November 14, 2011 by Kala

They circle and they swirl.

100mm macro shot at f/4.5

200 thoughts on “They circle and they swirl.”

Pieces of Sunshine | November 15, 2011 at 2:23 am

The clouds and the birds do create a swirling feel to this image. Quite interesting.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  
  thanks much.
  
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Frida | November 15, 2011 at 2:32 am

I see it, kind of cool 🙂

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  
  thanks frida 🙂
  
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Luiza | November 15, 2011 at 2:33 am

Interesting. Was the sky yello? I like it. Good november pic for the new calendar:-)

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:10 pm
  
  Thanks Luiza
  
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One | November 15, 2011 at 3:19 am

I notice you have been getting the birds and the moon and the tree all in one frame. Amazing!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:14 pm
  
  thanks one
  
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CameraCruise | November 15, 2011 at 3:33 am

Great shot!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:17 pm
  
  thanks!
  
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Hootin' Anni | November 15, 2011 at 3:53 am

Just plain…..WOW!!!

Thanks for stopping by yesterday! Your company is much appreciated. And leaving a comment as you did is more appreciated!!! Have a wonderful day….

Here’s my link for today:

SEA HEART [drift seed]

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:18 pm
  
  thanks Anni!
  
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Stewart M -Australia | November 15, 2011 at 4:09 am

Hi there – like the way that you managed to get the birds into the shot – adds life to the picture.

SM

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:18 pm
  
  thanks SM
  
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jpla | November 15, 2011 at 4:24 am

Joli ce fond ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:21 pm
  
  cheers JP
  
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Kerstin | November 15, 2011 at 4:32 am

Love this yellow 🙂 interesting 🙂

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:22 pm
  
  thanks kerstin 🙂
  
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Leovi | November 15, 2011 at 5:42 am

I love it, very interesting framing and colors.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:23 pm
  
  thanks leovi
  
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John Maslowski | November 15, 2011 at 6:04 am

Lovely effect, beautiful colors, the birds add a nice serene feel!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:25 pm
  
  thanks john
  
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e | November 15, 2011 at 6:31 am

Like the tree frame and also the sun and burds.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm
  
  thanks e
  
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Tammy | November 15, 2011 at 7:49 am

Unique and so moody…loving this one!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:28 pm
  
  thanks tammy
  
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Line | November 15, 2011 at 9:08 am

so mystical!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:37 pm
  
  thanks line
  
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Dimple | November 15, 2011 at 9:34 am

Gorgeous, Kala. I wouldn’t have guessed it was the moon!

You were right that my circles were pipes. If you would like to see a wider view in color, come by! Meditations of My Heart

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:50 pm
  
  thanks dimple.
  
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Rohit Sareen | November 15, 2011 at 10:04 am

Wow!

moon? yellow? its all so fascinating. and not to forget the lovely composition to go with it.

great photo!

cheers,
My Third Eye

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:51 pm
  
  thanks rohit
  
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ormbunke | November 15, 2011 at 10:36 am

Tittat på dina senaste höstbilder. Vilka färger och vilket ljus. Ha de gott. Anita

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:54 pm
  
  thanks anita
  
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Richard Geven | November 15, 2011 at 11:12 am

Wonderful composition and processing Kala!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  
  thanks richard
  
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Evelyn | November 15, 2011 at 11:40 am

Cool!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:57 pm
  
  thanks evelyn
  
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A.Barlow | November 15, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Almost looks like the sun is drawing in the clouds.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 9:59 pm
  
  thanks for stopping by aaron
  
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NatureFootstep | November 15, 2011 at 3:06 pm

nice photo art. 🙂

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm
  
  thanks 🙂
  
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paolo | November 15, 2011 at 3:08 pm

great tones, i also love those birds around the sun!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:01 pm
  
  thanks paolo
  
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Bethany | November 15, 2011 at 3:12 pm

Gorgeous. Completely, totally gorgeous.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  
  thanks bethany
  
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martinaegli | November 15, 2011 at 3:16 pm

Fascinating tones and composition – I especially love the silhouettes of the birds.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:03 pm
  
  thanks martina
  
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ilovetotravel | November 15, 2011 at 3:31 pm

lovely macro..you did it super!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:05 pm
  
  thanks !
  
