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And a part, just a little part of a poem by one of my very favorite poets, Mary Oliver ... to accompany this dream image. This is the last bit of her poem, Dogfish:

. . .

Mostly, I want to be kind.
And nobody, of course, is kind,
or mean,
for a simple reason.

And nobody gets out of it, having to
swim through the fires to stay in
this world.

And look! look! look! I think those little fish
better wake up and dash themselves away
from the hopeless future that is
bulging toward them.

And probably,
if they don't waste time
looking for an easier world,

they can do it.

-- by Mary Oliver

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The Milkman's Daughter [deleted] says:

Too cool.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

goddess_spiral says:

This is really Interesting imagery. I like the fish swimming through the forest.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

maureen, i just wrote you a long comment and suddenly it disappeared.. so am going to take the advice of the universe and simple say ~bravo~..
everything about this is astounding..
a work of art beyond dreams .. because it is of truth.
thank you!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

egefan says:

Nice work !!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

rajue says:

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

DimTim says:

It is a pleasure to see your creative images, thank you!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

D. C. Elliott says:

Maureen, this is just wonderful. I am often left kinda cold by some of this type of manipulation but it is wonderfully conceived, realized and even has some quirky tongue in cheek!

I do think, however, it needs a frame to give some whitespace around it then a border of something like red(16) green(48) blue(128) around it - that goes for the trees image as well. The normal flickr display just doesn't do it justice.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

Hows this, David? Or this? :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

D. C. Elliott says:

I was thinking of something more like this.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

thanks for doing that, David. Personally, I'm not into framing my photos that way. To me, it calls too much attention to the actual borders of the image. I guess sometimes that's what I would want -- the effect I would want, to focus on the edges and borders and where the image is not, but usually I don't want to make a big deal of the borders. When I frame my prints, I give them lots of room -- large mats and large frames. But everyone has their own taste :>)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

D. C. Elliott says:

I agree - I don't normally frame my pics. However, this one just wanted some breathing room. I have the "on black" and "on white" bookmarklets on my browser and even with using them it doesn't do the picture justice. The border creates some "implied space" that liberates it - I don't really see the border itself, if anything my focus is more into the centre of the picture. However, we all exercise different aesthetics and that is what makes the world go 'round!

You have made me want to go home and start doing some layer experiments...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

well, get crackin' w/those layers, David -- and i want to see some experimental results real soon, yahearmenow??? ;)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

0 W8ing says:

You've snagged the Piscean in me with this one, Maureen.. poetry included.
Beautiful Blues to these blue eyes of mine.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

F's Poetry says:

such a dreaming photo...like many others you have posted...thank you for sharing...only looking at your photos is a bit of a life experience...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

Ah, I like this one. Where'd you get the fish?
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

peggy. says:

what an interesting creation! well done :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn Morag says:

Wow! good work!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

thank you so much, everyone, for your comments!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nuanc says:

Hi Maureen, I wanted you to know that this image was chosen for the Practically Creativeblog this morning. Thanks so much for your inspiration and continuing beautiful work!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

Nanc, thank you for including this one in the PC blog. I'm honored. That's a really nice blog you have going there. I've been introduced to some artists I admire ... through you and the PC blog. Cool!
btw, I like your new icon. you're cute.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jean Albus says:

This is a QUALITY use of photography, editing and the creative process unique to you, Maureen.

I have faved it and tagged it QUALITY and hope you will join and post it to the QUALITY group pool. (Read the rules)
Inspire on.

Hello, my dear. Shall we try this again?
I've faved and tagged this one "QUALITY" and am hoping you will join and post it to:
www.flickr.com/groups/quality_photography/
where photographic quality such as this gets the recognition it deserves and inspires others...

QUALITY!
Please read (and heed) the comment entitled"YOUR Responsibility" on the Group's opening page.

Will you repost your photo, now?
Sheesh.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

Geez, Jean ... I think I'll go check it out. well, it looks interesting, if just a bit on the strict side. Until it becomes too totalitarian for me to handle, I shall give the group a try .... thanks, Jean, your pink cloud, you! ((((((you)))))
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

@aracay, If only my images could capture half the beauty of nature that her poetry does .... yes, I agree with you there! I would say the same thing about my images and her poetry. Nature is always better in person, imho.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Gale Franey says:

Gorgeous !!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

nuanc says:

Hi Maureen, thank you for your note. I'll get back to you SOON. :-)

I wanted to let you know that this has been re-posted to the new Practically Creative Quarter. Here is its page. Thanks again for all that you've contributed!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Colour says:

Crisp. I love the aspens, the sturdy fish and the geometric blocks of varying sizes and shades.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Anamae . says:

awesome photo!! Great colors & very creative!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

seafire123 says:

A friend pointed me at your flickr website, and we both think your photos are absolutely beautiful. I particularly love the blue fish (and prefer it without any framing). My friend says ... 'I think they are beautiful and very dream like. She is an artist ... If you have the time to look at her other work you can almost feel you have met her. A lovely soul. Enjoy. Watch the set as a slide show and dream.' I agree - and maybe we'll all visit your site as a group!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

MontanaRaven says:

thank you, seafire, for your thoughtful comments. I hope you do some back. what group are you a part of?
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

seafire123 says:

Hi MontanaRaven - I don't think I'm part of any group at the moment... I've just started using Flickr and don't really know my way around yet. My friend (the one who told me about your work) and I did a psychotherapy and healing training together and I'm now getting back to my artwork - which is mainly painting but also working with light. Thanks for the lovely comments about my photo.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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