Widening Rings

Artist: rodeorose
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Widening Rings

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On Dec 3rd 2009 this image had had 815 views, and 78 favoritings.Many thanks to all who have come by and enjoyed it.

As my gifted friend Lianne wrote- these works are gifts, back at all who gift their work and hearts so generously here on the Bubble.It is a life of give and take. My wise Uncle told me”There are no free lunches”, and so I offer back the best I can find from my heart. Namaste.

“I live my life in widening rings” written by Rainer Maria Rilke

I live my life in widening rings
which spread across earth and sky.
I may not complete the last one,
but this is what I will try.

I circle around God, the primordial tower,
and I circle ten thousand years long;
and I still don’t know if I’m a falcon, or storm,
or an unfinished song.

Sunset last night over Cherry Lake Park in our Hobsons Bay area of Melbourne.Cherry Lake was man-made to relieve the surrounding areas from flood waters. This was taken five minutes after stumbling onto this little guy:

Nikon D70s,Sigma 18-200mm lens;Editted in Picasa, Photomatix. I hope you like it.

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Laurie Search

What gorgeous gold tones and light!!
rodeorose replied

Love you Laurie- your incredible work was the very first that pulled me into this Bubble last month. My rings have widened since then, and I learn from the courage that beats in all your hearts when you put your work out on the line to dry. Warm hugs xx
jillijude1

stunning sweety
rodeorose replied

Thank-you so much :))
UnEasy

OMG O_O What an exquisite image Rosie!!! Brilliant. The detail in the reeds, the spectacular light, the reflections on the water – it doesn’t get any better!
rodeorose replied

I hope the warmth helps you along your recovery dear friend. Your encouraging comments and efforts are a great source of inspiration. xx
lianne

Oh Rosie – to have combined this exquisite image – and it is breathtaking – with one of my absolutely favorite writers of all time is just such a gift! This is just beyond gorgeous – light, composition, reflections and so perfectly paired with this verse!! Love it so much Rosie!!!
rodeorose replied

You know how I feel Lianne? Like I am finally climbing out of a dark tunnel where I have been digging and working and burrowing away all these long “productive” years having ignored the call to create for the sake of giving the heart and soul expression. You are showing me the way.xx
Maureen Maliha

Oh My Gosh…......... Rosie…...... this is perfect. this is beautiful.. this inspires me….... this is gorgeous in word yes but the Image is outstanding. bravo my friend
rodeorose replied

Maureen, you are so helping me, are you aware of that? xx
Laurie Search

Ohhh, well, now you’ve brought tears to my eyes!! LOL, but they’re good tears! :) Thank you so much for such a beautiful compliment..I’m truly honored!! And now YOU are showing YOUR courage, as well as your beauty, your talent, and your wonderful creativity. Love you, too, Rosie!!!!! Big fat hugs!!!!
rodeorose replied

Fat ones back- you with those true-blue eyes that search!
Brenda Dow

Golden and peaceful as far as the eye can see… Then the sky is waiting to prove its’ worth…. laden the air with purpose….. “See me See me” it shouts yet the water reclaims its calm. Rose…. does this say I love this image… i hope so… wonderful artist you are!!!!
rodeorose replied

Ohhhh Jazzy, we can sing together and we are. It is all about connections. There is no meaning without them. xx
Vivek Bakshi

Speechless… I am running out of Adjectives Rosie… this is just exquisite… what a golden tone… what a beautiful play with light… what a beautiful reflections… what a stunning photograph… and truly what a stunner….
Vivek Bakshi
rodeorose replied

Vivek Vivek Vivek- your tireless encouragement will spur me on- be careful! I love your responses so much, and your readiness to reach out and give me a hand when I need it. xx
Sylvia Gonzales

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love This Image!!!!! : ) Syl
rodeorose replied

So thrilled you fund it Syl- it brought me to your great work. xx
Sharon K. Shubert

Gorgeous photography! I would love to go sit near the water and just be. :)
rodeorose replied

I’m thrilled you like this. xx
George Salazar

lovely shot
rodeorose replied

Thanks George :)
Adrian Kent

Stunningly beautiful, amazing work!
rodeorose replied

Thank-you so much!
Janie Oliver

gorgeous work.
rodeorose replied

Thanks Janie – cheers!
tori yule

Rosie, this is lovely, you’re doing a great job. Hobsons Bay is beautiful. You have a lot of opportunities to get such amazing pictures.
rodeorose replied

Hey Tori, thanks so much for the great comments- it has become an important part of my life right now to get out there and see what is right under my nose! xx
Patrick Monnier

