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18-FEB-2009

Strength & Flexibilty
February 18

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For the "Four Color February" and
"February Heart Songs" challenges.

Tao Te Ching (sage: Lao Tzu around 6th century BC)

What is IT:

"Tao Te Ching’s insights on simplicity, balance, and learning from
the paradoxical truths you can see all around you: finding strength
through flexibility (because bamboo bends, it is tough to break);
achieving goals by transcending obstacles (water simply flows around
rocks on its way to the sea); believing that small changes bring
powerful results (a sapling, in time, grows into a towering tree)."

One thing that I love about nature photography is how it allows a
photographer great opportunity for observation (contemplation based
on this is assumed) of the natural process & beauty surrounding us.

May simple natural answers provide the strength needed to press on.

Enya "Long Long Journey"



...or go directly to the YouTube video HERE.

If yellow's not your cup of tea, also added today...

Canon EOS 1D Mark II ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
1/80s f/14.0 at 100.0mm iso250 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time18-Feb-2009 10:04:20
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/14
ISO Equivalent250
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modepartial (6)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Peter Stubley03-Mar-2009 15:41
Very nice -- excellent composition and depth of field.
Jola Dziubinska21-Feb-2009 00:44
Stunning composition, Scott.
carol j. phipps20-Feb-2009 20:32
Superb capture of the bamboo!
Steve Morris20-Feb-2009 19:30
The taller the bamboo grows, the more it bends - Chinese proverb!! Great photo
Máire Uí Mhaicín20-Feb-2009 18:55
Love this composition.
Laryl20-Feb-2009 02:58
wonderful photo.. I really like it
Inga Morozoff20-Feb-2009 01:59
Terrific composition.
Barbara Heide19-Feb-2009 22:22
love the title!
j>a>e>17 :):):)19-Feb-2009 17:17
AWEsome poetic portrait for dear enya's wondersong :):):)
you ROCK totallly SUNsationALLL scottt with YOUr heartsongzzz o'care :):):)
Frank Brault19-Feb-2009 16:34
Gorgeous color in winter. I like the composition too.
Kerry Tingley19-Feb-2009 15:44
Beautiful light on this bamboo!
Kevin Chester19-Feb-2009 15:22
Very good. V
Maaike Huizer19-Feb-2009 12:12
Beautiful light and excellent composition
Sheila19-Feb-2009 11:16
Nice composition and dof. I enjoyed your commentary too.
Yvonne19-Feb-2009 10:13
Superb shot Scott.
Russ Rose19-Feb-2009 04:12
Nice find.
Robin Reid19-Feb-2009 01:34
Lovely light ... well done.
Roe..19-Feb-2009 01:25
your message is stong and clear..beautiful capture
Cindi Smith19-Feb-2009 01:19
I've been meaning to plant some bamboo...I love it as long as you can control it! Great shot!!!!!
Coleen Perilloux Landry19-Feb-2009 01:16
Really pretty image. Would go in a gardening book.
pkocinski18-Feb-2009 23:15
Beautiful image. Great job!
Mairéad18-Feb-2009 22:55
Beautiful golden light on this,
but I prefer Enya's siblings, Clannad.
Phillip Normanton18-Feb-2009 22:42
Grand bit of yellow there... ahh - Enya :)))
Al Chesworth18-Feb-2009 22:31
Brilliant colour in this cane, nice one.
jlm18-Feb-2009 22:21
Good message !
Linda Willets18-Feb-2009 22:07
peaceful
cits_4_pets18-Feb-2009 22:05
Nice shot and message.
fred_il18-Feb-2009 21:30
Yes, we need this zen mood as a preparation for a long long journey...
VOte!
Sue Robertson18-Feb-2009 21:24
I can totally relate to your insight on natrual photography.. the film clip was amazing and emotional.
Stephen Ware18-Feb-2009 20:58
Excellent image and wonderful thoughts, Scott!!
Walter Otto Koenig18-Feb-2009 20:57
Very serene image. Simple, yet beautiful. A nice bit of wisdom goes well with the Zen like atmosphere.
Kathryn18-Feb-2009 20:43
Interesting information and a great track to go with it.
Faye White18-Feb-2009 20:18
when I saw the thumb, I thought "very soothing..."

very nice
Johnny JAG18-Feb-2009 20:14
Lovely light and colour.
Ann...18-Feb-2009 19:58
Lovely find and a great bit of focusing.
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