A perfect world

Imagine a world in perfect symmetrical balance, all imperfections obscured. Like the fog and snow around the Midwest today, it won't last long.

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1bluecanoe says:

a stunning piece of art.....
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

k62driver_2000 says:

Very nice photo.. I like the symmetry and the dreamy qualities.. Great Job
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

iknowmychicken says:

Beautifully done! Gorgeous!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ue06 says:

I absolutely love it! Superb shot! I tried something similar about a week ago with fog in the Central Valley, certainly doesn't even come close to this one!! Tough shot, masterful result!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

un4gtableann says:

this is so beautiful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrei Z says:

Gorgeous composition and light.

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coco_tsukihime says:

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amythyst_lake says:

Couldn't be better!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mephistofales says:

that's a wonderful shot... bravo!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

williewonker says:

Great balance

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jalakanen says:

Beautiful composition.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucio José Martínez González says:

Great! Excellent composition.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

fauxto_digit says:

Very beautiful!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jag andreas says:

nice composition
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

daliborlev says:

Nice. I like the real assymetrical world betetr though.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

smiles7 says:

Wow, PERFECT.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

++robert joseph++ says:

Classic!
=)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ingrid. says:

Fabulous
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spottiewattie17 says:

excellent

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♥madolina♥ says:

beautiful white...

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

d80shooter (out with work for a while) says:

I love the monochromatic symmetry and the sun in the center adds the final touch - great shot.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

~ dakota sky ~ says:

Awesome shot!! Good thing you got there early so no one walked in the snow??
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

La Salsera says:

Its a really beautiful capture! Although I like the smoothness of the shot. I would like to se a bit more contrast in the branches of the trees (I'm not even sure if this is possible.)
3-2-1
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

.vilma says:

fantastic comp..love it:D that mist looks warm..:)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

James Neeley says:

Cool processing. Great shot and title!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

cattycamehome says:

What a perfect winter scene - excellent!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

crab in the bucket says:

KKC
that's just too perfect for me
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

agedsenator says:

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Accretion Point says:

Stunning!

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Lynn Park says:

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this is just beautiful
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

distantLights says:

simple and stunning.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

LJE60 [deleted] says:

Very Beautiful Shot!!!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

enfi says:

wow...great image
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

livingston-photography.com says:

instant fav

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Seoulwoman says:

Beautiful!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Monday says:

This is great !
Love the lines, the placement of the sun, the traces of details kept in the lights. Very nice.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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cortex55 says:

very artistic , a fave !
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awesome shot
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ametxa says:

Truly elegant!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandi Marie says:

I think this is a great image!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

just for fun ^^ says:

beautiful shot!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

spengu says:

nice post-processing. i wish it were real.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Antonello! says:

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
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I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Eliza Beth says:

Beautiful shot!

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*Glauka says:

So beatuiful...

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marjelchen says:

beautiful composition!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Rinehart (almost back in action) says:

Gorgeous work!!!

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TallGuyTosh. says:

This is really nice.
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Darwin Bell says:

this is wonderful

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Elegant and exceptional!!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

happygrrl says:

Gorgeous! Merry Christmas to you!

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definitively cool !
lovely shot !!

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Semmi says:

Yes, this is a Dream...

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{ Karen Cox } says:

Well done! I love this shot!
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ArelyM says:

love it!!!
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Amazing shot! Just beautiful!

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gimli82 says:

a perfect world in a perfect shot!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

citrit1 says:

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j.anne4 ( Janne ) says:

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

AnyMotion says:

PERFECT !!!

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

david j read says:

Beautiful image - wonderfully composed and taken. Nice work.

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

photokes says:

Just perfect - great composition and technique
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms D. Meanor says:

Nicely mastered!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Vicki's Nature says:

Your photos are AMAZING!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

karahaz says:

Just simply perfect.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

EJP Photo says:

Wow - terrific scene!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

CatDancing says:

This is a wonderful shot. However, I don't think the world would be as interesting if everything were in perfect symmetry. :)
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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beautiful shot!
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rjt208 says:

Superb scenery... lovely capture

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beauty

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