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Inner Light


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Inner Light
Inner Light
Self Realization Fellowship Gardens
7/3/09 Shutter Priority,f/5.6,250mm,ISO-320,Tripod,Automatic Shutter release.
Shaded natural light through trees,no filters,crop or effects

The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight. This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment and re-connection with spirit.
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Julianne Bradford

 
 
 
- Laura E. Swan

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WOWZA! Beautiful, Julianne! Love it! Your framing is superb as well.

-Laura


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July 06, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Exquisite shot of this beautiful lily taken with ultra sharp detail,a great inner glow and wonderful composition, Julianne!! Great description, as well!!


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July 06, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  Gorgeous light,tones,mood and composition Julianne!!Brett


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July 06, 2009

 
clydesmithphotos.com - Clyde Smith

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  Beautiful capture. Wonderfull composition, tones and light Julianne.


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July 06, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  spectacular lighting and floral Julianne!!!


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July 06, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Just beautiful, Julianne!! Gorgeous lighting and fantastic composition!!


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July 06, 2009

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Beautiful light composition and tones, Julianne.


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July 06, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautifully captured, Julianne!


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July 06, 2009

 

Carol Sawyer
  Stunning capture, tones and lighting, Julianne!!


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July 06, 2009

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Stunning image, Julianne.


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July 06, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Simply spectacular, Julianne...


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July 06, 2009

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  A thoughtful, exquisite photo, so lovely and masterfully photographed! Super for the monthly theme!

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July 06, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  Simply gorgeous, Julianne -- and perfect for the theme this month!


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July 06, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Julianne, this probably one of the best florals I have ever seen. Great shot and work.


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July 06, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Excellent composition in this beautiful image. Interesting notes as well. Very well done, Julianne.


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July 06, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Beautiful exposure, Julianne. Love the yellow light. Pray for the mudders ~those stuck in the mud of materialism.


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July 06, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks so much Laura,Melissa,Brett,Clyde,Stefania,Kerri,Barbara,Carol,Dominick,Valarie,Candice,Monnie,Melissa! Thanks Sabrina, your comment means so much to me because you are the waterlily expert! Thanks Jack and Marty thanks for the reminder, we should all pray for those stuck in materialism and for ourselves.
We all need to re-connect with what is "real". It reminds me of Plato's allegory of the cave...

Plato imagines a group of people who have lived chained in a cave all of their lives, facing a blank wall. The people watch shadows projected on the wall by things passing in front of the cave entrance, and begin to ascribe forms to these shadows. According to Plato, the shadows are as close as the prisoners get to seeing reality. He then explains how the philosopher is like a prisoner who is freed from the cave and comes to understand that the shadows on the wall are not constitutive of reality at all, as he can perceive the true form of reality rather than the mere shadows seen by the prisoners
I really appreciate all your comments!


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July 06, 2009

 

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap
  Wonderful image, composition, tones & light Julianne!Well done!


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July 06, 2009

 

Mark Dodge
  Holy smokes! This is beautiful! Love the lighting. You nailed the details, Julianne. Wonderful, excellent composition. :o)

... so too much sun is not so good! LOL!


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July 06, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks Rajeev. Thanks Mark, you are too funny,Nope too much sun is not good,for waterlilies or blondes. Major smiles here.


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July 06, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Beautiful lighting and details on this waterlily capture, Julianne!


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July 06, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Excellent MT Julianne, this is truly lovely, well done.


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July 06, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Beautiful image Julianne,love your description also!


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July 06, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Remarkable beauty~!!!


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July 06, 2009

 

Mark Dodge
  :o) You crack me up, Julianne.

Hey! Just got my new camera. I'm excited, but now I have to learn to shoot all over again. LOL! Seriously, it's going to take me a few months. You know how it is.


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July 06, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Beautiful capture and lighting!!


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July 06, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Stunning! :)


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July 06, 2009

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  nice pov and nice composition


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July 06, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks Courtenay,Ron, Gord,and Donna,I sure appreciate your comments! You will have so much fun with the 50D Mark! I can't wait to see your shots. Thanks Eugenio, Tammy and Yulianto!


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July 06, 2009

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  nice pov and nice composition


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July 06, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  This is very beautiful,julianne..I like how you were able to isolate the green pods from the beautiful lily..The lighting is amazing and the composition as well.Very well done.


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July 06, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks Maria, The sun was coming through the trees that shaded the bloom in just the right place at just the right time. I was a student of Yoganandas teachings(the original yogi that started the SRF who lived on this beautiful Encinitas Bluff) I feel I was blessed with the light on this beautiful Lotus flower in his behalf.


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July 06, 2009

 

A P
  Beautiful water lily capture, Julianne. Caught the light just right.


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July 06, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful theme entry, great composition & lighting, Julianne.


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July 06, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks Ann and Samantha, I appreciate your comments very much!


