Reality isn't always as clear as it seems...

Number 1 in explore (06/12/09). Thank you everyone for your kind words.

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DodogoeSLR says:

beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

*Focus says:

Great shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

visualss says:

this is genius
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

APPLAUSE!!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ** Refractions in Liquid Drops ** p1/c2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mischeva says:

The blue sky and the yellow are great. They act as the bright point in a photo that is otherwise the faded brown of fallen leaves.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

alwaysbeclosing100 says:

impressive image capture
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

alexjmurry83 says:

More than the image in the glass ball, I think I like the base that the ball is resting on. I like that the background is obscured enough to make the ball look like it is suspended in the air yet the tree in the image contradicts that idea. The small white dot is slightly distracting to me.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jaari says:

Seen in Autumn, Fall, Halloween,Harvest & Thanksgiving.
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It will look like this:

Seen in Autumn, Fall, Halloween,Harvest & Thanksgiving.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

a.toshiaki says:

Seen in Autumn, Fall, Halloween,Harvest & Thanksgiving.
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Flash Parker says:

excellent perspective on this one, the colours are excellent
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Szittyakutya says:

I wish I knew what effect this is, or it is probably a well kept secret. There was a similar shot here with a bridge not long ago couldnt figure that one out either, is it through a rain drop or an effect
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Sky Noir says:

Just a killer shot!!! Insta-Fave.

Seen on Fluidr
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Helje says:

And another world grows in that magic ball of yours. Beautiful image, Simon.

>> Szittyakutya >> It's refraction through a crystal ball. No secrets here.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Spunky Girl Monologues [deleted] says:

Wonderful Capture. Gorgeous!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PrayerSpaces says:

Another wonderful view from 'around the globe' that you carry! Thanks - you inspire!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pippigar says:

Great achievement

Seen in Autumn, Fall, Halloween,Harvest & Thanksgiving.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

_ØяAcLә_ says:

LOVE THIS ONE SIMON* FANTASTIC WoRK Brother =] !!!!

Blessings to you & your Family My Friend*
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

_ØяAcLә_ says:

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Your _ØUtstanding work_is invited :-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ρrakaz says:

Your capture is brilliant! Not surprising that it made to Front Page!

Here is the FP screenshot clipyourphotos.com/FP/screenshot/18735.
And, all your other FP photos can be grabbedhere.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bernat... says:

Congratulations!!! your photo reach Explore Front Page
You can download the capture in lab.bernatcasero.com/flickr/frontpagecapture? user=6002108...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ImranAnwar says:

Congrats on Explore. Great composition, color, framing, idea.

Happy to be connected.

Imran

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Licht~~~~ says:

Frontpages!
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cinticosta says:

bella!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mlucian [deleted] says:

superb shot !!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

judo_dad1953 says:

really nice photo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

robyn.m [deleted] says:

What a great idea! I really like it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevil Forrester says:

Wonderful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ashdacruz says:

lovely..absolutely lovely! great achievement :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Soleil is me. says:

Bravo!; greeting from Bangkok:)
An exquisite image was arranged by your great composition/treatment. So beautiful among the million images on flickr. I pleasure to give the awards and honor to give the invitation to display your best to My amazing group;

SPLENDID PHOTO... YOUR PHOTO WINS 'THE BEST IMAGE' AT THE INSPIRE GROUP... BY AN ADMIN.

INSPIRE... Invite ONLY
You are INVITED to display this wonderful photo
in the INSPIRE Pool.

Have a nice day & be happy:)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SarahMRobles says:

What the fuck XD
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gin.ginny says:

i'm not sure how you or others like you manage to do this, but I LOVE IT
!!!!!!!!!! whoah. it's absolutely brilliant. and congrats on fp!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kevindooley says:

time, caught
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Luigi 77 says:

Good shot!

