Discarded ! by kimariehere

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Sep 07, 2006

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Hello all!! I still have lots of pics from my Michigan trip, wildlife and sunsets etc - but for some reason this one calls to me, so I am putting it up!.. lol cannot expain why I like this here, but I do. Maybe it's the colors. When I shot all the water lilies, * (see gallery) there was a side of the lake where all the sludge built up. An old Chinese woman told me the murkier the water the prettier lotus flowers. Why is that I wondered? How is it possible? I walked over and looked at the sludge build up and saw these turning discarded leaves and a sandal that was floating there. Couldn't help but think how you can find beauty even in the tossed aside discarded things in life. I feel deep down that the artists who have gone through the most pain and hurt for some reason, paint the most beautiful soul-reaching pictures... How do those HUGE liles bloom in such murky water I wonder? Maybe they are so happy to get out of that downtown LA murky water that they bloom like nowhere else on the planet. I have been told they are the prettiest in the world in that dirty LA pond. Here is the side the lily pond that no one takes pictures of - I found beauty in it- the discarded - and thought I would share it with you here today! ( taken with my nikon 7900 pocket cam - not photomanipulated just a slight bit of smudging to help draw it out - only slightly saturated. They were strong colors from whatever was in that downtown murky pond lol) Thank you for all your time and comments !' Love to you all! ((( BIG HUGS )))! ~ &hearts: Kimmers ! :O)

Comments (83)

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Bothellite

4:32PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Reminds you of the canals of Venice... Very interesting facts!!

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gunsan

4:39PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Just wonderful colors, and your story is interresting.

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GiMi53

4:44PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Awesome colors; very well composed image ! Hugs & kisses ! :~)

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frankiemas

4:45PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Looks like someone just lost their flipflop/sandal...whatever!!! oh well!!! Wow those colors are wonderful and that lilypad is fantastic!!! I love the reflection on the water!!! This is a fantastic storyline Kimmers!!! Excellent photography!!! Hugsss Frankie ^_^

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2Loose2Trek

4:48PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Fantastic image and I can see why it calls to you ... well done Kimmers. *****

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SoulSearcherr

4:52PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

really like this..beautfully painted look

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kenwas

4:53PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

This is a fine work Kimmers.

jonbg1

5:00PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Thanks for showing us the unwanted side of things. :) Its sometimes worth looking for beauty where you least expect it. ;)

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rainbows

5:01PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Beauty kimmers, Top shot, I love this one. Hugs to all the family. Di.

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webdancer

5:02PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

I love the colors! I think that may be why you do too. The shapes are also interesting and keep your eye on the bottom right! I just keep looking and looking! So cool!

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nattarious

5:05PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

WOW Kimarie!! That is so beautiful shot and colours!!!! I bet you do have more and more shots tho.. Since now i know a lot about you hehehe.. You are one of those who can shoot 1000 pics at once eh! ;) Love the composition and the tones are just killers!! Nice posting review as well, ehehe i bet i am not the only one who is enjoying reading them tho.. Just impressive work honey.. Thank you and have a nice day.. JOE

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Sekadhar

5:15PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Full size is like a dream...absolutely artwork my dear! Superb!!!

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Dianthus

5:41PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Wow Kimmie you are such an artist mate. Brilliant work as always:)

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busi2ness

5:43PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Very philosophical, but spot on nevertheless. So creative and well presented.

DefKisum

5:45PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Super work!!!!! beautiful Image...PE:o)

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DennisReed

5:49PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Awesome colors, and indeed a life lesson to be had here! We should never give up, for beauty appears everywhere. On the same side, when we try to find perfection in beauty, we will often find it's edges wilted! ;)

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gizmo563

5:52PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

even with the shoe this is a lovely shot!

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goodoleboy

5:54PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Beautiful colors all around and an excellent POV. The lily pad kind of looks like a Portugese Man-O-War from that angle.

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Digimon

6:10PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Super image Kimmers!! Love the colors and the composition!! Nothing is truely lost...

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Biffowitz

6:11PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Wonderful colors to this, I like it a lot!

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jocko500

6:24PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

love the colors and combo here ;super looking

BorisB

6:49PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Wonderful, looks like a painting, well done!

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Denger

6:55PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Holy isotopes, Batman! Those lily pads look like they could set off a Geiger counter, LOL. What an incredible find! FIVE STARS for your eye and a terrific compo!

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Svarg

7:10PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

Love the color ans composition here. Cool shot, Kimmers!

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lemonjim

7:36PM | Thu, 07 September 2006

the colors are so surreal, and the misplaced sandal is a surprise but it looks right at home. Never know what you'll post next, but sure I'll like it.

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