Rays

The scene was magical - with mist in the woodland only reaching as high as the trees, and just at this point a break to show some blue sky.

5 minutes later it was all foggy again!

Worth looking at on black or even large on black

As for the title - well it seems to me a bit symbolic at this time of the year and we look ahead to 2007 and hope for lots of good things and not so many bad things!

:-)

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Lynn Morag says:

Magical light!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

KaptainKaveman says:

Yes, hard to capture for sure. I've discovered my current cam won't catch a ray shot even if in it's in the middle of an indoor, smoke filled, Pink Floyd or Regae band laser light show in 3 alarm pot fire! lol.

Wonderful catch!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dmvp says:

Wow...amazing! Great capture! (D80 group)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

awesome shot. love it. and yes it is hard to capture - you have done a fab job here. bravo.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Today is a good day says:

Capt: regarding your not - they're some backlit leaves that have not yet fallen. They *do* look cool don't they? :-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Swiv says:

spectacular!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Garnite says:

This is just beautiful, Ken. Perfect timing. All the very best of the season to you and yours, I hope your holiday's a great one.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Schellebelle [deleted] says:

You've taken this picture at the right time, this looks amazing! Really, I am stunned.
I like these kind of pictures a lot, defenetely a FAVE!!

happy holidays ;-) Cheers, Rosita
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabi Offline If Not Online says:

Magical capture, wow!
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgspokane says:

Great shot! Well seen and taken!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

conmike12 says:

Fanatastic shot.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sundance = 放晴  says:

amazing)))))))))))))))
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

stefan turney says:

love the rays...beautiful shot! hope to capture similar myself one day.

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

rickydiver78 says:

Excellent - love it!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Joseph Robertson says:

Gorgeous. Great capture.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Squonk11 says:

The scene was indeed magical, and you captured it very well. Also wishing you the best for the year ahead!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Danny Dukes [deleted] says:

great photo!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Millenaar says:

You did very well!! A memorable event...

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

francesDre says:

well done!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mindfulness says:

Great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

EAA Member [deleted] says:

Quite wonderful. as seen on the world through my eyes.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

xantcit says:

Digitale e analogico !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dshearer says:

Stunning stuff. Light teaches us a precious lesson about the fleeting nature of life. It's here for a second, then gone.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabbing Gaby [deleted] says:

Very very, beautiful pircture!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tomatarc says:

yeh, a nice shot
world through my eyes
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Really a beautiful photo!

I invite you to add this great 10+ faves picture to 10+ Faves
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

vvt says:

beautiful stuff

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Amundn says:

Wow! Impressing!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Owen's Poetry and Pictures says:

to die for!
I am having my rays blown up on canvas
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Kev Bailey says:

Stunning! Whereabouts in the Chilterns?
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche says:

a wonderful shot!

merry christmas, ken!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dunny says:

awesome shot.. and congrats on making explore...saw this on the front page ; )
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bruiach says:

this is wonderful
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

megapics (ccs) says:

Sunbeams well captured. Nicely done!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

filstalblitzer says:

Wonderfully captured!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Today is a good day says:

Thanks everyone - and Dunny thanks for the heads up on Explore.

:-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Buck Forester says:

Spectacular image!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

_vanitY_ says:

A Big Fave
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

L.A. Woman ;D says:

Wow, so gorgeous shot !!! =D

Hey...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU !!! =^^=

Happy, Happy Holidays !!! ;D

Ho, Ho, Ho...

Kisses.

Anna Paula - L.A. Woman ;D
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

' Toshio ' says:

Beautiful rays!!

Happy Holidays!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

randyand23 [deleted] says:

great capture! merry christmas!

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

♥siebe © says:

The light is beautiful! GreaT!!!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Krug6 says:

Great shot! I like the goldern rays, the blue sky...and the green grass with the outlines of trees!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

Outstanding shot. It definitely deserves the attention it's gotten. Nicely done.

(123 - 25 faves)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

PhillipC says:

Indeed hard to capture. Deservesall its plauditds.