Industrial

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucas Jampietro says:

Amazing shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

this fleeting life says:

great idea & perfect execution! lovely work :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Perpetual Sunset says:

really original work, dont see such shots too often!
seen in explore
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

photo_scrapper1 says:

wow...that is so cool.....great job
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cmazz says:

what?! seriously. wow
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

marinela 2008 says:

Congrats on Explore !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PAL1970 says:

Awfully gorgeous image
I'm in awe, truly wonderful work
Gorgeous!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Unclesteve131 says:

great shot good find
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Anjeeeeee says:

super cool!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jackh_902 says:

Fantastic! Best drop picture i've ever seen!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TheTwinBros says:

Perfect! reallly nice and sharp reflection very creative
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Basit Alvi 4 Kashmir says:

it cannot be better!! wow..im amazed!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

- Itch - says:

Impressive view. Great perspective. Simply outstanding.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Birdman of El Paso says:

Fantastic image. Really excellent photography.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ye Tun . says:

Congratulation... Great Job.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Happily N'ever After says:

You got a great eye for observation........incredible capture.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil Gibbs says:

Wow this is so original! Incredible capture!

I invite you to visit my photostream.
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mohannad Zidane says:

It's amazing ...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bastiaanvanaarle says:

Fantastic shot ^^
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Amos_55 says:

A world in a drops! Wow..
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

C.J Photo says:

this is hooot! instatnt fav
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Costas's says:

What a great shot! Very good treatment.

Congratz on explore!

I invite you to visit my photostream

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jsalas210 says:

very well captured, meaningful and substantial art
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy McGowan says:

Excellent shot, perfect clarity in the droplet

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

aaambs says:

ب
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ozgurmulazimoglu says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Friendship makes the difference (200 active members), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

photon tamer says:

This is awesome. Perfectly composed!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Primum Non Nocere says:

Well, it is clear now. This shot is great!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

أبو مالك says:

جميله جدا

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Teabag8 says:

Killer shots.Teabag
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

anhboanhkuteanhyeunhungkoze says:

Nj
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

c.zwerg says:

simply brilliant.. fantastic composition and clarity!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Maurizio Serra says:

.... simply...Wow!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgeps53 says:

Gorgeous shot......such a wonderful and beautiful work.......
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

=_RoBeR_= says:

sooo cool! =D
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

grey mustard says:

Really nothing to be said here except congrats.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniella Rodriguez says:

congrat!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Souza says:

Stunning capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Phototrope says:

Fantastic idea. Very well executed.

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

suzan veldhoen..time out.......... says:

the best shot!
congrats on Explorer.................
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ღ♥ⓝⓞⓝⓐ♥ღ says:

wonderful :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Troy: Je T' Adore Forever Studios says:

Beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MissusK (Cindy) says:

Wonderfully creative and beautiful image. Congratulations on a well deserved Explore FP.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

)Butterfly(_Busy says:

Nice idea!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

manysnoop says:

Great shoot !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

boydatinhyeugaixinhxin says:

Anh tuan
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Iceman Forever says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called * EXPLORE Photos ~Made Explore! " , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando Bilbao says:

Brilliant shot!
Please consider adding this nice shot to

The absolut photographer (P.1- c.3)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

markymarksa says:

wow thats awesome....
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~Craig~ says:

like nothing I have ever seen before
seen in explore
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Acoustic_D says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Danny2284 says:

wow the reflected image is so clear, amazing

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Malle23 says:

This is truly beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PRAVEEN VENUGOPAL says:

FENTASTIC WORK !
Have a nice day.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nekapotter says:

Impresionante foto
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Upasana Jain (catching up to 365) says:

This is amazing. The title is so apt. Your focus is so sharp. Perfecto

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

maiquangtrung91 says:

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

dinca_dana2002 says:

Jesus!!!It takes your breath away...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kccouncil says:

beautiful 'crystal ball' shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

G_iG_i says:

WoW
Superbe!
Congrats for the explore.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mik's says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **Over the Excellence** (INVITE only - add1/com1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

adventurcrazy says:

beautifuly don, iadd it ass a favorit.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jhyturley says:

Amazing shot. Adding to my Fav's
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TaRaNeeM (365) ♥ ALONE says:

amazing!
good job
=)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiffany Findley says:

Wonderful! Really cool shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Iván Cabrera says:

Photo by z-phil

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jend73 says:

Amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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