"The Covenant"
Genesis 9:12-14 (New King James Version)
12. And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: 13. I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. 14. It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth,that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud;
God’s Promise to Noah, after The Great Flood !!
This truly was one of those “Magic of the Moment” times from God, a Divine Appointment, being in the right place at the right time, with no added special effects, all natural light !!!!
The Covenant
Author: martin steinbrugger
Having once beheld His glory shinning down from above…
My drought stricken life is now as a reservoir,
Constantly being renewed with God’s love.
There’s only a remnant here and there of my barren past…
For behold God’s promise to heal and renew,
Is most certainly coming too pass.
Water of life overflowing my soul…
Bringing forth the blessing and joy of knowing,
It is not I, but God who is in control.
Covenant blessing under His bow shall I kneel…
For it is by His stripes and His stripes alone,
That my wounded soul has been healed.
Inspired by Phil Thomson’s photo “The Covenant”
"The Covenant" belongs to the following groups:
A Class of Its Own, All the Colors of the Rainbow, Atmospheric Optics, Australian Bush and Rainforest Photography, Farms and Countryside, Gaia - The Living Planet, Happy Haven, Inspired Art, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Kairos - Capturing the Decisive Moment, Landscape Photography, Light and Reflection, Live, Love, Dream, Living Christianity, Masterpiece: Photography, Religious Art & Photography, Rivers and Streams, Stillness Speaks, The Picture of Scripture and You're AcceptedAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
crackedpale, 5 months ago
Incredible shot
Maximus, 5 months ago
Great shot +He has never gone back on that promise :)
Rosalie Dale IPA, 5 months ago
A stunner of a shot, and treatment, Phil (right now we may be forgiven for wondering if He is going back on that promise – so much rain in Sydney!!!)
Darren Sharp, 5 months ago
Absolutely stunning image Phil just amazing!!
Michael Bermi..., 5 months ago
Fabulous light!!
Lorraine Deroon, 5 months ago
Beautiful image and a great reminder of a great God.
Chris Willis, 5 months ago
A Wonderful image and an amazing promise…lifts the spirit :-)
kevsphotos2008, 5 months ago
Fantastic shot,love it love the light and colour….............
Phil Thomson IPA, 5 months ago
Thanks Sarah, Max, Rosalie, Darren, Michael, Lorraine and Chris for your wonderful comments and support, it is very much appreciated !!!
Mia1, 5 months ago
Wow, this is beautiful
Helene Kippert, 5 months ago
Gorgeous!
salsbells69, 5 months ago
Phil this is stunning~!!!!! Congratulations. Wonderful narrative too.
Lisa Kenny, 5 months ago
Fantastic light Phil, and that rainbow was something special wasn’t it …...(I’m presuming it was last weekend)
Kathryn Potempski, 5 months ago
Fantastic Phil, this one has it all, color, composition and lighting just excellent.
Ellen, 5 months ago
Very beautiful!!
Globalphotos, 5 months ago
Wow this is stunning, love it !!!
velveteagle, 5 months ago
Phil you have captured the heart and soul in this image.. Beautiful..
StacyLee, 5 months ago
This is perfect Phil. It brings me to tears!
Leena Hedman, 5 months ago
Beautiful!!
Olga, 5 months ago
Brilliant!
katphoto, 5 months ago
word cannot describe the beauty of this piece
well done my friend
jlynn, 5 months ago
Fantasticly Beautiful!!
Rebecca McLean, 5 months ago
Wow Phil! you never case to amaze me how you can manage to be in all these wonderful places at the perfect moment to capture shots like this one!
jerry alcantara, 5 months ago
another excellent job from you maestro!
budrfli, 5 months ago
perfect ly shot capture for this wonderful promise!
Lucindawind, 5 months ago
stunning work Phil !
Rany Lutz, 5 months ago
Yes, this is one amazing capture and super postwork to make it look like a Technicolor movie!!!
lanced200, 5 months ago
great shot
Craig Hender, 5 months ago
Wow!!!!!!! Amazing capture, and the clarity is spot on.
