Only in Nature ..........

amazing shot!!! beautiful reflection!!!!!!!!!

beautiful contrast

with you pictures ..you make us feel love!

Only in Nature .......... by Nicolas Valentin.

2007 Was good !Got lucky sometime .........But Nature will never stop to amaze me !!

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Wilben Bohac says:

Wow!
Excellent picture my friend!!
Thank you for your commentary!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Benjamin Zenjamin says:

Where was this taken and at what time? Looks like a studio shot, very nice.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dianewilliams [deleted] says:

No words can describe this. other than you lucky sod
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

madaboutgreys says:

You got lucky but you were also very skilled in the way you captured and treated this. Superb work!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Oliver Fist says:

wonderful shot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

quicksilver5001 says:

Great one nic.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Sorceria says:

sweet :-)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

me'nthedogs says:

The more you practice, the luckier you get!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Wowowowowowowowowow! This one honestly brought tears to my eyes! We so seldom get to witness nature's ballet...
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Art Rock (Hennie) says:

What a gorgeous shot. Best wishes to you!

Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Synapped says:

Another comment: I don't think I've ever seen a more profound shot on Flickr. Absolutely breathtaking!
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Rashed Al Ben Ali says:

Beautiful but they are so tiny !! :P were they very far?
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ehpien says:

Wow!
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ehpien says:

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invited with SICI
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Cumsille says:

great contrast
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathy~ says:

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

l.a.s. [deleted] says:

Sweet!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

genevieve van doren says:

c'est tres beau Nicolas et je te souhaite a toi et a Jacq a...Myspace Chistmas Graphics
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew The Artìst says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

leaders says:

This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flicker Diamond The Diamond Class Photographer
Read the group rules please and tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

leaders says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wisdom, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

AniSR says:

À la DISTANCE ... c´est magnifique ...
I´ve gotten two different images from this good shot!!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

swisscan says:

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People's Choice
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

flower74 says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

JuttaMK says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BORN TO BE WILD, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Gorgeous!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

arrested.eye. says:

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
Flickr Diamond: The Diamond Class Photographer
Thats great, the darkness all around really highlights those birds.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Σταύρος says:

Merry Christmas !
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Flemming Gade says:

....as little as your images will stop to amaze me!
Merry Christmas, my friend!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Cate says:

: )
I've just uploaded something really similar, hadn't seen this : )
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gocha says:

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
Flickr Diamond: The Diamond Class Photographer
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

spw6156 says:

superb
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani Balkanska says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fav photographer, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Only you I say! You are the master of these shots!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

uta von naumburg says:

it´s a wonder!
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

SHINING STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jamespcullen says:

Again magic Nicolas
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

BarneyF says:

the sort of photo only nature can provide, looks great with all the dark shadows.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

shev says:

Magic!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

.db. duane{photography} says:

That's fantastic!

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Maureen F. says:

Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee Nicolas!!
I wish you happiness for you and your family...may you be blessed with love
:~)
Wonderful shot!
So wonderful please accept this invitation to

Flickr Bronze Award
Post 1, and award 5

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

La Maison du Heron - Helene says:

You are MY WINNER!
Please add this photo to
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My best wishes for you!

Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sunny-drunk says:

great shot nic................swantastic
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tollen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Empyrean Animals (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Love to you, too!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~Envy of Flickr!~ (Invited Photos Only! Please), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc macaSTAT says:

love what you've done. hope the luck continues. happy holidays.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Danielle Osfalg says:

.....love and be loved!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

eton_shu says:

Wow, how did you do that? Nice shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Frozen in Time photos by Marianne AWAY OFF/ON says:

great capture
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Resim of Saint [deleted] says:

Congrats for being on Explore.
Amazing shot, I'm loving it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

grammyandpoppyk says:

Superior shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

PI (Unresolved) says:

Great minimal... :-)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

kokophess says:

Join the club my friend! ... I too will never get tired on seeing such natural tenderness or the colours of the lagoon under the midday sun or else a forest under the snow...
Ceci dit = passe un excellent noël mon koko up there in your highlands!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

EDE STEIN says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Freie Natur, und wir freuen uns, Ihr Foto unserer Gruppe hinzuzufügen.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

-digger- says:

Now I´m back, beautiful, have a nice time.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Angelique (Liek) says:

Your Photo Belongs in The Exhibit!!! (Invite Only) We'd LOVE to have you join!
Please post this excellent photo in
The Exhibit group (Post 1, Comment 3)!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Frölich says:

Nicely done Nicolas and a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year for you and you're loved ones.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Collette...!!! says:

Your piece of art taste like a so good fresh fruit this morning!!!
We need nothing else!!!
#221 on Explore Eden* my dear friend!!!

