Envy...... envy...... envy.....!
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You assimilate Nature's Beauty. Bay etc.,
Lights sparkle. Inside You become Light.
I remember Nova Scotia, Canada - Thanks.
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Shakespeare had a plea - prayer
May the Beauty transform me
Beauty is naked Nature truth
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Hey you? You wear any clothes?
TRYI'N On CLOTHES. Shel S..
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I tried on a farmer's hat, didn't fit.
A little too small - Just a bit floppy.
Couldn't get used to it, took it off.

I tried on the dancer's shoes,
a little too loose.
Not the kind you could use
For walkin'.
Didn't feel right in 'em,
kicked them off.

I tried on the summer sun,
Felt good.
Nice and warm - knew it would.
Tried the grass beneath bare feet.
Felt neat.
Finally, finally felt well dressed.
Nature's clothes just fit best.

Shel Silverstein - A Light in the Attic

That water effect would be great for a screen saver

What a wonderful life you have!!

So piercingly beautiful. You so deserve this EP!

You are truly the master. I bow to you.
HUGGGGGGGGGG

R

Can we switch houses for a day or two or . . .?

Congratulations on the much-deserved EP, Algis!

Spectacular views and the water effect is so dreamy! Gorgeous! Seeing these photos reminds me that there is a big slice of heaven on earth!

Congratulations, Algis. You've captured the beauty outside your window magically. Once again.
R♥

That's one helluva view you have, Algis. Pretty decent snapshots, too. ;-D

I'm jealous of both your view and your artistry - and grateful that you're one of us.

beyond stunning photos & effects......
ep well deserved for freely giving out beauty...
you indeed "assmilate Nature's Beauty,"
as art says.

How gorgeous! The photos are so lovely and inviting, I can imagine myself floating in that sea. Thank you.

Wow! Your artwork is mesmerizing. I could stare at these tremendous images forever more.

If you ever need someone to carry your camera, let me know!

Algis, I wouldn't mind soaking up some sun on the boat shown in the last photo! Thanks for a wonderful set of views and the water effect is a nice touch!

SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spectacular use of a special effect throughout, though I must confess my prefewrence for the last image. Nicely done.

Wow-That is amazing.I would love to have that boat scene on my wall.

Lee Bergeron

Stunning, as always... ~r

I have a distant view of a lake, nothing as moving as your water photos! Well done.

So beautiful. You have some kind of magic. I felt like I was there, especially when I saw the one with the beautiful rose colored sunset sky. It took me out of my midwest living room and was about to plop me in the water when I suddenly resisted, remembering I had to get dinner on. Never has that happened before. Something magical there Algis and something very magical with you. That stone sculpture of the old Turkish man in his hat, arms folded and puffy pants stands frozen only for a minute and will again move amongst us. Again, as always, thank you for sharing.

Enjoy, Maestro; I definitely am. RRRRR

Algis, as always, you blow me away with your stones, your locations, your eye. Just beautiful. I must say, however, that I do not like the water effect at all. Your photographs are so striking on their own that the rippling (on only half the water) is distracting. The effect captures the eye and eats the power of the image. In my humble opinion. r.

Beautiful beyond what mere words could be spoken. -R-

Another good one! Fabulous sunsets and evocative sculptures. Still wondering about the water effect...

Simply stunning.

Great scenes Algis but all that watery action...Pass the gravol!

Oh My!

Breathtaking! R

Can I come visit?

Open Salon is graced with an absolutely beautiful cover shot thanks to you. More beauty awaits here. Happy New Year, Algis.

skypixie0, Thanks so much for the envy...I really appreciate it and shall cherish these words from you.


Art James, Yes natures clothes are best esp when relaxing in the flickering light. Thanks again...

Jack Heart, Thanks yes I think it would be a nice screen saver too. I think you could do that too!


zanelle, Thanks so much, it is quite the feat though managing it.I'll tell you how....if you really want to know?

Mary Stanik, Thanks so much, I am so pleased by the comment.


Linda Seccaspina, Thanks so much. I accept the bow and return the same to you to.

Anne Camille Jongleux, Thanks so much!

Erica K We sure can...but where are you?

Erica K Thanks again and more. Wish you were here.


Cathy GF it does not get any better than that. Thanks again and again.

FusunA, Thanks so much...wish you were here..


Matt Paust, Thanks so much MP wish you were here too.

Sarah Cavanaugh, Oh that is really oh so fine. Hugs to you.

James M. Emmerling, Thats beautiful I am sure they would look cool too if you had just smoked a number as well. maybe even more so.

No-one will ever accuse you of not leaving the world a more beautiful place, Algis.

