JPG: Photos: "simplicity" by Michael Ball

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by Michael Ball

Uploaded 19 Aug 2009 — 87 favorites

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Foggy morning sunrise at the lake. Something of nothing.

96 responses

Bob Douglas gave props (19 Aug 2009):
nice picture - love the light
david ong gave props (19 Aug 2009):
a fine example of minimalist photography, beautiful shot Mike!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Awesome Michael, about as beautiful and simple as you can get! I am glad that you are back I have missed you!
Rob Roy gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Gorgeous... makes me think of the Seinfeld Show-- Serenity NOW!!
Susan Littlefield gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Welcome back! Often the best are the simplest....you captured it!
Lindsay gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Love it! Glad to see you posting!! :) This shot is great! It's so tranquil.
Betty Maxey gave props (19 Aug 2009):
I love how serene this is.....perfect!!!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (19 Aug 2009):
The soft simplicity of this shot make it spectacular. I see shades of David Ong here (a compliment) :-) Very artistic and so beautiful.
Ann Reece gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Very beautiful in this simplicity, it makes a person feel very calm and all is right with the world.
Dorothy Burwell gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Fabulous! very calming...
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Oh this just a brilliant piece of work! Double wows!
JOE FAILK gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Fantastic Shot!
Cindy said (19 Aug 2009):
Beautiful, Beautiful. Love it
Regenia Brabham gave props (19 Aug 2009):
I love the simplicity of this beautiful shot!! It has an incredible mood.
Regenia Brabham said (19 Aug 2009):
Oh yeah!! I love it even more in lightbox!!!!!
elfriede fulda gave props (19 Aug 2009):
"Simply" Rich...how beautiful...
eithne mythen gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Outstanding, wonderful in lightbox..
Litz Go gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Wow, first time I saw a photo in a lightbox. Fantastic capture, Mike! I hope to see more photos from you. We miss you!
JS Daniel gave props (19 Aug 2009):
simply beautiful!!
Karen K Smith gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Zenfully excellent!
Cindy Coubrough gave props (19 Aug 2009):
First glance it looked like a submarine lol Excellent!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Great, Mike! Is this not also a shot of "something of everything and nothing?" Love your shot!
Linda Houghton gave props (19 Aug 2009):
wow, this is really really nice,
suzanne said (19 Aug 2009):
I can feel the peace and tranquility just permeate through the screen...a blissful feeling.
Richard Knight gave props (19 Aug 2009):
Superb!
Donald Garrett gave props (20 Aug 2009):
NOT "nothing" to me! Your stuff is always artistic!
dp * gave props (20 Aug 2009):
Lovely shot Michael ! Simply wonderful too.. dp
John Linton gave props (20 Aug 2009):
Zenfully good.
Andrea Petersen gave props (20 Aug 2009):
Oh but this something of everyrthing in God's creations that is singled out as beautiful! Simplicity without distractions at its best! Glad you are back, Michael...we missed you!
Patty Gross gave props (20 Aug 2009):
Very zen like, Michael. Such a tranquil scene with the soft pastel making it even more so. Extremely professional photo, Mike!!
Abid Changazi gave props (20 Aug 2009):
Lovely great post
Maurie A gave props (21 Aug 2009):
Michael...... this is so beautiful!!! love the lighting!! simply perfection!!!
Nancy Richard gave props (21 Aug 2009):
Holy Moley! This is nothing short of FANTASTIC! A framable for sure!
Nelson Campbell gave props (21 Aug 2009):
Oh Michael.....no words -
Camil Seisanu gave props (22 Aug 2009):
excellent entry ! :)
Deborah Downes gave props (22 Aug 2009):
Simplicity at its best. I so.....love this, Mike. Really missed you.
Aaron Mythen gave props (22 Aug 2009):
