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/ “Who Is Here” is part of the semi-abstract Collection now named The Journey...Watercolour on MDF…see the beginning of The Journey below…click on each image to see the enlarged version.. Wind and weather brought us to this place.. / The distant sound of voices whisper across the water.. / Night and Silence…who is here? / Solitude and Silence are our only companions… / How curious the light that shines on the water!! / Night and Silence..who is here? / Echo answers nothing. ..J.Zroback / / We were not certain, but we were on the way to somewhere.. / The mountains in the distance seem to hold everything in shadow.. / Where we were, was a field of poppies, but there was snow in the hedgerows.. / Beyond were fields and yet more fields, then what appeared to be a ridge of smaller hills hidden by a block of dense trees… / Behind us the lands fell away to nothingness ..J. Zroback / Winter whispered softly as we turned our way homewards… / Why is it so dark you asked, scarcely daring to breathe… / I didn’t answer, but clasped you closer to my heart, / As snowflakes hung suspended in the deep blue night ... J. Zroback / / Thou greatest Keeper of Secrets, / Most elusive, consummate Illusionist, / Riddlester non-pareil, Mazemaster, / Supreme Criptician - / From whom do You hide, / everywhere and nowhere? / For whom do You wait? / Who else? / Only the ocean can know the ocean.
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A beautiful peaceful winter sunrise shining onto Pikes Peak mountain from a view at the foothills in Colorado Springs, CO.
Each year comes, stays with us for some time with its flutter of events and then goes away. Almost like a butterfly…
A character made up with musical instruments.
A beautiful peaceful winter sunset behind Pikes Peak mountain from a view at the foothills from Garden of the Gods park located in Colorado Springs, CO.
© 2009 Sonja Zalar
A humble hommage to a great painter who’s work I admire but so far could not afford. / The picture shows Baudin Beach on Kangaroo Island, at dusk
“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. / Trouble no one about their religion; / respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. / Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. / Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. / Show respect to all people and grovel to none. / When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. / Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. / Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.” / quote by Chief Tecumseh, Shawnee Nation Sunset Chena River Lakes / Interior Alaska Brilliant Skies reflected in the calm, clear, pristine and cold glacial water of Chena River Lakes in the Tanana River Valley. I love this place. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved / My images do not belong to the public domain and may not be reproduced without my express written consent. Chena (pronounced Chay – na) Lake Recreation Area is a 260 lake covering more than 4 miles of the fresh water of the beautiful Chena River and also fed by the glacial waters of the mighty Tanana River. / / With over 2,100 acres to explore and enjoy, Chena Lake Recreation Area has activities for all visitors. Chena Lake Recreation Area covers over 2,000 acres and has two distinct personalities; the Lake Park, with a 260 acre lake the River Park, covering 4 miles of the Chena River. Lake Park hosts three volleyball courts, one horseshoe pit, a playground, multiple day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings, two covered pavilions, two changing room/warm up buildings, two designated swimming areas with sandy beaches, a boat rental, two fishing docks (one handicap accessible), a lake boat launch, potable water stations and restrooms. River Park is stretched along 4 miles of the south bank of the Chena River and hosts one volleyball court, one horseshoe pit, one covered pavilion, one changing room/warm up building, a 4.5 kilometer self guided nature trail, river boat launch, potable water stations, restrooms, and multiple day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings. During the winter months Chena Lake Recreation Area offers groomed classical cross-country ski trails with a 2km, 4.5km, and 7km loop as well as a multi-use trail with a 3.8, 5.5, 6.5, 9.5 and 12 mile loops for snow machining, ski-joring, dog mushing, walking, running, etc. Chena Lake also offers four ice-fishing houses No motors are permitted on the lake, only kayaks, canoes and paddle type boats. It is a beautiful place to photograph clouds and sky reflections and also a winter wonderland when the lake freezes. From my collection: / Chi-Hoota-Wei ~ Many Fires, One Great Light ~ Alaska / Clouds and sky reflections on Chena Lakes. / Titles and quote commentaries are Lodge names and translations of Order of the Arrow Insignia ~ Chi-Hoota-Wei ~ Many Fires, One Great Light ~ Links to websites with more information on First Nations ~ American Native Tribes Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 29 August 2007 21:16:56 / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/200 / Av( Aperture Value ) 9.0 / ISO Speed 400 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 28.0 mm Currently with 1497+ Views /
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi This is one of three islands in the centre of the lake. Chena Lakes is a beautiful pure fresh water 260 acre lake and recreational park area with a beach and three islands near North Pole Alaska. No motors are permitted in the pristine waters of Chena Lakes, only paddle boats, kayaks and canoes. I am in a boat in the midst of the lake when I took this image of the clouds and sky reflected in the water. It is the same lake where I took the image titled Mesmerizing Ripples. It is a very beautiful area and one of my favourites for photographing sky reflections and sunsets in Interior Alaska. “Lakes and ponds are permanently wet year round. The main difference between a lake and a pond is the size. A lake is usually defined as a body of water large enough to have at least one wind-swept beach; ponds usually are not large enough for winds to blow across the water and create waves to wash away the plants that may be trying to take root. A lake is too deep for rooted plants to grow except near the shore. The deepest lake is Lake Superior, one of the five Great Lakes in the northeastern part of the United States. Lakes are generally composed of fresh water; although one exception is Salt Lake in Salt Lake City, Utah. Often lakes are attached to each other in a chain-like pattern and flow in and out of each other like the Chain-O-Lakes in Wisconsin. Many times, lakes are the source for some rivers. These rivers and lakes often share similar characteristics and habitats. Lakes and ponds are sometimes classified by the amounts and kinds of organic materials produced and decayed from the processes of photosynthesis and decomposition. Lakes and ponds, where there is a good balance between photosynthesis and decomposition, are said to be oligotrophic. The middle of Lake Michigan can be classified as oligotrophic. When the balance is upset between these two processes, either too much organic material accumulates without getting decomposed adequately or too many bacteria are present and an overabundance of decomposition occurs. Eutrophic lakes and ponds have an abundance of nutrients, and an abundance of decay-causing organisms to break down all the organic material being produced. Their bottoms fill up with rich sediment. Sometimes there are so many bacteria, that oxygen is depleted and the waters become stagnant. Most inland lakes are eutrophic. In dystrophic lakes and ponds there is a lack of decomposition from bacteria and the nutrients build up. Bogs are an example of thick layers of peat moss and other plants building up because very little decay is taking place.” / / Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers Information Source
Out of so many hearts around, I am glad to have the most bright, vibrant and colourful heart in you…
Fly Away Love…
Fly Away Love…
This photo was taken in ” El Valle de las Piedras Encimadas ” en la Sierra del Sarnoso near Dinamita Durango México.
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For over half my life, I lived in small town Alberta. A town of 6000 people, mostly farmers, ranchers and blue collar workers. I couldn’t get out soon enough. Now, after living in the City for 12 years, I can’t wait to get back, if only for a few days. The town is surrounded by fields of Canola and Wheat. An island in an ocean of crops like the one you see now.
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