Every cloud has a silver lining...

Perfection!

i love this little guy

Priceless

beautiful detail!

Every cloud has a silver lining... by s0ulsurfing.

© 2007 s0ulsurfing - Jason Swain

Apparently, although sometimes it can be a struggle to find it (see previous shot)

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mofo says:

[deep exhale]

Beautiful, Jason. (and hooray! again I get to make the first comment!)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

racingsquirrel says:

The dark lighting is fabulous, and I like the way the clouds form their own layers as the light streams down in front of the far off horizon line. the bit of the bird in flight is an excellent highlight.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

hakahonu says:

Superbe::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

B¤§§L¥n says:

gorgeous! I love the beams of light through the clouds.. the bird adds a lot too.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamilluzion says:

cool right timing
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Rich Baker says:

Great crepuscular rays. The bird is a nice touch as well

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jimba' says:

this is Very stunning. the combination of light and silhouette.. Gorgeous!
i think you should put in in this group..:) it will be respected there..

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~Amazing Shots! (Post 1, Award 3)~, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

myi.geester says:

breathtaking...!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePres [deleted] says:

Magnificent!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

• iSpirit • says:

Simply great!
Your KARMA Group
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

bitzcelt says:

I am glad that the bird cooperated with you for this shot.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

PixtureTalk's says:

Great lighting..... :)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

original_ann says:

Ohh wow. Ohh, ohhh, ohhh wow.
(That's all I seem to be able to conjure up - I think I need to just sit here and marvel at the sight you've captured!)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Fr Antunes says:

excellent

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

AntonioArcos aka fotonstudio says:

just amazing, my friend!!!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss HP says:

very beautiful
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicoli Barea says:

wow amazing
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

m.delanzo@yahoo.com says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stunning PRO shots, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Nice one SOUL very beautiful
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

suenosdeuomi says:

Invokes (in me) a sense of a Higher Power!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

THEjdawg says:

beautiful shot.
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Vol-au-Vent says:

Woahhh...... You've made it! BRAVO - What a gift for Sunday! Thanks my friend

What a find this day is for me, a humble Flickrite! I think I have FAVED EIGHT PHOTOS of my friends/contacts in ONE GO..... I MUST have the best(est!!) photographers' friends. When I add the 13 (thirteen) FAVES of yesterday, I am convinced to really, really have made the soundest decision in my short photographers' career (LOL).....
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TREASURES WITH ME; I am very grateful and happy to know you!
Have a wonderful weekend with sun, snow, blue sky, flowers, pets and nature.... or whatever you fancy.... (and which is feasible...)
Kiki - still at Lac Leman, Switzerland (for another 4 weeks)

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVOand this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

anindya c says:

Wow, this is superb my friend. Love the rays and bird in the frame.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

∆ toma01 says:

beautiful rays! the colors are amazing!
Have a nice weekend my friend! - Pls click here! (octopus smoke) :)

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Love the God rays...
Have a great weekend!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Janice LeBlanc says:

Wow! Beautiful work, Jason. As usual. :)

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

treegirl2504 says:

powerful photo and well done. love the silhouette and the "god rays" as iceman9294 put it. glad to see you are hopeufully back in the "life is a glass half full" mode. Happy weekend to you.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

haddartist says:

What a "heavenly" shot! Great timing to capture the bird in such a nice spot as well. Well done!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

I was thinking maybe the lining on these clouds is gold.

I know you always aim for that extra bit of goodness. Very nice you got the bird here - that makes the rays more special.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani℮l says:

Amazing shot!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Crow ^.^ says:

Magnificent!! How did you get that bird there...? Love it and the rays too!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

aarjen - away for a year and a day says:

Breathtaking stuff - well done!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

SuSurfer says:

it's fantastic... a dream...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Mor.gan says:

absolutely gorgeous jason. wow.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

rakelilla/robin says:

fantastic
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

slinky_sox04 says:

...a great welcome home ! ;0))... awesome Mr J ! ...do your seagulls cost a lot to hire?! he he
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

Sometimes it's all about timing. Good stuff here.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ScarletFaerie says:

Wow - just heavenly!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

HOLY #%@!
That’s amazing!!
The bird and the light.... too good!!!
Have a nice weekend Jason
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

...kranich says:

holy stuff, indeed. the luminosity is off the charts—such beautiful, glowy darkness, such rich, velvety tones. epic, my friend.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

...kranich says:

the isle of wight tourism board (and the animal protection folks) owe you a debt. i must, must visit this place. once the dollar rebounds a bit.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ABMJG says:

Nice, thanks for sharing your work
Sorry I missed you the last couple of days, I was out of town.

