So many things are magical. For me most of them revolve around Nature, from the flight of a butterfly, a shooting star, the ever changing masterpiece of a setting sun, the birth of a foal, rain on a sunny day, clouds, rainbows, even a chicken laying an egg. This picture was taken from inside the Jean Dot Cave near the Lava Beds National Monument, Modoc County, CA. in 2006. 
can be clicked on for larger view --There are more pictures of the cave in the photo album on the home page, and the original picture of the above too, if you care to look.
When experimenting with MGI PhotoSuite for Gary's Monochromatic Monday, I used the mirage/mirror tool and this was the result, making a magical picture more magical. Hope you enjoy the view.
can be clicked on for a readable view
"THAT'S THE THING WITH MAGIC, YOU'VE GOT TO KNOW IT'S STILL HERE, THAT IT'S ALL AROUND US, OR IT JUST STAYS INVISIBLE FOR YOU.” Charles De Lint Celtic Folk Musician/Story Teller
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A stunning picture, John... I love and appreciate nature as well. I love to get out into it, immerse myself in it.
ReplyDeleteI dito you on this Dr.O...sigghhhh..love your music
ReplyDeleteMother Nature is very magical and this photo could be a greeting card or a poster...awesome job John!
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John that is a beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteHi John, that is one beautiful photo ~ it's pure magic !!!!
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John...it's wonderful. And Modoc County as well. So close to me. See ya when I get back from Solvang.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shot it really looks like magic.
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awesome pic John...amazing how much we enjoy the same things....Nature is such a wonderful gift to us...I wish more people enjoyed the many transformations in just one day!!!...thanks for sharing...
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AWESOME!!! this woula been good one for Framed while back
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ahhh fine celtic tune from a magical voice...perfect choice john fer a penguin dude you do slick work...always love coming by there are some places that i can always count on all the stops being pulled out and yours is one ..visual and audio senses the real and the magical all come together..perfect combo again tonight buddy..jgh
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Great shot and love the Calvin and Hobbes
ReplyDeletelove the cave shot
ReplyDeleteWow!! How did you do this magic!? I like the cave shot!
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Oh John, You touched home with me as I grew up in Modoc County..... Beautiful photo!!!! Hugs my friend. Here is mine http://frannier.multiply.com/journal/item/576/Picture_Perfect_Magic
ReplyDeleteA very magical picture..love the music too!
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I love the picture. Very nice.
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This is truly a magical photograph, from darkness into light, very beautifully captured and great take on the theme for this week. ty for sharing
ReplyDeleteA magical picture John! And accompanied by another piece of beautiful music!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You shore do know how to stir up the majic in a girls heart too! :)
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A++ That pic is Awesome!
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ReplyDeleteLOVE this pic and luv the cartoon as well.
Keep so grand and safe.
My MAGICAL take is in ere.
unfortunately, I cannot see the enlargements :-(
ReplyDeletea beautiful, magical take on the theme; thanks, very enjoyable.
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Oh God! what a photo!! Love the quote too.
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This is so serene and magical!
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Brilliant idea. Very special. I liked the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon too. Good job today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture
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There's really something special about your picture! Makes me think of fairy tales...
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... the flight of a honey bee *smiles*. Great picture John, just like Kia, I see lil fairys & dragonflys flying around. Click here for my entry
ReplyDeleteQuite a magical effect.
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marvelous. great shot Dr. O!
ReplyDeletethe mirror effect gave it a magical touch!
yay!
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I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections.... It looks like a magical place!
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The things I am learning - I think I might have a mirror tool somewhere in fireworks - I am learning so much from the beautiful scenery in this world with picture perfect - Lava Beds National Monument very interesting
ReplyDeletethe most beautiful photo i have seen this week
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Hi John ... great pgoto, love that "looking out" look ... tis one of those rare shots taken that you could turn upside down and there would hardly show a difference ... super shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit once more ... if you ever get out that way, it'll be one to remember 8=)
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love the reflection :)
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Beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteCalvin and Hobbes have a "magic" touch for laughter.
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Absolutely stunning!
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Awesome shot. I agree with you about nature being magical. You just can't improve upon it. Thanks for commenting on mine.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shot!
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that is wonderful!! I also agree, so many moments are magical.....
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Fantastic picture.
