Seeing Up by Looking Down by alophoto

Seeing Up by Looking Down

I am still loving the new eyes and perspective that doing 365, especially for awhile, has given to me.

This is another flipped reflection shot, but with a flare. I just can't help myself...I love them. I went out looking for fall color in one of our favorite woods. It hadn't changed much, but you can see some reds starting to peek through.

I wonder if the title could be a parallel for prayer....seeing up by looking down. Through prayer and much love and encouragement, I'm starting to sleep more normally and am feeling loads better compared to a week ago. Looking forward to a good week. Hope that you are doing well, too:).
Oh there's some serenity here.
October 14th, 2013  
Beautiful - love the colours hidden in this image.
October 14th, 2013  
Zam
Very nice light and colors, yes this is new:)
October 14th, 2013  
I like your flipped reflection shots Amanda and this one is so serene.
October 14th, 2013  
fantastic! hard to tell which one is reflection! love the lighting too!
October 14th, 2013  
@bobfoto It was as serene as can be expected with 3 kids in tow. "Mom, he's touching me!!" "I wanna go to the park." Just one more photo, kids. I've got to capture this serenity...so much serenity!:)
October 14th, 2013  
brilliant... getting ready to head out the door now but wanted to stop by your project real quick before I leave. I'm grinning ear to ear at "I've got to capture this serenity...so much serenity!" in the context of the kids being kids. you are awesome Amanda! succa!
October 14th, 2013  
Mac
Wow, I couldn't tell that was a reflection. I am so glad you are feeling better and getting sleep.
October 14th, 2013  
@jsw0109 Have a great time, my friend. Jealous and happy for you!
October 14th, 2013  
Glad you are feeling better. Beautiful serenity among your personal chaos.
October 14th, 2013  
Peaceful. Brilliant capture. You've actually inspired me to try to go take a forest photo. Wish me luck. LOL
October 14th, 2013  
it's so good to see you enjoying it again. That's a great capture, Amanda!
October 14th, 2013  
Glad to hear that you're doing better.
October 14th, 2013  
Very pretty! The flare is great!
October 14th, 2013  
Very pretty, warm and inviting! Lovely shot.
October 14th, 2013  
I like your reflections in the photo and in your thoughts! :)
October 14th, 2013  
Beautiful capture. Lovely lighting.
October 14th, 2013  
Love the title and your thoughts on the title too. Prayer is powerful! Glad you're so much better than last week.

Gorgeous reflection shot!
October 14th, 2013  
Cool and great eye! I love these!
October 14th, 2013  
Very peaceful feeling here. The reflections are so crisp and clear! Hardly like a reflection at all. So glad you are feeling better!
October 14th, 2013  
I am pleased to hear that you have gained the art of thinking clearly. Your mojo has returned too.
October 14th, 2013  
Beautiful shot, love it. Glad you are starting to be less stressed, hope everything sorts itself out very soon
October 14th, 2013  
Superflare
October 14th, 2013  
A lovely sun flare reflection!! Pleased you're feeling much better!!
October 14th, 2013  
Superb shot! Love your title Amanda!
October 14th, 2013  
Aaah the sunshine. Lovely
October 14th, 2013  
I love flares too! Nice shot!
October 14th, 2013  
wonderfully clear reflection shot... i always love a good flip ;p so glad you're feeling better and getting some sleep!
October 14th, 2013  
Lovely
October 14th, 2013  
Meg
very cool
October 14th, 2013  
Joe
Very intriguing and quite frankly, due to composition almost impossible to tell which end is up - which I rather like about it! :)
October 14th, 2013  
@rellimdj You know, I had thought that I got all reflection, but that green at the bottom looks more real and not reflection. Thanks for your great comments, Joe. I really appreciate you taking the time.
October 14th, 2013  
Impossible to tell right from flipped. Perfect capture. PS, I turned the laptop upside down but none the wiser.
October 14th, 2013  
I didnt realize this was a reflection .. very sharp .. love the idea ...wonderful shot ... tranquil ... glad that you are up and running ..and creative as usual :-)
October 14th, 2013  
Kev
Great to hear, Amanda. Top flip reflection!
October 15th, 2013  
Caz
Super reflection shot ! Glad you're feeling good :)
October 15th, 2013  
This is some shot. It's a reflection? I can't even tell...wow!
October 15th, 2013  
Super great reflection, and good reflection on your reflection! Also, I wonder if some of us need to start a support group for sun flares. I can't stop!
October 15th, 2013  
@archaeofrog HA. Me either. They are so fabulously fun and flaringly beautiful. Thanks, friend!!