Tony

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

pink*fish says:

incredible beauty....hugs for you
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

clement :: tang says:

Outstanding capture. The placement of the lone bird makes this composition so compelling. Very well done.
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Z!KeepeR says:

Gorgeous sky! And this bird makes whole composition alive.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

MARI Curbani says:

amazing
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Finntasia says:

Your fine quality photography is relentless. Another gem with impeccable timing.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jay j wilkie says:

yeah aint that the truth mate. very nice shot jason. i also love the contrasting darkness with the rays coming on through. reminds me how life can be sometimes . nice work
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

sue.h says:

so wonderful...

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Bec Thomas Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Theft Worthy Photos/Photographers Against Theft (Comment 1), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Beautiful, great tones! It's been ages since I've seen this effect up my way.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

zimmuh says:

great moody shot...beautiful
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

camera_obscura71/vic says:

wonderful as ever, Jason :)
(yesterday the sky looked exactly like that. took a few shots... let's see if they're worth posting :D)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

leonwpp says:

awesome!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tatyveli says:

Stunning capture, what a beauty you caught within it...Congrats on #1 on Explore with it too :)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben Fredericson (xjrlokix) says:

wow, this is a perfect shot.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

a.courtney says:

Beautiful. Like the sky is splitting open.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Kelso says:

This is very beautiful.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

gericosoul says:

this is amazing.
and perfect!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

wv (Mary) ~ says:

Fantastic shot!! Awesome...
Congrats - No.1 on Explore!!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Javier F. Fuentes says:

es maravillosa, la profundidad y densidad de la imagen que contrariamente a eso transmite calma, serenidad. Fabulosa

Felicitaciones

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

M de Moss photography says:

Beautiful shot! Love it
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

kktp_ says:

heavenly light !!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - back in India again :-) says:

Sitting pretty at #1 :-)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

MARK MARK MARK says:

great shot
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

myrick_andy64 says:

Absolutely beautiful. Great shot. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Charlyn W says:

Speechless again!!! Ohhh....!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Apex_1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called APEX__ONLY THE BEST__15+ (comment 2 & fave 2), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

I Invite you to post your photo at APEX Only The Best FAVORITES.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

* jdt... says:

glorious! :)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

DANYBOUZAS says:

Wooooooooowwwww!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Messié says:

Gorgeous !
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

viyh says:

Beautiful capture!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

proper_charlie says:

That is so beautiful.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

alison lyons photography says:

What beautiful heavenly light. Did you hear angels singing? LOL
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

kiran_thapa2005 says:

Good n tell more think
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

{JO} says:

Gosh,,,this is beautiful!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Direl says:

Just....amazing!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

IngSiang (Vagabond) says:

Simply amazing! Perfect timing : the cloud, the light rays, the calm water, the bird..

*gasp*
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

baby7 says:

congrats
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mariskan_85 says:

Like
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Leonie² says:

I've had that line - every cloud has a silver lining - in my mind for ages.. it's so inspiring and gives so much strenght when you need it :) You took a perfect picture to go with it.

Fave :)
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

FabForte says:

Beautiful, really beautiful
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

K.S_Free says:

WOW! Now this is defintely one of the best captures that I have ever seen! Just beautiful!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

yellow_pegassus says:

Superb!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

...robert joseph... says:

crepuscular is a cool word!
Very cool!
=)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

coletivoDMG.com.br says:

absolutely gorgeous,
congratulations!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

juannypg says:

Excelente foto saludos:)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ascord04 says:

Breathtaking !!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ARR23 says:

Man, this is stunning!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Stéphane Miller says:

Have a wonderful sunday Jason! :)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jess_gary2008 says:

So so relaxing:-)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

saidur_121 says:

Sajmg
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

terminator2323 says:

Just beautiful
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Beautiful scene, love those sun rays :-)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

a_a says:

wonderful image....wonderful light....

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

s0ulsurfing says:

wow, i love being so completely and utterly wrong about my art / photography. Wasn't going to post this shot at all, i just liked the silver lining metaphor after posting the (for me) upsetting shots of the pollution at the bay.

Thanks to everyone who left kind words and faves and made this #1
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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