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teresa | November 15, 2011 at 3:32 pm

What a great photo. The colors are so vivid and different. You do have an eye!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:08 pm
  
  thanks teresa
  
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PC PHOTO | November 15, 2011 at 4:24 pm

Like the swirl of a waltz!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:08 pm
  
  thanks PC PHOTO
  
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lisa | November 15, 2011 at 5:36 pm

I love this Kala!
Beautiful color and softness.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:09 pm
  
  thanks lisa!
  
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genie | November 15, 2011 at 7:51 pm

What a beautiful shot. Love the sun and the swirling clouds. Wonderful coloration. This is a wonderful capture. genie

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:11 pm
  
  thanks genie
  
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ElfRenee | November 15, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Wow, so awesome!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:11 pm
  
  thanks much!
  
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Gretchen | November 15, 2011 at 9:01 pm

Very nice! Dreamy! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! =)

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:12 pm
  
  thanks gretchen, and you’re welcome
  
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Steve | November 15, 2011 at 9:41 pm

I’m always enchanted by these images with birds and rather mysterious light. Very beautiful.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:13 pm
  
  thanks steve
  
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rian | November 15, 2011 at 9:50 pm

the light looks beautiful here.. nicely captured.. 🙂

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:32 pm
  
  thanks rian.
  
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beinginfocus | November 15, 2011 at 10:39 pm

Very nicely captured Kala–lovely!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:34 pm
  
  thanks christopher
  
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Paule | November 16, 2011 at 12:18 am

Beautiful shot.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:34 pm
  
  thanks paule
  
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kenkiz | November 16, 2011 at 12:35 am

De biens belles couleurs !

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:35 pm
  
  merci
  
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Kat | November 16, 2011 at 12:49 am

Comme une jolie estampe japonnaise !

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:36 pm
  
  merci Kat
  
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Marie LC | November 16, 2011 at 12:52 am

I like your processing, always original.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:37 pm
  
  thanks Marie LC
  
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Yvon | November 16, 2011 at 12:53 am

Wonderful shoot, Kala
have a nice day

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:38 pm
  
  thanks yvon
  
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fulgent | November 16, 2011 at 12:55 am

the beautiful yellow sky ,mercredissime

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:40 pm
  
  thanks fulgent
  
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Ginnie | November 16, 2011 at 1:06 am

The time of their annual dance, Kala! I love it.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:46 pm
  
  thanks Ginnie
  
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l'Angevine | November 16, 2011 at 2:16 am

j’aime bien ce mélange de jaune et de vert foncé au fond

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:47 pm
  
  merci.
  
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Arnd | November 16, 2011 at 2:47 am

Magical shot with beautiful composition. This really does have a dreamy feel to it.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:52 pm
  
  thanks arnd
  
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ladyfi | November 16, 2011 at 2:48 am

What a gorgeous shot with lovely framing!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:54 pm
  
  thanks ladyfi
  
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Mats | November 16, 2011 at 3:27 am

Great green tones, nice work!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:55 pm
  
  thanks Mats
  
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Laurette | November 16, 2011 at 4:01 am

Beautiful composition and fabulous processing. The colour combination is fabulous !!
Beautifuly captured and presented.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 10:57 pm
  
  thanks laurette
  
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Marcie | November 16, 2011 at 4:19 am

Magical!! What gorgeous..creative color!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:00 pm
  
  thanks marcie
  
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London Caller | November 16, 2011 at 5:30 am

Those birds make the picture more interesting!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:02 pm
  
  thanks LC
  
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mariana | November 16, 2011 at 5:36 am

brillaint mood and tonality

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:03 pm
  
  thanks mariana
  
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Elsabe | November 16, 2011 at 5:40 am

Beautiful capture.
Lovely colour tones.
Well done !!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:03 pm
  
  thanks elsabe
  
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Pam | November 16, 2011 at 5:43 am

The swirling clouds have a heavenly glow.
Nicely done, Kala.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:04 pm
  
  thanks pam
  
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HansHB | November 16, 2011 at 7:33 am

Great colors and lovely expression! Love this!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:06 pm
  
  thanks hans
  
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keeping up with the times | November 16, 2011 at 8:25 am

Amazing!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:08 pm
  
  thanks !!
  
