June 2, 2011 by Kala

All the soarings of my mind begin in the woods.

214 thoughts on “All the soarings of my mind begin in the woods.”

Ginnie | June 2, 2011 at 11:42 pm

How very fun that we’re on the same page today, Kala. Your forest is so dreamy!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:05 pm
  
  I know! Thanks Ginnie.
  
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Nazzareno | June 2, 2011 at 11:50 pm

Good morning Kala, and all my admiration for this wonderful work … Really good!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:05 pm
  
  Thanks Nazzareno!
  
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ladyfi | June 2, 2011 at 11:53 pm

What a dreamy shot!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:08 pm
  
  Thanks ladyfi
  
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Chantal | June 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm

that haze MAKES this photo, great work, I love it a lot

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:09 pm
  
  Thanks Chantal
  
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k@ | June 3, 2011 at 12:17 am

I love that green, so delicate.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:10 pm
  
  Thanks k@
  
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jpla | June 3, 2011 at 12:21 am

Toujours cette délicatesse qui caractérise tes photos ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:10 pm
  
  Merci JP!
  
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lisahudson | June 3, 2011 at 12:24 am

Love the gauzy color. Really beautiful.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:12 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa.
  
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DULCIE | June 3, 2011 at 12:39 am

Wow, the green monotone really conveys a beautiful dreamy watery mood here. I love all the subtle layers within this image.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:12 pm
  
  Thanks DULCIE
  
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Richard Geven | June 3, 2011 at 12:40 am

This is a COOL processed shot Kala!!! If my mind is working this way……..;-))))

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thanks Richard
  
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FULGENT | June 3, 2011 at 12:43 am

i love ,good day

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:17 pm
  
  Thanks you FULGENT
  
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frankdejol | June 3, 2011 at 1:13 am

Mysterious atmosphere and I like it.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:21 pm
  
  Thank you.
  
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nigel | June 3, 2011 at 1:25 am

This is a fantastic shot, really great pp on it.. 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:22 pm
  
  Thanks Nigel
  
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Yvon | June 3, 2011 at 1:43 am

wonderful capture

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:23 pm
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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Henrietta | June 3, 2011 at 1:51 am

I send you a email or to somebody!!! Yahoo said Kala_M@
amatterofhowyouseeit.com is invalid so I tried Kala.M and it did go somewhere..did you get it?! Ou dear:)
Henrietta

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:25 pm
  
  I did not receive an e-mail from you.
  
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Ana Lúcia | June 3, 2011 at 2:30 am

It seems a fairy tale image.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:28 pm
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Serline | June 3, 2011 at 2:59 am

Haunting beauty, very twilight-esque ;-P

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:29 pm
  
  Thanks Serline
  
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Fotokarusellen | June 3, 2011 at 3:20 am

Beautiful shot. Love it.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:30 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk | June 3, 2011 at 3:52 am

This image is so hauntingly beautiful. It looks like it is right out of the movie Avatar.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:32 pm
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Laurette | June 3, 2011 at 4:26 am

A lovely image with beautiful soft green tones. It is indeed very dreamy. Well done.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:33 pm
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | June 3, 2011 at 4:44 am

That’s just gorgeous, Kala. Have a great weekend.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:34 pm
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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Colleen | June 3, 2011 at 5:17 am

That’s so beautiful and haunting! I hope you are enjoying the warm weather.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:35 pm
  
  Thanks Colleen and yes I am!
  
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Dimple | June 3, 2011 at 5:19 am

I like this best of all your images I have seen. My mind soars in the woods, also.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:36 pm
  
  Thank you Dimple.
  
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minor | June 3, 2011 at 5:20 am

Very fantastic! I feel a poem from your photo.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:36 pm
  
  Thanks Minor!
  
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London Caller | June 3, 2011 at 5:30 am

Great spot to set up a floating castle there. 🙂
So dreamy.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:39 pm
  
  Thanks LC
  
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Hilda | June 3, 2011 at 5:39 am

This was beutiful. You can use it on a big wall. Well done.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:41 pm
  
  Thanks Hilda!
  
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Wandering THought | June 3, 2011 at 6:18 am

It looks like a soft curtain and so very pretty!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:42 pm
  
  Thanks !
  
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Mirage | June 3, 2011 at 7:07 am

Surreal! I’d have to say I’m drawn.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:44 pm
  
  Thanks Mirage
  
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Blessing Reflections | June 3, 2011 at 7:12 am

How very gorgeous! I love this muted color, so relaxing!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:45 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Pheno Menon | June 3, 2011 at 7:19 am

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

My fav poem.. So apt here

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:46 pm
  
  It is.
  
