A Return to Love ~ Chena Slough Alaska North Star
From my collection:
Alaska North Star ~ Arctic Fantasy
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. 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
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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!!
Sharon Mau replied 15 days ago
Aloha Angie, it is such a challenge to keep up with mail on this site. Thank you for all your wonderful notes :))
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.
Sharon Mau replied 15 days ago
Mahalo, I am happy you enjoy it :))
Shree
wow…what a tittle and what a wonderful capture….awesome mood with dramatic tones captured by your artistic tallents…loved your descriptions too..
Sharon Mau replied 15 days ago
Aloha, thank you so much for your kindness :))
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
Steven de Siow
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…:)
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 D. Z.
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
wow. lots of depth and mood
David McMahon
That is such a stunning image.
Nala
Wow it looks so so nice well done great image
M. Wiessman Ph...
amazing!!!!!! please consider to join the northern landscape group and to post this awesome picture there!!
http://www.redbubble.com/groups/northern-landscape
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui, thank you so much for your kind note and for the invitation.
Virginia N. Fred
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Gina :))
Mark Allen
Most impressive
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Mark, it is good to hear from you. I hope you are doing well. Jacob and I send you and your lovely wife and family our compassionate love and kindest wishes.
ccwri
Beautifuly composed Sharon, a fave for sure!! Hugs!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui loa for catapulting my image into the RedBubble Image Feed by favouriting it. :))
I very much appreciate your kindness. Aloha dearest Carolyn.
GabrielK
stunning scenery, perfect moment
joak
a brilliant bit o work pal very very good
Deon de Waal
love the mood of this shot…kighting is just perfect!
Lynda McDonald
this is beautiful, certainly gives that wild n free feel to it, nice work Sharon, congratulations on your features
KcranmerArt
Wow!! This is really a stunning image…I would love so much to have my tent pitched and viewing this for myself…fantastic and gorgeous in every way!!!
Alistair Wilson
magical capture sharon, congratulations :)
Sharon Mau replied
You’re sweet, mahalo for your kindness Alistair.
TommyZ
To know God is to know thyself
Darren Greenwell
superb.
moonbucket
This is just so inspiring. I want to shoot landscapes this well one day. Your works are fab.
francophotos
Beautyful!! Stunning work!
Alessandro Pinto
Fabulous scene…Excellent photograph!
Carolyn Cable
beautiful and inspiring work!
Hans Kawitzki
This is a brilliant composition and excellent work and great words to go with it.
Azzurra
this is simply stunning x
AroonKalandy
Beautiful work , congrats !
Sebastiaan Koenen
Instant favorite. Great photo Sharon.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Sebastiaan, it is good to hear from you. Mahalo nui, thank you so much.
Laurie Puglia
Love the mood here Sharon.
Terence Russell
Strange that with all your wonderful and beautiful Hawaiian images, the one that jumps out at me is from Alaska! But, when the light is right, its time to capture beauty wherever you find it.
Panalot
beautiful capture
DeviousLili
Alaska is the one place I have wanted to live in for as long as I can remember. This image, for me, is Perfect. Thank you for sharing this! xox
Tamara E
Oh, wow. This is lovely :)
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Tamara, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much :))
Angel Gold
Gorgeous
AroonKalandy
Such a Gorgeous Beauty,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Paul Compton
All I can say is : Woah.
Simply divine.
Sharon Mau replied
“Simply divine….” that is very nice. Aloha Paul, thank you :)
Steve Buffington
Amazing Sharon.—Steve
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Steve, thank you :)
Paul Vanzella
Such an impressive image – love the way you have handled the light…. amazing!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Paul, I am happy you enjoy it :))
Kat36
WOW, this is awesome! What a great looking sky, and the colours are ‘outta this world’! Good on you… :)
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha sweetheart, thank you so much :)
marieangel
your work is salubrious and you sagacious spirit shines my friend ..I love this book I have it and when my best friend passed over “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. was written in her diary and in her purse and everywhere so when i see it I know she is close thank you x
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, thank you so much for sharing your mana’o with me. I love your beautiful note :))
mikequigley
gorgeous
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Mike, thank you :)
F.A. Moore
Congratulations on your feature in
Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts Movement
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Frannie, mahalo nui, thank you so much for featuring A Return to Love in your wonderful group :))
F.A. Moore
Very reminiscent of the wonderful Arts and Crafts movement. Beautiful image, Sharon.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Frannie, I am delighted you enjoy it :))
dawndavies
Congratulations, your image has been
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Dawn, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group :))
sonjas
wow, what a beautiful landsape photo.
