Clash Of The Titans

Even though they test one another's limitations, they share a mutual respect and admiration. They honor the "Alpha" in each other. To see them interact is to witness two storm fronts swirl and permeate, repel and roar. They are the God and Goddess of this place. Both halves exist as the whole. It is right that they should have the water between them. It reflects the nature of one in the other.

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limay. says:

genial!!!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

BenODen says:

*LAUGH* Oh yeah! That's a great scene you captured! A face off between woman and beast! Love it!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Garnite says:

Wonderful shot. Comparing wingspans, I see.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

The Rocketeer says:

This is great!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

okay. official. jolene. bravest woman ever. EVER!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

and can i just say? HOLY SHIT. this photo is too much.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

stereoleo says:

WOW
a giant goose?
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Lewesrat says:

A fantastic photo paired with a magical story. You are so awesome, Duane!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

artofgold says:

Ooooh, this is wonderful! She`s a brave soul!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

stagewhisper says:

Most awesome! Yes, something very mythic here indeed.....drp, you've met your match. :)!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Vodka says:

Makes me speechless the picture with the description.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Hilary (curioush) says:

god you do NOT know how to take a bad picture (or write bad text)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

suzanne† says:

the space between them is a powerful place..

WoWowwooooooooooow Duane!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

TheSteffers says:

HOLY CRAP. ( in a really, really, really, really good way.)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

cybersooz says:

Love this... there's something operatic about it!!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

* cate * says:

I could not love this any more than I do... AMAZING.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

* Honest * says:

wow..!! respect to the person in the water.. swans can realy hurt someone if they realy wanted..!!
i just wish the head of the swan was not cropped out !!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Hein Blöd [deleted] says:

Looks like an imaginal fight and you text is matching.
Perfect!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Iseult says:

Well..Jolene is certainly brave, considering how aggressive swans can get, and here she is in his element. Great shot though. I love the way the water looks here, and the outspread arms and wings.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Jane_W says:

Good lord! What a capture...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

annappleaday says:

those swans are dangerous!!
i know one...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

oooh caro says:

Jolene is a queen !!! :-***)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Buddha smiling says:

Wow, powerful image
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Vina the Great says:

very strong image
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

TFUFKAY says:

judging from your vantage point.i'm guessing you took this shot in mid-flight,hurrily speeding to the nearest safe haven ;)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

the tomahawk kid says:

fabulous!...a really powerful image...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

NurcanFaulk says:

I love it! beautuful
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

Quite a remarkable shot, Duane.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Urban Chill says:

absolutely fabulous capture and how brave of jolene!

This time Leda is not having it!
*wink*
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

~HJ says:

After staring at this for at least an hour, all I can say is: amazingly beautiful, such strength and power... God and Godess indeed!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Hero and Jimmy says:

What an amazing capture!!! This is fantastic!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Janet Leadbeater says:

wonderful image
strengthened by your words
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

nascity says:

Maaan that is one WONDERFUL capture...simply fantastic...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

belliebottom says:

this shot is awesome! she is so brave - what a woman you have :D
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

seanhfoto says:

OH WOW!!! I love this.... you are a true wordsmith!!
BRAVO
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Untitled blue says:

beautiful body expression for both of them...great capture and a wonderful words and treatment.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Hero and Jimmy says:

yes, this is a GREAT day to be alive!!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

OUTSTANDING! Jolene is indeed brave to challenge the swan on its territory. And now I have to tend to the carpal tunnel that has set in after scrolling down here.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Ton Haex says:

Beautiful expression and you captured it. Great.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

elston says:

So who is working on the screenplay?
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

aarthyr says:

You are too lucky to have snapped the moment, and Jolene to lucky to have experienced it. A wonderful snap!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick T Power says:

Such a great picture! You might consider linking to Jolene's Seraphim photos.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

chacabuco says:

damn, thats pretty great, and brave
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms Entropy says:

This is so amazing, duane. I'm glad things are looking up, finally. To one of my first flickr-friendships, I'm glad you've got this goddess in your life :)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr. Mike says:

Wow, great capture and caption.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Inj says:

A GLORIOUS shot--perfect caption--accolades to the both of them, and THANKS to you, drp, for showing us.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Derby City says:

Ditto to so many comments above. The special relationship between the cameraman and subjects is the real art! Great day you two!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

mjross says:

amazing shot...her interactions with seraphim absolutely blow me away...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