Wonderful :))
Lynn H gave props (23 Aug 2009):
Simply AWESOME! So peaceful!
Tori Lindo gave props (23 Aug 2009):
Oh Wow so calm!
stuart s gave props (24 Aug 2009):
It takes a someone to see a something in a nothing. Beautiful.
Sherry Davis Johnson gave props (24 Aug 2009):
Absolutely beautiful!
Al Gieryna gave props (24 Aug 2009):
Zenlike...simply amazing!
Paul Lindo gave props (28 Aug 2009):
great shot!!
Melissa Harding gave props (28 Aug 2009):
Amazing, the colour, light and simplicity of this shot is nothing short of Brilliant
Alan Nakamoto gave props (30 Aug 2009):
Awesome shot Mike!
Roberto Noto gave props (31 Aug 2009):
just plain WOW !
Liliane Paingaud gave props (1 Sep 2009):
What else could be said now..absolute perfection!
Joy B gave props (4 Sep 2009):
WOW, I love the softness - just amazing.
Regenia Brabham said (6 Sep 2009):
I am here to vote!
Karen Foto Fiddler said (6 Sep 2009):
I am gladly back to VOTE!
JOE FAILK gave props (6 Sep 2009):
Back to vote!
Judy Wanamaker said (6 Sep 2009):
back to vote!
david ong gave props (6 Sep 2009):
voted!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (7 Sep 2009):
Came back to vote.
Litz Go gave props (7 Sep 2009):
back to vote!
suzanne said (8 Sep 2009):
Voted Yes!
John Linton gave props (8 Sep 2009):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
Karen K Smith gave props (8 Sep 2009):
btv RAD!!!!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (9 Sep 2009):
Back to vote...beautiful entry!
Rob Roy gave props (9 Sep 2009):
Back to vote... Outstanding entry, Mike!!
Angelo Narciso gave props (9 Sep 2009):
something of nothing is really something! beautiful! yeah!
Linda Houghton gave props (9 Sep 2009):
Beautiful! Came back to vote
Aaron Mythen gave props (11 Sep 2009):
Back to vote! :-) This is a really awesome shot!!
Steven Maguire gave props (11 Sep 2009):
Simply beautiful!!!!
Yasmina Baggili gave props (13 Sep 2009):
Absolutely fantastic entry! Voted
Paul Lindo gave props (13 Sep 2009):
back to vote
Lynn H gave props (13 Sep 2009):
Back to vote! Yes, sir!!
elfriede fulda gave props (14 Sep 2009):
A real fave, back to vote
Deborah Downes gave props (15 Sep 2009):
Back to vote for this incredible gem.
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (16 Sep 2009):
Yeah my Vote
Susan Littlefield said (17 Sep 2009):
BTV!
Sandy Tyler gave props (20 Sep 2009):
Nice shot!! Voted!
Lêda Nardelli gave props (21 Sep 2009):
voted!
Sherry gave props (22 Sep 2009):
Beautiful, voted
Maurie A gave props (22 Sep 2009):
came back to vote!!!!
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (26 Sep 2009):
This is even better the second time, Mike! BTV...It's a YEAH!
Kathleen Mercado said (28 Sep 2009):
Phenomenal shot!:)
Stefi Failk gave props (29 Sep 2009):
Wonderful in lightbox..
Zerina Phillip gave props (9 Oct 2009):
beautiful.Got my vote
Christopher J Chalk gave props (15 Oct 2009):
This is beautiful, love the soft tones complimented by the odd water sparkles - voted!
Norman Caldwell gave props (18 Oct 2009):
Back to vote for this awesome photo!
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (19 Oct 2009):
I am left in awe at this magnificent transformation!
Lisa K. Gonzales said (20 Oct 2009):
Serenity! I love this shot.
chika aryani gave props (22 Oct 2009):
whadda great shot!!! voted
Manon Boily gave props (25 Oct 2009):
very nice tone. voted for sure
Chessaddict * gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Wow, wow.... Voted!!!
Elyseo Nagel said (1 Nov 2009):
sweet++++++++++++++++
Richard Bruns said (5 Nov 2009):
Zen.
Nicole DeVita gave props (12 Nov 2009):
Stunning Shot!! Voted!!
stuart s gave props (21 Nov 2009):
Back to vote a big Yeah.
Jüri Vissak gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Beautiful composition and tones! Got my vote.
Joel Mcafee gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Simple and pretty !!! Very nice !!!
Debrah Leonard gave props (28 Nov 2009):
voting again
Jeff Ore gave props (3 Dec 2009):
Just a Great Shot Voted
Shawn Wood gave props (3 Dec 2009):
Like the tones on this one. Voted!
Dominic Kite gave props (5 Dec 2009):
Lovely, has a great mood and feel to it.