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Published: 2005-06-28 04:30:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 1179; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 154
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Description Here I set sail on maiden wings,
the world within my palm,
A journey long, a venture wide,
a pathway strewn with calm.

I know not where this voyage leads,
but trusting is my heart,
A leap of faith, a simple step,
a silent, quick depart.

To better lands, to newer grace,
the place where I belong.
To warmer hands, to wider space,
where love becomes my song.

-- Patrick K. Chai

* dedicated to =chaoticparadox , who is about to embark on a new voyage.
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Comments: 55

eggwacker In reply to ??? [2006-02-05 19:38:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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skjon [2005-09-23 15:05:50 +0000 UTC]

wonderful

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Jael- [2005-08-20 09:11:44 +0000 UTC]

I love the granniness of this photograph, and how it seems so powerful and emotional if you keep looking at it and yet it is of something fragile..

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eggwacker In reply to Jael- [2005-08-22 00:26:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

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ShelleyJackman [2005-07-23 10:22:20 +0000 UTC]

Lovely. Like the grainy feel to it

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eggwacker In reply to ShelleyJackman [2005-07-23 21:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Ethelin [2005-07-16 17:30:36 +0000 UTC]

Again such a lovely amazing picture. (would like to see you take that one) Blow and shot it at the same time.. But great work, my compliments. Thank you for your kind words, Hope comes again .. .. One day, I will moehahah!

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eggwacker In reply to Ethelin [2005-07-17 20:26:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again Maybe one of these days when I get my tripod all set up, I'll do it with me blowing. Thanks for the suggestion. All the best wishes!

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Ethelin In reply to eggwacker [2005-07-17 22:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Hi, no problem. Have nice day.

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Mehrunnisa [2005-07-15 09:55:44 +0000 UTC]

I think it is amazing how a single picture can do such wonders to our imagination... this takes me right to my childhood, to runing in the fields with my cousins during the summer.

I like the grain in this photo, for me, it makes all the difference.

Good work.

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Fsh [2005-07-04 20:53:18 +0000 UTC]

Exelent...

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eggwacker In reply to Fsh [2005-07-11 06:11:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Fabian!

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ZjeerY [2005-07-03 17:40:55 +0000 UTC]

Only the incredible wacker of eggs could photograph this so nicely, truly wonderful. It has a beautiful depth of field and the otmosphere in this one is incredibly strong. Very good Patrick

Lovely composition also

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eggwacker In reply to ZjeerY [2005-07-11 14:54:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for all your positive comments, Gerard. They are much appreciated as always.

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silver-fox73 [2005-07-02 16:45:26 +0000 UTC]

very interesting shot

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luzifer-photos [2005-07-01 12:45:41 +0000 UTC]

How beautiful, photo, poem and meaning behind it.

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eggwacker In reply to luzifer-photos [2005-07-01 16:22:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your kind comment.

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iamkatia [2005-07-01 06:53:30 +0000 UTC]

this makes me smile and feel so good to be
a part of this beautiful world.

thanks for noticing thse simple magical things..

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eggwacker In reply to iamkatia [2005-07-01 16:23:49 +0000 UTC]

It is a beautiful world, and you are part of the beauty

Be blessed, my friend.

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Whippeh [2005-06-29 20:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Exquisite - a wonderful capture

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eggwacker In reply to Whippeh [2005-07-01 16:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Nic

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deirdre-a [2005-06-29 02:31:25 +0000 UTC]

such a beautiful poem! and a beautiful picture to go along with the beautiful poem. beautiful overall! i love this, this is definitely a +fav.

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augustc4 [2005-06-28 23:14:47 +0000 UTC]

great poem and great subject matter!
it's about time someone was creative enough to capture this little aspect of life.
(would somebody pay eggwacker the money he deserves as a professional already?! )

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eggwacker In reply to augustc4 [2005-06-29 07:37:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it, but you're much too kind. I'm nowhere near being a professional.

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augustc4 In reply to eggwacker [2005-06-30 23:10:04 +0000 UTC]

well stop tricking me then!
honestly though, you're much too modest.
your style will make you a lot of money someday

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yonashek [2005-06-28 21:56:42 +0000 UTC]

lovely captured!

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pinkcookie [2005-06-28 16:40:08 +0000 UTC]

beautiful grain

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Annamee [2005-06-28 15:07:33 +0000 UTC]

lovely, absolutely

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doggj [2005-06-28 14:46:20 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely delightful piece. I like the notion-of-motion best!

