Oh, the times when you realize just how beautiful nature is.

FreaqyFrequency · #1 01-04-2009, 09:45 PM

When I was about 4 years old, I looked up at the sky as the sun was setting. I used to think that angels lived in the clouds [all discussion of religion aside,] and that memory has been planted in my head as one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life, and I think it will remain so for the remainder of it. I just can't get over how beautiful clouds are, whether it's raining, snowing, picnic weather, nighttime, any time. They never hold a consistent form, but they always retain a graceful, beautiful presence.

Here are some photos that get me every time:

Anyway, I don't mean to hog the thread by discussing my fetish for clouds, as I'm sure a few of you have a fetish for some other part of nature as well. This thread is meant to be an outlet for some sublime photos you've taken or want to share for us nature-geeks to gaze at in wonder.

[EDIT: And, for Pete's sake, keep it clean.

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flakeh · #2 01-04-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

Anyway, I don't mean to hog the thread by discussing my fetish for clouds, as I'm sure a few of you have a fetish for some other part of nature as well. This thread is meant to be an outlet for some sublime photos you've taken or want to share for us nature-geeks to gaze at in wonder.

I have a strange fetish for trees.

Oh yah. Thats the stuff right there.

Srsly though, those are some great pictures. I went out for a walk n a smoke today at sunset, went by the lake, it looked perty. the sun was glowing off the ice, not that cloudy, but a light snowfall. it was cool.

cheesemonkey · #3 01-04-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

When I was about 4 years old, I looked up at the sky as the sun was setting. I used to think that angels lived in the clouds [all discussion of religion aside,] and that memory has been planted in my head as one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life, and I think it will remain so for the remainder of it. I just can't get over how beautiful clouds are, whether it's raining, snowing, picnic weather, nighttime, any time. They never hold a consistent form, but they always retain a graceful, beautiful presence.

Here are some photos that get me every time:

Anyway, I don't mean to hog the thread by discussing my fetish for clouds, as I'm sure a few of you have a fetish for some other part of nature as well. This thread is meant to be an outlet for some sublime photos you've taken or want to share for us nature-geeks to gaze at in wonder.

[EDIT: And, for Pete's sake, keep it clean.

]

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StyleOverShow · #4 01-04-2009, 09:56 PM

Here's a x-mas like banana tree flower and some shade that I shot just on a path to the beach in Maui this summer.

It's seems like a long time ago but it was just six months...

-richard

capnsandwich · #5 01-04-2009, 10:01 PM

I don't have any photos but I do remember a time when we were driving from Garmisch, Germany to St. Moritz, Switzerland and looking down from road as if we were in an airplane. There were times when we were actually driving above the clouds. I also remember going up to a building in the alps and throwing snowballs at each other, and then an hour later going down to the hotel and swimming in 85 deg. weather. I love the mountains.

KeithBMI · #6 01-04-2009, 10:03 PM

I was driving around town and the wind lifted up this girl's skirt.

FreaqyFrequency · #7 01-04-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StyleOverShow

Here's a x-mas like banana tree flower and some shade that I shot just on a path to the beach in Maui this summer.

It's seems like a long time ago but it was just six months...

-richard

You went to Maui? That's great! I really want to travel outside the continental U.S. within the next 3 or 4 years, there's just too much to see out there.

Cool photos too, particularly that latter one.

flakeh · #8 01-04-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithBMI

I was driving around town and the wind lifted up this girl's skirt.

Ha! I've seen that happen a few times before. It's the reason I carry a camera at all times.

Bett · #9 01-04-2009, 10:11 PM

I don't wanna take up too much room, but here's a couple pictures I've taken that I like. Photographing nature is always rewarding.

FreaqyFrequency · #10 01-04-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bett

I don't wanna take up too much room, but here's a couple pictures I've taken that I like. Photographing nature is always rewarding.

Without a doubt. I hope to be doing the same as a full-time hobby some day.

MJ5150 · #11 01-04-2009, 10:14 PM

I know fellow TB'er Ivar and his other buddies from Iceland can post some seriously cool sunset pics from the land of the midnight sun. I hope they do!

-Mike

username n/a · #12 01-04-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flakeh

I have a strange fetish for trees.

Oh yah. Thats the stuff right there.

Srsly though, those are some great pictures. I went out for a walk n a smoke today at sunset, went by the lake, it looked perty. the sun was glowing off the ice, not that cloudy, but a light snowfall. it was cool.

Haha it's funny because it's provocative.

FreaqyFrequency · #13 01-04-2009, 10:21 PM

Honorable mention goes to Aurora Borealis.

Muusers · #14 01-05-2009, 04:44 AM

i'd post my "nature" pictures but i think the mods wouldnt like

Erick Lam · #15 01-05-2009, 08:39 AM

I'm into nature photography so I see it all the time. Here a few with people in it to put things in perspective. Click for larger view.

Relic · #16 01-05-2009, 09:34 AM

I love nature photography as well, I like it simple though - just a walk through my back yard or the woods behind my house. Can't say that I'm actually good at it, I just enjoy it and try to capture the aura or mood that I'm feeling when I see a certain scene.

Jereth · #17 01-05-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

Wow. Just.... wow..

I love looking at the clouds as well. I love when the side of them goes up almost like a big straight wall and you can get an idea of how truely massive they are

**Jerose** · #18 01-05-2009, 10:22 AM

Seriously consider investing in the Planet Earth box set from Discovery Channel. It is hands down the most incredible display of beautiful footage in history.

Jeff Martinez · #19 01-05-2009, 10:26 AM

Subscribed.

I love pics like these. It's almost as good as being completely surrounded by all that the Great Earth Mother has to offer.

L-A · #20 01-05-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FreaqyFrequency

Honorable mention goes to Aurora Borealis.

Oh yes. This is one of the most majestic moments I've ever seen. It makes you feel incredibly small, in a beautiful way.

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Originally Posted by Jerose

Seriously consider investing in the Planet Earth box set from Discovery Channel. It is hands down the most incredible display of beautiful footage in history.

My friend has the box set. I highly recommend it.