WONDERFUL!
nothing to add.
rodeorose replied

Merci beaucoup!
Scott d'Almeida

lovely work,
rodeorose replied

Cheers my friend!
Kerry Hill

Gorgeous shot, Rosie!
rodeorose replied

Thanks Kerrie.
lozzar

Beautiful capture, congratulations on feature.
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Lorraine :)) It makes me so happy.
Aileen David

Stunning work and what a beautiful poem; strong sense of peacefulness with this one :)
rodeorose replied

I’m so glad you like it Aileen- love your Avatar!
anisja

Congratulations my dear ! This is fabulous . It looks like going to sleep in bed made with golden sheets .
rodeorose replied

Thank-you dear Anisja. What a great comment xx
dougie1page2

beautiful rose!
rodeorose replied

Dougie- you are wonderful. Your support is terrific :))
Vicki Pelham

Absolutely stunning!!!!
rodeorose replied

Thank-you so much for coming by.
AideRaal

Stunning, great work!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much :))
Blessedphoto

Just perfect!!!!!!!!!!!
rodeorose replied

I am so happy that you came by. Thanks so much.
autumnwind

Wow, wow, wow. The image alone is divinely breathtaking. Combined with the words it is a masterpiece! Beauty upon beauty. Stunning work giving me chills! xoxoxo
rodeorose replied

Shar, you are an outpouring of chi. xx
Kathy Nairn

Am I following you? I should be. Beautiful. :)
rodeorose replied

Thank-you so much for your comments :) Glad you liked this.
John44

This is what I need; a peaceful place in nature! Excellent capture, so simple but also so effective and quiet!
TFS
John
rodeorose replied

John thanks for this awesome comment! I am thrilled you enjoyed this shot :)))
Vi Le

i love the feeling of movement :]
rodeorose replied

Many thanks.
Shannon Workman

Beautiful colors and detail. Nice job!
rodeorose replied

Thanks Shannon.
Angel Gold

Just gorgeous
rodeorose replied

Cheers dear Angel!
walela

Awesome!
rodeorose replied

Cheers :))
Brian Carey

Lovely shot!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Brian.
David Hibberd

Really beautiful Rosie. Love the comp and the colours. Very well done.
rodeorose replied

Cheers Davo! So glad you liked it :))
Cassidy JK (Ra...

I can feel the sky and the brush moving. Stunning.
rodeorose replied

Such an great comment thanks:))
Béla Török

Brilliant image, dear Rosie!
rodeorose replied

Many thanks friend:)
Peter Lessey

This is an awesome composition. totally captivating.
Love it. – Peter
rodeorose replied

So glad you do Peter! Thanks :))
Mindy McGregor

Beautiful work!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much.
Jeff Notti

wow is this nice. what a beautiful capture and photograph.
rodeorose replied

Many thanks.
Oldrooz

Excellent image.
rodeorose replied

Cheers Oldrooz, thanks for the comment.
LudaNayvelt

super shot
rodeorose replied

Many thanks.
Tracey Mac

How absolutely beautiful, stunning lighting and tones, a truly magical image…......
rodeorose replied

I’m thrilled you liked it. Great comment!
Derek Fogg

Nice capture- great light and colour
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Derek:))
Sharon Mau

The poetry is beautiful and your image is absolutely splendid Rosie! It is so pretty.
rodeorose replied

Mahalo Sharon. Your kindness is so reassuring at all times :))
yolanda

Beautiful image and love the colours :-)
rodeorose replied

Thrilled you like this Yolanda :))
Nerida13

Fantastic image. The light is wonderful and the detail in the foreground is great!
rodeorose replied

Thanks for your wonderful comments- I really appreciate them :))
~ Ademac

Brilliant capture…...................
rodeorose replied

Many thanks:)
Dragan Petrovic

Superb work! Love everything about it!
rodeorose replied

Thnaks so much Dragan!
Dinni H

very nice!
rodeorose replied

Glad you like this Dinni!
Luca Renoldi

extraordinary capture Rosie, really magic!! Great colour, great reflections, great composition, great mood, love it!
rodeorose replied

Luca, your comments are awesome! Thanks so much :))
lorilee

Beautiful!!!!!
rodeorose replied

Thanks Lorilee. I’m so thrilled you like this :))
Svetlana Sewell

Brilliant composition & tones!
rodeorose replied

Many many thanks Svetlana xx
Jan Timmons

Gather all of the previous adjectives into one admiring comment here, Rosie. Well done.
rodeorose replied

You’re awesome Jan- thanks so much!!
Sue Nueckel

Beautiful!
rodeorose replied

Many thanks :))
Martina Fagan

A lovely capture
rodeorose replied

Thanks Martina :))
Nedim Bosnic

Hi Rosie, one more great image. Look very mysterious.
Cheers
Nedim
rodeorose replied