Birgitta, 5 months ago
Wow wow wow, phil! So pretty…..did you photoshop this?
(I mean by adding the rainbow) This is breathtaking!
Isn’t God awesome?!!
Jeremy Harrington, 5 months ago
this is a stunning shot mate, very nice work!
blamo, 5 months ago
perfect tremendous colours
Kristi Lockwood, 5 months ago
Simply beautiful!
Pal Gyomai, 5 months ago
AWESOME!
Hazel, 5 months ago
Loverly
Jason Connolly, 5 months ago
The best…I love it..
Trace Lowe, 5 months ago
Excellent, Phil
Mohammed Al Ib..., 4 months ago
beautiful shot Phil!!
Anette Tyler, 4 months ago
Wow, this is beautiful
Jared Revell, 4 months ago
This is just stunning Phil – well done !
Rosalie Dale IPA, 4 months ago
I am so pleased Phil to see this Featured – so well deserved on many levels my friend.
VasiliiRussia, 4 months ago
exellent work!
Linda Syms, 4 months ago
Beautiful work
colin, 4 months ago
Supreme photoart, Phil.
This stunning landscape photoart, conveys atmosphere and life. Your similar palette colours, exist in fine harmony. Well accentuated by your biblical quote. Timeless and universally beautiful.
Melissa Contreras, 4 months ago
WOW. Amazing Shot!! Fantastic Job!
Maureen Bloesch, 4 months ago
Great pic!
Mister, 4 months ago
Beautiful.
cdwork, 4 months ago
Superb!
Lis29, 4 months ago
great shot :)
Tausha, 4 months ago
Absolutely stunning! I love how you added the scripture with it too!
Maria Murphy, 4 months ago
wow
Gary L. Suddath, 4 months ago
very powerful an stunning work
Michael Wolf, 4 months ago
Agree with all… Excellent work
Forest Friends..., 4 months ago
This is stunning! Tina
Jodi Webb, 4 months ago
This is simply sublime. The colours and the textures are spot on. And a very powerful promise.
Devika Fernando, 4 months ago
such a beautiful scenery! truly magical!
Shannon Paskaruk, 4 months ago
stunning
Mugsy, 4 months ago
Great title…great image!
theodoorventer, 4 months ago
Thats a beauty!
Alyson Pearson, 4 months ago
wow!
what a shot
Robert Mullner, 4 months ago
Brilliant capture..the color and tones are very special in this image..
Louise Cooke, 4 months ago
Phil, I’ve just read your journal entry which lead me to this image (my lack of bubble hours has meant missing this!) What a stunner of an image, the light is almost surreal,it’s so good! Fantastic capture and so beautifully processed.
Warren Williams, 4 months ago
LOve the tones, with the bright colours. VWD
Debbie Cannaday, 4 months ago
Stunning!!!
Lynn De Serres, 4 months ago
Only very occasionally a true masterpiece is created. This artwork indicates one of those rare and special times. Best congratulations on this true masterpiece.
Megan Dacy, 4 months ago
Oh my gosh this is so amazing. I love this so much! Great name for it too. :)
mysteryfaith, 4 months ago
this is beautiful
neilbrunton, 4 months ago
Lovely picture,lovely colours and Gods bow of promise.
AlienVisitor, 4 months ago
Nice!!
AV
Adrian Yang, 4 months ago
Awesome shot!
Did you happen to use any filters?
THERE IS NO GOD.
Kathryn Potempski, 4 months ago
congrats on the feature page Phil
Anna Ridley, 4 months ago
Utterly magical and powerful image – the light is sublime. Magnifcent work.
junjaree, 4 months ago
I sure want to be there… absolutley magic
kari, 4 months ago
Wow…beautiful. Looks like a fantasy, somewhere in the imagination. Love the scripture you put with it…absolutely perfect!!!!!
Stacy Rodriguez, 4 months ago
Beautiful!!!!!!
Laura Moore, 4 months ago
What more can I say??? Absolutely phenomenal – one of the few words I could find that hasn’t already been used to describe your absolutely superb picture.
