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*inspire me*

*inspire me* by Lisa Bettany {Mostly Lisa}.
5DMKII + 85mm f/1.8

Looking for inspiration these days. It was like my creativity died with the summer.

Dull days, rain & all that other work I do to make money have kept me from shooting. I'm mad at myself for letting my photography slowly slip away in the last while.... 

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DBLClick Photography {Joe Ford}  Pro User  says:

Beautiful Image, excellent range of shadows and warm tones.
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Davic  Pro User  says:

Beautful color and sun light
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Tomorrow Bystander  Pro User  says:

Nice shot Lisa. Love the streaks of light through the clouds and the subtle details on the ground.
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dgfrapino  Pro User  says:

Very nice!
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Robert Snache - Spirithands.net  Pro User  says:

We all need a sabbatical from time to time. I have found it helpful to focus on personal projects and ideas around photography helps focus your creativity.
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Lazy_Artist  Pro User  says:

Super belle photo!! May I ask where it was taken from? I look at it this way...physical and artistic activity are both muscular in nature, just different parts, and both need rest. This one looks like you had to use both to get.
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DerekSteen  Pro User  says:

Giddy as always, Lisa!

I love how the sun and the mist can show such depth: the rays shining over the tips of the trees in the foreground, and the contrast between the two mountains (one behind the other) in the right. Speculartatular!

Inspiration (for your winter months):
Gloomy Sunset

Also, I'd be happy to switch with you. If you want to come to Australia for summer, I'll look after Vancouver for ya. I want winter (snow) badly!
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自由的灵魂 says:

好漂亮!几乎完美!
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Bernard-SD  Pro User  says:

We're in the same boat drifting nowhere....
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Mwesigwa  Pro User  says:

Lisa, I've been a fan of your work for some time now (first heard you on TWiP). Keep up the good work, as I know your work and creativity inspires others. I know how frustrating it can be to go for long periods of time without being able to shoot (or without feeling creative).

I am a songwriter, and often times I just don't feel "inspired" to write. However, if I take a step back, sometimes I'm able to come back into it with renewed vigor.

This photo is magnificent, by the way.
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Simkins Photography  Pro User  says:

really amazing work as usual!
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Paul Campy  Pro User  says:

That is beautiful and I'm sure inspires many others. Hopefully some of their, some of our, work will inspire you right back.
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troymguillory  Pro User  says:

Yeah, the making money part seems to always get in the way ;)
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CPMcGann  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Color Escape: Earth Tones, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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isayx3  Pro User  says:

i feel the same way!

great lighting on this...
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fabiovagamundo  Pro User  says:

Fantastic inspiration!
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Jason_M_B  Pro User  says:

Love the rays Lisa.
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Lezbo007  Pro User  says:

summer sux for photography, to high contrast.
Were coming into summer now in Oz and Im dreading it.
Cant believeyou dont like Autumn to shoot.
Stop crying and shoot.
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crvdude  Pro User  says:

cool sunset or sunrise? Awesome capture lovin the Rays of light!!
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brunojoue  Pro User  says:

awesome photo !!!
Great composition is simply gorgeous :)
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Ostholländer  Pro User  says:

I like the great shot of a wonderful landscape.
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pjguyton2002  Pro User  says:

nonsense!(in reply to your blog post) it's a great shot! I would totally use that for my desktop! it's a wonderful transition fro light to dark, i love how the middle is perfect! Did you really not like this shot??!? i think it's great
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Dani℮l  Pro User  says:

Oh wow........this definitely is an instant fave to me!
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Milusa  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SOLO PAISAJES Y ATARDECERES // ONLY LANDSCAPES AND SUNSET, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Lezbo007  Pro User  says:

Oh I forgot to mention. It is a fantastic shot
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Tristram Lesslie  Pro User  says:

beautiful
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Who knows!! says:

Wow!
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PAL1970  Pro User  says:

Definitely a fantabulous shot
Awesome composition
Really lovin' it
Thanks for sharing!
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Sean Fast  Pro User  says:

gorgeous!
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☞Today's✿Addiction☜ (Happy New-Year!)  Pro User  says:

BEAUTIFUL SHOT!!!

YOU ARE INVITED TO DISPLAY YOUR IMAGE

There is hope!

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REMEMBER TO AWARD 5
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Don Komarechka  Pro User  says:

Don't be mad at yourself, simply look at it this way: you're bottling that photographic creativity for the right moment, the right inspiration. When it comes to you, your work is amazing. People that take photos every single day may capture more artwork, but I believe it is all about the passion behind the shutter click. You definitely have that.

Nice work.
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©Helminadia-Photography(Busy)  Pro User  says:

wow amazing image...love the rays....
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Antoine 2011  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Luces de montaña, lumières de montagne, mountain lights, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Aix-le-Bains
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FotoBloke  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Eternally yours... by admin invitation only ~ Post 1 - Award 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Lezbo007  Pro User  says:

@ Don Komarechka

(Maybe?)Lisa is a fair weather photographer past the honeymoon period?
She has skills no doubt but I don’t think a truly passionate photographer will complain about the seasons or weather?

I don’t think you would hear Cartier Bresson say" It was like my creativity died with the summer. Dull days, rain, blah blah”

I know photographers in Qld Aust. that pray for a dull rainy days with great atmosphere and diffuse light for something different instead of harsh high contrast sun.

Get back on that Horse and show us your great work Lisa
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Mika Ha  Pro User  says:

Simly AMAZING !!
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Synchronizer  Pro User  says:

dayumm lisa! I'm gonna sneak a peak at your exif on this one. I'd be afraid of burning up my sensor pointing the cam into the sun(must be an old wives tale).
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naporso[K]apo says:

your ispiration is died? and this photo? is fantastic !!!!!
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DodogoeSLR  Pro User  says:

beautiful shot here.. i know what you mean though, I've been so stressed out at work by the time i get home, i can't even look at my camera =(
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d2s says:

Awesome!
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Kwaala says:

woooooooooooow amazing
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Adam ☆ Rowney  Pro User  says:

I love the mist in the valley below, I imagine being there was so much more beautiful, seeing that 360 all around.
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joshhikes  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called joshhikes' fantastic photographer friends, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Magic@Photos  Pro User  says:

some lens the 85mm
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Don Komarechka  Pro User  says:

I think this photo has more to do with the photographer than the equipment :)
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jankoraseta says:

I have a colder version here :P
www.flickr.com/photos/jankoraseta/3723665836/
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Sharky_MB  Pro User  says:

It is hard, not to have time for photography, I know that feeling.
You will find your inspiration, just take time for your self.
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leehobbi  Pro User  says:

Lovely, warm shot for someone feeling so uninspired. Keep the faith, you're a wonderful photographer.
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Freek Moog  Pro User  says:

very beautifull
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bratboy76  Pro User  says:

Amazing... I have been referred to your blog by a friend and i am zapped at the eye for detail you have. Truly they say - the best part of a photography is 3 cm behind the lens. Keep the great work going !!
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CYZT says:

Great Capture, your photography is an inspiration.
Posted 6 days ago. ( permalink )

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