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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!!!
Gathering Storm by espion.
Upper Peirce Reservoir.

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Submitted to the Group Pick Your Best 12 from 2006. See ALL the submissions. 
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Georgie Sharp  Pro User  says:

Spectacular.. love the lighting ... you were lucky I tried something similar recently but it was too dark.
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RINAJO.DK  Pro User  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 )

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gabe.toth says:

awesome shot. The reflection of the clouds is spectacular!

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lanier67  Pro User  says:

fantastic shot
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howaye  Pro User  says:

so cool,, love this place and the shot
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Mike Franklin Photography  Pro User  says:

Love the clouds. Any post-processing?

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

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dos1598 says:

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

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parent2  Pro User  says:

Fabulous.

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小猫王  Pro User  says:

Good capture.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

guyscoop [deleted] says:

Fantastic , a kind of dream pict
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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

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

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rodrigolab  Pro User  says:

wow!! what a beautiful sight...

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Viorica G  Pro User  says:

WOOOOW! Amazing shot ! :)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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hermeti says:

looks like you've painted it!

great!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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Andreas Reinhold  Pro User  says:

stunning!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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Laurence & Annie  Pro User  says:

wow!
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abstract_effects  Pro User  says:

Amazing capture, great composition
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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nature_lover  Pro User  says:

Amazing!
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luisa_m_c_m_cruz  Pro User  says:

Beautiful reflection.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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beesparkle  Pro User  says:

gorgeous!
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Patrick8Lee  Pro User  says:

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

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Sr!v!dya  Pro User  says:

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

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*hb19  Pro User  says:

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

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Cw'sPhOtOs says:

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

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mimbrava  Pro User  says:

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 )

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aumbody images  Pro User  says:

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

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«Gaurav»  Pro User  says:

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

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mimbrava  Pro User  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 )

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TTHP805 says:

Outstanding!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sputnik+ says:

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

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ue06 says:

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

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ACreepingMalaise  Pro User  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 )

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ulibrsrkr  Pro User  says:

gorgeous
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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ampulets2 says:

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

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Dilip Muralidaran  Pro User  says:

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

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Tony.M says:

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

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Captain Suresh  Pro User  says:

Superb image. Very good framing.
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PhotoGsy  Pro User  says:

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

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Andrew. says:

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

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espion  Pro User  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 )

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otinokyad  Pro User  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 )

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Dancing Fish  Pro User  says:

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

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Sputnik+ says:

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

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espion  Pro User  says:

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

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kayodeok  Pro User  says:

Beautiful reflections! This is lovely work

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gira says:

This picture is beautiful. Wonderful reflection.

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svetslike  Pro User  says:

Fantastic!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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birdyboo  Pro User  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 )

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Koshyk  Pro User  says:

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

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exhibitj says:

Amazing!
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ahsup  Pro User  says:

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

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*Ivan* says:

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

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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 )

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Sputnik+ says:

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

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SooZee says:

So beautiful...
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michelepost  Pro User  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 )

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Lida Rose  Pro User  says:

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

marirs [deleted] says:

dramatic
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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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 )

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nature55  Pro User  says:

This is stunning! You really caught a great moment here!
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Fort Photo  Pro User  says:

Congrats on this insanely great photo! Instant fave, thanks so much for sharing.
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gori-jp  Pro User  says:

Awesome !!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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balcer17  Pro User  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 )

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globalindex  Pro User  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 )

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Monster.  Pro User  says:

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

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clear vision says:

excellent
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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 )

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mikallakim says:

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

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billtam  Pro User  says:

Oustandingly dramatic work
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captainogilvy  Pro User  says:

One of the best sky shots I have ever seen.
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yuliang11 says:

pefecto!
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ToOliver2  Pro User  says:

Really nice!
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Steve's Reflections  Pro User  says:

beautiful Photo...
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MattGranz  Pro User  says:

You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular Landscape, invitation only"
www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_landscapes/
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Roberto Cumsille  Pro User  says:

i like the clouds and reflection
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Cate  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SAVAGE PLANET., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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The Labyrinth [deleted] says:

Great all-round photo
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PadburyPhoto  Pro User  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
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farissshafee II - away  Pro User  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.
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Johnny Esparza  Pro User  says:

I love the reflection, great moment captured forever.
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Ashton Do  Pro User  says:

Yet another comment, but hey, it's deserved. This picture is amazing.
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czako_o says:

wooooow beautiful ;]
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Infrared-IR  Pro User  says:

Really Nice!!!



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

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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
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HansWobbe  Pro User  says:



Tag!... Your photo has been tagged with "FrHwoFavs".
Please accept this invitation to post it to the Group's pool.
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Dani℮l  Pro User  says:

Stunning!

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darklord555 says:

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russeℓℓ says:

i'm setting it as my desktop..... i love it!
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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
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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!
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- Burning Rubber -  Pro User  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.
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Hans_Ztz  Pro User  says:

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

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Edward Dullard Photography  Pro User  says:

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

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Shooting the Kids  Pro User  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!
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albert_sy2 says:

nice pic!
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wemidji  Pro User  says:

Wow! Great shot.
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Johnioli [deleted] says:

1st class photography.

WR Award
I invite you to add this great water reflection picture to the Water Reflections group.
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