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Submitted: August 11, 2007
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Contemplationby *mrcool256

Photography / Conceptual

"That pleasure which is at once the most pure, the most elevating and the most intense, is derived, I maintain, from the contemplation of the beautiful" - Edgar Allan Poe

I was really pleased with this one; I hope you all like it... cause I made a fool out of myself when taking it. Hehe. Lots of self timer... running man action.

I think the quote I offered above best describes what I was aiming for. I was walking on this path then noticed the natural arch... and thought it was so beautiful... then I knew it was time to explore some shot opportunities.

As always any and all input, critiques, comments,

's are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Update (9-18)- Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has

'ed and commented on this. The reaction to this photo has been incredible, and I'm glad that everyone has enjoyed it so much.

Update (12-20)- Updating to enable larger size... to make available for Print; which I've not done before... so I'm just testing the waters.

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Contemplation by =mrcool256 - Another doorway in my path. Should I cross it or not? A wonderful illustration of the choices one faces everyday. Really like the use of IR in this shot as well. It helps detach the model and the environment from the material world and transfer it to the world of thoughts and choices. ( Suggested by ~madilar and Featured by ^hellfirediva )

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~saturlan2007 Dec 16, 2011

the only thing that i can say is: this is fantastic

=DeceptiveHornet Oct 7, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

I love it!

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Your wonderful work has been featured in my latest journal "A Look Back" I hope you like it!

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!onewngdangl Feb 19, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

such cool trees!
i really like the idea behind the picture!
kinda like... gazing into the distance? pondering-ish. well thats what is reminds me of (:

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This is so beautiful

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!kruzmeister Jan 20, 2011

Still one of my all time favourite images from you Shawn (not sure if you remember me

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awesome

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WOW! Simply stunning! An instant favorite of mine!

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