Nothing could be more beautiful than this :)

An old woman (nearly 90 years old) who is a dear friend of mine was wondering, recently, what the most beautiful thing in the world was (not counting abstract things such as love or freedom). After pondering the issue a day or so, she concluded light is the most beautiful thing in the world.

This photo illustrates her point! And color, a function of light, must be the next most beautiful thing, I suppose, which your photo also demonstrates.

And you've showcased all this beauty in a composition beautiful in itself. On my desktop right now, for tomorrow.

Anastasia

This is really super. The lighting is so perfect. love the backlighted leaves in the forefront. The suns rays streaming in in the background lights the way out of the wooods for the weary hiker. Beautifully framed and composed. It's a keeper.
Pat

Viewing this in thumbnail, the way the light was reflecting off the leaves in the foreground, I truly thought it was a picture of flowers strewn along a forest bed. The light, as everyone has said, certainly adds a huge aspect to this wonderful composition, and the leaves as they are shining, catching the rays, add an element that would not normally be seen, so this was captured at exactly the right moment to show the subtle beauty that was otherwise hidden in this heavily forested scene. Thanks. :)PJ

Stunning post Dwight. The whole feeling of it is just terrific. The rays of sunshine coming through the trees and the lovely colors on the ground, it's just perfection. So glad you brought this one out here for us.

Excellent capture. The suns rays are just the right touch to make this just perfect.

A beautiful dreamy spot Dwight, I feel like a unicorn will come out from between the trees at any moment. Nicely shot.

the streaks of sunlight make this one have a very spiritual look. it's beautiful.

Wow Dwight, the different colored leaves look like miniature flowers that are guiding my way to the light rays! This is a very well done capture with a beautiful comment as well. Thank you for sharing this with me. It brought a smile to my face today ;=)

Escellent shot! The colors are at their peak, and the lighting brings out the best in the photo overall. Lovely!

This is a truly Magical image! Dwight.....Oh Boy...those light beams are setting this ' on fire'!..............Really beautiful mate!

It all seems to have been said but I just had to add my two cents on how unbelievably gorgeous this is. It's fabulous and going straight to my desktop. Very well done!!!!!

A very enchanting scene! And the suns rays streaming in in the background creates a magical effect. Thanks for sharing.

Beautifull light through this autumn forrest scene...

This is very nice the colors and everthing about this post. Enchanting indeed!!

Ethereal and wonderous, this is a stunning work of art. Kudos, Dwight. Favs and 10.

Hi Dwight my friend, my this is beyond my ability to describe my feelings with meager words, but I will try! Sometimes, an ambience created by an image such as this is just too full of enchantment, of mysterious charm, of all the things that we think of when entering into a scene of this nature, ( a little play on words here, smiling)!! So many elements are commited to eachother and playing musical harmonious beauty with the rythym that cries out "sing with me", and we all do joyfully! Nature has sprinkled the earth, the forest, with flowers everywhere and has flavored them with multi-colors to quicken our heartbeats with pleasure! I hope my words bring satisfaction to myself and to you Dwight, that these might be some of the things you may have though of as well! After all, a photo should convey a story, a thought that the author intended to convey to the viewer!! How did I do! LOL! Fine job of artistry Dwight, Sincerely, Marilyn

Simply gorgeous once in a lifetime shot.Wonderful work.

WOW Dwight.. this is absolutely beautiful.. the magical spititual feel i get from this capture is amazing, you have captured the light perfectly.. a truly wonderful image... love it...

Dwight, a taste of majesty this is...
JuneBug

Wow! this is so beautiful!! magnificent scene..

Thanks for making this comment so easy. ... EXQUISITE !!! ... and thanks for providing my favorites with a ... MASTERPIECE!!!

Stunning, what more can be said.

Fantastic. Im speachless. this is magnificent. this is a keeper for sure

Very pretty and very mysterious! I missed this first time around and I'm glad to see it in the permanent gallery.

This picture is wonderful! Well done you!

Nifty! You got some nice light in this one... I like it a lot!

This is so very tranquil and uplifting. What an incredible talent you have for capturing light. Beautiful color combination as well.

very beautiful indeed

Looking through your gallery, this really caught my eye. What a beautiful picture. I can only dream of capturing something like it.

absolutely breathtaking! it looks so magical, I almost expect to see fairies!

Truly excellent work. The beauty grasps me to my soul.

Stan

fantastic you must have found this at the perfect moment. love it

I like how the rays of sunlight are coming through the trees; I think that the colorful foreground makes for a nice lead in to your image. I think you have a wonderful capture here that was nicely done.