126 - Miracles


People are always looking for miracles. But I think the real miracle is to be on and part off this earth. Every day we are part of countless miracles which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, incredible clouds, mountains and rivers millions of years old, curious eyes of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.

Comments

Marka said…
This photo is excellent! The reflection off the lake is nearly flawless, and being in B&W adds a whole 'nother level of detail!
December 8, 2009 at 11:29 PM
J. L. T. said…
What a silent beauty in b/w! the combed clouds are wonderful! sunny greetings
December 9, 2009 at 2:13 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Mike your quote is true, everything around us is a miracle. Thanks for sharing your post, and this beautiful surreal landscape photo. Anna :)
December 9, 2009 at 2:49 AM
Thomas J Avery said…
Miracles indeed. If we could just keep our eyes and minds open to them...

I love this scene and those amazing clouds. I will side with Craig's critique (on TME) and say that the high-contrast areas on the cliff face on the right are a little distracting from the great clouds over on the left.

At the very least, I think you could burn the right vertical edge down as well as a bit of the bottom right edge. That would help keep the viewer's eye from running right and out of the frame.

Anyway, stunning scene. I was way deep in the canyon when this was going on :-)

I like the color version too ;-)
December 10, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Sehraeuber said…
All is miracle ... I love it!
Nothing more to say really!
December 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Michael Harris Photography said…
Thanks all for your generous and inspiring comments. This was taken on a workshop given by The Mindful Eye (see link on this blog). TJ was also there.

TJ, I would have normally gone in the canyon with everyone else, but for some reason I decided to stay out by the river. After these clouds appeared I knew why. Thanks...
December 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Debra Trean said…
S T U N N I N G this is outstanding and takes my breath away.... wow... I think this may be one of my favorite images of yours....WOW this should be the cover image for a BOOK!
December 11, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Diane - Daily Walks said…
I love your thoughts on this beautiful photograph, Mike. How I've missed your insights and images! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leading me back to yours.
January 28, 2010 at 10:44 AM
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