Sunshower

    I borrowed the title from this song that feels like it fits this image.
    Thank you Chris Cornell.

    The birds were playing in the swirls of wind. It's all right.

    You can hear it here: Sunshower

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      André Varela, Matt.CN, Véronine, Forrest Seas, and 35 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. dancriss (3 months ago | reply)

      Wow! Extraordinary flying shot with a perfect backdrop. Very well done. Love it.

    3. Véronine (3 months ago | reply)

      love, love, love.....
      Stunning shot Stephanie!
      perfect tones & treatement !

    4. Josep Tama (3 months ago | reply)

      I think you feed on the nectar of the gods that Apollo provides you directly.
      I have never seen a drama so sweet. A beautiful and dramatic image that opens the door to more hopeful idea..

    5. Mr Bua (3 months ago | reply)

      wonderful

    6. arfromqatar (3 months ago | reply)

      great capture

    7. Urban Muser (3 months ago | reply)

      this is incredible, i love it!

    8. erglis_m ( out of action for a bit) (3 months ago | reply)

      Wow, This one is great, it has a very spiritual feel about it that makes me want to find a angel there in the clouds, and it almost seems like the birds are ascending up to heaven.

      Fantastic !!

    9. Jeff Willams-Gifford (3 months ago | reply)

      Very surreal and dreamy. Love it!

    10. Elly Fly (3 months ago | reply)

      Fabulous!

    11. BLACK EYED SUZY (3 months ago | reply)

      This is a powerful shot!! Dreamy and dramatic all at once. And, I have a weakness for Chris Cornell so I would fav it no matter what!!!!! Nice choice to go with it :)

    12. mthoodmama (Barbara) (3 months ago | reply)

      magical!

    13. Randomographer (on the road) (3 months ago | reply)

      absolutely gorgeous. I imagine this to be the view on the way to heaven.

    14. Handcanons (3 months ago | reply)

      This is amazing and inspirational! I've had a difficult time shooting into the sun with my iPhone. You've mastered it here. Thanks for mentioning which apps you used.

      This would be an awesome composition to use at a memorial service. I may hit you up at some time to ask permission to use it. I work as a member of our Fire Depts Memorial Team as a graphic artist, videographer, and photographer.

    15. windrides (3 months ago | reply)

      Amazing shot, tones and composition! it looks dreamy, magical and perfect!

    16. _eWalter_ (3 months ago | reply)

      I love the glow and the colors...and the way you framed it all with the birds "swooping" up the right side of the image is fantastic

    17. green-dinosaur (3 months ago | reply)

      Lovely view and composition. Great atmospheric shot.

    18. John Steinmetz (3 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous Stephanie, just gorgeous...

    19. Iksana Imagery (3 months ago | reply)

      Heavenly! I almost looks like it belongs on the ceiling of a grand cathedral!

    20. leanne829. (3 months ago | reply)

      this should be an album cover for some very cool rock band. beautiful work!

    21. fabianapinheiro (3 months ago | reply)

      :O unbelievable

    22. This photo was invited and added to the Amazing iPhoneography group.

    23. betsyblue (3 months ago | reply)

      Unbelievably dramatic. Very nice.

    24. Zenas M (3 months ago | reply)

      A beautiful, beautiful shot. And, just in case you wanted to know, I believe that the birds are Tree Swallows.

    25. keenemomma (3 months ago | reply)

      Thanks, Dan for the 'wow!' I appreciate that!

      Vero, thank you so much!

      Josep, the knowledge you possess is stunning. I love that you see these correlations with the gods. Apollo is an inspired choice as he is not only the sun god, but also the god of healing and music--elements that, for me, feel very much a part of this image. Thank you for teaching me!

      Thank you so much!

      Thank you Christy! You might like Lomora2 if you haven't already tried it!

      Mick, in many ways, I felt the same spiritual feeling in light of recent events in my life. Birds in flight always inspire me and these little birds were so full of joy in their swooping play. It almost felt like a sign along with the way the clouds looked. I am so grateful for moments like this!

    26. keenemomma (3 months ago | reply)

      Jeff, thank you! Those were definitely the feelings I had!

      Suzy, isn't Chris Cornell wonderful? I thought the mood of this song, his voice, the guitar and definitely the words really fit my own feelings about this image. There is redemption in it, and healing. I hope you had time to listen to it again. I hope that helps you look past the dark drama of this one and into the cleansing feeling of hope.

    27. LostMyHeadache: Absolutely Free * (3 months ago | reply)

      Wow!

      Another incredible, impressionistic image that I could see gracing the pages of a fantasy novel with illustrations!

      Lovely dreamy feel to this, and incredible rich, dark, majestic colour tones!

      And those wheeling birds....wow...and wow again!

      Superb and incredible!

      Truly takes the mind on a wondrous and fantastical journey!

    28. keenemomma (3 months ago | reply)

      Barbara, thank you! :)

      Roberto, you may be right! I hope so! What a lovely point of view.

      Stephen, I just point it in the right direction and don't bother on the specifics due to sun blindness! You know you'll get a lot of sunflare, but I personally love sunflare in my photos. There are often some great surprises! You are welcome to this photo. Just message me if you'd like me to email it. I'm happy you sense the spirituality in this as I certainly felt it when I shot this. Sunflare and swirling swallows have a way of mesmerizing a person.

    29. keenemomma (3 months ago | reply)

      John, those words could easily describe your photostream. Thank you!

      Eric, I loved those birds. Thank you, my friend!

      Thank you Sue!

      Happy you like it, John. Eager to see more of your iphone work!

      That's great, Krissy! Thank you!

      Leanne, I must get to work on my album! Ha! I appreciate that!

      Admittedly, a little unbelievable, but I hope you were able to suspend that disbelief..

      Peter, you rock! I looked online and indeed that's what they were. Their little backs were a gorgeous greenish blue but they moved so fast I never caught that. I am fairly familiar with the birds around here, but in winter we seem to get an influx of new ones I don't know every year. Thank you for the identification and of course for your lovely words.

      Dave, I'm happy this transported you somewhere else. Thank you! :)

    30. andradeXcobain (3 months ago | reply)

      That light is breathtaking !

    31. keenemomma (3 months ago | reply)

      Michael, thank you. Felt pretty awesome to watch this.

    32. no. higher (honeymooning- be back soon) (3 months ago | reply)

      stunning color!

    33. frøken foto ♥ in the Pyrenees ☼ (2 months ago | reply)

      wau this is so beautiful poetic photo with birds playing in and under the sky... Love your title and the song Stephanie :-)
      I agree 100 % with ... it is :-)

      yes Picasso was fantastic :-)

    34. keenemomma (2 months ago | reply)

      Thank you Gabriella! This one feels special to me. I'm glad to hear your kind and generous praise. :)

    35. keenemomma (2 months ago | reply)

      Thank you for the visit and nice words!

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