I’m so glad you like this Nedim :))
hsien-ku

such a heart-stoppingly beautiful sunset – and you know how much i love these words of rilke!
rodeorose replied

I thought of you as I opened his book!
Edwin Catania

outstanding work-—-—-——well done
rodeorose replied

Edwin I appreciate your comments so much :) Many thanks.
JamieGreen

Woah…..that is stunning. Great work Rose.Instant fave..once I’d found the bottom of the page to leave a comment.
rodeorose replied

Jamie- that’s a great comment- thanks so much:))
David Murphy

Awesome…....bloody amazing!!
rodeorose replied

Super comment that makes my smile even wider David :)))
Antanas

amazing view
rodeorose replied

Antanas, I might be learning one or two things after all with greats such as yourself to follow. Thanks so much:))
Linda Syms

Stunning scene.
rodeorose replied

I’m so pleased you enjoyed this :))
Squealia

Beautiful shot
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Sqealia :))
Mark Snelling

Lovely image, super composition..
rodeorose replied

Glad you liked this Mark. Thanks :))
greenstone

stunning shot! beautiful colors!!!
rodeorose replied

I’m thrilled you liked this :))
Jens Helmstedt

Very beautiful capture!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Jens :)
rain-dogs

an elegant capture love the golden tones and wonderful balance…you have a good eye for composition…...a very complete work….......
rodeorose replied

This one worked out better than I thought I could do, but I was waiting for those reeds…Do you ever watch at something, and tell it you’ll be back to capture it one day? It turns out this was the day rain-dogs. Your comment is so awesome, and I love so much of your work, so this means alot. Many thanks.
Roddy Atkinson

Stunningly beautiful capture!
rodeorose replied

Glad you liked it Roddy.
nadine henley

stunning capture, and beautiful words – yours as welll as Rilke’s.
rodeorose replied

That’s such a lovely comment and much appreciated Nadine :))
Charuhas Images

Awesome work!!!!
rodeorose replied

Many thanks C.I.
luanda

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! What a shot! Instant fav! WOW! Daniela
rodeorose replied

Daniela your support is wonderful, many thanks :))
x- pose Klaus ...

Beautiful work!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much X.
LYN EVANS

What a beautiful image.
rodeorose replied

So glad you liked this Lyn :))
Sinisa Saratlic

Absolutely gorgeous !
rodeorose replied

Thanks Sinisa!
Dan Myers

This photo deserves all the accolades it has received. Maybe one day, I might have something that will come close to it. It really is a beautiful shot.
rodeorose replied

Dan I’m glad I was sitting when I read your comment. I love your work and try to learn from your magnificent shots. No one is more surprised than me at how this one took off! Thanks so much Dan :)))
Angie McKenzie

beautiful!!!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Angie!!!!
Anuja Manchana...

Stunning.
rodeorose replied

Thank-you so much Anuja- much appreciated :)))
Nancy Chambers

10-5-09
rodeorose replied

Nancy- this is a wonderful treat!!! Thanks so much. It means alot to me to receive this honor from your warmly welcoming group. :)))))))
ANNETTE HAGGER

That is one beautfiul shot !...........instant fav…anna : )
rodeorose replied

I am so thrilled you like this Annette!!! Thanks so much :)))
lzakrevskiy

amazing, especially lights and colors
rodeorose replied

So glad you like this :))
E.R. Bazor
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much for this wonderful news ER. I am thrilled you enjoyed the shot, and have honored me with your Feature. It means so much :)))
micmac

Gorgeous!!
rodeorose replied

Thanks again.
nishagandhi

awesome
Sean Jansen

Simply stunning and such beautiful lighting. Awesome capture !!
Kymie

Incredible photo – gorgeous
Themis

Very soothing, excellent image
Marie Sharp
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much for this wonderful honor Marie, I’m so glad you like my shot. This is lovely news :)))
Rosie
Lori Peters
rodeorose replied

Wonderful news dear Lori. Thanks so much for this much appreciated honor:))
Sheila Laurens

Congratulations on your well deserved feature in Happy Haven X
Sheila
rodeorose replied

Wow, this is a super treat Sheila. Thanks so much. I am totally rapt with this news :)) Rosie
Nedim Bosnic

Heyyyyyy Rosie this is great – I have to be honest and say that this image isn’t attract my attention but who care – its matter of taste. Your success is wonderful and I am happy as you are happy. Congratulations.
rodeorose replied

Thanks Nedim- greeeeaaaaat comment! :)))
Gouzelka

Terrific image, beautiful colours!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much. I am so pleased you came by :))
Mountainimage

