"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us."
— Henry David Thoreau
(This photo was taken on the 10th day of the 10th month of 2010)
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I like the heavy natural frame of the overhanging tree. I also like the sense of isolation too, but its a pleasant isolation rather than a trapped and hopeless feeling.
11 Oct 2010 5:48am
Always have loved this quote, so so so true... Superb is the heavy wig of that stupendous tree protecting the man pause. Seems like an embrace, vegetal one... Now we'll have to wait for 20.20.2020 to celebrate again - i'll be there ;) Have a sunny week, in & out, dear Sharon ~ *
11 Oct 2010 7:39am
beautiful black and white, I absolutely love the framing that the trees create in this picture, like a separation of two entirely different worlds.
11 Oct 2010 7:47am
Like frozen in time at a moment of critical balance and that quotation suits it to sweet perfection.
11 Oct 2010 9:06am
So well composed, B&W works well here giving a timeless feel
11 Oct 2010 12:35pm
This capture is stunning - the dog is the center, a white eyecatcher which direct my view to this scenery. Really nice done :)
11 Oct 2010 1:11pm
beautiful place conducive to meditation!
kiss!
11 Oct 2010 3:37pm
that man looks oblivious that it's 10.10.10 though.. ;) nice shot.. :)
11 Oct 2010 4:45pm
Great shot in B & W!
love the composition, lighting and the mood captured here...
11 Oct 2010 5:40pm
The human subject dwarfed by the surroundings makes this s very impressive image, indeed. So well seen.
11 Oct 2010 6:16pm
very nice, feels like the person is going to be swallowed.
11 Oct 2010 6:56pm
Wow, what a fabulous shot! This is fantastic! I love how he is being eaten up by the giant shag of hair of the trees.
11 Oct 2010 7:25pm
Man looks minuscule and finite compared to the majestic old trees towering above.
It is clear that we humans are just a small piece of the plan. Lovely !
12 Oct 2010 4:39am
Wonderful picture and a relly interesting title that in some way reflects the mood in the picture (plainness and calm). An to that, a very suitable quote! This will be one of my fav posts on Am3 to come backt to reflecting.
12 Oct 2010 7:23am
Very beautiful composition, the tree looks protector over the man!
12 Oct 2010 8:54am
u get a 10/10 from me for your 10.10.10 ! beautiful composition !
12 Oct 2010 12:16pm
As always, your pic has that magical power to tell a story and evoke lots of emotions! Yes, yes, yes... how I love that quote! Thanks so much Sharon!
12 Oct 2010 1:16pm
Perfect 10 for this spot! Nice capture.
12 Oct 2010 6:44pm
A man and his dog at ease enjoying the park. Those massive trees make a protective roof over them. Very nice!
12 Oct 2010 8:21pm
Now that is the biggest afro I've ever seen!! ;) (that was lame, I know... sorry!)
12 Oct 2010 9:01pm
So beautifully framed with these ancient trees, Sharon.
12 Oct 2010 11:03pm
I really like how the enormous tree commands attention, but then the eye is drawn to the figure. Speaking of the figure, he looks awfully lonely.
13 Oct 2010 2:42am
I love all those trees over the man sitting there on the bench. Excellent BW picture.
13 Oct 2010 3:00am
As always, a brilliant image and a quote that knocks me out!!!! I love this:)
13 Oct 2010 4:06am
wonderfully framed. the man looks so wistful, so contemplative. perhaps he's taking time soul searching, trying to find some meaning in this life we're living.. wonderful Photograph Sharon!
14 Oct 2010 1:57am
A very nice shot! We can feel the weight of the nature over his head.
14 Oct 2010 11:48am
10-10-10- es la puntuación para mi de esta foto, excelente b/n!
20 Oct 2010 1:24am
NIKON D70
1/60 second
F/4.8
ISO 200
70 mm