A clear reflection of Turkish waters: "Come like the water. Go like the water."

Really cool and wet! They've said it all except well done! :)

What gorgeous and dreamy views! I loved all of these images, but the last one is just breathtaking - it looks like an Impressionist painting! Just stunning....

I'm speechless...new here and loving it!
Liz

Congrats on the well-deserved EP. The water effect is amazing. Such a beautiful place in the world.

Really beautiful, the water effect is amazing. Thank you for sharing your gift and your world.

Congratulations on the EP so well deserved
Beautiful images
Calm and gentle just what my aching heart needed
Thank you
M
~R~

Gorgeous!!!

An amazing view and skill you have there.
I'll swap it for the River Thames and some rain but you'll have to collect it as the postage is rather high.

"Press send please FRed(tm), rate with an Ug then get the wrapping paper please Boy."

An amazing view and skill you have there.
I'll swap it for the River Thames and some rain but you'll have to collect it as the postage is rather high.

"Press send please FRed(tm), rate with an Ug then get the wrapping paper please Boy."

Beautiful! thanks for posting.

Great pics and sculptures as always Algis. However I am something of a contrarian, that water effect makes me feel nervous!

l'Heure Bleue, Thanks that is just great..Glad your feeling that way to.

Belinda T. Oh my, please do then and then tell us about it.Thanks!

scanner A OK...Thanks again for that offer. What about a video camera would you mind lugging that? Just kidding.


designanator Thanks so much D. This place is the most beautiful and cheapest place to hand ones winter hat.


elizabethkirby , Your spectacular for saying that. Thanks so much.


Stacey Youdin OK, Thanks again and best to you.

Lee Bergeron That could be arranged, I do sell these images . Thanks!


Joan H. Thanks again J. it's always a pleasure...

BuffyW Well they are easy to do and I find they add a surreal touch to some if the conditions are right.

SheilaTGTG55 That is so very moving S. I appreciate your comment and love what you have felt by looking at these images.. Best and Thanks again.

Thoth, Always a pleasure and more. Thanks again !

The Good Daughter Oh that is OK....there is another post from last that has another set of images that are unmoving. Thanks !

Christine Geery, Oh that is just oh so marvelous. Blessing and thanks to you.


Spike The Chicken, Thats OK I am just so glad you enjoyed and more...Thanks!

nanatehay, Thanks so much for that!

Abrawang, I would if I had some. thanks again and Cheers!

trilogy Thanks so much !

Trudge164 really glad you saw these. Hope all is going well there for you now? Cheers and Thanks!

divorcedpauline You sure can...I am waiting. Thanks again.

Scarlett Sumac, Oh that is just marvelous. Thanks so much SS.

Thank you for letting me know about this little bit of heaven you're experiencing , I think we all wish we were there! Thanks for sharing these images, and by the way I like your new banner! BTW I love these meditative stone sculptures--Andy Goldsworthy look out!

Me like the water effect. I would like to see a dragon in the water with the water effect, it would be neat. Being a Pisces - anything to do with water - I am in - literally! Now for the first pic with the boat just like it is planted in the water - this consumes me - makes me want to bare it all.
Thanks for another great post my friend. Rated with a Jali Smile of course. :-)

Surreal! Dali-esque! Love the ripples! I can smell the ocean. I see a whirling dervish and other locals in the sculptures. Algis, you always tickle my imagination. Cok guzel.

Kim Gamble, Oh that is so wonderful.Thanks ! I really thank you big time for that. Hope your year goes well too.


GHung, Thanks....I love that quote ... Cheers!

tg within, Thanks that is so meaningful and more. Best to you this year and more.


Alysa Salzberg, Oh how I love this comment. I always try to be impressionistic when I can and I am so glad that came through. Best to you this year and more..


liz.777, I am speechless too and I really thank you. Best year yet for you I hope.

lschmoopie, Oh that is so fine and your really divine.Cheers!

Midwest Muse, Oh that is outstandingly nice. best to you and yours this year.Thanks again!

M. C. S., Oh my so glad that you commented so finely and I wish the best for you this year and next. Cheers!

Lea Lane, Thanks so much Lea. Best to you this year and more..Cheers!




CreekEnd UK, Thanks so much for dropping by and spreading that nice anecdote. Best to you this year and next. Cheers!



Kevin Army, Thanks so much and the same for you and more..Cheers

Dicky Neely ,Thats OK because it is the comment that means so much and the nervous feeling comes from probably being amazed that a still image could do this. Cheers!

Congrats on the EP. I had a whole other post written up and my internet connection barfed just as I hit post. Oh well. In short, it's a general, "You Rock, man!" kind of post and I'll just leave it at that. Wonderful stuff.