@adamj That or I have a dirty lens;-). Yes it was. It was a gorgeously crisp one and that made me take the shot. I am really picky about what I shoot anymore. Which makes me happy...a big goal of mine was less snaps and I am doing that. Thanks, Adam!
October 15th, 2013  
Meg
So peaceful and pretty
October 15th, 2013  
Nice flare...very serene pic.
October 15th, 2013  
Lovely reflected shot. Love the feeling of it and the message. Glad you are feeling better and thanks for the well wishes for my friend. Hoping to catch up on more of your photos. :)
October 15th, 2013  
Beautiful flare, and lovely colours :) I'm glad you're getting more sleep - long may it continue!
October 15th, 2013  
Gorgeous - beautifully done! I just love walking in the woods at this time of year! : ))
October 15th, 2013  
@darrenboyj I did, too, Darren...just a peek at autumn. I had never gotten a flare in a water reflection before, so I was pleased with that:). Thanks!!

@rennes Me, too, my friend. Thank you!!

@alia_801 Aw, thanks, kind lady!!!

@eyesmile Thanks, Miss Gena. Take care and enjoy your snowbirding:))!!

@sandypw Thanks, Sandy!

@megmills Thanks, Meg. We need a fall photo date stat!

@cazann Thanks so much, Caz!
October 16th, 2013  
@snaggy Thank you so much, my friend!!

@friend2303 Crazy eh? It was so clear and pretty I had to shoot it. Thanks for your kind comments!

@tonydebont Thanks so much, Tony. You are funny and so kind!

@ziggy77 Thanks, Jo!!

@northy Flips make me happy:). Thanks, my friend!

@jamibann Thank you, Issi. Who can resist a good flare?! They are gorgeous!

@fueast Oh I live for sunny days this time of year. I even laid out this weekend on the grass while my kids played in the yard. It was AMAZING!!

@amrita21 Aw, thanks kind lady. I tend to only use shots that I can come up with a good title for. Funny how important that is to me.

@carolmw Aw, thanks so much, Carol. You are sweet!

@chezza I know!! Thanks!

@roseolivia Thanks so much, kind Rachel!!

@seanoneill I've been calling it my phojo. Thanks, Sean. Sleep really helps:)!

@pflaume Aw, thanks kind friend!!
October 16th, 2013  
@sbolden Thanks, Scott. I've been a reflection flipping fool lately. I do love them, too!

@gailmmeek It is powerful. Thanks so much, my friend!!

@anazad511 Thanks so much, Ana!!

@calm Thank you so much, Cathy! I loved the parallel here...was so pleased to think of it and share.

@happysnap Thank you so much, Linda.

@kwind Thanks, Kim. I am such a sucker for a good flare:)! This was my first water reflection one.

@mcmary Aw, thanks so much, Mary!!
October 16th, 2013  
cool
October 16th, 2013  
I can't believe this is a reflection, it's such a clear shot. Love the flare xx
October 16th, 2013  
@twr Thanks, man!!

@psychographer Crazy, eh? When I saw it, I just had to shoot it and was so excited to capture a flare in the reflection, too. Thanks, friend!
October 17th, 2013  
@deniseescovino I do. When I love it, I love it. Thanks, Denise, you are sweet!

@losthorizon Thanks so much, my friend. How did your time in the woods go? Is it the height of your fall yet? Ours is getting there...anyday now:).

@rvwalker Thanks, Ross. I am over personal chaos. I need a vacation. Today I was checking the weather and came across the weather to our old city in CA (and thought it was my current location). I was so excited to see that we would have much warmer weather and sunshine, but alas, it was CA and we will be 20+ degrees cooler and gray and rainy:(. Are you home now?

@riverlandphotos At least I did for a couple days. I should start drinking my tea now. Thanks for the reminder. Did you have ice cream tonight? I've been so bad and having it every night lately!

@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks, Arefin. Crazy, huh? It was so clear and still that I had to take it!
October 17th, 2013  
@paulaw Aw, thanks, kind lady. I've been enjoying them. Trying to mix it up a bit. Now I have to come up with something new:).

@zam Thanks, Zam. I like new:).

October 17th, 2013  
glad to hear you are sleeping better. that is so crucial! no one realizes how crucial it is to our health and well being! this shot is perfect for seeing the light and so cool. i have not tried flipped ones, but this works so well!
October 17th, 2013  
@moreyoulessme I did for a couple days at least...and then haven't for the past two nights. Lack of sleep really messes me up. I was an emotional mess this evening. How is your rain situation? Getting any yet. Try flipping reflections...it is so fun. Thanks, Jerri!!
October 17th, 2013  
gorgeous burst
October 17th, 2013  
Nothing like a flip to change ones pov :-)
Take care, friend...
October 17th, 2013  
@colie @roadshow Thanks so much, ladies!!
October 17th, 2013  
Still on the road, Amanda, and I have (very slow) wifi for the first time in days. I will be home soon and will try to catch up.
October 23rd, 2013  
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