Dawnsky2
congrats on your feature :)
Ann J. Przyojski
WoW! Awesome work, Sharon
Morag Bates
Magical, very beautiful indeed !
Gerardo Sánchez
Stunning image. Perfect definition. Instant favourite!
pennphotography
Such a perfect capture, this is really inspiring!!
5 stars!!
Sharon Mau replied 22 days ago
:))))) Mahalo for your kindness
Photo57
Very, very beautiful.
Sally King
Just Perfect – Sally
James Ingham 24 days ago
I Love this Sharon….so well done !!
j.
Bekyy93 23 days ago
Congratulations on being featured in Colours of the Wind (!!)
:)
Love This!
~ Bekyyx
Sharon Mau replied 22 days ago
Aloha, mahalo for featuring my work in your wonderful group :)))
Ostar-Digital 22 days ago
An absolutely stunning shot Sharon, this image not only captures a beautifully composed flowing river but sets a mood to build ones emotions on.
Sharon Mau replied 16 days ago
I love your thoughts on this, mahalo for your beautiful words :))
Nathan Emery 20 days ago
so very passionate. it seems like heaven is shining through the darkness to brighten the earth. lovely
Sharon Mau replied 16 days ago
‘Ae, that is beautiful, mahalo :)))
kathy s gillen... 16 days ago
outstanding work
Sharon Mau replied 16 days ago
Aloha Kathy, I am happy you enjoy it :))
Jens Helmstedt 16 days ago
Wonderful image Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied 16 days ago
Aloha Jens, thank you :))
bill oneil 16 days ago
Simply stunning, what a view..just love that glow
Sharon Mau replied 16 days ago
Aloha Bill, I am happy you enjoy it :))
Svetlana Sewell 16 days ago
WOW, Sharon, this is pure magic:))))))))))
Sharon Mau replied 16 days ago
You’re so sweet, mahalo Svetlana :))
Sharon Mau 16 days ago
Aloha Alexandar, mahalo for favouriting this and sending it through the image feed :))))
Sharon Mau 15 days ago
National Parks of the World
and
Colours of the Wind
both featured my image A Return to Love ~ Chena Slough Alaska North Star
Thank you so much to all the hosts, this is one of my personal favourites and I am delighted that you enjoy it :))
Rambler25 15 days ago
Wonderful photo Sharon!
Jean M. Laffitau 15 days ago
What an amazing, beautiful and stunning image!
Photo57 14 days ago
A stunning, very beautiful image. It moves me :-)
Bekyy93 13 days ago
Congrats on being featured in Going Green
We love your work :D
~ Bekyy & Fiona
xX
Sharon Mau replied 13 days ago
Aloha Bekyy and Fiona, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring A Return to Love , it means so much to me that you enjoy my work. I very much appreciate your kindness.
Fiona Christensen 13 days ago
Sharon Mau replied 4 days ago
Aloha Fiona, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. I very much appreciate your kindness :))
Sharon Mau replied 4 days ago
05 December 2009
IndraniGhose 12 days ago
Lovely capture!
Solomon Walker 10 days ago
a sheer marvel, and excellent photo capture!
Sharon Mau replied 10 days ago
Aloha Solomon, thank you so much :))
EarthGipsy 10 days ago
Bit colder than Hawaii…but beautiful!
Sharon Mau replied 10 days ago
Aloha Sonia, it is lovely to hear from you today. I am happy my imagery speaks to your heart. I love the beautiful poetry as well.
I often miss my wonderful friends there, the fascinating culture and amazing wilderness and magnificent wildlife. Alaska is a wild beauty.
JudyBJ 9 days ago
It looks like you truly live in a paradise and this is a superb image
Sharon Mau replied 4 days ago
Aloha Judy, I live on a beautiful tropical island. It is always good to hear from you, thank you :))
Victoria _Ts 8 days ago
Gorgeous work, Sharon!
nikmd 7 days ago
lovely work!!!!!
Michelle Barlo... 6 days ago
BRAVO
Kat D 5 days ago
Sharon Mau replied 4 days ago
Aloha Kat, mahalo for featuring my work in your wonderful group. I love your feature banner :))
Sharon Mau replied 4 days ago
14 December 2009
Fiona Christensen 4 days ago
26 Nov 2009