This photo was taken in Antelope Canyon, which is in northern Arizona, USA. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon, carved out of sandstone by monsoon rains. The rays of the sun only enter the canyon during certain times of the year, and only in the middle of the day. Rays like these are uncommon, and are best seen on a windy day. This was such an incredible gift from God. It reminds me of the fact that I couldn’t make art at all if it were not for His gifts: the beauty of the world, light, and the passion and desire on my part. To make this image, I traveled hundreds of miles from home, to a place that I had longed to visit for years, at a time of the year when I felt I would see rays. I had gone through the entire canyon, and it seemed as if when I got to a place where there was a ray, it had already largely faded. I was disheartened, and as at the entrance when I saw a group of people, and a photographer with a tripod set up. I turned around to see what he was photographing, and this is what I saw! The sand in the air that day wrecked two camera bodies, but it was SOOO worth it! This is the photo that has attracted the most attention to my work and also my all-time favorite. It is hard to find a scene that inspires me like this one, but I hope someday my photography in general will measure up to this one photo.
Crown Jewel ~ inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is often referred to as / ‘Poetry in Stone’ The History of Lost Love / Shah Jahan of the Mogul dynasty was yet to accede the throne when he heard about the unsurpassed beauty of Mumtaz. He took Mumtaz as his third wife in 1612. For the next 18 years Shah Jahan and Mumtaz were inseparable. Shah Jahan took his wife along on every journey and war campaign. Over the years Mumtaz came to be his best friend, his critic and a canny political adviser. Mumtaz was expecting their 14th child when Shah Jahan embarked on a campaign against the Lodhi Empire in 1631. In the heat of the Indian summer, the army traveled to the Deccans. Mumtaz, who had accompanied the emperor, went through a rigorous childbirth. She died in Burhanpur. On her deathbed, she asked her husband to promise her that he would build a monument to their love. Legend has it that he locked himself in his room for eight days without food after Mumtaz passed away. After burying Mumtaz temporarily in Burhanpur, Shah Jahan went about constructing the Taj Mahal in right earnest. He summoned the best architects and artisans from far away lands like Multan, Kannauj, Lahore, Iraq and Persia. He arranged for the best marble from all around. It took 22 years, 22,000 people, 400 elephants and 32 million rupees to build the Taj Mahal. The result: an awe-inspiring structure, which is one of the most globally recognized symbols of grace and beauty. The Magnificent Monument / Built on a raised, square platform it is as tall as a 20-storey building. You enter through an imposing gateway. The complex consists of an elaborate garden set in the typical charbagh style, a mosque, a guesthouse and several other charming buildings. The mausoleum itself stands at the farthest end of the complex, right along the Yamuna River. The signature central dome (58 ft in diameter and 213 ft high) is truly magnificent and is echoed in the smaller domed chambers on all sides. The four slender minarets that rise from the corners of the mausoleum complete the picture of symmetry. The undisputed majesty and beauty is further reflected in the exquisite artistry created by inspired artisans from Baghdad, Shiraz and Bukhara. Exquisite floral patterns and calligraphy on both the exterior and interior were inlaid with precious stones such as jasper and agate. Quotations from the Koran were etched into stone archways; a pinnacle was set on the central dome; and thus came to life the most splendid resting place a lover could ever hope to find on this planet! By Ravi Kunjithai / Beautiful intricate abstract design bursting forth in hues of light blue and gray, yellow / orange, and even a hint of rose, all interspersed with lovely metalic golds. All artwork is © Rhonda L. Hall, All Rights Reserved. You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent.
Barack Obama Bourbon Vintage Design
A Japanese maple tree from the Portland, Oregon Japanese gardens. / / / / As is. INFO FOR SOLD!: / Sold 2 Frame Prints (one to mystery buyer, one to mjr1978) & Cards on dA and on RB, by mystery buyers.
Another shot of the same Japanese maple tree as in Eden I at the Portland Oregon Japanese Gardens, except this one was shot exactly one week after. It is amazing how fast seasons can change :) As is. Info for Sold! />Sold a “Framed Print” to mjr1978 / / /
American bald eagle, St. Louis Zoo.
