Ilene Samowitz
Shooting From The Heart

PAD2013
My goal for 2013 is to post an image a day to this gallery I hope you enjoy these and visit this gallery often. All Images are for sale. The watermark will not be visible on any product or print that is purchased. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. This is my second year belonging to this wonderful community.
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8-16-13 Big Stump Beach, Oregon just south of Waldport. This beach is just due west of our property and is a short walk away. This beach and stump has a lot of mystery and legend associated with this Redwood Stump.
“Just south of Waldport. Considered to be the center of the world for the Alsea, Siuslaw, Lower Umpqua, Coos and Lower Coquille people, this redwood stump, was prayed to when passing (the trail was on the beach here). It marked the center of the world, because Hummingbird and bumble flew in opposite directions to set the course of the sun there.”
Here is a link in case you want to learn more. I'm sure you will be seeing more images that I make from here.
http://www.big-stump.com/
Dee
on August 18, 2013I love seeing our beach
fotoeffects
on August 18, 2013Truly lovely and mystical!
MorganFractals
on August 18, 2013Well done
GaryHowe
on August 17, 2013Love the composition - great find
ayushthetraveller
on August 17, 2013Very nice..
Howard's Photography
on August 17, 2013Fascinating capture and info, great texture in the Redwood Stump!
fotomom
on August 17, 2013Great colors and layers in this other worldly looking shot!
Julieanne Mountford
on August 17, 2013Very good shot, my sort of photo. Nice to see the best photos on the popular page at last.
Gordon Smith
on August 17, 2013Really nice earthy tones and textures. A deceptively simple composition. I really like it!
arctangent
on August 17, 2013Marvelous shot. Very evocative , and thought-provoking when coupled with the info about the stump.