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Where I Live.
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In The Australian Alps. The angular beauty of mineral and stone. The ever shifting mystery of clouds across vast blue skies. The myth evoking journey of water from heaven to sea, across a dry landscape rich with beauty and possibility. This is where I live, in a landscape raw and harsh, worn down over millennia. Sustaining the oldest living civilisation on the planet and the most stable and progressive democracy on the planet. Most Australians live in cities, as do I. Most Australians love our myths and legends from the Outback, are content to own an identity drawn from those myths without ever being truly at home in that ancient and terrifying space. I go out here alone. I listen. Maybe, one day, I will hear what my Indigenous Brothers and Sisters hear. Or at least a faint, faint echo of that truth. Peace, Mikel.

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::Ed1958
03/21/10 1:52 PM GMT
Lovely perspective and gorgeous landscape.
Ed.
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::Dunstickin
03/21/10 2:13 PM GMT
Nice one Mik!....I actually thought you found this Here
and altered it!.....

Good Luck!.
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* Owing to the deterioration in my hands, I find that I cannot comment as much as I should..But please know...I do look at all your posts!..and will leave my 'moniker' >OB< when I do so!...Thank you all * OwdBob'sGallery
::allisontaylor
03/21/10 3:15 PM GMT
Captivating perspective with striking contrasts. Excellent descriptive narrative. The vast landscape seems endless with rich colors and details. Love the layers of elements.
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.Logun7
03/21/10 4:29 PM GMT
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
::luckyshot
03/21/10 5:42 PM GMT
Mikel - A beautiful scene - an outstanding capture. Your narrative breathes more life into this harsh but beautiful environment. Best of luck in the contest. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
.427cobraAC
03/21/10 6:49 PM GMT
Put this into my Favs, You live in a very beautiful region. Amazing job with this picture too. Are there Fish in that river? Good luck in the contest, I think this can win it.
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And the Lord said "Go Sox"
::Inkeri
03/21/10 8:53 PM GMT
Stunning Beautiful photo,Mikel..Fantastic narrative and colors.
It is not necessary to say good luck.This is the winner.WOW
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.Leahcim_62
03/22/10 2:07 AM GMT
Excellent landscape Mikel, I thought it said Austrian alps at first glance, looks nothing like I imagine Australia to be.
What a beautiful scene, great capture :)) Good luck in the contest..
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.SatCom
03/22/10 2:14 AM GMT
Great one my friend. Loving the depth and texture tones. Excellent work.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams....... My Gallery
::rozem061
03/22/10 10:28 AM GMT
Beautiful raw landscape, Mikel !
Good luck in the contest !
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
.avedeloff
03/22/10 12:23 AM GMT
What a beautiful rugged landscape. Love the deep colors and different textures. You live in a beautiful part of the world!
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
.Eubeen
03/22/10 3:41 PM GMT
I believe Hannibal crossed here with kangaroos on his way to conquer Sydney didn't he?
A beautiful scene and lovely composition. Love the colours.
~Eubeen Hadd
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In order to discover who you are, first learn who everybody else is; you're what's left.
.icedancer
03/22/10 5:53 PM GMT
Wow, breath taking capture and colours. Fabulous entry and Good Luck. Sure would love to go for a long horse back ride over that land.
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::mikerkim
03/22/10 9:50 PM GMT
Really nice, Mikel. Good luck in the contest. Oh yeah, and congratulations in the last contest.

Mike
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.toxiccosmic
03/24/10 9:40 PM GMT
Wow! a real belter of a shot! And a heartfelt description that adds even more!
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Life is Sweet! (Terms & conditions apply)
.amanzat
03/26/10 9:47 AM GMT
Outstanding capture, a true reflection of our land! Well presented!
Adriana
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.snapshooter87
03/27/10 1:54 AM GMT
It is a rugged shot, Mike. For me, the land is a bit too dark or slightly over saturated and the detail is gone from the clouds. Can't quite figure it out as the sky is still fairly light with normal tones.
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::Heroictitof
03/27/10 12:00 AM GMT
I really like the atmosphere in this shot Mikel !
Very beautiful wild landscape.
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Visit my gallery, there's always something new from France !!
.adanedhel21
03/28/10 2:23 PM GMT
fantastic shot...love the coloration, composition, lighting, balance...all superior. well done
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.gabi_h
04/04/10 5:06 AM GMT
Congratulations on your first place win. Well deserved!
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To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower.............. William Blake
::Heroictitof
04/04/10 8:18 AM GMT
Congratulations my friend !!
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Visit my gallery, there's always something new from France !!
::rozem061
04/04/10 9:00 AM GMT
Congratulations, Mikel !
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
::ro_and
04/04/10 9:16 AM GMT
congrats, well deserved, an outstanding landscape, perfectly captured
Roland
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
.dylan_freemangrist
04/04/10 3:11 PM GMT
congratulations, awsome shot :D
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It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.
.Leahcim_62
04/04/10 5:27 PM GMT
Well done. Well deserved, excellent picture :))
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.Catharina1
04/04/10 7:10 PM GMT
Congratulations! Fantastic photo! Mich
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::mikerkim
04/05/10 4:13 AM GMT
Congratulations, Mikel!! Well deserved!

Mike
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::Flmngseabass
04/05/10 11:11 PM GMT
Congrats buddy although I wanted to win:):) I thought I was some competition but maybe next time:):)
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BB
.Stevenn120
04/06/10 12:10 AM GMT
My congradulations on winning this contest,Very impressive entry
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.lovesred
04/11/10 7:28 AM GMT
well done little brother..
keep up the excellent workk. seems like u have many fans, both of your photgraphy as well as the written word
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thanks for sharing

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