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yiannis krikis | November 16, 2011 at 10:32 am

I like the colors and the birds at this composition

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:11 pm
  
  thanks yiannis
  
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Tricia | November 16, 2011 at 11:24 am

You work such beautiful editing magic, Kala! =)

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm
  
  thanks tricia
  
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veronique | November 16, 2011 at 11:50 am

oh, comme c’est original

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:14 pm
  
  merci veronique
  
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Conny | November 16, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Beautiful mood, and I love the birds!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:15 pm
  
  thanks conny
  
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Stasha | November 16, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Yellow mellow. I really like looking at this shot.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:16 pm
  
  thanks stasha
  
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muellerssicht | November 16, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Stunning colours. And great to have some birds in the foto.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:18 pm
  
  thank you much
  
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....peter:) | November 16, 2011 at 1:39 pm

You have gone a twisted the clouds to follow the sun Kala… lovely artwork…. did you hire the birds to fly by at just the right time lol….peter:)

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:19 pm
  
  :p
  
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Bernardo | November 16, 2011 at 1:58 pm

Una foto genial.

Saludos

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:19 pm
  
  gracias
  
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Ms. Becky | November 16, 2011 at 2:04 pm

this is deep and secret, but lofty too with the birds! I love the contrast. it’s truly beautiful.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:21 pm
  
  thanks ms. becky
  
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Michelle | November 16, 2011 at 3:11 pm

oh my goodness..I love the colors….

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:23 pm
  
  thanks michelle
  
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José Magalhães | November 16, 2011 at 3:29 pm

Great shot.
I Liked your blog and I will be back soon

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:25 pm
  
  thanks for stopping by jose
  
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Cildemer | November 16, 2011 at 4:10 pm

Simply fantastic! Love the framing, the color, the mood! Love everything!
Thanks for sharing, Kala;o)

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Hope you are having a wonderful week****

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:27 pm
  
  thanks cildemer
  
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Cildemer | November 16, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Oh, I wonder if I have ever told you that Cildemer and Mildred are two blogospace pseudonyms I use instead of my name;o)
My real name is Cremilde… and I’m still trying to get used to it!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:28 pm
  
  i did not know that you were also Mildred!
  
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Nancy | November 16, 2011 at 4:55 pm

Super cool with the yellow and black contrast. How do you come up with these edits? 🙂 And thanks for the vote, sweetie. I appreciate it!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:28 pm
  
  you’re welcome and thanks Nancy
  
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Gina | November 16, 2011 at 5:26 pm

WOW- incredible color

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:28 pm
  
  thanks gina
  
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dona | November 16, 2011 at 6:05 pm

Incredible effect!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:30 pm
  
  thanks dona
  
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CrashRyan | November 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm

wow! i love that sky!!!!!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:34 pm
  
  thanks!!!
  
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Carletta | November 16, 2011 at 9:41 pm

Magical! Then, many of your images strike me as such.
I’m loving your previous post!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:35 pm
  
  thanks carletta
  
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Kathleen | November 16, 2011 at 9:53 pm

Kala you are genius ~ you really did capture movement in the photo! I’ve hardly ever seen that. Spectacular!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:38 pm
  
  thanks kathleen
  
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Mirjam | November 16, 2011 at 11:46 pm

So beautiful and pleasant for eye.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:39 pm
  
  thanks mirjam
  
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Nazzareno | November 17, 2011 at 1:52 am

This is really beautiful! A marvelous image!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:40 pm
  
  thanks nazzareno
  
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justinegordon | November 17, 2011 at 2:16 am

how did you get that amazing colour? absolutely amazing, I love it!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:41 pm
  
  thanks justine
  
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Sarito | November 17, 2011 at 3:20 am

A dreamy image.. beautiful

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:41 pm
  
  thanks sarito
  
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tede | November 17, 2011 at 3:47 am

The tones are really superb, splendid work. Good day.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:42 pm
  
  thanks tede
  
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Mark | November 17, 2011 at 4:07 am

Like the patterns in the sky

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:43 pm
  
  thanks Mark
  
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Anita Bower | November 17, 2011 at 4:51 am

