"Rusty Lakebed"
Another rather sad and disturbing indication of the severity of the current drought that is ravaging the countryside and farms of Australia.
Rusty Lakebed
Author: martin steinbrugger
Many times life can seem like a thirsty barren land…
As though all our hopes and dreams,
Are little more than rusty grains of sand.
Parched by disappointment time and time again…
Without hope life is but a severe drought,
That seems to have no end.
Like clouds looming on the horizon withholding their rain…
So too, unless we let go of our past,
We can never be healed from all our pain.
Apart from God we are as trees without water,
Destined too whither and die…
For God is the source of our eternal hope,
Through whom all life is meant to thrive!
Inspired by Phil Thomson’s photo “Rusty Lakebed”
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digitalmidge
omygosh, this is unbelievably colourful and gorgeous, I stand gob smacked..wow…surreal…
Philip Johnson
Phil Fantastic shot, just great colour
salsbells69
Goodness..the emphasis and dynamics of the drought you have brought out in this image Phil is AWESOME. I need some lessons~!!!! Excellent.
Philip Johnson
A question Phil where was it taken ?
Chris Willis
I agree with you, Phil….very sad! But it’s a wonderful composition…and the colours are superb. It looks great in the frame.
Philip Johnson
Even better viewed LARGER
ByrneFoto
Great image Phil and highlights the drought conditions very well, the colour is brilliant, awesome work!
Claire Farley
Sad for the farmers, but you have produced an excellent shot!
Maximus
Phil, this is simply STUNNING. :)
justlinda
Yes, even better viewed larger, hope you can show one of this filled with water soon.
melbourneguy75
Stunning image, excellent capture
velveteagle
Love the rich mix.. wonderful landscape..
AlMiller
what a beautiful and sad image phil
Rosalie Dale IPA
Vibrant – certainly speaks, this image! We could send you some wet stuff if you like … Sydney’s rather oversaturated at the moment!
Hans Kawitzki
these dryed up lakes make fantastic landscapes hope they will fill up again soon.
Kathryn Potempski
Phil this is amazing the coloris so vibrant, WOW!
Kathleen Hill
Fantastic colour, excellent composition, sad conditions in so many areas
Dave Moilanen
Even in bad times one can find beauty. This is a beautiful capture of a devastating event. The scene, the colors and the sky make for a perfect capture Phil.
Louise Cooke
the words of song “I love a sunburnt country” are leaping to mind. It’s so harsh, but so beautiful and it leaves me feeling guilty for loving this image!
Rany Lutz
Super composition!!!
Tom Gomez
Excellent …
Andy Harris
Does look really great large – wonderful composition and treatment !
Steven Potashnyk
Nice Work Phil, Nice Rich colours
Paul Vanzella
love the saturation of colour and complete barren state of the landscape.. strong shot indeed Phil!
Lucindawind
wow fantastic .. but sad
amarica
Beautiful capture Phil. It seems sad that there is so much devastation here, but what a beautiful piece of art you have created from the sadness.
Birgitta
Wow….but it makes for a VERY beautiful shot!
As far as the ravaging, well…I just think of Revelation. :-/
It’s all coming to pass..
Basia McAuley
Whoah! This is sooo stunning Phil! The colours, clarity and processing are beautiful and it makes such a huge impact! Well Done!
liliana
Such an amazing image of such a devastating situation. Wonderful colours and composition.
Merilyn
Wow the colors are amazing. Drought is an awful thing no matter where it is happening. Dirty thirties in the US is one that comes to mind. Inspired books like The Grapes of Wrath. etc.
Merilyn
Wow the colors are amazing. Drought is an awful thing no matter where it is happening. Dirty thirties in the US is one that comes to mind. Inspired books like The Grapes of Wrath. etc.
coffeebean
Dramatically beautiful landscape, gorgeous depth of colour, just real sad there is a very serious story to this.
Globalphotos
This is a totally stunning shot Phil, love the strong colours and contrast, great comp, well done !!!
Diana F. Sá
wow! This is dazzling!
martin steinbr...
This one speaks to me Phil, so you’ll be hearing from me as I have time to soak this in! Your work is truly awesome, thanks for sharing it with us all.
Sally Omar
Absolutely amazing!!!!!! Sally xxoo
Marinella Owens
very beautiful bravo!!!!!!!!!!
Harlan Mayor
The situation is bad, but the photo is beautiful!
AndrewBentley
Fantastic shot well done!
Linda Bianic
Very Dahli-like,,,,but unbroken….....beautifully heart wrenching!!!!
Linda Bianic
Very Dahli-like,,,,but unbroken….....beautifully heart wrenching!!!!
Devalyn Marshall
Amazing!