;} hugglez
richiedean
Hauntingly beautiful Sharon …... :))
linda858100
FABULOUS
Steve Buffington
Wow, I know why it is a favorite. I have no idea how you do these composites. I have never tried. Stellar work. Its seamless.
van049
Beautiful, stunning image!!!
Lucindawind
fantastic !!
Lars Klottrup
Heavenly mood! :-)
Pamela B
So beautifully fantastic!
Joanne Bradley
Marvelous image! Just so beautiful and one of the places on earth, along with Hawaii, that I hope I can see sometime soon! I love your composition on this, those ominous clouds above and that biblical opening in the sky, and light!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo dearest Joanne, I am delighted this speaks to your heart! Thank you!
Teresa P. Pelaez
Lovely, beautiful place and capture, congrats Sharon.
Colleen Farrell
Ooh, I can see how this would be one of your favorites! Sensational image!!
TheBlindHog
Sharon, this is eextraordinary – a standout in a community of very talented artists. You have every right to be exceptionally proud of this one!
Milos Markovic
The mood created presents the essence of this place, you are so fond of, Sharon.
Remarkable artwork !
Albert Sellaman
wonderful…....
Rick & Deb Larson
WOW Sharon, this is truly awesome, I love what you’ve created here, a true work of art!! Take Care Deb :)
Rachel Davison
Classically beautiful!
Lorna Gerard
This is a beautiful photo, and the quote from a Course of Miracles is very true. Thank you for your beautiful work.
Christopher Ba...
The beautiful Chena, great shot. One day I hope to go back because there is something about Alaska that grips your heart!
Kostas Petrakis
Stunning capture! :)
Tibby Steedly
Of all your photographs, dear Sharon, I think think this one is my favorite!!! Congratulations on your features!!! I just love your beautiful work!
LudaNayvelt
so much mystery in this shot Sharon, very pretty image
Lois Bryan
Sharon this is an extraordinary image … such richness, such depth … I’m in awe!!!!
RedRose1
Beautiful scenery. Wonderfully done :))
Susanne Correa
beautiful! I have alot to learn
Kathy Nairn
Absolutely stunning photograph Sharon!
J.K. York
a very dramatic composition. the moody sky caps this landscape beautifully. incredible light control. bravo.
sunsetrainbow
Great work
stevendesiow
Very impressive work, Sharon.
Carol Barona
Wow, another fabulous capture! Just beautiful Sharon!
Cheri Perry
What a fantastic image.
Susanne Correa
What an outstanding image!
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Laurie Search
This is absolutely gorgeous!!!!
henrihan
A beautiful capture Sharon, a return to love for you is going back in time to one of the most beautiful places on Earth,Alaska. I have seen so many pictures of you for a number of years now, and you have a great talent to capture beauty everywhere, but my favourites are still among your wonderful collection of Alaska pics. Have a most wonderful weekend and keep the spirit high, always…:)
Sharon Mau replied
You are so sweet!! Mahalo dearest Henri, I am so happy to hear from you! Thank you so much for your beautiful letter!! You will be surprised and delighted I am sure to hear my identical twin sister Karon is here on Maui!!!!!!!! Yey!!! Marjie flew in from Seattle and Clark flew in from O’ahu and Karon is here!!! This is her first time here on the island and we are having so much fun!! We are driving to Ke’anae in a few minutes so I wanted to check in, read my mail and answer you before we go. I wish you a fabulous day!!
Aloha e Malama pono,
Sharon
Barbara Brown
A beautiful image!!
Marjorie Wallace
CONGRATULATIONS! You have been featured in PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART group! A long time favorite, Sharon and we are happy to feature it here in PNW Art.
gabryshak
well look at you miss sharon mau,
making a splash up here in the north!!!
as always, emotive, serendipitious work
congrats on your well deserving feature(s)
stunning sky and perfect leading composition
♥t
Bruce Dickson
Great image
shaneran
beautiful and serene !! well deserving of the features it has recieved!! love the words you put with this!!
Carol Berliner
Brilliant work! I looooooove this instant fav!
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Debbie Roelle
Beautiful, what an amazing setting and image.
Ralph Olsson
Congratulations, your work has been Featured in Moody,Dark and Evocative
Joyce DZ
Wonderful work! I love the words, too!
Tama Blough
Congrats on your feature! I don’t usually associate you with moody and dark but this is wonderful.
jwinman
beautiful… love the light…
Keith G. Hawley
Great shot! Very nice composition!... Keith
Jennifer E. Ga...
Wonderful composition.
moonlit6echo 16 days ago
wow. lots of depth and mood
David McMahon 14 days ago
That is such a stunning image.
Nala 6 days ago
Wow it looks so so nice well done great image