A Suspended Silence ~ Where the Wild Things Are
Chena Lakes Boreal Forest in evening light ~ Alaska North Star
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This is a beautiful pathway through the forest alongside the Chena River slough, a large stream which is only about 10 feet on the left from where I am standing. It is a path used by hikers as well as Moose, Grizzly, Wolves, Fox and other wildlife.
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Shooting Date/Time 05 September 2007 17:49:18
Tv 1/25 Av 5.6 ISO 400
Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 28.0 mm
From my collection:
Whispers of the Enchanted Forests
“A suspended silence permeates the slumbering forest
as I tread my way cautiously across the sphagnum moss terrain
careful not to disturb or alarm any resident creatures within my scope, coinciding my feelings with the innate harmony of the still wood,
listening intently for the subtle promptings of my heart,
which never fails to keep my thoughts and actions both pure and intrinsic.
A red squirrel appears suddenly, skipping effortlessly across the overhead branches, teaching me that to be natural and spontaneous is the vital key,
as shards of golden sunshine fragmented diffusion on the leaves all around the brilliant phlox and foxgloves, provided a welcome spree to the eye.
Just then a dog fox came prowling, sniffing assiduously the downwind breeze. He didn’t even notice me, as I stood stock still against a birch tree
blending into my environment, with no sudden movement or noise.
Heaven’s gates opened up for me, while I whispered your name in grace.
I am a man who leads from the front,
multi-faceted in my ways,
and when I give my heart away,
you can be sure that destiny has moved
for when I reached the fork in the trail
I heard your voice say …. I agree” ~ Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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It looks beautiful mounted
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damo .
Great photo Sharon!
Michael Matthews
Beautiful image Sharon. A favourite of mine from that other site.
Béla Török
Wonderful image, dear Sharon!
LYN EVANS
What a fabulous capture Sharon :-)))
Mary Campbell
Lovely Sharon
Carol Berliner
wonderful work!
ilpo laurila
Very beautiful.
AnnDixon
This is so beautiful, so peaceful and serene,
robmac
A peaceful place to go and walk quietly through
VioDeSign
very beautiful!
Carolyn Staut
A lush and green hide away. Beauitful composition that draws one in for refreshment.
Blair Wainman
Stunning image Sharon!! Beautifully captured and composed!!
Rick Todaro
A Very Lovely Image Sharon, What a place for a walk to explore the magnificent things in nature God created for us… the birch trees I always love … kudo’s
Carol Barona
beautiful capture.
Jan Timmons
This is so inviting. The path leads my eye into the woods, the birch trunks are beautiful, and I love the light on the foreground and where it falls on the grass, path, and toward the clearing. . Yes, we love Alaska, but Mt. Redoubt just blew again, and the ash might be drifting this way. If I disappear for awhile, it’s because I have to shut down all the computers. What a nuisance.
Beautiful work, Sharon!
Antanas
amazing view
David Clark
just lovely – I believe I remember this one from WS—one of my favorite peaceful scenes – dave
catherine walker
Totally gorgeous photo..it looks and feels like a magical place..so well done!!!
duncandragon
Great view- Excellent shot!
CraigsMom
This is beautiful
mimi yoon
wow~ beautiful capture, sharon…
ccwri
How beautiful Sharon, and congrats on your feature!! xo Carolyn
Diane Schuster
Wouldn’t mind taking a walk thru these trees, beautiful image! Dee
Eugenio
:)))) Wow !!! Wonderful image Sharon !!! Natural colours and shadows in forset !!! Well done !!!
simonesphotos
Beautiful image!
Iris Greenwell
How beautiful! Great colors and composition.
Gene Walls
This is a gorgeous trail, beautifully photographed! I love the birches contrasted against the lush green foliage! Your picture makes want to be there!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Gene, mahalo nui, thank you so much! It is straight from the camera, the light on that day was so beautiful. The stream flows on the left through the trees and this is Wolf and Grizzly country so I was packing my .44 Ruger as I wandered about alone on this path in the quiet of early evening. Here is a view of this same area from across the lake
I am delighted you enjoy my work. I returned to this exact same spot in winter and have another version. They are from my collection: Same Music ~ Different Station ~ Variation on a Theme
I’ll upload it soon.
