Gathering Storm

Very minute disturbance in the water causing ripples, can see it when viewed large. Makes this picture even more beautiful.

dragonfly caught midflight

Crop here.

Real or not it's beautiful!!!

Upper Peirce Reservoir.

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Georgie Sharp says:

Spectacular.. love the lighting ... you were lucky I tried something similar recently but it was too dark.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

RINAJO.DK says:

BRILLIANT.... so much action, and yet so serene and silent.... i like the way it makes me wanna go to the center of the pix and explore... instant fave
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

gabe.toth says:

awesome shot. The reflection of the clouds is spectacular!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

lanier67 says:

fantastic shot
1-2-3
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

howaye says:

so cool,, love this place and the shot
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Franklin Photography says:

Love the clouds. Any post-processing?

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dos1598 says:

this is beautiful. i just love it. i wish i owned it.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

parent2 says:

Fabulous.

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

小猫王  says:

Good capture.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

guyscoop [deleted] says:

Fantastic , a kind of dream pict
nature1-2-3
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

p e t i t e C h o s e says:

fabulous reflexion...
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

rodrigolab says:

wow!! what a beautiful sight...

1-2-3
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Viorica G says:

WOOOOW! Amazing shot ! :)
www.flickr.com/groups/1-2-3/
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

hermeti says:

looks like you've painted it!

great!

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Andreas Reinhold says:

stunning!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Laurence & Annie says:

wow!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

abstract_effects says:

Amazing capture, great composition
The Link:
(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nature_lover says:

Amazing!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Beautiful reflection.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

beesparkle says:

gorgeous!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick8Lee says:

Superb shot! The reflection's great!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sr!v!dya says:

what a capture ! Lovely!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

*hb19 says:

perfect symmmetry espion, beauitful capture
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Cw'sPhOtOs says:

Beautiful!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

I'm sorry, but I have regretfully removed this photo, though very lovely, from the Spectacular Skyscapes pool. Please read the rules of the pool on page one.
1. Each photo must be invited.
2. Each photo must be predominantly of the sky.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

aumbody images says:

Stunning refelctions and sky! A wonderful shot!!!
(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

«Gaurav» says:

Woah. WOAH. *BRILLIANT* stuff! I mean, I literally get scared looking at this photo. Awe-inspiring.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Congratulations, espion. This photo is being featured on the Explore page. I have e-mailed you a screenshot of it to post it as a comment here,so you would be eligible to add this beautiful photo to the Explore Page pool.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

TTHP805 says:

Outstanding!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sputnik+ says:

WOW! this is Singapore?!?! =)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ue06 says:

Fantastic image and reflections, cool clouds!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ACreepingMalaise says:

Heck of a nice reflection

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

© missy-g 2006-2007 [deleted] says:

Whoa,So beautiful.Soo mystical.I love it!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ulibrsrkr says:

gorgeous
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ampulets2 says:

cool ! :) TOHA
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dilip Muralidaran says:

Great Shot, Love the Still waters
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony.M says:

Just a word: Fantastic! Traveller's world
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Captain Suresh says:

Superb image. Very good framing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGsy says:

This is wonderful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew. says:

Truly stunning reflection! Amazing!
(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

espion says:

Hey thanks everyone for comments and favourites.

Appeared on Explore homepage, perhaps momentarily - I can't find it in Explore now :-) - and thanks to mimbrava for informing me.

Espion_s__gathering_storm__on_Explore_7_29_06
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

otinokyad says:

Stunning, fabulous, gorgeous, wonderful, elegant.... I can't find my thesaurus, but you get the idea. One of the best clouds-in-context pix I've seen on flickr. (4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dancing Fish says:

Wow. I'm speachless. That's just amazing
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sputnik+ says:

Oi! congrats Espion on the explore page!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

espion says:

Sputnik+, fleetingly lah ...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

kayodeok says:

Beautiful reflections! This is lovely work

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

gira says:

This picture is beautiful. Wonderful reflection.

lovephotography
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

svetslike says:

Fantastic!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

Fantastic - from the clouds to the ripples. This is one to look at in large and enjoy!
(Love Photography)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Koshyk says:

Fantastic clouds and what a reflection! Congrats on making to Explore!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

exhibitj says:

Amazing!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ahsup says:

what a spectacular picture!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan says:

Thank you for adding it to the interestingness pool
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

skin says:

The discussion on this picture for the Weekly pool can be found here.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dezsö [deleted] says:

found in explore interestingness, well done!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sputnik+ says:

see Espion, doesn't seems to me only fleetingly =)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

SooZee says:

So beautiful...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

michelepost says:

Beautiful capture. And congratulations on your appearance on the Interestingness page. Something to be proud of :) It's a wonderful picture.