Chatham Lighthouse Cape Cod. / Chatham Cape Cod / Framed Print: Card:
A vertical shot of the famous tree in the Portland Oregon Japanese Gardens :) /
Equipment used: / Nikon D70s / Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC / B&W 62mm Circular Polarisation Location: / Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America Map: / Road Map , Terrain , Satellite Copyright: / © Brendan Schoon , All rights reserved. Background Information: / Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah in the United States. Contained within the park is Bryce Canyon. Despite its name, this is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its geological structures, called hoodoos, formed from wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views to visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park / Bryce Canyon National Park, The Lonely Tree / The Watchman / Moraine Lake / Banff National Park, Moraine Lake / Sunset in Tofino /
Camera Details: / Nikon D70s , Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC Location: / Monument Valley Navajo National Park, Utah, United States of America Map: / Road Map , Terrain , Satellite Copyright: / © Brendan Schoon , All rights reserved. Background Information: / Monument Valley is located on the southern border of Utah with northern Arizona (around 36°59′N, 110°6′W). The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation, and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163. The Navajo name for the valley is Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii (Valley of the Rocks). / The area is part of the Colorado Plateau. The floor is largely Cutler Red siltstone or its sand deposited by the meandering rivers that carved the valley. The valley’s vivid red color comes from iron oxide exposed in the weathered siltstone. The darker, blue-gray rocks in the valley get their color from manganese oxide. / Monument Valley has been featured in many forms of media since the 1930s. Appearances include movies, such as Westerns by Director John Ford, and science fiction movies such as Back to the Future III; television appearances as in MacGyver; as well as DVD covers, book covers, and video games such as the Playstation 3 video game Motorstorm. source: wikipedia The Watchman / Moraine Lake / Banff National Park, Moraine Lake / Bryce Canyon National Park, The Lonely Tree / Purden Lake / Sunset in Tofino / Bryce Canyon National Park / Grand National Park, Hazy View /
Barack Obama Rasta Colors Stencil
Obama in Diamonds
Parody beer logo for Barack Obama
Equipment used: / Nikon D70s / Sigma 18-50mm f3.5-6.3 DC Location: / Antelope Canyon, Arizona, United States of America Map: / Road Map , Terrain , Satellite Copyright: / © Brendan Schoon , All rights reserved. Background Information: / Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, photogenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as Upper Antelope Canyon or The Crack; and Lower Antelope Canyon or The Corkscrew. The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tse’ bighanilini, which means “the place where water runs through rocks.” Lower Antelope Canyon is Hasdestwazi, or “spiral rock arches.” Both are located within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation. Canyon Curves / Antelope Canyon, The Fountain Pen / Bryce Canyon National Park, The Lonely Tree / Grand National Park, Hazy View / The Golden Road / Moraine Lake /
God Bless America Flag & Fireworks / Remember – Pearl Harbor Day Dec. 7, 1941 / Below is a photo of the Arizona Memorial compliments of Aleilani /
The Presidential Seal of the United States of America in a shiny gold chrome format with the American flag, in honor of the historic win by Barack Obama.
Another shot of the Bay Bridge over looking San Francisco. Also if you look on the bridge you can see a police vehicle swerving across lanes to slow traffic.
Late day sunlight reflections on temple formations deep within the Grand Canyon, captured from Hopi Point in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. FEATURED WORK IN ”#1 ARTISTS OF RED BUBBLE – February 2009 All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
Rock Revolution. © DApixara.
Looking south from Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia we see the Olympic Mountain Range in Washington State, USA. The lighthouse in the distance is at Fort Rodd Hill. / Taken 03 07 09. Canon 50D / Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L / HDR & PSCS3 FEATURED in JPG CastOffs (03 07 09) / FEATURED in SEA (03 08 09) / FEATURED in Going Coastal (03 08 09) / FEATURED in Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland (03 17 09) / PLACED IN TOP TEN, You’re Accepted – Looks Like a Postcard, May 2009
The Bald Eagle , an american symbol of Pride !! This was taken in Carlsbad, NM at the Living Desert with a Panasonic FZ50 ( THIS WAS FEATURED ON THE REDBUBBLE HOME PAGE) / FEATURES and CHALLENGE WINS and TOP 10 PLACES 1.This was Featured on the Red Bubble Home Page !!! Yeaaaa / 2.This was Featured in the >Southern Style-A Downhome Perspective Group! / 3.This was Featured in the > Point and Shooters Group! / 4.This was Featured in the > Buyers Club Group! / 5.This was Featured in the > Dimensions Group! / 6.This was Featured in the > First Things Group! / 7.This was Featured in the> American Southwest Group! / TOP 10 WINS: / 1.This got Top 10 win in the > First Things Group! God Bless America! / American Pride ( In Color) /
Yet another foray to Tombstone for the Rendezvous of Gunfighters over Labor Day weekend garnered many fewer photographs. However, this character made it all worthwhile. Photographed with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 28. Three free texture layers from www.stock.xchng.com. / “Stage Coach Driver” has been featured in: / ! #1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE !/September, 2009 / ! 100% !/September, 2009 / THE WILD WEST SHOW/September, 2009 / http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo178/shannondonovansworld/FeaturedMember.jpg!
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