Annmb78, 4 months ago
Wow! That’s a fabulous shot very beautiful!
adgray, 4 months ago
Bravo!
You found it the end of the rainbow!
Now I know God called it his covenant but the Irish in me cant help thinking
did the little people get cross with you for digging up their gold?
Oh to have the skill to capture such beauty as this!
Exquisite man Exquisite! ~ adg :o)
Rosalie Dale IPA, 4 months ago
Sigh – and now HOME PAGE – just when I think I’m rounding the bend, and starting to catch up, you take off again!!!
Am seriously impressed my friend – a stunning image so well deserving of the honour (maybe you can be the rooster instead of a ‘clever chooky’ and crow a bit this time!!!!! :+) )
Kirk Hille, 4 months ago
Fantastic capture love the tones in this shot
Kevin Kroeker, 4 months ago
Amazing work Phil! This is just incredible!!!! Perfect image for the homepage. Well done.
PPPhotoArt, 4 months ago
Astonishing!!!!!!!! well deserving of the home page!!!!!!!!!!!!!
garykk, 4 months ago
This is simply beautiful
charlena, 4 months ago
this is absolutely beautiful, Especially how the reflection is caught in the water
Joanne Bradley, 4 months ago
Absolutely divine! Congrats on homepage!
ronibgood, 4 months ago
Very beautiful…
Dave Moilanen, 4 months ago
This looks great on the Home Page Phil!! Yay!!! Congrats my friend!!
Warren Williams, 4 months ago
Home Page, your a winner. Well done
micmac, 4 months ago
Stunning ,beautiful mood ,fantastic work,congrats for the home page.
Lucindawind, 4 months ago
wow this is just stunning! a fav
Pal Gyomai, 4 months ago
Front page, Phil! Congratulations!
Mishaal Sardar, 4 months ago
beautiful! well done!
micpowell, 4 months ago
I’m a Buddhist so you Christian empathies are antipathic to me but this is a wonderful photograph, accident of place not with standing!
DragsterMom077, 4 months ago
AMAZING!!!! I can see loneliness , sadness , and hope in this picture…. WOW…. i really love your work…. GREAT EYE…. LOVE THE WAY YOU HAVE CAPTURED SO MANY EMOTIONS WITH YOUR CAMERA…. LOVED IT
sra58, 4 months ago
This is beautiful.
Sharon A.
Lim-Lim Andonovic, 4 months ago
stunning
paulywog1561, 4 months ago
Great Capture.
All glory to God who lives up to all His promises!
Per Einar Gunn..., 4 months ago
Gorgeous!
pauline tims, 4 months ago
This is the most amazing picture I have seen on R/B so far. The wonderful warmth of the colours , the whole scene is like a meassage from God. I love the wording,too!!
Dyle Warren, 4 months ago
This leaves me speechless, except to say it is an exquisite image!!
One of the finest pieces I have seen here on RB! You are a genius to create this masterpiece and I love the biblical description you’ve included…
Trace Lowe, 4 months ago
Excellent Phil
ByrneFoto, 4 months ago
This is an incredible image Phil, the composition and colour are amazing. A beautiful representation of God’s glory, of promise and love. Blessings in Christ : )
NuhSarche, 4 months ago
THIS IS AMAZING!
Scott Denny, 4 months ago
Superb!!! Seems like this is how it really looked. Just beautiful.
Gilberte, 4 months ago
Brilliant picture; love the light in it
Diana Davidson, 4 months ago
Hey! I’m a part of that! Didn’t you know? We all are. ...sheesh this takes my breath away… Thanks for sharing it with us! hugs
James Carrick, 4 months ago
Superb capture, i am still chasing my rainbow.
AnGeLLe, 4 months ago
Wonderful shot.
Neil Johnson, 4 months ago
Great photo!!!! looks majestic.
elisab, 4 months ago
Such a wonderful, beautiful pormise, and a beautiful image to go with it.
Gerguppy, 3 months ago
this is really a special and sure captures the spirit behind it
amarica, 3 months ago
You know this one is an instant favorite Phil :)
dannielle, 3 months ago
Beautiful, I can’t believe thats natural ;lighting!! wonderfuly done!!
