Closer to Heaven by rayburg
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks to all that commented on recent works. Less than a week away from breaking new years resolutions...lol..
Have a terrific last week of 2005.
ENJOY TODAY

Comments (22)
This bird is sending a message. Beautifully captured. Excellent. Aloha
yes it's Beautifully shot ! nice bird so close to pure heaven in 2 delicate colours SUPER
A perfect tittle for your shot Ray ! So nice and peaceful, with a very tender light. Perfect for me today ;o))))) Hugs.
Superbly done !
Happy New Year Ray and I doubt the pigeon knows what it is sitting on but makes for a wonderful capture and idea
Hi Ray :) This is a fantastic photo.... how perfect it is!! Sitting right there on the cross like that .. wow. I think if I ever saw anything like this, I'd be so excited, the pictures would all be a big blur. lol great work ... hope you and Susie and the boys had a great Christmas .. what resolutions are you planning on breaking ?? LOL I haven't decided on a resolution yet ... I've already quit drinking ... I've quit smoking .. what is there left in life? lol (No, I'm NOT giving up my Nikon!!!) :-P
Fantastic shot! Peace to everyone !
Well only have 3 bad vices and love all 3, and one of the vices is marvellous for the complexion, blood circulation and keeps one young and trim.. blush..!!!!..my new years resolution isnt so much a resolution but a goal to write more with own illustrations..!!!!... beautiful capture Ray.. perfect place to pose cross roads of life.. have a wonderful new year with your family.. and may 2006 be the best year ever..!!!!! nikki:)))...
I think the same thing as soulofharmony for the recolution.... very, very good capture... well done
Marvellous capture , luminosity is perfect..
Wonderful capture and title, Ray, a thought-provoking one (although Ezekia's prayer postponed heaves some 15 years... :)! Like all good songs Christmas did the same as all the good songs and this pigeon after shooting it: it flies away! Excellent work, Ray, hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your beloveds!
Thought provoking title and capture :)
What a beautiful shot, and the title fits very well.
What a great symbol! A superb pic.
:-) A beautiful picture at this time of year. You always select just the right ones to upload... something I am not very good at...lol Have a wonderful last week of 2005 and I look forward to many more great pics from you next year. :-)
But heaven is on world ;) Great moment.
I love the composition and POV of this excellent shot Ray! You always do such wonderful work. Bless you!
Nice crisp composition! Love the lines created in this one!
fantastic compo!.. ominous in meaning or so it seems.. oh please don't mention NY resolution.. i'm already anxious in giving up smoking so i can get a new PC :P what a deal eh!
All the best in 2006...
There is just something I love about this one. A symbol of the spirit perhaps...
The POV and the framing make this picture. This one is exquisite, Ray. Absolutely stunning photography! V