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Ryan Sexton | June 3, 2011 at 7:44 am

The water if so flat its hard to tell where the tree ends and the reflection begins, wonderful shot.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:46 pm
  
  Thanks Ryan
  
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Barb | June 3, 2011 at 8:07 am

Again, so soft and dreamy! I love your use of colour – so beautiful! Thank you for your lovely comment on my lilacs – I take your comments very seriously – if you like it – it must be good! 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:50 pm
  
  Thanks Barb.
  
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Jane @ One Photo | June 3, 2011 at 8:07 am

What a very beautiful shot, so totally and perfectly dreamy.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:52 pm
  
  Thanks Jane
  
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Kevin | June 3, 2011 at 8:12 am

I just finished reading The Wise Man’s Fear and this image reminds me of Felurian’s forest. Actually, it mirrors exactly how I imagined them. A wooded glade forever in twilight.

If you like fantasy novels, definitely pick up that series. The Name of the Wind is the first book.

Excellent work Kala!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:53 pm
  
  Thanks Kevin!
  
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One | June 3, 2011 at 8:49 am

You’ve made the forest look so beautiful and inviting.

“I cannot imitate this style – it is too difficult for me!” 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:54 pm
  
  Thanks One!
  
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lina | June 3, 2011 at 8:53 am

I’m awestruck. Lovely. 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:55 pm
  
  Thanks Lina
  
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yz | June 3, 2011 at 10:18 am

really unique image of a usual subject, well done

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:55 pm
  
  Thanks yz
  
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dawn | June 3, 2011 at 10:33 am

It’s magical! I love it!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
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Arash | June 3, 2011 at 10:34 am

Love the atmosphere!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:57 pm
  
  Thanks Arash
  
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Amarie | June 3, 2011 at 10:53 am

Looks so mystical!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm
  
  Thanks Amarie
  
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Birgitta | June 3, 2011 at 11:00 am

Green and beautiful! Love it!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:03 pm
  
  Thanks Birgitta
  
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HansHB | June 3, 2011 at 11:16 am

I love this! Mysterious and adventurous!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:04 pm
  
  Thanks Hans!
  
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ormbunke | June 3, 2011 at 11:24 am

Så mjukt och fint foto med en härlig kulör. Passande till trädfoto. Ha de gott i helgen. Anita

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:06 pm
  
  Thanks Anita
  
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Marlie | June 3, 2011 at 11:28 am

Dreamy and breathtaking at the same time!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:08 pm
  
  Thanks Marlie
  
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Al | June 3, 2011 at 12:05 pm

I like this one a lot. The toning and mist make it quite ethereal.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:09 pm
  
  Thanks Al
  
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Otto K. | June 3, 2011 at 12:07 pm

the color here is cool and gives it an otherworldly feel.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:11 pm
  
  Thanks Otto
  
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Honey | June 3, 2011 at 12:43 pm

Stunning with the ragged fog hanging in it!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:14 pm
  
  Thanks Honey
  
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Anita Bower | June 3, 2011 at 12:49 pm

Lovely woods shot.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:14 pm
  
  Thanks Anita.
  
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Steve | June 3, 2011 at 1:08 pm

A mystical woods. The stuff of dreams. Beautiful work, Kala.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:16 pm
  
  Thanks Steve.
  
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Calusarus | June 3, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Where are the witches ?

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:17 pm
  
  They are no witches, just fairies.
  
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dona | June 3, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Fairy and misterious shot.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:18 pm
  
  Thanks dona
  
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Maia | June 3, 2011 at 1:59 pm

It’s dark in your forest today, still the green tones a very calming.
Nice composition.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:20 pm
  
  Not much light got in there Maia. Thanks.
  
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CR | June 3, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Beautiful Image! Looks like an image from a movie. I absolutely love the green tones and sharp details all with a fine haze. Awesome capture!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:23 pm
  
  Thanks CR!
  
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Nik | June 3, 2011 at 2:33 pm

The tone you chose is great Kala! The reflection on the water adds a lot of depth to this photo. The leaves add fantastic contrast against the dark tree bark, well done

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:24 pm
  
  Thanks Nik
  
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Ray | June 3, 2011 at 2:50 pm

Oh wow! Such an awesome shot!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:24 pm
  
  Thanks Ray!
  
