Cove Rock

Cove Rock
Originally uploaded by A Michael C.

I love the Children's Cove in La Jolla. A Michael C has taken this place I know so well, and turned it into an image from a dream. So beautiful. So striking. Home, and yet so far away.

Atitlan Dock

Atitlan Dock
Originally uploaded by elliotlevin.

I just want to step into the photo and out to the end of the dock. I love the colors, and the composition draws me in.

Damavand

Damavand
Originally uploaded by Naaee.

This is fantastic, with rugged flowers in the front, and beautiful mountain in the background. It was an instant favorite!

I Love Peanuts !

I Love Peanuts !
Originally uploaded by NorthLight.

We don't have squirrels in New Zealand so I love seeing photos of them and this is such a wonderfully cute photo of one, sitting in the grass, peanut in his paws.
Many thanks Mike for letting me blog this :-)

who'll stop the rain?

who'll stop the rain?
Originally uploaded by jude.

This perfect flower is like a ray of sunshine to warm me on this cold and frosty winters evening.

Fanatstic photo Jude, thanks for sharing it with us :-)

AA0018

AA0018
Originally uploaded by ashitparikh.

The composition here is fun, the colors are beautiful, and the detail is crisp. I especially like how candidly happy the women's faces are.

To the Batmobile!

To the Batmobile!
Originally uploaded by slim57.

Fantastic bat portrait, he seems to be looking right back at me and SO difficult to capture in low light! Amazing job Steve
Thank you for sharing

day or night

day or night
Originally uploaded by guckst du.

We already know that the world is far more complex, and strange, and beautiful than we thought. Albert Einstein
Well said quckst du, what a Fantastic photo. Well done!

Piccola madre - Little mother

Piccola madre - Little mother
Originally uploaded by *Elle*.

Beautiful and touching. This photo at pulls at my heart-strings. It is also a wonderful portrait, from an artistic point of view.

Shanghai market

Shanghai market
Originally uploaded by robert lio.

The steam rising from the delicious looking buns makes my mouth water. The candid capture of the cook at work, and the composition are all wonderful!

Orthonevra nitida (Diptera, Syrphidae, Syrphinae, Chrysogastrini)

Orthonevra nitida
(Diptera, Syrphidae,
Syrphinae, Chrysogastrini)
Originally uploaded by Nicolas Gompel.

This photo was an instant fave for me. The patterns on the eyes, the coloring, and the depth of field all work together to make it an extra special macro.

Old tools

Old tools
Originally uploaded by ajschroetlin.

Another HDR!
But this one stands out from the rest!,
Check out the detail, the colours...This HDR has it all!!!
Just amazing, and you can really see that his hands tell a story.

Thank you so so much for sharing this photo with us here at TWTME!!

ah, let your warm skin find my own

ah, let your warm skin find my own
Originally uploaded by slimdandy.

I found this wonderfully creative shot in my "single tree" theme and it stood out amongst all the other gorgeous photos for its individuality.
Thanks slimdandy for sharing this with us!

blue fog

blue fog
Originally uploaded by i 2 i.

This is Fantastic i 2 i, the composition is brilliant. Reminds me of a horror movie, such a spooky feel, but yet peaceful at the same time.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

Old Man

Old Man
Originally uploaded by Fabrizio Troiani.

I keep coming back to this portrait. Another that I wish I could fave twice. So here it is.

Catch

Catch
Originally uploaded by james_michael_hill.

Such joy in their faces! This image is lively, colorful, and takes me to places I've never been, and may never visit. It's just beautiful!

Pelican

Pelican
Originally uploaded by elmshire.

This is so awesome Ev! That Pelican is stunning, not to mention the scenery. A perfectly dreamy photo. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

We're Hand in Hand.....In my dreams..

We're Hand in Hand.....In my dreams..
Originally uploaded by Infinity Rain.

Our admin Rain made it to #1on Explore with her wonderful photo! Way to go Rain! Congratulations. Its a fabulous photo!

Thank you for sharing with us :>

Y Lie

Y Lie
Originally uploaded by Buddha's Ghost.

Y indeed???
Yjis is funny, damn funny!, Well, in my eyes at least!
I think this shows us a side of humanity we all forget.

Thanks for sharing this photo with us, and i just love the story behind it! :)

Trekker silhouette

Trekker silhouette
Originally uploaded by Abo_.

This is such a fantastic shot. The clouds, the sun, the silhouette, really make this a powerful photo. Thanks Abo for this perfectly composed photo, well done!

Lazy Morning

Lazy Morning
Originally uploaded by GazzaP.

This is so gorgeous. What a great place to get stuck in a traffic jam. Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo with us Gary.

Dragonfly OOB

Dragonfly OOB
Originally uploaded by DarbCU.

Wow, fantastic! Completely creative and simply a wonderful composition. Love the way you OOB!

Thank you for sharing Brad!

Velha Guarda do Arrastão (Old Guard from Arrastão do Pavulagem)

Velha Guarda do Arrastão
(Old Guard from Arrastão do Pavulagem)
Originally uploaded by DeLima.

The colors, the warmth of her smile, and the composition here are so engaging! So beautiful!

Lost...

Lost...
Originally uploaded by manganite.

I fell in love with this one the moment I saw it! A moment in time captured so perfectly. What a wonderful expression the child has on their face.

Thanks Manganite for sharing this fabulous photo with us.

Sea of Dumplings

Sea of Dumplings
Originally uploaded by olvwu.

Lovely composition, wonderful color, and so yummy!

D A W N

D A W N
Originally uploaded by J I G I S H A.