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July 07, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Lovely example of isolation with light, Julianne. Nicely done.


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July 07, 2009

 

Michael Khoury
  This is quite lovely Julianne!
mk


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July 08, 2009

 

Susan M. Campbell
  The lighting is what makes this oh so gorgeous! Nice work!!


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July 08, 2009

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  This is a stunner Julianne!! Fantastic lighting, composition and colors...like a painting!! Well done!!


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July 08, 2009

 

Janice Mezzacappa
  Gorgeous!!! Excellent use of lighting and everything else :) Great work Julianne!!


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July 08, 2009

 
- JudyAnn Rector

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  Simple, stunning, perfection, Julianne!


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July 10, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks so much . Your comments make this shot even more special to me.


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July 10, 2009

 

Wm Nosal
  WOW! Beautiful


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July 12, 2009

 

Gerri R. Jones
  So pretty Julianne...the light reflecting through the petals is exquisite!


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July 14, 2009

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Gorgeous!!! and Perfectly titled Julianne :0)


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July 22, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  The light is perfectly beautiful here, Julianne, and I love the gray-green tones of the background pads. Welcome to 101.


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July 22, 2009

 

Chris Schlosser
  Julianne, very beautiful shot!


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July 26, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks Wm,Gerri,Datha,Nikki and Chris, I appreciate your comments!


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July 26, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist, Julianne!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST. 8o)


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August 17, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Julianne! The light is exceptional and your description is very interesting.


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August 17, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Let me repeat myself my friend, it is a pleasure to congratulate you on getting a well deserved Silver.


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August 17, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A remarkable water lily image. Congratulations on another finalist Julianne.

Good luck in the next round and keep up the GREAT work!

Your friend,

Donna


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August 17, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thank you all for your congratulations. I am so honored!


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August 17, 2009

 

Ruth Grimm
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Julianne !


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August 17, 2009

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  I'm so happy to congratulate you a second time, Julianne! A beautiful capture and a much-deserved Finalist!! WTG, California Lady!!! Val


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August 17, 2009

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Shot!


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August 17, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist!! Excellent shot!


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August 17, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wow- another one! Congrats!


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August 17, 2009

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Amazing detail and a very beautiful shot, Julianne! Congrats on your finalist!


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August 17, 2009

 

Sharon Sawyer
  HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved finalist, Julianne!!! All the best in the next round.


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August 17, 2009

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations Julianne...


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August 17, 2009

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  just beautiful light...Congrats


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August 17, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats again!!!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Beautiful, Julianne! I love how the flower glows against the backdrop! Congratulations!


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August 18, 2009

 

Katarina Mansson
  Lovely floral. Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  B E A U T I F U L !!!!! Congratulations!


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August 18, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Julianne, is a beauty! :)))


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August 18, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Congratulations on this Fabulous Finalist, Julianne!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Congratulations on your Finalist selection!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations to you, Julianne!


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August 18, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Fabulous Finalist Julianne!!!
Much Deserved Congratulations
are in order!!!

~J~


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August 18, 2009

 

Susan M. Campbell
  Way to go! A well deserved finalist.


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August 18, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  Gorgeous, Julianne! Big congrats on your finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 

Mary K. Robison
  Superb and well-deserved finalist, Julianne!
Congratulations, and best of luck to you in the next round!


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August 18, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thank you all for your wonderful comments and good wishes. I appreciate them so much! I am so honored!


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August 19, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on this striking finalist, Julianne!! The lighting is simply wonderful!!!


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August 20, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  This is stunning, Julianne! The light is wonderful. I really like the "parchment" of those pretty glowing petals! Congratulations on another awesome finalist!

(Also, enjoyed your commentary. Read, or see enough about M-theory and quantum mechanics and you realize ALL we really see or know about, are "shadows," chimeras and wisps of Unreality. In fact - we're just as shadowy, ourselves! If you expand an atom so the nucleus is the size of a pea and you put it in a HUGE cathedral such as Notre Dame, the electrons surrounding it would be flickering against the outer walls! I believe it was Einstein who said, "The universe is stranger than you can even imagine." Not exact but close... !)


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August 20, 2009

 
anneyoungphotography.com - Anne M. Young

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  Congratulations - beautiful finalist!


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August 21, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats!!! :)


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August 22, 2009

 

Randy A. Baumhover
  This is a true beauty, fantastic capture! Congrats on your finalist nod. RB


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August 24, 2009

 

A P
  Still playing catch up on things but wanted to congratulate you on BOTH your amazing finalist, Julianne.


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August 26, 2009

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  CONGRATULATIONS on both of your terrific finalist wins Julianne..I knew this was going far when I made it a fav!!!


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September 23, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks for all your great comments.This picture almost took itself because of the lighting. I was privileged to click the shutter.


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November 02, 2009

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  LOVE this image Julianne! The details, the lighting everything! A well deserved Finalist award!


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May 13, 2010

 
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