[Photograph Challenge] - Nature Clicks

I took this one on the East shore of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin a
few years back when we went there purposely to get some great
pictures - with no trees and hills in the way (Wisconsin is known for
lots of both) - of the Traverse of Venus, in front of the Sun.

@EmbStitcher33 That looks like the perfect place to unwind and relax! Beautiful beautiful sunset 💛

@FrenchMarbles Great to have you back!

(whats wrong with ducks?)

Listening - One Step At A Time!

@MistyMagic hey look! A Duck! XD

@MistyMagic

Beautiful composition!

It shows your great aesthetic sensibility,

I like the stark contrast and the gentle curve of his neck.

@FrenchMarbles

@hopefulSmiles6137

@hopefulSmiles6137

Ohh...

I love those photos that capture a crucial moment!

Being static conveys so much dynamism!

Beautiful!

@FrenchMarbles

Dark clouds, a sun ray illuminating just 1 butte, and a tiny rainbow in Monument Valley, USA

@HealingTalk This is amazing! So beautiful!

@mytwistedsoul

Thank you!

It was just an instant, and I had my camera ready...

@HealingTalk

absolutely breathtaking

@Heather225

Thank you Heather!

Was 95% good luck and 5% fast reflexes.

@HealingTalk the perfect moment captured for all time! Brilliant!

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@MistyMagic

Thank you!

Just before I was very disappointed. Such an amazing place, but it suddenly became very dark, covered with rain clouds, and a thin rain started. It's not supposed to rain In such a huge utterly dry desert.

But then Nature gave me that gift for an instant, and my photography self became very gratified and grateful.

@FrenchMarbles

@FrenchMarbles 💕

@FrenchMarbles 🌸

@jasmineishereforu i love your photos, and the flower is so pretty, do you know what it is? Have you tried google lens to find out?

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@MistyMagic I didn't but i will try and find out ❤️

I love taking pictures of clouds...

@EmotionsListener so do I, have you ever tried cloud reading? This last picture would be a good painting too!

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@MistyMagic

When it comes to cloud reading I mostly do that only in the sense of using the formation of clouds to predict the coming weather. But I have also done the more fun searching for meaning in the clouds, for example in the picture above I can see a 'dragon' (right) climbing up onto the darker cloud on the left. In theory dragons are like a strong power and success symbol... So as I was sitting by the water looking up at those clouds and thinking of my partner and such I'm seeing the success of being with her soon. 😆

I suppose that would make for a nice painting. I mostly love to get pictures where you can see the sunlight escaping around the cloud.

@MistyMagic

Funny you should say that... "that this picture could be a painting." When I look through my viewfinder, my objective is to paint a picture with what I take... sort of 'see the picture' before I click. Sometimes it works really well, sometimes I just take a snapshot. But in some situations, I really try to paint that picture. 😊

@EmbStitcher33

I do try to frame pictures when I take them as well, not sure other's appreciate my efforts but I do. :D

Like this if you like space and astronomy

@FrenchMarbles

Hi, this is a picture I took of a river:

(just joking, frenchie took it :p)

Sierra Nevada Mountains

@Positron2 This is awesome!

@Helpingheart23

Oh! Those are so beautiful, so well captured and so uplifting!

Nature makes some gorgeous things...

Your photos made me feel better by taking the time to look in detail at each one.

@HealingTalk

Thank you so much. It means a lot to me ☺️ Which picture do you like best? My favorite photo is the one with the brown butterfly. I really enjoyed taking that one. I always find it difficult to get a butterfly or a moth to stop for a photo, so this memory will last a lifetime. After taking this pic, I went home and looked for an article about encountering brown butterflies. I like to decipher things, especially when trying to interact with animals/insects, and I found something that made my day. Here's the link

@Helpingheart23

Yes, having such a beautiful butterfly posing for you is such a unique opportunity! Once in a lifetime!

I love it because it shows so well the intricate, exquisite drawing patterns on her wings, and her head is also well defined. Even taking into account the loss of detail due to uploading. The original must be stunning!

I didn't know they have such a deep spiritual meaning. The article is very interesting and revealing.

I do see butterflies as metaphors for the soul, and their life cycle, so different from that of our branch of Animalia (they grow first, then differentiate) as the archetype of personal transformation.

The one I like the most is Nr. 12, an Hibiscus flower I guess, with five large pink petals, its stigma and anthers at the forefront, some dew drops on the petals, and a budding flower to the right.

It is such a powerful expression of Life and Beauty!

Congratulations on taking such gorgeous and meaningful photographs.

You certainly have a particular sensibility and affinity with Nature.

You are good friends...

@HealingTalk

I agree that a camera can only capture certain things, and looking at them face to face is definitely a different experience.👌

Thanks for taking the time to read the link I sent you and look in detail at the images I uploaded. I am glad you like the hibiscus, it's one of my favorites too.☺️

You seem to be someone who understands things to a great degree. It's nice to have someone so thoughtful appreciate your work. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. Your positivity is contagious.💛

@Helpingheart23

You are welcome!

Your beautiful photos captured my attention...

Your flowers pictures are very beautiful!! It's really nice seeing pictures of tropical flowers here❤

@UniversalSmile

Thank you 😊

@FrenchMarbles

@FrenchMarbles

Would a cloudshot count for "nature clicks"?

In Advance of Hurricane Elsa

July 2021