Thank you for your contribution to the 500 views + 20 faves group.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lida Rose says:

Absolutely breathtaking! And definitely worth looking at large sized!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

marirs [deleted] says:

dramatic
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Whitesusie says:

I like the way you have successfully captured the drama and building of action as the storm threatens. Lovely image
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nature55 says:

This is stunning! You really caught a great moment here!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

Congrats on this insanely great photo! Instant fave, thanks so much for sharing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

gori-jp says:

Awesome !!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

balcer17 says:

It has all been said before, but whoa...that is an amazing image - I am blown away by the drama and the movement in the shot! Just great stuff - congratulations and thanks!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

This image has not been invited to "spectacular landscapes" and has been deleted from the group pool. Each individual image needs to be invited in order for you to post it. Please read the instructions. This is not a reflection of the quality of your image but of the rules of the group.

Feel free to delete this comment.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Monster. says:

Stunning espion, a very special image. great work.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

clear vision says:

excellent
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt_Steele1977 says:

Stunning shot. The scale is just vast and so well captured. Perfectly framed too.

Seen in Helluva Shot Contest.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mikallakim says:

fabulous shot - wonderful symmetry with the reflection!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

billtam says:

Oustandingly dramatic work
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

captainogilvy says:

One of the best sky shots I have ever seen.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

yuliang11 says:

pefecto!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ToOliver2 says:

Really nice!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve's Reflections says:

beautiful Photo...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

MattGranz says:

You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular Landscape, invitation only"
www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_landscapes/
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Cumsille says:

i like the clouds and reflection
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Cate says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SAVAGE PLANET., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

The Labyrinth [deleted] says:

Great all-round photo
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

PadburyPhoto says:

Absolutely stunning viewed large,Would look fantastic as wallpaper on the PC.

Your fantabulous flickr photo is a fave!
Please post this beauty to the Fave My Fave pool
www.flickr.com/groups/FaveMyFaves</a
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

farissshafee II - away says:

lovely clouds and beautiful landscape
Hi, I'm an Admin of Ish@Flickr, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnny Esparza says:

I love the reflection, great moment captured forever.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ashton Do says:

Yet another comment, but hey, it's deserved. This picture is amazing.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

czako_o says:

wooooow beautiful ;]
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Infrared-IR says:

Really Nice!!!

Wow, you've found a Magical World!
Please add this beautiful photo to
Magical Worlds!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

dannycg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 4/3 Photography, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

4/3rds group is completely owned by people using four thirds system photography
we welcome you to join the group

Peace, Danny
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

HansWobbe says:

Tag!... Your photo has been tagged with "FrHwoFavs".
Please accept this invitation to post it to the Group's pool.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani℮l says:

Stunning!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

darklord555 says:

: )

WoodsAndHillsPlc
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

russeℓℓ says:

i'm setting it as my desktop..... i love it!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

i_luv_erky says:

Nice picture, hope yur picture could be added to this
group --> Singapore Nice Scenery Pictures

the group to put all nice scenery pictures of singapore
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

archloxx [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photography - Profoundity in Meaning (REFLECTION COMPETITION), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

- Burning Rubber - says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Our Planet, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Your image is a wonderful example
for the beauty of Our Planet!

You are invited to join Our Planet
Please tag your picture with "OurPlanet" and don't forget
to comment some others.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Hans_Ztz says:

Your image is a wonderful example
for the beauty of Our Planet!

Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Edward Dullard Photography says:

Your image is a wonderful example
for the beauty of Our Planet!

Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Shooting the Kids says:

Wow, this is AMAZING! Great shot!

I'm an admin for a group called DigitalPhotograhyBlogs.com -- NEW JULY CHALLENGE!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Our contest for this week is Summer Storms and this is perfect!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

albert_sy2 says:

nice pic!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

wemidji says:

Wow! Great shot.
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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnioli [deleted] says:

1st class photography.

WR Award
I invite you to add this great water reflection picture to the Water Reflections group.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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