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The Test of Time



There is sat, in a field of wild Sunflowers, just outside the abandoned farm house in the background...standing the test of time, like a beacon, an icon, able to tell stories, share knowledge and it's thoughts, of families that have come and gone, of the storms it has weathered, of the sunsets it has seen, of harsh winters it has endured. Looking at it as the sun dipped down, I wondered how many children have swung from it's large branches, how many birds it has protected from the elements. It's been there for a long time, and I am willing to wager we could all learn a lot from the things it could tell us.

I hope you all like it
John


See more on my website http://jdebordphoto.com all work copyrighted 2009 John De Bord. Feel free to link to this shot on Facebook, Twitter, etc. I welcome the extra exposure!

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Comments: 183

kkart In reply to ??? [2010-08-16 14:39:34 +0000 UTC]

well that is a very nice compliment, thank you!

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babymelodi [2010-08-05 03:47:14 +0000 UTC]

GAWJUZZZ!!!

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sleepswithasmile [2010-07-30 07:09:24 +0000 UTC]

....I still really love this

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kkart In reply to sleepswithasmile [2010-07-30 10:27:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks babe! One of those very unexpected shots!

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GramMoo [2010-07-02 04:41:52 +0000 UTC]

Featured here [link]

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MistyTableau [2010-06-11 07:52:21 +0000 UTC]

Featured here : [link]

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Calander [2010-03-14 04:22:09 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my all time favorites, the picture itself does tell a story, not just of the tree but the whole picture.
I love your description too.

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kkart In reply to Calander [2010-03-15 12:30:14 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you! I seriously appreciate that!

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TerraRhapsody [2010-02-11 16:35:06 +0000 UTC]

Such a lovely shot- it has so much character. Nice colour and atmosphere

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kkart In reply to TerraRhapsody [2010-02-12 00:31:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks hon!

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TerraRhapsody In reply to kkart [2010-02-12 11:17:45 +0000 UTC]

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DavidCraigEllis [2010-02-03 22:50:05 +0000 UTC]

Hey John Your stunning image is featured here mate [link]

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MsDulcet [2010-02-01 03:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Johnny boy! I put this in my journal because I love it so much

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kkart In reply to MsDulcet [2010-02-24 14:36:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks sweetie!

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HDRenesys [2010-01-30 14:25:49 +0000 UTC]

Featured here: [link]

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LeashaAHooker [2010-01-28 20:58:16 +0000 UTC]

Another beauty John!

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kkart In reply to LeashaAHooker [2010-01-28 23:24:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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JGDA9RS [2010-01-26 05:59:51 +0000 UTC]

lovely composition. i love the lighting as well. it's got that moody ambience to it.

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kkart In reply to JGDA9RS [2010-01-28 16:29:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks, I love shooting scenes like this

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tourofnature [2010-01-25 23:48:01 +0000 UTC]

Your word really painted a nice picture, no pun intended. I liked it a lot more after I read your description, as always, great work John!

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kkart In reply to tourofnature [2010-01-28 16:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Moon-Willow [2010-01-24 17:32:42 +0000 UTC]

there are some places taht are just magical... that tap into the very core of the earths energy and you captured it fantastically.... the sighing of the wind complimenting the groans of the branches off set by the buzz of the bees.....oh yes, it is magical

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kkart In reply to Moon-Willow [2010-01-28 16:37:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ginger

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Gemela [2010-01-24 16:48:56 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful picture

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kkart In reply to Gemela [2010-01-28 16:39:00 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much

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Gemela In reply to kkart [2010-01-28 16:39:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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robcherry [2010-01-19 22:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Awesome shot & great treatment

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sleepswithasmile [2010-01-18 22:43:07 +0000 UTC]

...so beautiful. One can only dream about the memories a place like this holds.

You captured not only the beauty of the landscape, but the soul of it's essence.

This isn't just a photography Johnny...you brought it to life!!!

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kkart In reply to sleepswithasmile [2010-01-31 17:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks Juju! I am just getting caught up on comments now. I didn't expect this shot to do so well. Glad you dig it!

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sleepswithasmile In reply to kkart [2010-02-02 01:22:28 +0000 UTC]

no problem john

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kkart In reply to sleepswithasmile [2010-02-02 13:55:17 +0000 UTC]

You know, you are really hard to get a hold of

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sleepswithasmile In reply to kkart [2010-02-11 02:56:33 +0000 UTC]

ONLY because you keep calling me so late at night

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kkart In reply to sleepswithasmile [2010-02-11 03:36:01 +0000 UTC]

9 your time isn't late lol

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sleepswithasmile In reply to kkart [2010-02-11 06:18:20 +0000 UTC]

Ok,you got me on that one. Had some stuff to take care of tonite but you USUALLY call me late and right before you go to bed, lol. That's why I don't call back Every time you've called these past few weeks I've either been out or asleep. Like I told you last time we talked - call me on the weekends during the day

...and Johnny, good luck tomorrow.

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Jeannieblue [2010-01-18 01:13:23 +0000 UTC]

I have featured this marvelous piece of your art @ [link]

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kkart In reply to Jeannieblue [2010-01-18 13:31:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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KitCatTurner [2010-01-18 01:09:24 +0000 UTC]

This is allot like the little home I grew up in with my Great-Grandparents...

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kkart In reply to KitCatTurner [2010-01-18 13:32:55 +0000 UTC]

I see images that make me feel the same way, too

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BekkaLynn [2010-01-17 14:36:53 +0000 UTC]

Just gorgeous and so full of things to think about!!

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kkart In reply to BekkaLynn [2010-01-17 14:38:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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BekkaLynn In reply to kkart [2010-01-17 17:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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allenjmiller [2010-01-17 03:13:29 +0000 UTC]

this is brilliant man. exposure is spot on and i just love the colours.

colorado, eh? which part are you in?

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kkart In reply to allenjmiller [2010-01-17 03:46:44 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks, as far as Colorado, all over, but mostly the front range

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allenjmiller In reply to kkart [2010-01-17 03:56:54 +0000 UTC]

cool. i've spent a bit of time in the southwestern part. love colorado

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glassreflections [2010-01-16 16:24:55 +0000 UTC]

This has to be one of my favorite shots of yours. The lighting is stunning and the tree against the sky, with the added yellow of the sunflowers is utterly beautiful.

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kkart In reply to glassreflections [2010-01-16 16:47:44 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks so much!

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lehwil [2010-01-16 16:09:14 +0000 UTC]

absolutly stunning! looks like out of a fairytale!

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kkart In reply to lehwil [2010-01-16 16:09:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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lehwil In reply to kkart [2010-01-16 16:48:53 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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kkart In reply to lehwil [2010-01-16 17:07:00 +0000 UTC]

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