Thank you for giving us the exif info. Unusual colors!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:43 pm
  
  thanks for stopping by anita
  
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Doug Hickok | November 17, 2011 at 5:35 am

Beautiful color and mood. The curving clouds are a wonderful touch. You are such an artist with your digital canvas!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:44 pm
  
  thanks doug
  
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birdy866 | November 17, 2011 at 5:46 am

very inspiring and beautiful as usual.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:47 pm
  
  thanks birdy
  
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yz | November 17, 2011 at 7:07 am

fantastic shot and wow, you’ve included the birds as well

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:49 pm
  
  thanks yz
  
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LifeRamblings | November 17, 2011 at 7:09 am

i love the mood of this photo. beautiful. 🙂

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:50 pm
  
  thanks LR
  
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Fotokarusellen | November 17, 2011 at 9:15 am

Wonderful color and composition. A very beautiful picture, Kala.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:52 pm
  
  thank you so much.
  
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Caroline L | November 17, 2011 at 10:23 am

You always seems to get all right with your photos. Love the black against the yellow!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:54 pm
  
  thanks Caroline
  
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calusarus | November 17, 2011 at 3:42 pm

I like the processing here…

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:55 pm
  
  thanks calusarus
  
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Mona Sweden | November 17, 2011 at 3:49 pm

So cool! I wonder if the birds are trying to reach the moon?

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:56 pm
  
  maybe!
  
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Ida | November 17, 2011 at 8:16 pm

Great photo. Love the clouds and the birds.

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:58 pm
  
  thanks ida
  
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Cher | November 18, 2011 at 1:27 am

Magical!

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- Kala | November 19, 2011 at 11:59 pm
  
  thanks cher
  
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minor | November 18, 2011 at 5:01 am

Beautiful tone! The moon and birds are very beautiful.

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- Kala | November 20, 2011 at 12:00 am
  
  thanks minor
  
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kateri | November 18, 2011 at 6:17 am

This is a soul-stirring photo…

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- Kala | November 20, 2011 at 12:02 am
  
  thanks kateri
  
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Victoria (Sweden) | November 18, 2011 at 8:40 am

Beautiful picture!

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- Kala | November 20, 2011 at 12:05 am
  
  thanks victoria
  
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Tammie | November 18, 2011 at 2:33 pm

that is a wild image that i find to be wonderful.

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- Kala | November 20, 2011 at 12:06 am
  
  thanks tammie
  
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Christina | November 18, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Oh I love this photo. You have a lot of emotion in your photos.

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- Kala | November 20, 2011 at 12:09 am
  
  thanks christina
  
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Wandering Thought | November 19, 2011 at 2:57 pm

Beautiful moon in such a gorgeous background.

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- Kala | November 20, 2011 at 12:10 am
  
  thanks icy
  
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Niels | November 20, 2011 at 4:13 am

Wonderful image. I like how these birds fly next to the moon. Nice colors too.

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- Kala | November 23, 2011 at 12:53 am
  
  thanks niels
  
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Krista | November 20, 2011 at 7:22 pm

The colour and contrast are wonderful!

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- Kala | November 23, 2011 at 12:54 am
  
  thanks krista
  
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Victoria | November 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm

I simply LOVE this image… it’s the first one that really grabbed me as I scrolled down the page… sorry it’s been so long since I visited… am finally back to writing my blog and hope to visit yours more regularly from now on since I ALWAYS enjoy your images! Will hop around and visit a few more but doubt I can comment on all of them today… am trying to visit several sadly neglected blogs before dinner hour. Happy Thanksgiving!

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- Kala | November 23, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by Victoria.
  
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DomLOrtha | November 22, 2011 at 10:36 am

Incredible colours; a kind of surrealism! NIce!!
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | November 23, 2011 at 12:56 am
  
  thanks much!!
  
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Piyush Garyal | November 28, 2011 at 7:19 pm

Wow ! I have missed so many great pictures here. It was fun catching up and checking all. Hope you are doing well Kala.

Cheers,
Piyush

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- Kala | November 28, 2011 at 11:27 pm
  
  thanks for stopping by Piyush!
  
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