February 16, 2011 by Kala

A Thousand Splendid Autumns

Please click – it is really best viewed large!

136 thoughts on “A Thousand Splendid Autumns”

Corrie | February 16, 2011 at 8:46 pm

Fiery!

This reminds me that it has been too long since I actually saw the ground, and FAR too long since I was warm…

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:02 pm
  
  I know Corrie!
  
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Christopher | February 16, 2011 at 8:46 pm

Fiery wonder–beautiful shot Kala!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:02 pm
  
  Thanks Christopher!
  
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Al | February 16, 2011 at 10:16 pm

So warm! Love how the yellow leaves glitter amongst all those reds.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:02 pm
  
  Thanks Al
  
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manola | February 16, 2011 at 11:29 pm

MA.GNI.FIQUE!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thanks Manola!!
  
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Céline | February 17, 2011 at 12:45 am

Nice colors !

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thanks Celine
  
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Carletta | February 17, 2011 at 12:57 am

A lovely firey autumn! Ahh…the warmth!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thanks Carletta!
  
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Aksel | February 17, 2011 at 4:47 am

My first thought was music looking at this….and I had to listen…it’s 70′ music I hear…avantgard pop/rock music….I like it 😉

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thanks Aksel
  
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Journey Photographic | February 17, 2011 at 5:50 am

Love the softness of this picture.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thank you
  
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Charlene | February 17, 2011 at 6:40 am

A blazing beauty!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:04 pm
  
  Thanks Charlene!
  
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Scriber's Web | February 17, 2011 at 7:30 am

Magnificent! The sky look like it is on fire!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:04 pm
  
  It does!
  
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Tammy | February 17, 2011 at 8:01 am

Sizzling Hot! I love those reds and yellows, it makes me feel warm all over! GORGEOUS!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:04 pm
  
  Thanks Tammy!
  
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justine | February 17, 2011 at 8:02 am

what beautiful colours, a really lovely shot

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:04 pm
  
  Thanks Justine
  
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David Dillon Photography | February 17, 2011 at 8:57 am

Wonderful!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:04 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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mARTy | February 17, 2011 at 10:25 am

It´s always a pleasure visiting your blog! Have a nice weekend!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  Thanks Marty!
  
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Otto K. | February 17, 2011 at 1:21 pm

beautiful color, lovely vision.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  Thanks Otto
  
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Ellada | February 17, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Wow !!!! Nice colors !!!!!!!!!! Bravo Kala.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  Thanks Ellada!
  
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Calusarus | February 17, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Very nice red world

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  Thanks Calusarus
  
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life ramblings | February 17, 2011 at 4:53 pm

i love autumn colours. they’re so gorgeous.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  They are.
  
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Marcie | February 17, 2011 at 5:14 pm

Breathtaking color and light. Simply gorgeous!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  Thanks Marcie!
  
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Charlene | February 17, 2011 at 8:01 pm

Lovely burst of yellow light in this one!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm
  
  Thanks Charlene !
  
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liz | February 17, 2011 at 8:30 pm

I can`t wait for leaves to come on the trees around here. Oh but when they do I am all over them. Spring will come.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:06 pm
  
  It will!
  
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Steven | February 17, 2011 at 8:48 pm

You took advantage of this bright sunlight to come up with great colors in your post-processing. Looks like a very hot autumn. 🙂

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:06 pm
  
  Very hot. 🙂
  
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Tammie | February 17, 2011 at 9:09 pm

you really have a wonderful style with photography!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:06 pm
  
  Thanks Tammie
  
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Michael Rawluk | February 17, 2011 at 9:31 pm

I like your use of colour. Terrific effect.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:06 pm
  
  Thanks Michael
  
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John S. Mead | February 17, 2011 at 9:40 pm

Beautifully abstract! Kudos!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm
  
  Thanks John!
  
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jojigirl | February 17, 2011 at 9:43 pm

beset with a thousand splendid fireflies, me imagines! ;D

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm
  
  You’re so poetic!
  
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Marvin | February 17, 2011 at 10:41 pm

A most inviting warmth.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm
  
  Thanks Marvin
  
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Belbe | February 18, 2011 at 12:17 am

the process you’re using is really great ..
Bien à toi !

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm
  
  Thanks Bernard
  
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fabrizio | February 18, 2011 at 12:32 am

looks like a psychedelic vision, strong impact and wonderful result

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Ginnie | February 18, 2011 at 12:54 am

It really is wonderful, small or large, Kala!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm
  
  Thanks Ginnie!
  
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Monique | February 18, 2011 at 1:01 am

Love the composition with the dark parts moving up to the bright colors of the sun and the dark reds are great.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm
  
  Thanks Monique
  
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Gattina | February 18, 2011 at 1:33 am

Gorgeous ! Looks so romantic !

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm
  
  Thanks Gattina!
  
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jpla | February 18, 2011 at 2:16 am

J’aime bien tes prises de vue avec cet objectif ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm
  
  Thanks JP
  
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Cerstin | February 18, 2011 at 2:24 am

Love the coloring – it looks mysterious.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm
  
  Thanks Cerstin
  
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Sarito | February 18, 2011 at 2:39 am

Beautiful colours.. love the presentation.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm
  
  Thanks Sarito
  
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Nazzareno | February 18, 2011 at 2:42 am

The light, the tones, the composition….Wonderful and creative shot Kala!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:09 pm
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
  
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Matias | February 18, 2011 at 3:33 am

Mm, so beautiful autumnal picture! colours are fantastics)

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:09 pm
  
  Thanks Matias
  
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Evelyn | February 18, 2011 at 5:28 am

Beautiful…

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:09 pm
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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Doug Hickok | February 18, 2011 at 5:50 am

You’re right, the big version is excellent. Impactful colors and framing. I love your use of selective focus and the softness you create!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:09 pm
  
  Thanks Doug!
  
