he contemplated his fate

Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 10 November 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual.

..." It is present everywhere.
There is nothing it does not contain.
However only those who have previously
planted wisdom - seeds will be able
to continuously see it"...
-- Dogen

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Comments (17)

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

I'm not sure of his decision but I like the light on the water and the water lilies.

10 Nov 2008 5:13am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Excellent pose...

10 Nov 2008 6:38am

Sien from Netherlands

I am totally amazed by the detail in this shot.
Very, very nice Sharon...

Grz Sien

10 Nov 2008 7:38am

Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada

oh my goodness what is that huge birdlike figure in the woods across the river? wait, is this another angel of death shot? lol CREEPY!! but soooo great

10 Nov 2008 7:42am

Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada

oh it's a pagoda lol whew!

10 Nov 2008 7:44am

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

nice shot from interesting palce . i like composition & title ;)

10 Nov 2008 9:43am

Andrew from North Carolina, United States

Dramatic pose and scene. The thought provoking text is a nice touch as well. Great image!

10 Nov 2008 11:22am

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Beautiful contemplative mood in this shot.

10 Nov 2008 11:55am

gbe from kansas city, United States

he seems to be enveloped by the environment. wonderful!

10 Nov 2008 3:56pm

Liang from San Francisco, United States

Love the soft tones... soothing!

10 Nov 2008 5:46pm

Pixim from Nice, France

Beautiful photograph where the character is more present than usually. All these “leaves of water lily”? like all these moments of life represent well which form (too often) the fate of a man (or a woman) … Bravo ;)

10 Nov 2008 7:03pm

Marhilde from Geraardsbergen, Belgium

Do I feel some sadness ?

10 Nov 2008 8:36pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Another moody masterpiece.

10 Nov 2008 9:17pm

martie from Rivendale, United States

Beautiful shot! Is that a temple in the background?? Enjoy your trip.

10 Nov 2008 11:05pm

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

this is truly gorgeous -- so atmospheric!! and as much as i love everything in this photo -- do you want to know what just thrills me? his JACKET!!! a faaabulous shot with wonderful sentiment...!!! and that jacket just takes the cake! bravo!!!

11 Nov 2008 3:11am