Beth Lambert, 3 months ago
Amazing…you must have felt so blessed to have been there!
paigesmom, 3 months ago
what an unbelievable picture. makes you know how small of a part we play in nature!
Rosalie Scanlo..., 3 months ago
Simply amazing, you were truly blessed.
Kasia Nowak, 3 months ago
Truly magical quality.
coffeebean, 3 months ago
A wonderful uplifting image and words, truly beautiful Phil, soooo well done.
tomg, 3 months ago
Beautiful. Amazing composition …
liliana, 3 months ago
This shot is absolutely amazing! Such fantastic tones…
fromtheheart, 3 months ago
Beautiful capture and title. This should be in The Picture of Scripture group :)
silveraya, 3 months ago
fantastic work, love the colours
Stephen Chapple, 3 months ago
Stunning, an amazing image, perfectly composed!
Iani, 3 months ago
Brilliant and His promise we can trust in
William F. Blair, 3 months ago
absolutely amazing!!!
Roddy Atkinson, 3 months ago
Beautiful shot, great composition and lighting!
Mugsy, 2 months ago
An exceptional image!
GINGER BARRITT, 2 months ago
Beautiful and inspiring.
DLum, 2 months ago
Hey Phil….You’ve inspired me…..
DLum, 2 months ago
Hey Phil….You’ve inspired me…..
pepper08, 2 months ago
Very stunning
salsbells69, 2 months ago
Congratulations on the win Phil!!!! So well deserved. Very Very happy for you!!!!
Jo Hoden, 2 months ago
Congratulations…beatiful
Jo Hoden, 2 months ago
Congratulations…beatiful
Kitsmumma, 2 months ago
Congratulations Phil, wonderful work, you must be very EXCITED!!!
AlMiller, 2 months ago
Congrats Phil well deserved
EOS20
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2 months ago
Beautiful image!! Congratulations. :)
ByrneFoto, 2 months ago
Congrats on the Gaia win Phil, thoroughly deserving!
Heabar, 2 months ago
Phil awesome shot & congratulations on being a winner mate !!! Phil ur totally blessed as we can all see !!!
elena7, 2 months ago
beautiful! Congrats!!!
Kathryn Potempski, 2 months ago
Gaia – The Living Planet. congrats for this winning entry Phil well done my friend
Marie's Memories, 2 months ago
Behold the greatness of God! Congratulations on being a winner.
Globalphotos, 2 months ago
Congrats on the homepage Phil ;-) x
Sheryl Kasper, 2 months ago
Congratulations on your winning entry.
Sheryl Kasper, 2 months ago
Congratulations on your winning entry.
KathyT, 2 months ago
HUGE congrats Phil. Outstanding image and so worthy of it’s win. Bet you are smiling today!
Joanne Bradley, 2 months ago
Excellent work! Congrats on making homepage!
Terri Rose, 2 months ago
Beautiful image.
Linda Syms, 2 months ago
Stunning and so beautiful.
Peter Redmond, 2 months ago
Beautiful image and also your passage from the bible really tells a story of the photo.
Stacy Rodriguez, 2 months ago
Beautiful shot, congrats on cover. :)
martin steinbr..., 2 months ago
You’ve out done yourself with this photo Phil, what a beautiful shot and sharing God’s promise for all to read, I’m sure God is well pleased with your work!
fromtheheart, 2 months ago
Congrats!!!! You deserve it this is a beautiful piece!
Micki Ferguson, 2 months ago
CONGRATS! This is wonderful and beautiful!
Devon Mallison, 2 months ago
i love this! congrats on being on the front page, excting isnt it? this really is a fantastic photo. everything about it is perfect.
g hammond, 2 months ago
wow this is relly Breathtaking I love ever bit of it, :) good job !!
Crystal Zacharias, 2 months ago
incredible! I thought this might have been a painting! Nice shot!
ScottH711, 2 months ago
Wow! This is certainly some of mama nature’s finest work and you have captured it perfectly. Amazing photo!