I did a nature photograhy seminar once and the presenter made a point I have never forgotten. The first element of making a great image is that you have to make the sacrifices to be there at the right time. Up early in the morning. suffer through cold, wet or hot days, but be willing to do what it takes. Obviously you have that willingness and will continue to do great works because of it.
rodeorose replied

That’s such a great comment! Thanks so much for being so generous with it. I’m so pleased you liked this shot :))
Adri Padmos

I am speechless…..
What an amazing capture!
Great colors and lighting and a fantastic atmosphere.
Well done!!
rodeorose replied

Adri- what a lovely compliment- I really appreciate this very much:))
Kieran O'Connor

Instant fav, this is magic, love the tones and warm reflections, great job!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Kieran! Your opinion is very much appreciated and valued :))
Barbara Brown

I love the tones in this! Beautiful!
rodeorose replied

I’m really glad you do Barbara. thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your impressions.
Kasia-D

Thank you for sharing! It is a beautiful scene!
rodeorose replied

Thanks again dear Kasia :))
Nedim Bosnic

:) this is a reason for bottle of some good champagne :)))))
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!
rodeorose replied

Such a greeeeaaaattttt comment Amigo :))
BaZZuKa

Fantastic …. :)) Congrats for the features… :))
rodeorose replied

So very glad you flew by here and enjoyed this :))))
Peter Denness

Beautiful landscape, very atmospheric
rodeorose replied

Thanks so very much Peter!
vaquera

Beautiful !
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much- appreciate your comments :)
Edge-of-dreams

This is stunning, a fave !!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much!!!
mltrue

Fantastic!
rodeorose replied

Many thanks :))
Matt Sillence

just stunning
rodeorose replied

Glad you enjoyed this.
artisandelimage

bravo !
my best, francis.

(your vote is needed in this challenge !)
rodeorose replied

My dear Francis!!!! This is wonderful news at the end of a long day’s work here. Many thanks dear friend xx
Lorena Maria

too perfect to be real Rosie wow!!! magnificent!!
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Lore!
Holly Kempe

Oh this is so beautiful…..there is a truly magical feel to this image….... :)
rodeorose replied

Thanks Holly- appreciate you coming by!
Bill Marsh

Absolutely stunning :

A peaceful end to what was probably a beautiful day. Congrats on your feature.

Take Care.

Bill.
rodeorose replied

Thanks for these great comments Bill- I do appreciate them!
Michael Degenh...

What an incredible image, from the colors to the scene, spectacular! Michael
rodeorose replied

Thanks so much Michael- it’s funny when I was out there on the night, I thought it might be a nice shot..but had no idea how it would take off!
nikmd

beautiful capture…
rodeorose replied

Many thanks for your comment!
Kendra Taber

lovely shot
GemmaWiseman

A gentle radiance that is so very enchanting!
CDNPhoto

this is an awesome picture
Erhan OZBIYIK

How did I miss that one !!! ???
This is magnificient shot !!! Great one !!! Very well deserved comments and results :)

Great Hugs :)
Željko Malagurski

Fantastično!!
Sinisa Saratlic

Prelijepo, cestitam !
Helen Akerstrom 29 days ago

You deserve all the Cudos… Ethereal…
Aleksander 25 days ago

stunning composition Rosie!
Quinn Blackburn 24 days ago

breathtaking, simply gorgeous capture… both serene and powerful, great work!

:) wishing you laughter
Susanne Correa 18 days ago
rodeorose replied 18 days ago

WOW!!! I love that news Susanne!! Thanks a million for this wonderful honor- I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
rodeorose 18 days ago
CarolM 17 days ago

So calming and quiet. So, so absolutely beautiful. I feel the stillness. Not a whisper of a breeze. A magnificent capture.
Nikki Mulkern 17 days ago

I love the warm colours, wonderful composition, beautiful capture!
AnnDixon 17 days ago

WOW !!! this is stunning, excellent work,
Sean Farragher 13 days ago

beautiful
rodeorose 8 days ago
DanaMS 8 days ago

Beautiful! Great feeling in it! :) xo
Monica Scanlan 7 days ago

Lovely!!!!!
Susanne Correa 5 days ago
rodeorose replied 4 days ago

Thanks for the great news Susanne- I am so thrilled folks liked it! Love your banner ;))
parmi 4 days ago

How serene and perfectly warm this one is Rosie, love the places you take us!
Susanne Correa 4 days ago

Thanks so much rose :) it is a stunning image
imagic 3 days ago

Only one thing to say PERFECT a wonderful view – great capture my compliments and a big FAV…
Greetings
Jens.
annalisa56 2 days ago

Stunning !!!
luanda 1 day ago

A MASTERPIECE! A WORK OF ART! ...as usual…Love ya, Darling! PS: are U ready to leave? ;-)...INSTANT FAV!!! DANIELA