I Don't Have To Dream Photo

Photographer’s Note

My soul is full of longing
For the secret of the sea,
And the heart of the great ocean
Sends a thrilling pulse through me.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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snunney (34574) 2009-01-05 5:02

Hello Stella,
Happy New Year, 2009. A fine contre-jour image with a very pleasing atmosphere. I very much like the sun's rays peeping through the clouds a and shimmering over the sea.

sam224 (5851) 2009-01-05 8:06

Mi piace il modo in cui hai catturato i raggi che forano le nubi ed illuminano le onde lunghe del mare sulla spiaggia. Buon lavoro sulla luce. Brava.

Budapestman (41530) 2009-01-05 8:16

Hi Stella,
Beautiful natural symphony with amazing lights and fabled atmoshere. Imposing and picturesque sight. Congratulations. Have a nice week! Happy New Year! I wish you health, many joys and fortune!
George

TGULUMSER (12484) 2009-01-05 8:58

Hello Stella,
A great view of the sea and the sky. The light rays passing through the clouds make an amazing atmophere,
Best regards,
Tulay

danos (32170) 2009-01-05 10:35

Ciao Stella,
a dynamic scene with the beams of the sun to penetrate the dark clouds and to make the surface of the sea to shine in the right part of the scene.The combination of the dark sea and the blue part of the sky create a perfect balance.Well done.

Have a nice and healthy New Year, Danos

jorgi (3798) 2009-01-05 11:01

Hi Stella,

it seems you do not have to search for God anymore. I think he found you :)
Well...it just looks so divine, this light bursting through clouds like that.
Amazing scenery, completely overwhelming when one feels so small and humble.
Pure delight.

My best,
Jeri

labro33 (2804) 2009-01-06 5:06

Hi Stella,Happy New Year,
What a lovely composition...always with romance...
Thanks for sharing...
George

gunbud (27755) 2009-01-06 7:57

Hi Stella,
Wonderful light is seen streaming through the clearing sky flowing the storm.
Beautiful texture to sea and sky in this magnificent light.
Regards, Tom

gracious (20017) 2009-01-06 9:05

Ciao my Italiano,
Thank you so much for this beautiful and awesome shot on the wonders from the sky!
good depth with excellent exposure and focus in this image!
I loved those rays that penetrated through the clouds!
many thanks for the sharing
ciao
Tony

hatti52 (12654) 2009-01-06 9:24

Ciao Stella,
wonderful seascape image with light rays and colours
happy new year

stelli (2941) 2009-01-06 12:57

Amazing capture of the "play" between sky, clouds, light and sea! Excellent light management and beautiful soft colors! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

dip (12532) 2009-01-07 1:08

Ciao Stella!
a wonderful composition of clouds,sea and light,
excellent captured and composed,
thanks for sharing,
greetings,
Dimitris.

azaf1 (15541) 2009-01-07 3:05

Geia sou Stella

What a capture. The sun rays escaping everywhere a shot full of the mystery of the sea and sky. Just perfect, the way I like it

Best wishes
Argiris

mursaloglu (5134) 2009-01-08 8:17

Cara Stella
Una foto fantastica direi quasi apocaliptico che mi fa ricordare grande pitture del settecento appunto e in armonia con la poesia scritto apposto al lato. Le nuovole son cosi minacciose contro una terra sottomessa dal temporale. Bravo e complimenti ihsan

Longroute (9149) 2009-01-09 1:06

Quasi fosse troppo grande e troppo potente per le virtù comuni, l'oceano ignora compassione, fede, legge, memoria.
La sua incostanza può essere mantenuta conforme ai propositi umani solo con una risolutezza indomita, e con una
vigilanza insonne, armata, gelosa, in cui, forse, c'è sempre stato più odio che amore. Odi et amo può ben essere la
professione di fede di coloro i quali coscientemente o ciecamente hanno consegnato la propria esistenza al fascino
del mare.

Impenetrabile e senza cuore, il mare non ha dato nulla di se stesso a coloro che ne hanno corteggiato i precari favori. Diversamente dalla terra, non si può soggiogarlo a nessun prezzo di pazienza e di fatica. Benché siano tanti coloro che il suo fascino ha adescato e condotto a una morte violenta, la sua immensità non è mai stata amata come sono state amate le montagne, le pianure, persino il deserto.

Joseph Conrad

diomed (3733) 2009-01-12 1:01

Bellissima immagine, Stella ! Grande scala di grigi,ottimo contrasto, notevole definizione e profondità. Complimenti !
Diomed

batalay (20806) 2009-01-15 21:13

Hello Stella,

What a magnificent sunburst effect. I cannot imagine a better capture of this remarkable scene. Extraordinary!

Warm regards to Apulia, the site of the best olive oil in the world!

Bulent

danyy (68454) 2009-04-26 22:58

Bonjour Stella,
tu as treè bien capturé les lumières de cette scène qu'il faut avouer assez délicate à appréhender.
Malgré le peu de lumière on distingue tellement de choses.
Très bien vu.
Amicalement.
Daniel.