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Motivational Monday - Confucius Says

By Debi Boucher

Real Estate Agent with Real Estate Showcase Photography

August 24, 2009 02:49 AM

Too often, we walk right by a thing of beauty without giving it even a moments thought... take the time to 'stop and smell the roses' today.

Everything has it's beauty but not everyone sees it.

-Confucius

Reflection in the Pond

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Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Thanks Rebecca! Happy you like it!

Hi Cynthia - Dreamy - yes! I like that description :) I was amazed at the ripples and how it made the reflection look. There was a water feature not far from it that gave the great effect in the water.

Debi

Aug 24, 2009 04:47 AM

Karen Cooper

Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL

Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

Hi Debi -

Such a lovely quote to go along with your wonderful photo! You are one talented lady!

Aug 24, 2009 05:05 AM

Jim & Maria Hart

Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Debi. I am just in awe of this photo. I would hang this one in my home. Thanks for sharing, Jim

Your photos are such a blessing to see everyday.

Aug 24, 2009 05:44 AM

Kate Wheeler

Country Homes and Land Murphy NC Realtor - Murphy, NC

CCIM - Murphy NC Real Estate for Sale

Debi, I love the photo. It reminds me of a Monet painting. You certainly have an eye for beauty

Aug 24, 2009 08:31 AM

Debra Leisek

Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Very beautiful... is this a photo... real film? or do you develop your own film and enhance it? it is drop dead gorgeous ... the colors are stunning... thanks

Aug 24, 2009 09:28 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Debi, I read that Confucius quote earlier today! :o) I look the beautiful effect and colors in your photo.

Aug 24, 2009 10:56 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I love the photo! And yes too often we are on the run to notice the true beauty in things!

Aug 24, 2009 11:29 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Karen, Thank you! I appreciate your comments!

Hello Jim - Thank you so much! You honor me, I'm so glad you enjoy my work. :)

Hi Kate - Thank you - it was nice of you to visit!

Hi Debra - This is a digital photo - and while I often use Photoshop to enhance a photo, this is pretty much as it was. The lighting was perfect, and a water feature created the wonderful ripple effect.

Hi Shirley! you did? where? here in the Rain? Thanks for the compliments on the photo!

Debi

Aug 24, 2009 11:32 AM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

So true thanks for sharing the photo and words of wisdom... Enjoy the week

Aug 24, 2009 11:40 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Hey Debi,

Great photo as always.

Did you enhance those ripples at all in Photoshop?

If so, please tell me what effect you used.

If not, you captured one great looking shot there

Aug 24, 2009 02:25 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Thanks Diane - You too!

Hi Craig - No, the ripples are exactly as they were when I took the photo!

If you want to cause a ripple effect using photoshop, I would use the liquify filter. I used it to create a mirror image of this orchid (below). It's a fun tool.

Orchid Reflection

Aug 24, 2009 02:50 PM

Pat Whitehouse

RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA

Broker/Owner

Hi Debi-That is a spectacular pic. Youm just keep getting better and better my friend. :-)

Aug 24, 2009 05:00 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Debi - It is so true about taking time to see the beauty. My son spent a great deal of time on an aircraft carrier during his 20 years in the Navy. I remember one trip home after one 6 month deployment. I looked out the kitchen window, and he was smelling, and carefully examining each and every flower in the garden.

That's a wonderful picture by the way!

Aug 25, 2009 07:26 AM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Beautiful photo, Debi! The effects of nature are far better than anything Photoshop can do.

Aug 25, 2009 04:31 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Pat! So glad you enjoyed it! It just gets funner and funner, LOL!

Myrl, that's a wonderful story - I'm glad you shared it with me. My Dad was in the Navy. I can't imagine 6-9 mos. out at sea. What a joy it must be to be on land again, and to enjoy the beauty of those things you have missed.

Thank you John! Nice to have you visit!

Debi

Aug 25, 2009 04:59 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I have never seen such fluid color Debi! This is beautiful...
Happy Wednesday with this thought,

Paul

Aug 26, 2009 01:22 PM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Debi,

Awesome shot! I just love the perspective....

Ann

Sep 01, 2009 02:28 PM

Monique Combs

Royal Shell Real Estate - Bonita Springs, FL

Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

Hi Debi ~ YOur photos are just amazing. Thanks for the tip about using liquify mirror image.

Sep 07, 2009 11:59 AM

Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team

Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com - Dallas, TX

Debi I hate to see us together, we spend all day taking pictures of what other don't see. WHAT AN AMAZING PICTURE I love your work as an artist ! Hope you and your family had a wonderful weekend now "off to last 4 moths of sales year ! " LOL