You might think I blogged this well, because :P But no. Nitin's sunrise is simply beautiful! Amazing deep colors, lovely composition, and an incredible capture of a glorious sun!

Thank you for sharing with us, Nitin!

Symmetry

Symmetry
Originally uploaded by LOlandeseVolante.

I can only think of one word for this amazing shot...BRILLIANT...

Flight over the Everglades

Flight over the Everglades
Originally uploaded by mothernature.

I love shots of birds in flight, This one really caught me eye!
Thanks for sharing this photo with us at TWTME!

A tribute to the best tomatoes' buyer at Betioky Market

A tribute to the best tomatoes' buyer
at Betioky Market
Originally uploaded by Yilud.

It is bright, it is friendly, and so lovely! I couldn't fave it twice, so here it is!

Daylily Detail

Daylily Detail
Originally uploaded by dragonflysky.

This is so abstract, so soft, and so beautifully lighted. Everything about it is beautiful to me!

untitled

Originally uploaded by Rezlaj.

Beautifully done cutout. Superb story telling composition :)

Thank you for sharing Rezlaj!

Banda Brasa ! ! !

Banda Brasa ! ! !
Originally uploaded by carlpuentes.

Beautiful example of backlighting, and what fabulous colors and composition! Well done!

Thank you for sharing, Carl :)

Going for a ride?

Going for a ride?
Originally uploaded by dariuszka.

What an amazing image! I love the peaceful feel this photo gives me. Beautifully composed.

Uptown Alley

Uptown Alley
Originally uploaded by Kevin van Vliet.

To me this is a shot that is almost perfect in every way. I love the colours and textures, the composition is fabulous, add to that great lighting and you have a superb photo.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us Kevin!

the shepherd

the shepherd
Originally uploaded by Kris Kros.

I used these words for a photo of my own..but somehow, fit better here than they do my own..

He says i keep my life in this paint box...
I keep your face in this picture frames..
When i speak to this faded canvas..
It tells me..
I have no need for words anyway...
And he says i....
I am a man...A simple man...A man of colours,
And i can see, See through the years, Years of a man......
A man of colours.

I am glad to blog this Joe, Your art inspires me to no end!

A Swiss Neighbor

A Swiss Neighbor

Originally uploaded by Lorcan Otway.

There is so much in her expression, I just can't look away. With nothing in the photo to give a sense of place or context, she is introduced to us as human, woman, emotion.

Interesting Fungi

Interesting Fungi

Originally uploaded by Celtic Dragonfly.

Both of my most favorite shots in Celtic Dragonfly's collection are fungi. This one has such lovely colors and textures. It has an otherworldliness to it, like something out of a sci-fi movie. Thank you, Celtic Butterfly, for sharing the world through your eyes with us.

Fog

Fog
Originally uploaded by kdp81.

The fog, the ship, the bird, and the cold gray water are all just wonderful together. Lovley!

Bollywood Tram

Bollywood Tram
Originally uploaded by Senrab4.

I just adore this shot. We've all had days that felt like they were taking place in black and white. What if a tram like this were to roll into a day like that? Excellent choice of subjects for selective color!

A Fox Haven

A Fox Haven
Originally uploaded by Thirty6Red.

Amongst the many wonderful photos in the mist and fog theme, this one was the one that I kept going back to.
This photo really captures the essense and atmosphere of the English countryside as I imagine it.
So thanks Thirty6Red for sharing this with us.

Bicycle

Bicycle
Originally uploaded by passionfly.

Simply a beautiful B&W photo, so well done that its breathtaking in its simplicity, tones, textures and composition.

Well done Eugenia!

Thank you for sharing this fantastic photo with us :)

Storm Trooper Nest

Storm Trooper Nest
Originally uploaded by ricko.

Totally creative! A real story -telling composition. :P

And besides the humor, a really great photograph!!

Thanks for the smile and laughter, Ricko!

Montezuma Castle

Montezuma Castle
Originally uploaded by Boy27wonder.

~Previously blogged~

This looks like a great place to visit, I hope to someday see it myself. Congrats on this amazing photo!!!

Mammatus Clouds

Mammatus Clouds
Originally uploaded by kaleidoscope.

I love clouds!
These inparticular, Mammatus clouds are such bizzare formations, and every now and then, we get them around the coast down my way.
Just proves nature is is an artist too!!

Thanks for sharing!

Between Two Worlds

Between Two Worlds
Originally uploaded by Kenny Maths.

This image, of the young monks in front of a huge satellite dish speaks so clearly of the modern world. A blend of ancient ways and modern science. And the monks' expressions are delightful!

Sweet dreams

Sweet dreams
Originally uploaded by entrelec.

This is such a lovely portrait of a sleeping child. A scene experienced everywhere around the world.

Reassurance

Reassurance
Originally uploaded by Buddha's Ghost.

The colors catch the eye here first. Then the lovely composition and the story of one generation passing along tradition to another keep my eye engaged. I just love this!

Waterline

Waterline
Originally uploaded by Rexton.

This is a wonderful peaceful image, thank you Rexton for sharing it with us all.

Paying Respect

Paying Respect
Originally uploaded by wildcats' fan.

This stunningly beautiful photo is from our friend wildcat's fan. Her brother Yang passed away June 10, 2006. She created this lovely tribute to his memory.

Our deepest sympathies to you Leen.

baby girl

baby girl
Originally uploaded by Keith Emmerich.

I was blown away when i saw this photo!
The story just makes this photo that much better.
Raw emotion, (i mean, just look at those eyes!), Combined with a stunning portrait.
Thanks for sharing this with our group!