awake thistle flowers

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Camera : Nikon F5
Lens : Nikon AF-I ED 300mm/F2.8D
Filter : Nikon C-PL2S
Film : FUJICHROME RVP

05:34am
4th Aug 2006

Nikko National Park

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(414 comments)

Waves says:

What a beautiful scenery! Perfect timing when you took this photograh. The fog gives this photo a bit of mystery.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fefegg says:

looks like from a dream, great picture!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ore-gami says:

I love this shot because it leaves so much to the imagination! It's dreamy and romantic. Nice work!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

makelessnoise says:

Really a soothing photo. So still and untouched - very, very nice.

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

blindspot2006 says:

Great lighting and composition.The World Through My Eyes
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

miwa** says:

森に迷い込んでしまったような…dreamlike story.
去年のSleeping Thistlesの写真よりつぼみが多いのかな…？
この薄いピンクな霧も素敵です！
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Neighbor Dave [deleted] says:

Awesome. Looks impressionist.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

acastellano says:

This one is gorgeous too. Love the composition.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Well worth getting up that early!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

3amfromkyoto says:

!!!!!!

:)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoToasty says:

Fave all the way!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mojetezmoje says:

I love this picture, like the impressionists peinture
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

(GLOPS) says:

that's the perfect picture. great job!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pich1 says:

Very nice!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

crestedcrazy says:

Lovely!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

shadow_of_me [deleted] says:

Wow.... this is amazing
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

aumbody images says:

Wow, breathtakingly beautiful!!!! Superb!!

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGsy says:

Great shot, the mist really makes it!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Wheadon says:

Very, very pretty.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Christensen [deleted] says:

Nice one! Looks like a scene from LoTR ;-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

myjuditz says:

Superb shot and atmosphere!
Excellent!

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

absolutely fabulous, my friend!!!! stunning view and mood!!!!

Have a very great day!!!

Just a masterpiece! Extraordinary Artistic composition.

Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

straightfinder says:

Thank you very much for your visiting and comments,everyone!!
Have a nice weekend!! :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Viche says:

Beautiful shot - such a dreamy picture.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Markus foto says:

Dreamy is right,,, halmark card material
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Hohman says:

goooood, sugoidesune!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

maisharefu says:

great landscape
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

I like the other one with the golden colour as well, but this one with the trees is more complete, it has a very nice quiet mood.

Wanted to add it to A Big Fav... but it's already there. Congrats!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

dsevilla says:

Perfect! It reminds me one of mine with green and red! :) It seems the same place but without fog :)

diego.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

areyarey says:

magnificent
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Haiku Garry says:

what an amazing capture. just perfect!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kondrath82 says:

I like these climates....wonderful!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Jared in Kansas says:

This is an all-time favorite for me. Thanks for adding it to the new pool.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

kansasexplorer 3128 says:

Lovely!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

*Mandana says:

Dreamy!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Dylan Devine says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nikon SLR Users Club, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

nybird says:

Enchanting mood...very nice!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

citywalker says:

Beautiful scene and atmosphere www.flickr.com/groups/rise/
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

s l i m d a n d y says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A Celebration of Light, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Please add this beautiful image to CELEBRATION: Morning Light
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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

chillhiro says:

ah, this is in Japan, not in dream..
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Zigmond says:

すばらしい!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

wytaute says:

outstanding
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

zevobh says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Beauty of Weeds, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Lauren-Xo says:

Wow. It looks that beautiful that it doesn't even look real lol.
I wish I was there = ]
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

straightfinder says:

Thank you so much all everyone for the many visits! Yes that is velvia shot. Especially remarkable red colors. ;D Thank you all for the comments!! and thank you for the visits from DPS!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

~Jeannine~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Photographer's Gone Wild" Post 1 Award 3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

How beautiful!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~Jeannine~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Double Dragon Awards" Post 1 Award 3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

hopeful_123_456_789 says:

I hope someday I can get a shot like this...really makes you want to stare at it to see what comes out of the mist....very nice.

