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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
MythArcana In reply to ??? [2009-05-02 15:18:25 +0000 UTC]
I always wondered what trees did when they weren't flinging leaves around and supplying cover for birds! Well, now I know! Excellent shot...most perfect timing on this one!
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bluewallflower [2009-05-02 15:14:22 +0000 UTC]
I love the simplicity of this photograph and the complexity of the message behind this picture.
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pablo12288 In reply to ??? [2009-05-02 15:10:48 +0000 UTC]
gorgeous photo. I really enjoy the simplicity
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Puricino [2009-05-02 14:04:53 +0000 UTC]
hehehe.. I find this picture quite funny.
and I don't know why, it reminds me my childhood..
very nice..
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Lisahy [2009-05-02 13:46:15 +0000 UTC]
ΧΧΧΧͺΧ ΧΧΧ ΧΧΧΧ ΧΧ¦ΧΧ’ΧΧ Χ©ΧΧ "ΧΧͺΧΧ" ΧΧ’Χ ΧΧΧ’ΧͺΧ..
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toxinbaby [2009-05-02 13:08:03 +0000 UTC]
I love this picture! It makes me wonder how interesting a tree's thought would be XD
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reuta48 [2009-05-02 11:38:45 +0000 UTC]
gilad im from israel too...i didnt know that it's that beautiful in the negev. i really love this photo and the concept is so cool! one of my fav's
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ghiblilover [2009-05-02 10:37:15 +0000 UTC]
thatΒ΄s the nicest picture an text, IΒ΄ve seen in the last time . if I understood the text well...IΒ΄m kind of sad, becuase I think the tree is right . especially the first 3 sentences make me think , too.
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LiLLyOTR In reply to ??? [2009-05-02 10:16:14 +0000 UTC]
interesting idea.... I really like it wish I could take pictures like this..
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Prythen In reply to ??? [2009-05-02 09:45:32 +0000 UTC]
A very good shot and a great concept!
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Chum162 In reply to ??? [2009-05-02 09:39:44 +0000 UTC]
great photo, definately has a story behind it!
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Silvarith [2009-05-02 09:21:29 +0000 UTC]
cant make up my mind which one i like best..this or the flickr one... beautiful!
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Mantori [2009-05-02 09:02:33 +0000 UTC]
Hi, long time...
Very nice pic, one of those moments.
Reminds me of a ? in the sky I once photographed...
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proama [2009-05-02 07:55:52 +0000 UTC]
"The life that is being shortened every moment and being dismantled every hour must be regarded very short.
The hidden thing namely death which is being driven (to you) by two over new phenomena, the day and the night, is certainly quick of approach. The traveller which is approaching with success or failure (namely death) deserves the best of provision. So acquire such provision from this world while you are here with which you may shield yourself tomorrow ...
No person gets rejoicing from this world but tears come to him after it, and no one gets its comforts in the front but he has to face hardships in the rear. No one receives the light rain of ease in it but the heavy rain of distress pours upon him. It is just worthy of this world that in the morning it supports a man but in the evening it does not recognise him. If one side of it is sweet and pleasant the other side is bitter and distressing..." great cool idea.. but you could change colors slightly.. and also contrast of frame's bottom.
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maticgolob [2009-05-02 07:24:59 +0000 UTC]
Amazing conceptual, but i think it should be brighter
anyway it is greath photo
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BeautifulAnamCara [2009-05-02 06:13:51 +0000 UTC]
ooooh!!!!!! ^^
fluffy white clouds in the most perfect blue sky!
im in love <33
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RavenHime [2009-05-02 03:57:48 +0000 UTC]
This picture is both stunning and clever! I love it
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pachecodejesus [2009-05-02 03:55:41 +0000 UTC]
i like that photo is one of that unique moments one in a million, but i must say that i like most the text in the artist comment the way that is expressed in the way of think of a tree, his way to see the world always there, always alone, expecting something that could bring to life her lonely soul.
thank you
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kurosakii [2009-05-02 03:54:59 +0000 UTC]
it's really amazing how you interpret this picture.
If it was me who has there, I wouldn't even notice the cool clouds. I would just pass it by. But you didn't, you have eagle eyes! I this picte
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ndanish18 [2009-05-02 03:50:19 +0000 UTC]
are you fucking serious gilad this is so awesome
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