I was born and raised here in central Wisconsin, and always loved art. My high School art Teacher thought I should pursue it as a career, I decided not to, and have regretted that decision ever since. I stumbled across this site a few years back and became enthralled with all of the amazing artwork on display, I was in Nirvana, able to shed the days stress by viewing what everyone was doing. It didn’t take long before I started saving artists to my favorites, and in doing so, started to add stress back into my life. The list had grown so large, that it soon became impossible to always comment even with just a few words, for the work they all had posted.  So,…if you’re reading this and wonder as to why I don’t always remark on something you’ve done, it’s not because your talent or post wasn’t worthy, but simply because I don’t have the time. For that, I apologize most sincerely.
I am divorced, with three incredible children, my youngest is now seventeen, going on 28. I don’t think I’m going to allow her to date until probably her forties. I’m currently in a relationship, and have been for more than just a few years ( too long to not have a ring yet,….at least in her eyes. ), with the most amazing woman. It’s nice to feel loved and cared for, but I don’t feel as if I deserve her sometimes.
Cheri is a new member here, posting under elfin14doaks. It took me well over a year to get her to check this site and you all out, but now that she has, I think she's found her niche. Thank you all so much for welcoming and accepting her, I don't recall ever seeing her happier. I may have helped to create a monster though, used to be she rarely turned her computer on, now it's the first thing she does when she gets home. Her first endeavor, is to scan through all of her folders of photos, to try and find something worthy of you to post, then she'll spend hours going through the galleries, commenting on everything that catches her eye. You all have helped to create and instill a sense of purpose in her life,......for that I thank you!!
I’m hoping to finally be able to purchase that which I feel I need, in order to someday be able to start creating and posting art of my own. Until then, I really don’t feel as though I could ever be critical of anything someone posts here, it wouldn’t be fair, to not have exposed myself to the same. I love this community and the people in it, I don’t think it possible to find such a large and diverse group of caring and nurturing individuals anywhere else.
I came because of the art,……..but stayed because of you!! Ă‚Â Ă‚Â
Comments (65)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent shot!
West_coaster07
Stunning capture...and your analogy of the ferris wheel and life, spot on!!
danapommet
Outstanding capyure - love the reflection and life's analogy. Dana
DreamersWish
What a beautiful shot and very interesting musing on life. Well done!
elfin12u
I just realized that Cheri had posted a similar shot on the 15th of March taken from last year's 4th. It can be seen here. http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1883226&member. It has a way more romantic feel to it, and we were still in the learning stage, she was holding it in her hands for her capture, we now realize that even the slightest movement,..even when you think your holding perfectly still, shows up in the shot....although post work really helps a bit too! I really love yours baby, the whole feel of it makes it so much better, more emotive, and real!!! We had issues tonight with our internet, and ran out of time, to the point that only one of us was going to be able to post. Cheri felt that this was more important, and conceded to me.......she makes it impossible to not love her!!
foxxmulder70
Very nice capture.
lunchlady
Beautiful sentiment and shot!
auntietk
This is an absolutely gorgeous image, Dave! Top notch stuff! I am totally impressed.
chasfh
Excellent image. Love the colour in this, and the reflection on the water. Very still, very calming...
Bossie_Boots
Absolute magic what a beautiful capture superb work hugs lou x
stuart83
Wonderful capture and lighting
bakapo
a nice shot, I love the reflections.
2121
superb, wonderful
Crudelitas
Wow! Wonderful capture! Great! Very well done!
anitalee
Beautiful
elfin14doaks
The Dedication and meaning of this post is awesome. It's a beautiful photo, the reflections are incredible and the clarity for this camera and taking a night shot are superb. He used my camera it's focus and hold perfectly still for 10 seconds on night shots. This is way better then mine, you have a better feel for night shots then I ever did. This turned out awesome, sweetheart.
katy555
Wonderful reflection. Fantastic lighting…
orig_buggy
love the way the water reflects the sunlight!!
billcody
A wonderful warm evening atmosphere! The reflections are great and the place is shimmering, because the wheel is not soooooo big... Has a human dimension, not the bigger, faster, better attitude. Looks romantic. The right place to relax and let the day go...
ledwolorz
Fantastic photo.
giovanino
great shot maybe on tripod? good work
Minda
excellent reflections and beautiful shot!!
elfin12u
In answer to giovanino, we do not have a tripod, but have also learned rapidly that holding the camera in hand doesn't always produce the best pictures. I remember how some of ours had turned out, thinking we were being so perfectly still, coming home and uploading to find we had captured the most amazing blur. As I was taking this to post as a dedication to a most amazing young girl. I wanted it to be good sooo badly. I walked out onto a pier, laid down and placed the camera out before me, looking through the view finder, I managed to position the camera, while it was sitting propped on the pier, to get the shot I wanted. All I had to do was gently push the button, this turned out the best of the six I took from various distances. We really should get a tripod,...but sometimes improvising works out ok too!
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Fantastic colors, light and reflections.
wildgoha
wonderful mood here and photo!
kasalin
This is really gorgeous and a very expressive image !!! 5* Hugs Karin :)
awadissk
excellent!
Dazari
Cool night photo, really excellent!
bombenleger58
Excellent Photo!!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent shot!