The thunderstorm in this photograph was taken on the top-end wetlands late in the build up season…only weeks before this area was a dustbowl, yet weeks later it becomes a floodplain ! As the storm surged across the lush plains it dumped heavy rain and some shortlived reprieving cool winds. / / EOS A2, Fuji Velvia 50. / ©T.Middleton2007 bubblesite / photography blog / portfolio —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—— / / / / / see more of my weather related photography by clicking on the preview image below. / / / /
A row of fishing boats, still water and a beautiful blue sky provide a superb scene for a peaceful image. I took this about 4 years back and am still always drawn to it. A quiet little beach on Koh Samui where fishermen live and work. Featured in JPG Cast-Offs and Going Coastal groups. / Featured in Art In Asia group – 19th October, 2009
Yellow Canna Lily with red stripes and dots , in bloom, on a black background —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—--
“A Touch of Paradise” Photography & Artwork / by Holly Kempe © Sunrise in tropical Mission Beach, far north Queensland, Australia. “Flamingos walk, and sway in peace / Seeing this, it makes my troubles cease / The sun is hiding, leaving a pink scar / That stretches right across the sky / Thats all weve seen so far / And all I do is look into your eyes / For that special touch of paradise / Just a touch, a touch of paradise / Just a special touch of paradise / You hold my hand, thats when we kiss / And it doesnt take long no, until I get the gist / Of this love that stretches out across the land / Where rainbows flash, as were walking in the sand / And all I do is look into your eyes / A touch of spring, and autumn sweet / Well the trees vibrate when our eyes meet / And I think of all the love that we have been making / You touch my hand and I walk off shaking / And all I do is look into your eyes.” / ~Ross Wilson and G Smith
The sky blankets the mountain / Above Steep Hill Street / Rain from the clouds nourish the pineapple fields / Above Steep Hill Street / Life is good and the air is sweet / Above Steep Hill Street / / / ORIGINAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Autumn colours reflected in Chena River / Tanana River Valley / North Star Borough / Interior Alaska Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Beautiful Art and Greeting Cards For Sale ~ Shop securely and view my collection here Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Another Sunset in St. Lucia. Love the hint of orange. Featured in: “Sea Group” / Natural color and Light As Is Nikon D80 / Lens VR 50=200mm
Englewood FL, 28 December , 2008 / / ________ / Featured in the group Florida the Sunshine State on March 21 , 2009
North Shore of Oahu, Hawai’i Canon 1Ds Mark II 17 mm focal length / f/8 / 1.3 second shutter speed Dawn December 13, 2008
Sun and water
Tourism magic
What could be more romantic than beginning a new day together with a stroll on the beach?! / Taken just after sunrise, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, February 2009 Nikon D40, NIkkor VR lens 55-200mm Top ten placement in the silhouettes challenge for All Water In Motion group, March 2009.
Featured in All Parks in June 2009 I had to take this one with a tripod as it was so dark that I couldn’t get a focus on anything!! This is inside the rainforest and though it wasn’t raining yet, the clouds were as thick as the trees they enveloped! Even at the elevation of 2700 M. it had me sweating just walking through this!! I can’t imagine how much work it takes to keep these paths clear enough to walk through…but had to cut my way through enough cobwebs!! / Taken along the perimeter of the Chicaque Natural Park, Cundinamarca, Colombia along the edge of the steep mountain slope in the previous capture!
On the second day we were in Punta Cana, a storm rolled in and eventually turned the horizon black. This was taken about an hour before but the warning of wind, rain and darkness were already present in the early afternoon. Nikon D40, 18-55mm lens / Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, February 2009 “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm”~Unknown Featured in the Outsiders group April 2009 / Featured in the Image/Writing group, March 2009
Sold 1 Calendar 01 November 2009 Sold 1 Calendar 24 November 2009 Aloha ‘oe, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to those who have purchased one of my calendars. It means so much to me that you enjoy my work, thank you!! / / Aloha e Malama pono, / Sharon / / / /
A clearing storm just before sunset on the Napali Coast, captured from Kalalau Lookout in Kokee State Forest on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. For me, the incredible light and views that can be seen at different times of the day from this vantage point are second to none in all of Hawaii. The only thing you need to do is be patient when you arrive, as this area is frequently fogged in and rainy. As an example, I waited almost 2 hours before the sky broke and I was able to capture this shot. For me it was worth the wait ! Equipment : Nikon D200 – Nikkor 24-85 F2.8 ED lens – Circular Polarizer – Manfrotto Tripod. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
Re-post from The Vault / Once upon a time …...... / I got Caught in The Rain…....... / My old Van’s Wipers didn’t work…....... / So …......I pulled over…............. / And enjoyed the view…........ / somewhere on the Baja of California / acrylic on fabric…...... / ORIGINAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE /
The Big Island of Hawaii is larger than the other islands in the chain (about 4,000 square miles) with a resident population of only just over 200,000. There are vast open spaces that go on for mile after mile of magnificent landscape. From lush rainforest to desolate lava fields – from the cool mountain air of Waimea to the humid heat of the eastern “rainy side” of the island – there is always something new to discover! If you are up to it, you can even hike up to the top of Mauna Kea (dormant) volcano and join the astronomers at Keck Observatory watching the stars from an altitude of almost 14,000 ft. But, be prepared for very cold temperatures and even snow at certain times of the year! Or you can visit the Volcanoes National Park and watch the lava flow from Mauna Loa into the sea. To me this island is not only a photographer’s dream, but it is also a place where I can listen to the sounds of the earth, watch the stars, and learn about the deeply spiritual nature of it’s people. Taking a tour with a local guide through areas not open to the general public, I was humbled to listen to the depth of his knowledge of the island’s native plants and animals. We could all learn so much about respect for the natural resources of our planet from the Hawaiians.
“Coconut Grove” Photography and Artwork / by Holly Kempe © / (best viewed larger) A row of coconut palms on the shores of the Coral Sea, / silhouetted by the rising sun. / Port Douglas, Queensland. “Alone with myself / The trees bend to caress me / The shade hugs my heart.” / ~Candy Polgar Coconut Grove was featured in the: Queensland group – July 09 The Woman Photographer group – July 09
A collection of my favourite composites. Fine Art Photography / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved He pua laha ‘ole / A collection of exotic tropical flowers of Hawai’i / Extremely Maui ~ Essence of the Island / A Rich Mix / Awakening in Paradise
Nothing like shooting in the wet season !! / Approaching storm on the horizon. Tinian – Northern Mariana Islands, USA
Sunset Polo Beach Wailea Maui Hawai’i “There is a Wisdom like a brooding Sun, / Bliss in the heart’s crypt grown fiery white, / The heart of a world in which all hearts are one, / A Silence on the mountains of delight. / A Calm that cradles Fate upon its knees; / A wide Compassion leans to embrace earth’s pain; A Witness dwells within our secrecies, / The incarnate Godhead in the body of man. / Our mind is a glimmering curtain of that Ray, / Our strength a parody of the Immortal’s power, / Our joy a dreamer on the Eternal’s way / Hunting the fugitive beauty of an hour. Only on the heart’s veiled door the word of flame Is written, / the secret and tremendous Name.” ~ poetry by Sri Aurobindo This is a composite of two images stitched one over the other, taken at the same time in the same location on a beautiful evening on Polo Beach at sunset. The luxurious golden sands on this lovely beach are bronzed with the evening light and the dramatic skies were spectacular with a wonderful view of the ‘Au’au channel and Kahalewai, West Maui. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi /
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