I'd love to see more photos of your sculptures in bright daylight with stark shadows on them. Might make an interesting study.

Well deserved EP and well done!

--r--

A stunning display as always.

The Aegean Sea coast has the bluest sparkling waters. I have ever swum

Everyone thinks it. so I'll say it: We have here a genius in our midst. Alex, however to you make the sea come alive? I can't even take or if I take, cannot upload a photo. You make beauty all the time. RRRR

Oh how I wish I were looking at these magnificent scenes as I waded out to touch them. You are so talented and I love the rippling water.
rated with love

Anne Cameron Cutri, Thanks so much. That is really so fine and more. I wish you were here then. Really appreciate it and hope your New Year is superb.

JALI 17, Oh, that is so fine and more. Wish you were here then and having a nice cupper with me. Thanks!


Flip da Lid , Wow, you have a great imagination and more. Wish you were here for a cup of Chai on me. Thanks again.

I'm extremely envious about the way you bounce around the world and the things you see...and grateful when you share them with us. I can't keep up with you. I thought you were back in Canada....how come you never come to Florida. Oh, right. I wouldn't come here either if I had a choice between Florida and the places you go. Good show.

Beautiful.

Exquisite!!! I just looked up 'water effect'. What an amazing tool to enhance these gorgeous images. I'm going to try it out today. RR

A stunning share and worthy EP.

Magical! I could look at these over and over and find something new and wonderful each time!
R

Gorgeous photographs! wow! I'm totally jealous. I've always wanted to trace the footsteps of Alexander the Great in Turkey at least. Many good sites to be seen during such a trip, I am told.

r

Hi Algis, how could I not like a view of sailboats and water and sculpture!

(the effects begin to wear on me though, a little... anyway)

over the past year you have been so generous here and of course, when I put my hand out toward the sails and caught that image (on Pica Chu) it was in direct reference to you, a tip of the hat.... so sincere thanks for the inspiration and instruction you've so freely given.

I hope you investigated Margot Benacerraf (Araya) extraordinary images there of Venezuela. I left that in a comment for you somewhere...

Así que....¡Saludos, señor poeta de la imagen!

dunniteowl , Thanks again, I am so glad you saw these and were inspired. I like some in complete silhouette and others showing the rock. Eventually there shall be more here.

emma peel 2 , Your really stunning for saying that emma. Thanks a million and I hope your fine these days too? HNY


CommunicationsLanguagesCulture , I know it calls me to swimm on a daily basis but unfortunately now it is too cold...but not freezing so some folks still are.

wendyo, Wow you have said something that is truly making me blush. I am speechless and thank you dearly for saying that. May you have a fantastic 2012.xxx


RomanticPoetess, Oh my well you could because I am waiting to show you were I made them . Unfortunately they last only a day before they get knocked down by people of the wind although I did find some that lasted for four days, thats when I returned and was oh so pleased to see them. Thanks again and wish you were here.

very, very nice! The special effects really catch the eye.

sagemerlin Thanks again SM. You would love this place I am in called Bitez for the food here is excellent. One day I will make it to FLA.and I hope sooner than later.

Helvetica Stone, Your beautiful for saying that. Thanks again HS.

Rita Bourland, Oh I can hardly wait to see what you do with it. Thanks again.

scupper, far out thanks and more S.


Poppi Iceland, Oh that is just marvelous and thanks again. Would love to make there there too!



Rw005g Yes I have been to one place near by where Alexander made a road. Wish you were here and thanks for the comment.

Rodney Roe, Thanks again and I am so glad to have tickled your eyes with this, Cheers!

Wonderful pictures and great stone sculptures.

Holy man Algis! Your gif files rock!!!
Congrats on the well-deserved EP!

Mark Butkus, Thanks so much and cheers to you!


Susie Lindau, Thanks for dropping by and yes Gif files rock . Cheers!

I just said "Oh My God!" out loud, ten times and no-one is in the room.

Good luck with your show Algis. (how about mounting a few of those stone sculptures in Central Park!)

Truly beautiful and the sculptures are so well integrated into their environment that they seem organic. Really wonderful.

Dianne Schuch - Lindsey, Wow and that is what I said here upon reading it only I made it a whole dozen times....Thanks so much and more...

Inverted Interrobang, Thats a very interesting idea....Thanks again...wow how cool!

Razzle Dazzle, Oh your good and I appreciate the comment and your time. Thanks again...

Now that is some view. Makes me want to jump in, especially from the perspective of this cold, icy day here.

stunning. absolutely stunning.

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