OldhaMedia says:

I love this shot... now you all have to go meet The Missus:

www.flickr.com/photos/oldhamedia/22373715/
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Deckard@tyrell.corp says:

Nature and poetry. Beautiful, majestuous.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

SeenyaRita says:

this reminds me of when elephant seals battle for a mate.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

rageforst says:

awesome, Epical i think
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Cebhfhionn says:

Awesome shot! Amazing that you captured Jolene's nature so perfectly in a picture.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

vice1 says:

the piece about water between them to reflect their natures!! it really drives you in it. loved the way you have expressed the powerful photo captured!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

aikitherese says:

wow....just....wow :)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Greeny, Mistress of Motion... and her Autotelism says:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Sweet Freak says:

that swan looks huge! be careful jolene!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Tatiana Cardeal says:

I can't stop looking this one,
I can't stop loving this...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

i'm with you Tati. I think I've been back to this photo ten times.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

TheSteffers says:

Same here Tati, and emdot. Cannot, cannot, cannot get this image out of my head. When I am not looking at it...I'm thinking about it! lol
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Wonderful interaction between man and beast! Let peace prevail!
Gregory - The Hummingbird Project (Projeto Beija-Flor)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Lylla Lausanne says:

Great interaction!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

Congrats on the Blog mention D!! this photo brings so much of Good News to some flickr members. You ace - as Always!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Gini~ says:

wonderful, drp. you are amazing.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Peter says:

great capture and beautiful text!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Arlette says:

Yay drp! You got FlickrBlogged! Made my heart jump a little to see that this amazing photo was one of yours.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

yoshi189 says:

nice pic,tech !!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

cgaevan says:

well done. nice pic.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

shadowbox says:

My money is on the swan to win. Those fuckers have razor-sharp bills. Not that I know anything about being attacked by one.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Knivesout says:

BRILIANT!!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Infinite Ache says:

I love this shot!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

tp says:

This is brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

knuddelbacke says:

Duane, this one is so great, touching and remarkable.
What a message and what a shot! Thank you my friend.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

hellophotokitty says:

Duane - your photos are awe inspiring. This photo is unbeleivable!! It is so incredible - the moment you have captured, the framing, the light - the mood. You are incredible in every sense of the word. You have a gift my dear (I know I`ve said that to you before but it`s true!) and with that gift, you must cherish it and share it with the world. Please continue. Your photos and insight that you bring to your viewers about your world and the way you see it is inspiring and moving to all of us. You are a beautiful person and the world needs more people like you!!!
oxoxx
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Cilest says:

Boah - what a catch! And - Jolene... I wouldn't do that. never ever!I have too much respect for the swan....

re: Harry Potter and the prisoner of Askaban :-)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

the tomahawk kid says:

thoroughly worthy of being flickr blogged!...congrats duane!...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

epg says:

*big cheesy grin*

this is beautiful. poetry to look at.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

macwagen says:

clash of the titans is one of the best movies ever
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Ziko says:

This is such a beauty!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

CharlieBTuna says:

This is amazing
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

moufle says:

wow! gorgeous retake on the old Leda & the Swan tale!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

marlenells says:

Its photos and texts are impressive!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

elsakawai™ says:

just sooo great!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

john curley says:

i know it's a cliche, but this picture so totally rocks it hurts my eyes! great great pic!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Rija 2.0 says:

Fabulous.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

naftalina007 says:

what can I add?
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

ÑøñØ åL3sl { ByeBye } says:

amazing ...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Eartha Goodwin says:

spontanaity (?) is such an awesome event. You are good dude...real good.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

simple pleasure says:

much thanks
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

ai pohaku says:

thanks for opening our eyes! amazing photo and caption.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

vrai the dotty prof. says:

this is truly inspired... so well done. and your missive, I very much enjoyed reading!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

Who are you??? How do you do this magic...over and over and over again? This is undeniable in its inspiration. Bravo, Duane! :o)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Lou Rouge says:

That's absolutely great!!! Astoning!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

Really great!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

soleá says:

excellent!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

deVos says:

What an awesome capture! And such a cool framing!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Morven Photo says:

Midstream they met
Challenger and Champion
They fought a battle for honour
But with no honour

...
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Today is a good day says:

Yes!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Scootie says:

superb :)
Go Jolene!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

... has left the building [deleted] says:

What a powerful image!
Was that the day he brought his wife to show her off?
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

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Clash Of The Titans

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