A Rorschach Morning

Morning Reflections
There are times, especially early mornings, when the surface of the lake is so smooth, it's like a mirror. The reflections, especially on a day such as this, can be dizzying.
Lake Emerald, in Oakland Park, Florida -US- near Fort Lauderdale.
Looking southeast from my balcony over the lake, early Monday morning, July 17, 2006.

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matuko amini says:

this is so beautiful...amazing reflection!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Sailor ~ says:

Great reflection and lighting, Mac. I see my former mother-in-law. So what's your diagnosis?
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Rebecca♥ says:

Beautiful.

And please don't tell me that Ralph is in love with his former mother-in-law.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

jon fobes says:

awesome reflection and great title! perfect!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tarotastic says:

Wow!!! beautiful!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*dans says:

you've captured the magic clouds, nice shot!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

gari.baldi says:

very impressive clouds and reflections!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeannot7 says:

WOW totally awesome shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

zebrasol [deleted] says:

Wow! Fantastic reflection.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Ard's photos says:

this is wonderful. nice shot!, Mac.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

KatBallou says:

That is a really nice shot. Well done...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

beagle34 says:

Wonderful!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

shivanayak says:

wonderful.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

saldous says:

Great shot, (A1FA)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Beedle Um Bum says:

Ooooh! Spectacular.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

shirl shootin' life [deleted] says:

I wish I knew how to spell wow the way I just said it!!! It wasn't an ordinary 'wow'!!! But, then, this pic isn't an ordinary pic!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

woah - what a pornagraphic photo...er wait, nice cloud reflections! ;>

Seriously, that's a real grabber - nice catch Mac
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

espion says:

woah double woah - awesome reflections!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

excellent image Mac! You caught everything well.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ölbergdesign [deleted] says:

great image!
UniqueTouch
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

aimzy says:

Absolutely stunning!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tschopper (Tom Schopper Photography) says:

Looks like the trail from a Space Shuttle launch... beautiful, Mac!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

I grew up near a lake so famous for its smooth appearance it is nicknamed Glimmerglass - it looks like you live on Glimmerglass South.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Art Hill says:

This is fabulous. A stunning shot. Great job.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

toastforbrekkie says:

I see a plane, flying to the left...

Thanks for my new background, Mac!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

PJP_ says:

So beautiful and peaceful.... WOW WOW WOW
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rogelio Guzmán-Moya says:

WOW
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*Jerome says:

Splendid, love the geometry and the light is extremely soothing.

Photography (Pool)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

julies517 says:

my first thought was mermaid...i'm sticking with that. beautiful light and reflection :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Flávio Cruvinel Brandão says:

Spectacular image! Very peaceful too! Great shot! From A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

MoMaStalker [deleted] says:

great!!!!! A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

YYJ_colin says:

Breathtaking!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

catmadogma [deleted] says:

Spectacular reflection, great title, love it!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Hoddel says:

beautiful !!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

microbophile says:

Great clouds/reflections shot! The mirror-like lake surface suggests no breeze .
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ladyloneranger says:

Stunning reflection.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

David Lev says:

Spectacular image

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

silviaON says:

a great view!! perfect reflection and wonderful clouds! love it!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Through Joanne's eye says:

really a beuatiful photo-

A1F1 group
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cord1964 says:

Wow, how still the water was. Beautiful!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

null photography says:

great reflection
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Please add this lovely shot to the Entitled pool, Mac. Amazingly perfect reflection. Faved.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs.MikeBRSM says:

wow, excellent reflection!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotopath says:

A wonderful capture!

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Vaught says:

Stunning!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Tex Flix says:

This is absolutely stunning! The reflection here is marvelous!

What a great candidate for a huge...

Quality
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

olvwu | 莫方  says:

Perfect reflection!!! (A1F1)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

hearman says:

Wow thats beautiful, that is glass, and that building CB, great one.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

aumbody images says:

Were this the view from my balcony, I might contemplate becoming and early morning person!