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eggwacker In reply to doggj [2005-06-29 07:32:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words!

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isabelucha [2005-06-28 12:14:40 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful tones, angle, capture...
And wonderful words too

I'm sure =chaoticparadox will love this one, Patrick!

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eggwacker In reply to isabelucha [2005-06-29 07:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Isabel.

I hope she does like it. She's a dreamer, that one.

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jagscupid [2005-06-28 09:07:09 +0000 UTC]

Ooo great capture

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Iclickmyheels [2005-06-28 08:57:36 +0000 UTC]

that is amazing. Its a great time capturig moement. So delicate and detailed.
That is so beautiful. The picture and the words.
You are truelly very talented. Im becoming a bit of fan of your work!

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kittynn [2005-06-28 07:54:37 +0000 UTC]

Pure magic.

Grain. Mood. Motion captured. Love it.

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plasticastle [2005-06-28 07:26:56 +0000 UTC]

so soft

so delicate

i am in awe

you capture such increible beauty

i want more!!!

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eggwacker In reply to plasticastle [2005-06-29 07:24:23 +0000 UTC]

heh, thanks my friend.

I am in just as much awe of your work.

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plasticastle In reply to plasticastle [2005-06-28 07:27:28 +0000 UTC]

incredible i should say

i think mr. sandman is trying to tell me something

hehe

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kemicalimbalance [2005-06-28 06:37:25 +0000 UTC]

This looks like a screen cap from an old movie. Cool!

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eggwacker In reply to kemicalimbalance [2005-06-29 07:22:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad you found it cool

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Argocat8 [2005-06-28 06:32:57 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

a wonderful delicate moment to catch just before the seeds leave the "security" of the stalk
I really love the diffused outline of the other grasses thingies (that would be technical term of course ) in the background

fine words yet again
what are you majoring in in university again?

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eggwacker In reply to Argocat8 [2005-06-29 07:21:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words, Karen.

Here's a shocker. I graduated university with a degree in computer science My dream job is to be a children's literature writer, and so I took creative writing classes along with my technical classes. Right now, I'm a software engineer who does writing and photography on the side. Maybe one of these days I can say that I'm a writer who does photography on the side.

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Argocat8 In reply to eggwacker [2005-06-29 10:02:47 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome Patrick

that's not surprising really. You obviously have some right-brain tendencies with your photography, so writing parallels that talent
check this test out - which eye do you put to your viewfinder when taking pics? If it is your left one, you're right brained, which is reputedly more "creative"

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eggwacker In reply to Argocat8 [2005-07-11 06:00:51 +0000 UTC]

Hi Karen!

Sorry for replying to this message so late. I actually read this the day that you wrote it, but didn't get a chance to reply before I left on my trip. What you said was really interesting, and it's been on my mind ever since.

I always put my right eye in the viewfinder. I tried putting my left eye and I can't imagine ever doing that. I guess that makes me left brained, which actually doesn't surprise me. I enjoy being creative (I've even participated in Odyssey of the Mind a creativity based competition here in the states since elementary school all the way through 12th grade), but I despite all that, I'm extremely logical in my thinking. If you take a careful look at the way I write, strict organization of thought governs the way I craft my words. I think part of that comes from being a perfectionist too (a real pain sometimes!).

Anyway, thanks for raising that thought and question. I found it highly interesting to think about!

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Argocat8 In reply to eggwacker [2005-07-11 06:41:43 +0000 UTC]

hehe maybe given your profession you do use your left brain more, but I suspect you have plenty of active connections to the right-side of your brain too
well of course you do, otherwise you'd be in neurological trouble

tis interesting stuff though

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eggwacker In reply to Argocat8 [2005-07-13 03:19:27 +0000 UTC]

heh

yes, very interesting. I'm going to ask around now to see which eye everyone uses

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Gamez82 [2005-06-28 05:49:29 +0000 UTC]

great picture..and awesome poem to go with it.

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eggwacker In reply to Gamez82 [2005-06-29 06:55:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

ps - I like your avatar. birdo!

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Formor [2005-06-28 05:23:04 +0000 UTC]

Such a captivating shot

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KurisuTAMS [2005-06-28 05:22:49 +0000 UTC]

That is really amazZzing! As *mezzzmorized said; just the concept and the action ... wow.

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