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The ripple of the Golden drop

Posted by
Maxine (Christchurch, New Zealand) on 9 September 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.

Taken in Sumner again in the same rock pool, the mussel babys dropped moisture every so often and I waited for ages for the drops to fall.

I do not always get to check my site every day , so i apologise for not commenting immediately,but i do generally check in 3-5 times a week so your comments are always viewed and appreciated. Thank you for checking out my photos, please give constructive criticism as i want to learn from you wonderful people.

Vinod from Bangalore, India

Wow... thats another golden touch from your mind brush... on ur lens...
Amazing show... with a drop and colors and shadows...

9 Sep 2008 5:04am

@Vinod: Gee thanks Vinod , it was neat to do this but i got cramp from bending over for so long.

signature103 from Hiroshima, Japan

Nice wait. Just a pity the ripples are not in perfect focus. Otherwise great concept.

9 Sep 2008 5:08am

@signature103: Yes again not quite were i should have focused.

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

Fantastic Max I really had to look hard to see what it was. What an amazing colour the gold is. Well done

9 Sep 2008 5:12am

@jamesy: Yes the gold intrigued me, a combination of the sand and sun from a strange angle???

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

yes, splendid color and amazing peace! just lovely!

9 Sep 2008 5:51am

@dj.tigersprout: Thankyou Tigersprout I am glad you like it.

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Wow Max , this is pretty splendid! What a great colour and the ripples were captured perfectly. You certainly have a lot of patience:-)

9 Sep 2008 6:03am

@Linerberry: Funny what you see in places you thought you knew, but every day is different .

Kylie Greenan from Australia

Hmmm, I was expecting your fella! :o) wasn't that today Max? I am getting excited :o). Beautiful reflecitons here, and the ripples make the water look like gold, just magic! Lots of monkey faces in this image :o)

9 Sep 2008 6:10am

@Kylie Greenan: Tomorrow Kylie Tomorrow! one monkey face will be delivered. Glad you like this shot though!

kylie from Shanghai, China

Beautiful abstract image

9 Sep 2008 7:29am

@kylie: Thanks Kylie, its interestin how many things in life are abstract eh?

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Sharp. Nice image with great abstract power. Thanks for sharing.

9 Sep 2008 9:02am

@GJC: you are welcome GJC, pop in anytime.

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

Great! Very nice golden ripple. Good reflection of the mussels. Good work

9 Sep 2008 11:48am

@Rui: thank Rui, it was fun to do.

Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada

This is one beautiful abstract shot, Maxine. Especially the ripple in the gold draws your eye.

cheers
Roman

9 Sep 2008 1:19pm

@Roman: Thanks Roman, it was worth the wait.

Shirin Moosavi from Tehran, Iran

The drop in the water makes a shape similar to the Big Bang!
Great shot!

9 Sep 2008 1:49pm

@Shirin Moosavi: hopefully not the same effect! if there had been any loud explosions near me i would have jumped a mile and hit my head!

Tamara from Fort Myers, FL, United States

Another beautiful shot. Taken in the same place, I assume, where your fellow was in the shot? :)
I love it!!

9 Sep 2008 6:08pm

@Tamara: Hi Tamara, many thanks! ,my fella will be in tomorrows post.

Pavla from Saint James City, United States

This is a marvelous photo! excellent framing!

9 Sep 2008 6:12pm

@Pavla: many Thanks to you Pavla.

Kenton from Calgary, Canada

Beatiful shot.

9 Sep 2008 7:54pm

@Kenton: thanks Kenton!

roentarre from Melbourne, Australia

Such a wonderful abstract. I really enjoy looking at this picture.

9 Sep 2008 10:41pm

@roentarre: I am glad you liked it Roentarre.

Charles from New York, United States

Nice capture...like the ripples and the reflection.

10 Sep 2008 12:25am

@Charles: thanks Charles.

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

This is fantastic!
Good morning from Athens!

10 Sep 2008 8:48am

@Eleftheria!: Hello there Elefteria, i am glad you liked it, i was pleased with it too.I have always loved the beach and rockpools.