Brilliant study in symmetry and space.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

A most BEAUTIFUL reflection!
What an awesome shot...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ronnie52 says:

Another favorite. Awesome image.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

itucker says:

outstanding! how do you ever leave your balcony?
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tgraham54 says:

very cool, mac!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pinklassy3 says:

OMG....what a gorgeous capture....the reflection is just awsome
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tlmartinsr says:

Beautiful photo, Mac.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

KaroliK says:

I love the title; the shot is incredible, too.

(seen on explore!)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mariana_dias says:

perfect reflection! ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

[ angela ] says:

This cloud is so amazing - and the reflection of it is outstanding !!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

arthuralex says:

spectacular and serene
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cattycamehome says:

Stunning!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

RosangelaE says:

Great one!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

rogersanderson says:

Much better than looking at ink blots; But did you read anything into the shape.I can see the mermaid sugestion,but that relies on bumps in the cloud.Maybe with the horns its a satyr.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

AbdulJaleel says:

Wonderful Capture.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tassiesim says:

spectacular shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Stunning cloud. With the reflection that is a wonderful photo.
What delights is your balcony going to serve you up with next?

--
Seen in Quality --- (PLEASE Read the RULES!) (?)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche says:

wow! this is wonderful, mac!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ndemi says:

wow, really great shot ! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmen Lario says:

Fantásticos reflejos!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pinguin0037 says:

wow nice reflection!! what a huge list to scroll down!
place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Outstanding shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fouramjava says:

WOW! That is FANTASTIC, Mac! Excellent shot!

Rorshach, indeed! I wonder what he would see here. :-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

jarkstiello says:

incredible shot, you must be delighted with this one
UniqueTouch
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Viorica G says:

FANTASTIC my friend! A M A Z I N G reflection so WOOOOOOOOOW!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ZaksterNT says:

wow, that's a great reflection and capture. well done!
A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

-nelma-f- says:

After all these words of wisdom, what can I comment? :D

Hey, only that this is a very wonderful photo with one of the nicest reflections I saw in.... well... in a long time. :)

The photo is very interesting. The mirror-effect is good and the framing is perfect!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Steiner62 (An Animal & his Anima) says:

Simply sublime.
top20clouds grp
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Lovely reflection : )
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Ennor says:

Beautiful scene, wonderful reflection.

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Iveta says:

Wow! It's very very beautiful!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

_minette says:

I see a big pile of whipped cream. Tell me, doctor, what does that mean?
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

photofool says:

amazing amazing reflections.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

dustdevildiver (meeting myself coming and going) says:

Very Very Nice!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexYoung says:

Stunning photo.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dailyville says:

Beautiful shot--smooth, smooth water and wonderful reflections.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

c.zwerg says:

Spectacular!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Clod79 says:

Great shot! I like this place.

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

thnkfst says:

wow!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

| HD | says:

it doesn't get any better.... :) well deserved of all the recognition. nicely done my friend :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mik5156 says:

very very nice.

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pearl grace says:

awesome shot, Mac!
the reflection and colors just take my breath away!
you crack me up, Friend! the title made laugh, especially because i had that thought even before i read the title!
you keep on keeping on because you're brilliant!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

~Kevin~ says:

This is awesome Mac. Maybe you could do a game like what people see in the cloud formation. To me it looks like a smurf doing situps!

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Franklin Photography says:

Great cloud formation and colours.

A place to find peace
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

dustdevildiver (meeting myself coming and going) says:

Congratulations! First place in the Awesome Nature Theme of The Week!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

singingpixel--now in Austin! says:

Fabulous composition and capture.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

dope_transmissions says:

a truely sublime picture
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

niimo says:

amazing work!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Natascha2010 says:

Brilliant! So wonderful and amazing! :O)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

nano* says:

wow, GREAT!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

iM Khan { AWAY } says:

excellent !!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Keri dreams of a Pentax K-x says:

Wow, when I looked at the thumbnail, my immediate thought was

"De plane de plane!"

(Seen in Entitled)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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