BleuRaven
such lush and pristine beauty wonderful captured. excellent work Sharon
Kelly J
Oh what a beautiful forrest!!!! You have captured it perfectly!
Kathie Nichols
Wow Sharon, this is amazing, a truly beautiful place to be, excellent capture! :D
LudaNayvelt
my favor trees, just gorgeous Sharon
Marjorie Wallace
This is so lovely. A beautiful trail through the Spring green forest and those white birch so perfectly placed in your frame. It is just so lovely and inviting.
elfie
Wow,,,awesome..I could look and look…...
valleymiss
Beautiful and well composed. I love the pristine look of this.
Ellen Price
Beautiful ..Sharon

Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Ellen, I very much appreciate it!!
Roland Schicht
You blow me away with your images. This one reminds me of my hometown in Germany, where I used to look for pixies and fairies… and there might have been the big bad wolf around too. Your spirit speaks via your images. All the best. Roland
Sharon Mau replied
It is a wonderfully kind thing to say, mahalo nui Roland!
ienemien
Congrats Sharon with this beautiful forest shining on the featured list in All the colors of the Rainbow!! ... bye ien
Ruth Vilmi
I love your Enchanted Forest:-)
Adam Gormley
Beautiful image Sharon, such thick bushland :)
Karen Kaleta
This is a wonderful shot. Serene. I can feel the peace just looking at it. Awesome, as usual.
Karen
lorilee
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Marjorie Wallace
Outstanding work and I am happy to feature this in Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free. This is beautiful and thoughtful work.
Marjorie ~ Co-Host
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo sweetheart, thank you so much Marjie!
ccwri
CONGRATULATIONS SHARON!!!! A personal favorite of mine!! Stunning, and beautiful feature!! Carolyn
kevinmawson
Congradulations on your Feature!! Beautyfull work!
km.
jchanders
A very beautiful scene and shot! My instant fave!
penspapers
This is really beautiful. It is indeed enchanting!
Tessa Bishop
Magical!
Anne O'Connor
Tis beautiful Sharon. Definately a magical place. We do not see such forests here, so it is great to see them on bubble. Greetings from across the waters and from my home Tassie. I bet this would be also spectactular in Autumn with the colours of the change. One day I would like to come to Alaska. Tis on my want list.
rodsfotos
This is a very beautiful woodland composition Sharon, I feel I am on that path alongside you as I view the image and the peaceful atmosphere of the dense natural woodland is so evident.
Love the dappled sunlight piercing through that dense canopy of the silver birch trees, with the beautiful silver bark as the only contrast to that wonderful range of green tones and textures,a beautiful place to feel at one with Nature and captured so well,
Regards, Rod.
GCAPARO
Lovely shot,very tranquil.
Tibby Steedly
This has always been one of my favorite shots of yours!! Maybe one day I can walk here!
Sharon Mau replied
I hope you can Tibby, it is such a peaceful and very beautiful area. Just be sure to carry your .44, seriously.
tanmari
Very very beautiful…looks exactly like Finland
Mari
Cheri Perry
I love this image…so pretty!

Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Cheri!!
Mike Griffiths
Hi Sharon! Your image has been Featured in Neighborhoods ! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your beautiful work with our Group!
Sharon Mau replied
I very much appreciate your kindness, mahalo nui loa!!
RedRose1
Gorgeous!!! My favorite image, Sharon. Fantastic shot!!! I love such places :))
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui!! Thank you so much!! I love such places too. I sometimes miss the beautiful wilderness of Alaska. I wish you a lovely evening!
Novice
beautiful soft wood
Carol Berliner
Outstanding work instant fav! I luv it!!!
LYN EVANS
So beautiful Sharon. What a magical place.
Kent Burton
Wonderful image, Sharon! – I hope all is well with you and yours!- Have a great day ! – Kent
betha
There is something rather special about Birch trees, this is a lovely image!
Kristin N. Hamm
This is beautiful!! Gorgeous capture!!! : )
Debbie Roelle
Beautiful image, just like a fairy tale setting.
Marjorie Wallace
CONGRATULATIONS! You have been featured in PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART group.
Olga Zvereva
Wonderful image, Sharon!
starikarp
beautiful capture.
