This is one of the very first pictures I took with the Nikon.  This was at a cabin near Hayward where my sister-in-law got married.  I was originally going for the sunset against the lake but when I got home and downloaded these I spotted the eagle in the image as well.  I didn’t change the color or the tinting at all the sun and the shadows created the shading and the yellow hue.  I had forgotten all about this picture until I began downloading all of my pictures onto my new computer, and although I don’t consider one of my best I do like the imagery it evokes.  The eagle flying above as the boats gently float on the water which is reflecting the slowly descending sun  I picture this image in my head sometimes when I am meditating because it was a perfect moment in nature.  One of the rare times I was able to freeze an image that can invoke peace and serenity in my otherwise preoccupied mind.  I also have an affinity to this picture because it was one of the first pictures I took after I had decided that I wanted to pursue this hobby and like I said before just because it isn’t one of my best artistically speaking it is a great reminder of how beautiful nature can be and being able to capture it was just an added bonus.  Respect the world and people around you and always have a peaceful place to go when you feel lost, alone, afraid or completely confused.  Finding peace in myself is what I have been striving to do for a few years now and although I am a long way from being the man I want to be I can always find this picture to take me to a happier more peaceful place even if it is only for a few minutes.  After the franticly frustrating last couple of weeks I was more than happy to have stumbled upon this picture again because it has definitely done its job for me again.  I hope everyone has an amazing weekend and as always……………..PEACE!!!!!!!!