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Robin | June 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Magical, mystical, mysterious, and marvelous. 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:25 pm
  
  Thanks Robin
  
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Charlene | June 3, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Same here! I love the woods with all their green colors. When I’m there, I’m transported to magic land.
What a beautiful dreamy image you’ve captured again!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:27 pm
  
  Thanks Charlene
  
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Nancy | June 3, 2011 at 3:34 pm

Very unique editing — looks “ghosty.” Love it!

Hope you are having a great weekend, Kala. 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:27 pm
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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foto-rolero54 | June 3, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Excellent–great shot!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:29 pm
  
  Thanks Roland
  
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A.Barlow | June 3, 2011 at 4:58 pm

Oo nice one!! My Fav so far from you for sure. Really good shot.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:30 pm
  
  Thanks !!
  
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John Maslowski | June 3, 2011 at 5:56 pm

Magical landscape composition. Wonderful mood you created with this image.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:31 pm
  
  Thanks John
  
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Steven | June 3, 2011 at 7:50 pm

Beautiful composition with great dreamy light!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:32 pm
  
  Thanks Steven!
  
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lisa | June 3, 2011 at 7:53 pm

This is so very beautiful Kala.
Such wonderfully soft greens.
Have a fantastic weekend!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:33 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Christopher | June 3, 2011 at 8:25 pm

Wonderfully ethereal–amazing shot Kala!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:34 pm
  
  Thanks Christopher
  
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Ferd | June 3, 2011 at 9:36 pm

Love it!
My minds dances between the simple enjoyment of this work or art, and trying to figure out the techniques involved in producing it. It’s beautiful, and interesting! 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm
  
  Thanks Ferd.
  
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Michael Rawluk | June 3, 2011 at 9:45 pm

That is so good. Especially when viewed in the large version.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm
  
  Thanks Michael
  
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Mathilde Collot | June 4, 2011 at 12:59 am

A post-treatment enhances the mystery and the specific tones of the forest! It’s really great!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:38 pm
  
  Thanks Mathilde
  
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Marie LC | June 4, 2011 at 1:44 am

I like your processing choice and atmosphere of mystery of this forest.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:39 pm
  
  Thanks Marie
  
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fairchildstreet | June 4, 2011 at 1:46 am

beautiful photo

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:40 pm
  
  thanks
  
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Leovi | June 4, 2011 at 4:01 am

Beautiful colors, delicate and subtle, really an enchanted forest. A very good picture. Greetings.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:42 pm
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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Cher | June 4, 2011 at 6:08 am

this enchanted image soars in unison with your mind 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:44 pm
  
  Thanks Cher
  
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justine | June 4, 2011 at 7:21 am

love the tones you have used, it makes it such an ethereal shot.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:45 pm
  
  Thanks Justine
  
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Klaudia J | June 4, 2011 at 7:24 am

very creative work, magic atmo, color …

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:46 pm
  
  Thanks Klaudia
  
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Mark Johnson | June 4, 2011 at 10:24 am

Wow, this is like something out of a dream. Part looks like a reflection, part swamp, all gorgeously green. Amazing shot and treatment!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:48 pm
  
  Thanks Mark!
  
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Maniniyot | June 4, 2011 at 10:41 am

This one is pretty awesome. Its like something that you imagine or think of during day dreaming. 🙂

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:49 pm
  
  Thanks Maniniyot
  
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véronique | June 4, 2011 at 11:30 am

comme c’est beau, comme un “dream”

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:50 pm
  
  Thanks Veronique
  
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danou | June 4, 2011 at 12:57 pm

fantastic !! too beautiful , so so sweet and marvelous , like a dream !!!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:54 pm
  
  Thanks danou!
  
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Graham | June 4, 2011 at 1:48 pm

A beautiful, ethereal image. As others have noted, this is dreamlike.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:56 pm
  
  Thanks Graham
  
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ramblingwoods | June 4, 2011 at 3:39 pm

Love this …and the color..we had haze today..should have tried to get a photo of the pond…

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:58 pm
  
  Glad you like it.
  
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dutchbaby | June 4, 2011 at 3:45 pm

This photo would be great paired with a Thoreau poem. This is how I imagine Walden.

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:58 pm
  
  Thanks DB
  
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Dharma Chick | June 4, 2011 at 7:08 pm

So beautifully created…love the green tone, makes it more calm! 😀

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:58 pm
  
  Thanks Dharma
  
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Martina Egli | June 5, 2011 at 2:49 am

What a wonderful photograph, I adore the soft pastel green tones of the forest and the lighting is just superb. It reminds me of a fairytale forest, brilliant work Kala!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 11:59 pm
  
  Thanks Martina
  
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Luiza | June 5, 2011 at 4:41 am

…very mystic forrest… Are there fairys? 🙂
Great Sunday to You!