Steve
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

aletiza says:

I simply love it! So beautiful and delicate!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

joykafka says:

nice composition with pointy twigs stretched across and tender flowers in their bud.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Memories by Jules says:

dreamy!

~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ErinMelissaPhotography says:

This picture is gorgeous... It looks like something out of Narnia, like a place you'd love to escape into. I love the way you composed this shot and how you captured the hazy light! Thanks for sharing!

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gariepyjeanmichel says:

I've never seen Velvia so soft and subtle. Well done, love the muted tones.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Neanderthal in Mexico says:

COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

"Double Dragon Awards"
Post 1 Award 3
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

oceansong04 says:

COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

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Post 1 Award 3
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andrewfuller62 says:

COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

"Double Dragon Awards"
Post 1 Award 3
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

vermillion$baby says:

soooooo very beautiful. just love it!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

DorianaT71 says:

b>COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

"Double Dragon Awards"
Post 1 Award 3
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

zzzoz says:

COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

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Post 1 Award 3
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Gabriel-H-Miller says:

COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

"Double Dragon Awards"
Post 1 Award 3
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king David Israel says:

wow beautiful
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COOL SHOT!!! : seen in :

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Post 1 Award 3

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klaus72 says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE !!!

Seen in:
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publik_oberberg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ein Leben - ein Bild, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

EXCELLENT IMAGE !!!

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publik_oberberg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 30-FAV-Natur-nature, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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publik_oberberg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called - Spirit of Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Golden Landscape, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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publik_oberberg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I Wanna Be There - nur Einladung/und/oder 30 faves, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Jotbe's Group (Invited Only) - Give 2 Awards, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Rural Excellence [ 20+Faved ], and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nature's Gallery {photos with 5+ faves Only} Award 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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gobinga says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE !!!

Seen in:
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A. Walden says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE !!!

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Spleen* says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE !!!

Seen in:
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~ Danyss ~ says:

You deserve the 30-FAV-Natur-nature!
Thank you for sharing your photo !

30-FAV-Natur-nature
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Dánae Torres says:

This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
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Rafael T. C. says:

This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
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j999jun says:

This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
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Bull Rider says:

This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
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Joss-Linn Gagné Photo says:

This photo is a Spirit Of Photography
Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
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snmeets says:

Seen in Golden Landscape group.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

lreed7649 says:

Beautiful

Seen in Golden Landscape group.
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Grey Flannel Images (Sailing) says:

Your photo is fantastic! It definitely deserves this award!
I Wanna Be There!! (INVITED PICs or 30 faves) Post 1, Award 5

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Butch Osborne says:

Your photo is fantastic! It definitely deserves this award!
I Wanna Be There!! (INVITED PICs or 30 faves) Post 1, Award 5

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Your photo is fantastic! It definitely deserves this award!
I Wanna Be There!! (INVITED PICs or 30 faves) Post 1, Award 5

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SLEEC Photos says:

Gorgeous!
This is truly a Masterpiece!
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Thank you for posting!
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This is truly a Masterpiece!
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Thank you for posting! Vana Grammofon Award.

Come and join us.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

publik_oberberg says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top of the fog (> 20 faves), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Vana Grammofon Award.

Vana Grammofon!
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Vana Grammofon Award.

Vana Grammofon!
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Vana Grammofon Award.

Vana Grammofon!
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Vana Grammofon Award.

Vana Grammofon!
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Your work is Excellent!!!
Sail the Seven Seas
POST 1 / AWARD 3
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Your work is Excellent!!!
Sail the Seven Seas
POST 1 / AWARD 3
Please tag your photo: SailSevenSeas
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beautiful

You are a very good and creative Artist and I really like your Creative Photo.
After five awards from Creative Photo please post in our MASTER-group!
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Fantastic!

Your work is Excellent!!!
Sail the Seven Seas
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