Sandy Stewart
Lovely scenic trail capture! The soft greens contrast so nicely with the white barked and dark details of the trees! An inviting feel to this! : )
kevin smith sk...
Beautiful light captured here. Quite a special shot.
Barbara Brown
A lovely, peaceful scene!!
Dyle Warren
What a wonderful, dreamy image…we’ve never been to Chena Lakes…only have passed by the signs. My oh my, this forest is a wonderland as is all Alaska!! You’ve done a wonderful job of capturing the beauty of Alaska here and in all your images!!
carlosramos
Absolutely wonderful and true perfection in every aspect !
vadim19
Beautiful northern scenery, wonderfully captured!
Rick & Deb Larson
Sharon this is another beautiful capture well deserving of the feature…HUGE CONGRATS!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Barbara Burkhardt
Beautiful shot Sharon – Congrats on all it’s achievements
terezadelpilar
Love it Sharon…specially the silence noise…
Renee Dawson
It is places just like this Sharon – where my Mom & I love to roam. What a beautiful path. Another world awaits just around the corner :)
RajeevKashyap
Fantastic Work
Hans Kawitzki
What a beautiful scene
Georgie Hart
Gosh what lovely light…I’m so tempted to follow that path.
Ken McElroy
So pastoral and inviting – capture of a private place of introspection and solace.
Paul Gana
nicey nice photo, great scenery
Judy Seltenright
Superb
Mieke Boynton
Wonderfully evocative image, Sharon. Just beautiful :)
louisegreen
Looks like a place full of magic, nice capture Sharon:-)
Sharon Mau 21 days ago
Patricia Howitt 20 days ago
A beautifully composed photo of a perfect moment of light.
Svetlana Sewell 19 days ago
Stunning capture Sharon!
fezoj64 18 days ago
Very good photo dear Sharon,excellent composition. ..Jozef
Charuhas Images 17 days ago
Lovely capture..
Victoria _Ts 15 days ago
Wonderful forest! Great shot!)
Sharon Mau replied 15 days ago
I am happy you like it, it is one of my favourites. Aloha Victoria :))
Catherine Howell 15 days ago
Sharon, this is so peaceful and very excellent!!
Sharon Mau replied 15 days ago
Aloha Catherine, thank you so much. There is a new stream of activity today on this image. Has someone featured this?
Catherine Howell 15 days ago
Hi Sharon, it showed up in my ‘image feed:)’ Have a wonderful day!!
catherine
rodeorose 15 days ago
Sharon, so much beauty all around the world to enjoy through your enlightened eyes! This is amazing- a wall of forest.
Ivana Redwine 14 days ago
Beautiful work!
Woodie 13 days ago
Love the contrast ‘tween the silver birch and lush greenery.
Cheers Neil
Into faves
CarolM 8 days ago
What a beautiful forest scene. It is so calming and quiet feeling with just a touch of bright light illuminating the bush on right. The pathway looks so inviting. I want to go further into the forest to enjoy its serenity. I can certainly understand why it has collected all the wonderful features. Very beautiful work, Sharon.
Sharon Mau replied 8 days ago
Aloha Carol, I am so happy you enjoy this peaceful scenic. A tributary of the clear waters of the beautiful Chena River is running on my left of the frame and I am walking toward deep forest. The pristine 260 acre lake you have seen in my reflections images and sunsets from Alaska is straight ahead through the forest about 2 miles. I am carrying water and a .44 revolver. It is Grizzly country, along with Moose, Wolves, etc…... so my senses were alert and I was constantly looking all around and over my shoulder I can tell you as I was all alone standing here on this beautiful pathway, which is more like a Moose highway, listening to the soft sounds of the breeze rustling the leaves, the sounds of the water flowing in the stream and an occasional bird song.
CarolM 8 days ago
I think you enjoy nature as much as I do. I have such an appreciation for it’s beauty and the way it makes me feel. I have often said, “It’s my soul food”. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with me. I might be a little nervous about the bears and wolves but it sounds like you were alert and prepared should danger come upon you. I love seeing the wildlife too but we do have to be careful. I’m glad you told me there was an occasional bird song. I thought there might be. I love hearing them sing.
Aimelle 7 days ago
it makes me want to jump in for a walk ! a perfect composition, all lovely
Beth Clark less than a minute ago
oooh, this is my Heaven!!