nice image, it reminds me of a japanese saying,,, i can't seem to remember it right now. what it meant was at peace with yourself like that but also being dead. i guess you could say heaven though it would not be a correct translation, hard to explain, but i will post the word if i remeber it. nice image:)
God give me the calmness to take the things, which I cannot change, the power to change the things, I should change, and the wisdom make a difference between the two.
I hold it true that thoughts are things; They're endowed with bodies, breath and wings:
And that we send them forth to fill the world with good results, or ill.
That which we call our secret thought speeds forth to earth's remotest spot, leaving it's blessings or it's woes like tracks behind it as it goes.
We build our future, thought by thought for good or for ill, yet know it not.
Yet so the universe was wrought .
Thought is another name for fate.
Choose then thy destiny and wait, for Love brings Love and Hate brings Hate. - Henry Van Dyke.
If I may, I would like to ask a quick question: You do realize that this is not a Joshua Tree in your photo, right? A Joshua tree looks like morphed giant version of a cactus. They grow all across the Mojave deserst is the Southwestern US. As for your image, I love the colors. They provide for a colorful, yet non-intrusive desktop. Good work!
LOL Oh Man ..Okay.. Okay I admit it you caught me.. Your right it's really not a Joshua Tree I didn't think the Joshua Tree really looked right. This is actually an Oak I believe. I just didn't want to name it ah "Oak Tree" LOL Really I was thinking more in the terms of Joshua's Tree and not the actual tree it's self. If ya know what I mean. Please fogive :-) Thank you everyone for all of the support that you have given me and thank you for taking the time to post such great comments I really apprerciate it!
I'm not trying to rag you too hard :) Just picking on you a bit. Maybe I should wait to nag on you until I can come up with something that is this good!
I love the simplicity of this James and all the shades of blue. Very serene. Creating the reflection gives the image much depth and life. It also gave it the ability to jump right into my fav's on my h/d. Thanks! :))
Once again, beautifully amazing work. I love the blues and the position of the tree and how it stands out against the blue. Brilliant. I just have one thing i don't like. I think it would have looked better if the tree wasn't chromed, but that's just my opinion. It looks amazing nonetheless. 10/10 favs.
very impressive the fact that the wooden part of the tree is WHITE, that gives a whole different dimension to the picture. Good inspiration i like it! mind if i keep it? :)
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This is lovely James. The shades of blues surrounding the tree are gorgeous but I especially like the spotlight on the tree making it look silver. It's an amazing piece and looks terrific on my desktop. Thanks for sharing it. Anita
Simple, elegant and beautiful. Lovely blues and purples and the contrasting colour of the tree is stunning. Peaceful, calm and tranquil - would make a restful desktop amid the chaotic bustle of a busy office, for example.