CHAMPAGNE, ICE CREAM, CHOCOLATE, PEANUTS, POPCORN, CANDY FLOSS !!! :)))

Congratulations! Félicitation! Felicitazione! Felicitación! Glückwunsch! تهنئة 恭喜 Felicitação! Čestitke! Blahopřání! Gratulation! Felicitatie! Õnnitlus! Onnittelu! Συγχαρητήρια! כל הכבוד! Gratulálok! مبارکPowinszowanie! Felicitação! Честитке! Lyckönskningar! Поздравляю! Tebrikler! Поздравления! تبریک おめでとう Til lukku or til hamingju

* For the winter... you need clothes!!! Happy Holidays!!! LOL

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

bitzcelt says:

very nice, seen on explore.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

*SΛM says:

great shot! well done!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

m@t@l says:

feels like you are peering through a peep hole and found the swans on the other realm...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

venkane says:

Wonderful final aid to 2007..Good luck in 2008
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine811star says:

They are so beautiful. I'm waiting for the ballet dancers to join them on the lake.

Merry Christmas.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Perfect picture !. Merry Christmas !
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabriel Marigo says:

Great capture..

I just wished they weren't too centered...

best wishes
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

wdwdlp says:

This amazing shot is
awarded as Outstanding

Empyrean Animals (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool

beautifull and happy holidays
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Maritimelight says:

...and you amaze us Nicol! Bravo!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

zanettco says:

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Andrew Pescod says:

perfect
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nellymunn says:

this is amazing so beautiful :o)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ketosea says:

this is a masterpiece for you
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gswoo1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My best nature photos, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

© the big pictures - HAPPY NEW YEAR ! says:

excellent shot!

Myspace Chistmas Comments
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

S.O.NJ.A says:

oh how special and wonderful this picture is, I love it!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

DriveByPhotographer says:

Gorgeous image!!!!!

Thank you...

"ART IN LIFE...LIFE IN ART" ~ Scott
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ScarletFaerie says:

Wow, perfect timing, so lovely.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Vin60 says:

Amazing capture!
Excellent post-processing

seen in TWTME
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

=rophoto= says:

Great shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nicki_bennie says:

So, so beautiful - your images are stunning :)

Happy Christmas!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Propagandalf says:

A very special shot. Great contrast between white and black.

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ptappe says:

Great image!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Darrin Harris Frisby says:

Thank you for this amazing photo

Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

histogram_man (off for a few days) says:

Seen in Wisdom. Original and totally outstanding.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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This Image Is Music To My Eyes!
Music To My Eyes (post 1 - give an award to 5)
Please Join Us!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

a_sufian_k says:

Beautiful
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nice pic

nice shot

keeep it up ^^

add comment plz ^^

Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

melepix says:

Wishing you a Merry Christmas !!
Great image!
Seen in: The Golden Mermaid (Invite Only / Comment and FAVE 2)

Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Azaflix says:

fantastic shot my friend
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jo91150 says:

Fave. What more can I say.

This amazing shot is
awarded as Outstanding

Empyrean Animals (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

bellacigno says:

Your KARMA Group
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi_tripp says:

Congratulations! Your photo is a

Please post it to the pool.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ccgd says:

Congratulations!

Your photo has been nominated and blogged at the Flickr-Scotland
Photoblog.

Please nominate another Scotland Photo from the pool in this thread so that it can be added to the photoblog.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gudbjorg_agustsdottir says:

I only have one word - wow!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Bluesrose (slow connection) says:

♥ + ♥ = ♥

Your KARMA Group

This amazing image really is In Fine Style
and this serves as an invitation to

In Fine Style

Please tag your image with "infinestyle"
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Robin S. says:

Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo. Such beauty.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ute L says:

Wonderful shot, I love it
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mstrwhew says:

this is truley a wonderful shot!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Pablo Ramil says:

This amazing shot is
awarded as Outstanding

Empyrean Animals (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

melcir.meri says:

Hi, We love the global journey to Sustainable living. Your image is Spectacular!

Please accept this invitation to exhibit your image in our group ~ just add our TAG, first-theearth. ~ Click! on our page - "FIRST - THE EARTH!!" Photo-ART EXHIBIT.+Volunteers[AWARD+FAV2]" - & "Join this Group". And also you are invited, if you wish to join us, to be an F-TE Ambassador ~ to help us become an International Foundation. ~ Ask me how. Remember, 2008 is "YEAR OF PLANET EARTH!" ~ Let's make a big difference! - Mel [FTE Admin]
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

TimOve says:

Very lucky indeed! :) The swans even form a heart with their heads.

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wsarettaw [deleted] says:

great !!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Leonor Acaso says:

With photos like this... yes, 2007 has been amazing!!
keep on doing art like this on 2008!

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nova031 says:

amazing !
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