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy B says:

Terrific capture! Don't you just love it when the sun does that?

Having just survived emergency surgery, I love your "Rays of Hope"!

Merry Christmas

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

magstultz says:

What a wonderful capture, Ken! And a great message for the new year!! Much goodness and happy holidays to you and yours!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Have a great Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

*atrium09 says:

Wow beautiful light..........
I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.

Merry christmas..........
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

~v.h~ [deleted] says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Fabulous light!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ACreepingMalaise says:

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or an exceptional December 25. (which ever you like the best :) )

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

pinehurst19475 says:

Let me add my praise as well. It's one of those pictures that evokes God or a deep spiritual presence for many. You were fortunate to capture such a fleeting, beautiful moment.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dlemieux says:

wonderful!!
merry christmas!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni_V says:

Fantastic lighting! Wonderful picture!
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Colyn and April Brown says:

excellent detail!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

!!stefan (ZH) says:

wow, stunning shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

egefan - Suzan Almond says:

Not only have you caught those lovely rays but you've pictured the magic atmosphere of Ashridge - it's such a special place ! As for all the subtle colours in there - amazing ! Huge fave !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tienna says:

Absolutely outstanding! As a photographer you always want to get something like that on the card - you've succeeded! Congratulations!

and I'll wish you A Merry Christmas

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

hans solcer says:

fantastic light!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Opotopo says:

Splendid
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Upper Dunsley says:

Fantastic light, well spotted, Ken. Have a good xmas
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

LINNY says:

merry christmas
xx linny xx
awesome shot love it
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Nil! says:

great colors and composition!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

Great moment!

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lakhesis says:

Just a beautiful, magical shot.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatt says:

gorgeous rays! it was foggy here yesterday morning, but then it all lifted and disappeared...

hope you & your family are having a fantastic holiday!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kendawong says:

fantastic!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Tommok [deleted] says:

A wonderful and magical capture!
I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

zhensem says:

Wow! Breathtaking shot!

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dunny says:

Merry Christmas Today ; )

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

be·mo on again , off again says:

a wonderful fairytale atmosphere - things will surely turn out magical!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mooticity says:

Nice shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Vaught says:

Stunning image!

Seen in Explore/Intrestingness/Last 7 Days
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

Gorgeous. Happy holidays, dear Ken. Best to you and yours.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Wahish says:

Beauty
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

HannyB says:

amazingly beautiful...
merry christmas Ken :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Cor! Those are some rays.
Wonderful find -- and brilliant photography.
I can't help looking at it full of admiration.

A very Happy Christmas to you and yours. And thanks for all the encouraging comments.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

athos~* says:

Beautiful!!!

*Merry*Christmas* to you and yours!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

thermophle says:

That is a truly magical shot!

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Merry Christmas!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

therese flanagan says:

Love your rays of hope...Merry Christmas!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

puja says:

ctrl+end took me a lot farther down than i thought... nice catch!
thanks for sharing
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan Tik says:

Merry Christmas, friend!

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Frabuleuse says:

a good day indeed!!! Merry christmas!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mmarsupilami says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

evandpr says:

Wow look at the lights!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Gauri V says:

so uplifting and beautiful!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Excellent, indeed!!

LuPi.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

·!¦[·Swéèt_MåGîc_FåîrY·]¦!· says:

magically beautiful =)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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DreamzInColor says:

Beautiful photo.
I could use those warming rays on me this moment. ...
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bitters2005 says:

What an amazing moment!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Little Lightshow [deleted] says:

Masterpiece !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

alephnaught says:

Nice!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Cat Faery Shari says:

This is absolutely stunning! Instant fave!

You are my winner!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Fin_Photo says:

cool light end color!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

RománM_BioFLASH says:

preciosos y sugestivos rayos de luz !
beauty and sugestive light rays !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Spencer Batchelder says:

Amazing shot

You are my winner!
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You are my winner as well!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

c.zwerg says:

Stunning and delightful!

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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