Pal Gyomai, 2 months ago
Hey, it was nice to see this on the front page! Congratulations, Phil!
Neil Johnson, 2 months ago
Wow! Truly an amazing photo! Looks like an ancient landscape from the beginning of life formation. With the dead tree and the dried out plants.
JulieMahony, 2 months ago
Big CONGRATULATIONS for you Phil for being one of the winners in the Gaia group photo section. This is truly an exceptional piece of photography and well deserved of1st place. Cheers
Olympus77, 2 months ago
This is excellent Phil and I have favoourited it!! – Ted
LinaJ, 2 months ago
incredible, so crystal clear, love it!
Helena Nelson-..., 2 months ago
Primal and moving, makes me want to walk right into this image. Congratulations!!
Maya -, 2 months ago
Stunning image! Being in the right place at the time time makes all the difference to a brilliant photo. Almost like divinely guided/inspired photography.
Sally Omar, 2 months ago
Hi, Just read Marty’s poem and had to see image..absolutely beautiful…Sally xxoo
Ruth Palmer, 2 months ago
Phil, I don’t know what to say….I’m speechless! Out of this world literally. Hugs and Praise God!
oneillstudios, 2 months ago
Great photograph. I wish I had captured this.
joolz, 2 months ago
This is just gorgeous Phil. Stunning light.
Kathleen Hill, 2 months ago
Amazing light, tones and composition combine to produce an outstanding image
Maxhamish, 2 months ago
Amazing image and congrats…....
Marie's Memories, about 1 month ago
Very inspiring and indeed a special moment with God.
ELENNE BOOTHE, about 1 month ago
Awesome/beautiful. Oh see how God is good. wonderful work.
Elana Bailey, about 1 month ago
Phil, you consistently capture incredible light and colour. This is a true talent. Your portfolio is breathtaking. Congratulations.
Periwinkle, about 1 month ago
Amazing, wonderful, beautiful, thought provoking, un-worldly, breathtaking…..a beautiful promise from GOD.
Glenda Remaklus, about 1 month ago
FABULOUS …......THIS IS A GREAT PICTURE…...!
Charlotte Ottilo, about 1 month ago
What a lovely reminder of God’s promises! This must have been so inspiring for you Phil.. Excellent work..God has gifted you with such a wonderful talent!
Jan Piller, about 1 month ago
Superb capture and really captures the essence of Gaia – exceptional quality image!
Michael Gray, about 1 month ago
love this shot. HOW great s our god….. one way
Holly Werner, about 1 month ago
Stunning.
webart, about 1 month ago
This is sweet.
photosan, about 1 month ago
truly beautiful shot…amazing that all the elements seemed to come together to create such a wonderous shot…really nice work…
Judi Taylor, about 1 month ago
Martin’s words are so special but then this shot is special also. It gives me a feeling of hope and protection from above. The overall tone, color quality is so warm and comfy. Love this, Phil!
webbie, about 1 month ago
Both words and picture are awsome Phil…:)
AndalRa, about 1 month ago
Gorgeous Color!
Matt Richardson, about 1 month ago
wow! Great work!
Stuart Chapman, about 1 month ago
Gorgeous light on the scene as well as the magnificent rainbow as well. The reflections finally just really top this off a treat
AndrewBentley, about 1 month ago
fatastic shot !!!
webart, about 1 month ago
Great shot!
Scott Ward, 28 days ago
very surreal shot. nicely done.
Crokus Label, 28 days ago
Delicious all-together… ;)
Steve Broadbent, 23 days ago
Wow!! this looks like a scene from a dream! any post processing?
George Lenz, 22 days ago
this is lovely work…
Deon de Waal, 18 days ago
WOW this is quite exeptional…..brilliant
Garret, 15 days ago
Amazing capture!
Rosina Lamberti, 13 days ago
Oh what a great capture!!!
Dee Boylan, 13 days ago
What they all said….hehe….I want to go there….think I’ll make it my “happy place”
caroler, 9 days ago
Congratulations, it is simply stunning.
Carole.