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Sidney | February 18, 2011 at 6:04 am

Wow…the wood looks on fire !
Indeed…looks even better in a larger format !

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:10 pm
  
  Thanks Sidney!
  
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rebecca | February 18, 2011 at 6:21 am

Splendid indeed. Lighting is terrific.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:10 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca
  
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lisa | February 18, 2011 at 6:48 am

All of that gorgeous sunlight!
So beautifully done Kala!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:10 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa
  
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dona | February 18, 2011 at 9:43 am

I feel warm looking at this picture! Well done!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:10 pm
  
  Thanks Dona
  
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Fokkio | February 18, 2011 at 11:03 am

Beautiful as always 🙂

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:11 pm
  
  Thanks Fokkio 🙂
  
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Inger-M | February 18, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Warm and beautiful!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:11 pm
  
  Thanks Inger
  
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Steve | February 18, 2011 at 1:18 pm

We seem to be experiencing a solar flare. This could be a scene from a movie about life after the apocalypse. Beautifully done!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:11 pm
  
  What a description! 🙂
  
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Phil Vaughn | February 18, 2011 at 3:38 pm

The colors take me right to the essence of Fall time. It’s a good re-visit of the season. Thank you!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:12 pm
  
  Thanks Phil
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | February 18, 2011 at 3:57 pm

Toujours autant d’imagination sur ton thème préféré : la nature.
La couleur rouge, ici, est à la fois originale et elle permet d’avoir une autre vision de notre environnement. Bien réalisé !

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:12 pm
  
  Merci!
  
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rian | February 18, 2011 at 7:22 pm

beautiful blast of colors.. 🙂

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:12 pm
  
  Thanks Rian
  
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Yoshi | February 18, 2011 at 9:55 pm

Fantastic autumn photo!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:12 pm
  
  Thanks Yoshi!
  
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Mirco | February 19, 2011 at 1:17 am

Nice colors

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:13 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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yiannis krikis | February 19, 2011 at 2:17 am

excellent processing, colors and scenery

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:13 pm
  
  Thanks Yiannis
  
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Maia | February 19, 2011 at 3:37 am

Another gorgeous painting with autumn gold! Despite the reddish tone it is a very inviting scene. I love the warm colors.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:13 pm
  
  Thanks Maia
  
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Pavan Kaul | February 19, 2011 at 4:06 am

Another stunning image that bears your unmistakable mark Kala!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:14 pm
  
  Thanks Pavan!
  
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London Caller | February 19, 2011 at 5:33 am

I so love this tone.
Very rich but soft.
Great balance of light.
Excellent!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:14 pm
  
  Thanks LC!
  
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Krunal | February 19, 2011 at 8:01 am

looks like Infrared

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:14 pm
  
  It does, but it isn’t.
  
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Conny | February 19, 2011 at 8:30 am

These colors are amazing! And I like the the soft blur!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:14 pm
  
  Thanks Conny!
  
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Martina Egli | February 19, 2011 at 11:19 am

Beautiful image – I love how the sun turned the leaves so golden. Processing and composition are excellent too!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:15 pm
  
  Thanks Martina!
  
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Jill | February 19, 2011 at 6:44 pm

loving those trees!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:15 pm
  
  Thanks Jill!
  
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Lisa's Chaos | February 19, 2011 at 9:46 pm

Wonderful! Makes me dream of summer. 🙂

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:15 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa 🙂
  
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teresa | February 19, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Looks like Heaven! so beautiful

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:16 pm
  
  Thanks Teresa
  
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Tricia | February 19, 2011 at 11:08 pm

WoW! I’m speechless… =)

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:16 pm
  
  Thanks Tricia
  
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Dances of Dreams | February 20, 2011 at 4:54 am

How beautiful the colors of fall was..can’t wait!

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:16 pm
  
  🙂 !
  
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Mark Johnson | February 20, 2011 at 10:30 am

Very dreamy reds and yellows. This would look great hanging in a room with the right color scheme.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:17 pm
  
  Thanks Mark – I was thinking the same thing.
  
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mcralf | February 20, 2011 at 12:08 pm

Wow. I love the colors of this photograph. Great work.

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- Kala | February 20, 2011 at 7:17 pm
  
  Thanks Mcralf
  
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Chuck | February 20, 2011 at 7:41 pm

Wow! This is an awesome Moody image. I absolutely love the colors and then the bright light coming from the sky. The contrast and mood really make the shot. Great detail as well!

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- Kala | February 21, 2011 at 1:58 am
  
  Thanks Chuck!
  
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andrey samolinov | February 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Wonderful – emotionally and beautifully
On the borderline between photography and painting – bravo!

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- Kala | February 21, 2011 at 3:13 pm
  
  Thanks Andrey!
  
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DomLortha | February 23, 2011 at 11:05 am

Powerful yellow light! Like a psychedelic picture! Nicely done!
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | February 24, 2011 at 10:59 pm
  
  Thanks !
  
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