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:00 am
  
  Yes!
  
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joshi daniel | June 5, 2011 at 5:51 am

mysterious and beautiful!

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:01 am
  
  Thanks Joshi
  
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Regina | June 5, 2011 at 8:06 am

Fantastic and enchanting!
Have a wonderful week ahead.
xo

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:02 am
  
  Thanks Regina
  
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Doug Hickok | June 5, 2011 at 8:59 am

Wow, simply fabulous image. It sums up the mood of your title perfectly.

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:03 am
  
  Thanks Doug!
  
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crash | June 5, 2011 at 9:49 am

i love it! it’s mystical !

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:05 am
  
  thanks crash
  
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Conny | June 5, 2011 at 10:44 am

Very impressive!

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:07 am
  
  Thanks Conny!
  
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Marcie | June 5, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Dream-like..magical..simply..softly stunning!

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:08 am
  
  Thanks Marcie
  
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Mona Sweden | June 5, 2011 at 5:36 pm

What dreamy greenness! There is a lot of magic in this picture.

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:08 am
  
  Thanks Mona
  
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Angela | June 5, 2011 at 7:48 pm

So beautiful, seems an image from a fairy tale…

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:09 am
  
  Thanks Angela
  
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kyungmee | June 5, 2011 at 8:49 pm

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:10 am
  
  Thanks dear!
  
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Kathleen | June 5, 2011 at 11:24 pm

This is a photo that inspires images of sprites & fairies! It’s so magical. I have no idea how you do it time and time again Kala but you’re amazing.

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:10 am
  
  Thanks Kathleen, I’m glad you like it.
  
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Evelyn | June 6, 2011 at 3:58 am

Very nice Kala. You did it again!

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 4:59 am
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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Sivinden | June 6, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Very mystical atmosphere . . . Nicely done!

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:12 am
  
  Thanks much!
  
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awarewriter | June 6, 2011 at 5:05 pm

Lovely image Kala. I enjoy being alone in the woods. When there I walk slowly and softly, listening and looking about.

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:13 am
  
  Thanks so much.
  
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Soe | June 6, 2011 at 9:35 pm

I discovered your site through a link from one of your comments on another blog. I’m really glad I found it.
It’s how nature photography should be.. beautiful, artistic and expertly composed.

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:13 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comment Soe.
  
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....peter:) | June 6, 2011 at 10:37 pm

I missed this one Kala …. and i am so very pleased that i found it….i could get lost in your forest for days….an amazing image….peter:)

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:14 am
  
  Hi Peter!
  
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TGV | June 7, 2011 at 12:39 am

love the softness and the green tone of the pic

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:14 am
  
  Thanks TGV
  
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Daniel Espinoza | June 7, 2011 at 12:41 pm

great tones. i really like the black horizontal lines formed by some dark branches. They add a mysterious feeling.

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:15 am
  
  Thanks Daniel
  
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george | June 7, 2011 at 3:02 pm

…and finish where I wonder?

Wherever, a cool and atmospheric image.

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:16 am
  
  Thanks George.
  
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Sarah | June 7, 2011 at 8:32 pm

I love this. Gorgeous photo.

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:17 am
  
  Thanks Sarah
  
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Fotokarusellen | June 9, 2011 at 12:57 am

Love this image. Very beautiful. Great work as always.

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- Kala | June 10, 2011 at 4:19 am
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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Krista | June 11, 2011 at 5:51 am

Thisis so beautiful Kala! I just love the layers of trees.

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- Kala | June 13, 2011 at 12:35 am
  
  Thanks Krista!
  
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Michelle | June 15, 2011 at 10:08 am

Gorgeous piece Kala, love the greens!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 3:19 am
  
  Thanks Michelle
  
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Marie | June 15, 2011 at 11:23 am

belles tonalités de couleurs.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 3:20 am
  
  Thanks Marie!
  
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mcralf | June 18, 2011 at 4:33 am

Lovely shot.

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 3:47 pm
  
  Thanks mcralf
  
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DomLOrtha | July 4, 2011 at 10:48 am

You have caught a feeric forest here! So nice process and beautiful, and elfic, green tones.
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | July 8, 2011 at 5:52 pm
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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