Ray of Hope
One of my favorite times to take photographs is after a gentle summer’s rain. On this particular day it had rained overnight and I went outside as the sun was coming up. Armed with my macro lens and a star filter I captured this pretty raindrop on a dogwood leaf. The gift was the sunbeam in the background as the sun was rising above the trees. May you always start each day…with a Ray of Hope.
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Renee Dawson
Marylamb
Stunning capture. Love the sparkle.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you :o)
Kathy Nairn
Nice work and your description of it makes it even more beautiful and appreciative.
Your beautiful card has been featured in “Cards ~ Best of Your Best”
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks so very much Kathy. You made my night!
Sensiworld
Beautiful !! Congrats with the feature !
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Sylvia :o)
macabrecat
This is awesome!! Perfect capture!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much!
Tracey McKeown
beautiful :)
SandraRos
YOU ARE A STAR !!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Sandra :o)
micmac
So special,superb macro.
Corina Daniela...
Absolutely fantastic Renee!
Ozlem E
This is beautiful! Wonderful capture!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much :o)
Lynda McDonald
luv the narration to go with your creative masterpiece
jerry alcantara
amazing work
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks so much Jerry.
LYN EVANS
Wow, this looks Heavenly with those beautiful rays.
Lois Bryan
OOOOO Renee!!!! Wow wow!!!!! The perfect example of right place, right time … but more than that … even given all the best circumstances Mother Nature can provide, only the skill of an outstanding photographer such as yourself could create something sooooo magnificent!!!
Rosy Kueng
Fantastic Macro Renee!!! I read how you’ve done this…I could imagine you running outside with your cam catching the best shot ever…lol! ps: love the little star…
DiEtte Henderson
This is beautiful. Nice capture.
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks so very much DiEtte
Lois Bryan
Congratulations on your Feature, sweetie!!!!! I just ran across it in “cards” ... WEHEHEE!!!
GerryMac
beautiful capture!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Gerry :o)
mekea
This is beautiful! Love it! Mekea :)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Mekea!
Christine King
What a wonderful shot! What a great message too! Great capture!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Christine!
Joanne Bradley
Wow! That is one special macro! Amazing capture!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Joanne!
julie08
Great shot:)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Julie!
David Clark
really great mood and setting and of course execution
- when I saw the thumbnail it look like a whale in the deep ocean -has that sort of stillness to it—very nice – DaveRenee Dawson replied
Thanks so much Dave :o)
Nanagahma
You have such a way with words. Love the write-up that you did on this photo. Are any of these write-ups on the back of the cards?
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks so much Sandy. No, the cards are blank inside. The words will be included on the front of the image – only when they are included on the image itself.
Pat Yager
Renee, this is out of this world gorgeous! Thank you!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much!
Rick & Deb Larson
Simply STUNNING, GREAT JOB!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks so much for all your lovely comments Deb & Rick. You guys are the best! :)
katieshau
Beautiful atmosphere and lighting. It’s so refreshing. :)