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Published: 2009-05-01 16:42:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 97297; Favourites: 4608; Downloads: 3148
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What is life? Is life happens just when somebody else know about it? I mean, if nobody knows you're there, you might as well not be there, or even be dead. Am I right?
People search for the perfect life all around the world, but I know better. I was just thinking that there is an old Chinese saying that tells that if you stand long enough in one place, the whole world will pass you by. I know he said it because he said that while standing in my shade. I remember I thought it would be great if it was true. I could really "see the world". A few hundred years later I can tell you that if all I've seen is what this world has to offer, the world must be a sad place. Seasons change, Rain and then sun and again. Night becomes day and day becomes night again. Birds fly, land, take a crap, fly again. Sometimes a Jeep drives by leaving a cloud of dust. Hundreds of years that I'm here and now I understand that the old Chinese was just trying to be nice, and give me hopes for an interesting future, but sometimes a tree is just a tree. The less thinking I do, the better the time I have. Because, after all, what is time....


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North of the Negev, Israel
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Comments: 367

Thielio [2010-07-03 14:50:16 +0000 UTC]

I love how simple this is. And it's such a great capture.

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And-true [2010-06-29 20:21:03 +0000 UTC]

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Totally-Obsessed In reply to ??? [2010-06-28 16:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Hey, do mind if I use your wonderful picture for a background on a website? I will say where I have got it from. Thanks

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TheGirlOfTomorrow In reply to ??? [2010-05-23 19:31:09 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant concept.
Amazing work.

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gogoljevabordella [2010-05-14 13:42:44 +0000 UTC]

great point of view!

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noirwhisper [2010-05-10 08:21:35 +0000 UTC]

Your wonderful work has been featured in my journal: [link]

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PhotoMad-ness [2010-03-31 06:23:21 +0000 UTC]

THIS PHOTO IS AWESOME DUDE !

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RoseKate [2010-03-27 16:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Your amazing piece of art was featured in my journal.
You can find it here:
[link]
Hugs!

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vvalhallaa [2010-03-17 20:07:52 +0000 UTC]

I love the concept and the photograph looks very alive

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SweeTango [2010-02-16 09:43:48 +0000 UTC]

lol very funny and beautiful shot!
lovely!!

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TheZiggyStardrugs [2010-01-12 14:24:19 +0000 UTC]

Amazing (:

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awsmdragonqueen [2010-01-06 18:21:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, simple, and touching shot. Very interesting concept, I love your words that go with this shot. thinking tree has me thinking

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LMR-photography [2009-12-28 19:37:17 +0000 UTC]

you've been feature here
happy new year [link]

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julietcaesar [2009-12-26 07:23:57 +0000 UTC]

Hello! Your lovely deviation has been selected to be a part of #DeviouslyInspired favourites which displays a variety of deviations from many artists to draw inspiration from. Inspiration will be credited to your piece in the artists comments; if you have any objections we will oblige in removing the deviation from our group but otherwise come take a peek at our page and tell us what you think.

Rachel

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elisabethhiljainen [2009-11-24 10:08:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, that's AMAZING !

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alban-expressed [2009-11-14 21:46:30 +0000 UTC]

Funny picture.

The tree is perfect, and doesn't question it. We do, and that is why we need atonement.

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GreenPeny [2009-11-03 16:05:21 +0000 UTC]

[link]
when i saw this pictures
i smiled!
love this pictures!

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mymomisapunk [2009-11-02 07:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Clever and witty...

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Ancient-Hoofbeats [2009-10-28 20:07:42 +0000 UTC]

You've been featured in an article called "Beyond Day n Night"! [link] Sorry for the late notification!

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mefisto3 [2009-10-28 17:17:52 +0000 UTC]

i like a lot this idea. well done!

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HeartCrack [2009-10-03 13:13:55 +0000 UTC]

wonderful

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Sharon77Speeds [2009-09-29 19:17:49 +0000 UTC]

unbelievable

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Fratercula [2009-09-29 15:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Clever

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wisecracker [2009-09-19 23:23:23 +0000 UTC]

"this tree is a lonely tree" Bob Ross would say while painting a friend or two nearby. I liked your lonely tree.

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EilonwySedai [2009-09-19 09:49:06 +0000 UTC]

This is featured in my news article "Curiosity Shop" here: [link] Check it out!

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whereyoubeen [2009-09-07 17:58:42 +0000 UTC]

I love it! Greetings

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babbuleone [2009-08-28 20:11:43 +0000 UTC]

oh my.. I love it!!!

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Xolith [2009-08-23 11:04:31 +0000 UTC]

amazing, it really makes you think

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dakoo [2009-08-22 05:53:07 +0000 UTC]

well spotted, instantly reminded me of the "The Love Omen" manip of yours. You do interesting things with clouds !!!

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Talei [2009-08-13 15:21:46 +0000 UTC]

That is fabulous.

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Ivan-I [2009-08-12 18:57:02 +0000 UTC]

just awesome!

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lordoftears [2009-07-26 22:11:19 +0000 UTC]

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JoshWasThere [2009-07-09 15:55:11 +0000 UTC]

Turned out perfectly, lol

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7StringedFiend [2009-06-26 10:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Clever idea, lucky shot as well. where'd you take it?
the mirimar disaster have a song called the thinking tree

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BobVPR [2009-06-25 22:58:59 +0000 UTC]

Quite beautiful. The story adds a dimension; not that it needed it, the tree sits in the zone of the golden section with its posse of philosopher clouds and it is at once perfection and muse. Does it know you captured its essence?

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garfildus [2009-06-25 20:57:10 +0000 UTC]

your image is being featured HERE

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EvidentlyChickentown [2009-06-24 14:23:10 +0000 UTC]

love it..very clever

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broto [2009-06-23 15:38:36 +0000 UTC]

amazing shot!!!

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Vejigante [2009-06-21 04:38:59 +0000 UTC]

This is a simple and beatiful composition. It made me think about how things are conceived to be and how, in just a moment, they can be presented under a new light that alters the previous conception.

Now I wonder; what if the tree is the one being thought?

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aqua-puracastle [2009-06-17 01:34:03 +0000 UTC]

I wonder what that tree is thinking?

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katikat [2009-06-16 15:42:14 +0000 UTC]

Amazing awesome capture ^__^ so simply and so great

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adala [2009-06-15 10:43:00 +0000 UTC]

this is a very impressive picture.its so far and endless the tree seems to have some whiseness in it and with those clouds its almost like he's thinking. so the title is very suitable for this fantastic and impressive picture

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zajr [2009-06-14 13:46:49 +0000 UTC]

This is sick! Awesome picture.

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gozlanit [2009-06-06 19:40:59 +0000 UTC]

איזה יופי
תמונה פשוט מקסימה

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ishi-san [2009-06-03 11:02:41 +0000 UTC]

Hahah what a mint title, made me have a little giggle that

Deffinatly prefer the re-coloured version, adds mystery the other is too bright and jolly

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Kikomiko [2009-06-02 12:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Love it!Its so unreal...like a painting...great colours!

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Gamze-K [2009-05-28 16:55:56 +0000 UTC]

excellent, well done

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frk-kalbakk [2009-05-26 16:23:08 +0000 UTC]

I love the consept!

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dris186 [2009-05-24 19:01:47 +0000 UTC]

cute

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eNola-Rayne [2009-05-24 01:18:32 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful piece!

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