Jonathan Livingston Seagull “I am ready,” he said at last. And Jonathan Livingston Seagull rose with the two star-bright gulls to disappear into a perfect dark sky.

He's in the middle of the heart shaped cloud! :)

head of a dragon...

Tail of dragon...

Wing of dragon.. !!

His neck

Eyes of dragon?

Smiling baby dragon?

y esta mitad de caballito que tal?

It looks as if there are wind currents.

This pic is amazing. Must be everyones favourite shot so far. It is mine!!

Jonathan Livingston Seagull “I am ready,” he said at last. And Jonathan Livingston Seagull rose with the two star-bright gulls to disappear into a perfect dark sky. by Jalca.

“I am ready,” he said at last. And Jonathan Livingston Seagull rose with the two star-bright gulls to disappear into a perfect dark sky.

"The only true law is that which leads to freedom," Jonathan said. "There is no other."

Richard Bach
Jonathan livingston Seagull

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shaze2 says:

this is beautiful. definitely one for explore.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 'It's magical', and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Wealie says:

Beautiful pic!

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nishiology says:

Very very nice.
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deegs says:

Wonderful capture...great timing.

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reiffgladys says:

saw this magical picture in It's magical group @
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aeroLDP says:

Wow, I am impressed Jalca. Wonderful capture, instant fav!!!
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frazz46 says:

Wow.....this is very neat....!!!!....great catch...!!!

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mtbjohn says:

Beautiful shot, terrific angle and color.

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I saw this magical picture in It's magical group @
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wise wolf (raul.r.goncalves) says:

great sky and a wonderful work

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fyimo says:

Beautiful Image Capture with great sky and clouds

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esther** says:

Fantastic shot!! Gorgeous sky and beautiful bird! Great capture!

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amnesix [deleted] says:

Just beautiful. Thank you !
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alfredoleongemmell says:

Amazing! Like a peace symbol, trying to spred the good news all over the world... Great shot, congrats!
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Pascal Rouen says:

Wowww! What a sky !!! Fantastic shot :-)

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This is really one of Natures Finest!!>
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wazari says:

The cloud are amazing...
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swaheel says:

Superb shot! Instant fave there!

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leopard gecko says:

great shot!
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hetan_hunt13 says:

semplicemente Grandiosa
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Bob.Fornal says:

What an amazing contrast ... excellent work!
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Jon . says:

What a fantastic photo! I love the whispy clouds in the background... amazing compliment to the seagull.

I tried to read Jonathan Livingston Seagull when I was younger, but I couldn't get into it. Now that I'm older (and questionably more mature) maybe I'll enjoy the book?
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pink* says:

excellent shot!!!
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Jalca says:

Thank you for all your kind comments and invites, I really appreciate it!
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Dave - aka Emptybelly says:

Love this!! JLS lives!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Bonza Gallery (10+ faves only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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arlies_girl says:

this is breathtaking !!!!! thank you for commenting on one of my photos!!
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TimTim74 says:

Certainly getting the WOW-effect here....

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Cool picture. Beautiful. i love the cloud behind the bird
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-Teddy says:

Great job on the colors. Love the cloud formations.

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Alliat says:

Awesome capture!! I love the clouds here!

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calynlanuza says:

Incredible shot!

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Post this magnificent shot to the Exemplary Shots - Flickr's BEST GROUP Exemplary Shot - LOGO copy

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Tr!p says:

Amazing shot! I love it! awesome =)
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astoldbyginger says:

very cool shoot!
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Ruedaladeras says:

Fantastic color and composition

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beautiful
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josediaz says:

Ohh bellisima foto amigo, me encanta ese efecto de las nubes detrás de la gaviota
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Kitty & Kal-El says:

Impresionante suyas fotos!
Gracias por la visita y espero que venhas visitar el Brasil!
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~.LiberianGirl.~ says:

Juan salvador Gaviota!!
me encatna ese libro y esta imagen es perfecta y me lo recuerda mucho

~.Lg.~
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Beautiful image capture.
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buecom says:

I love the swirl of the clouds
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evantrump says:

Amazing shot! I never thought I would say that about a seagull pic.

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

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tears of a clown [deleted] says:

My, my...is this outstanding! Wow!
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

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FFP Award
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wonderful picture
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Ricardo Carreon says:

Very beautiful composition.

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NasB says:

Fabulous!! Its just magnificent...
:-))
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

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Samyra Serin says:

Wonderful capture !

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great shot!

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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wildcard "The Sun Is Drawing", and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

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Whoa!

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Egy Sioux says:

soooooo adorable

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I saw this in A Big Fave
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Chris Inside says:

Beautiful shot! Very appropriate quote.
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Perfect title, fresh, fresh angle

Here's an extra globe. I would appreciate on as well :)

www.flickr.com/photos/shimmel/894859562/

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Your out-of-this-world photo has become a legend in Global Village 2,
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gomitolo says:

I'm breathless...an atmosphere of total freedom...wonderful!
ps:I'd like to be that seagull...
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Ingvi Lar says:

Amazing shot.

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Beautiful!

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disgustipado says:

Espectacular gaviota y espectacular cielazo!!
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Amazing shot.
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OMG ~~~~!!! Amazing photo !!! perfect !!!
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This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
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Ceci est une invitation à la poster dans le groupe En Clair et en Obscur
-You're invited to post it in En Clair et en Obscur group.

Please read rules before posting, SVP lire les règles avant de poster. Merci :-)
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*jaws dropped*

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AWESOME PIECE OF ART. Looks like watercolor.
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This is an Amazing Shot!!
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Fantastic capture!

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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This is an Amazing Shot!!
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull “I am ready,” he said at last. And Jonathan Livingston Seagull rose with the two star-bright gulls to disappear into a perfect dark sky.

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