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I tooooo can see the magic you speak of John.....it is most wonderous!!!
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I second the poetess! This is stunning! The mirrored image makes it extra special... nice work John. :)
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Nature is magical, great post. I love Calvin and Hobbes and that's a beautiful song.Thanks fpr visiting my blog and welcoming me to PP world.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
ReplyDeletei can't believe i missed yours.. the reflection is beautiful..that cave is magical.. thanks for stopping by
ReplyDeletehmm...Multiply must not like me. I can't click to enlarge. Your cave shot it outstanding! And I adore Calvin and Hobbs! Thanks for stopping by my page.
ReplyDeleteVery magical ~ to me caves seem so magical anyway but this is beautiful. Love the enchanted forest background on your page! And this Calvin and Hobbes is a wonderful cartoon ~ how true ~ "Let's go exploring!!!"
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Neat shot!
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awesome shot John..and wonderful words!! Love the music too...have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe magic of nature is the best! Fantastic job with this one, love the effect from inside the cave, even the enhancements. Very nice =)
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: "Magical" by The Thymekeeper
Oh john.... you really choose very very good songs for your entries...
ReplyDeletethis is really magical.... i like caves too... there is this wild water rafting here in our city and there is a place there where you all have t work and paddle right to get into the cave or else you'll miss getting in there... aside from the satisfaction of getting in, the cave was realy very very lovely....
thanks by the way for visiting the magical falls... and you know when you said the edges rushed to the falls... that's the feeling i get really... you'll feel so drawn to it....
Well done, love it and the music too. Thanks for coming by mine. You asked about the "sleeping woman" if there is a folk tale about her. Not that I know Johno, seems we are the only ones who have seen her!
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What a great picture!
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thanks for your visit to india to see mumbai by night
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your excellent photograph on the element of nature through a gap of a cave
thank you
It is beautiful -- mirror tool huh? Very Magical indeed.
ReplyDeleteI choose that one before when I looked at your photos..it is truly magnificant...let's go exploring...where do you find this stuff...it's perfect..great job. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Padded Room guy...LOVE that shot! Clicking on it won't give me bigger views, so I got out my magnifying glass and saw it that way! Truly though...it's wonderful! And thank YOU for stopping by and its good to be back!!
ReplyDeleteI like how it's naturally framed. C and H was always a favorite.
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loved the music first off as i love imeem.
ReplyDeletesecondly as an outdoors man and love bein there i loved your post and how magical thing and places can realy be on earth no matter where we are at.and i also want to say this you have showed also presents another presentation called reflections. this by all means makes this a great showing as being magical itself.
thanx for this and your visit to my page.
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Love it.. stunning pic john
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous picture and I love Calvin and Hobbes. It wouldn't let me read it for some reason. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletelovely frame John... and very beautiful
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
very tricky, but good effect...
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wow, amazing photo! =o)
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What an amazing pic, magical indeed.
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wow! beautiful! thanks for dropping by mine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment But you see the magic too in this pic I do like you Wonderfull
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awesome john, that's a very good shot on the reflection
ReplyDeleteBreathe taking picture so beautiful thanks for sharing and for visiting my theme
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Wow!! Great shot!
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What a breath taking view you have captured! It is quite magical!! Well done my friend!!
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Great magical photo!!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more magical that natures beauty and you captured it wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great shot, I love the way the cave frames the photo!
Thank you for stopping by to see my entry, have a great weekend :0)
Just lovely, thanks for stopping by, and most people my age dont know that band, I'm eternally 21ish.
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Cool picture, and I love Calvin and Hobbs! I think you've done a great job of capturing the "magic"!
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Very very very nice .
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Oh and I love it !
Stunningly MAGICAL shot... this mer-girl held her breath at such simplistic beauty. It's true, MAGIC abounds if we actively choose to see it. Please share who the group is singing and what CD you have playing for this post...Thanks for sharing and visiting my pic too. http://rumbledoll.multiply.com/photos/album/7/A_Wet-Tails_Creations#18
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and magical shot.
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The group is Blackmore's Night, Ritchie Blackmore (formerly of Deep Purple) and Candice Night (they are married) started the group after meeting at Renaissance Festivals and Fairs. The song is Magical World from the album Shadows of The Moon. If you liked this you might like Steeleye Span (with Maddie Pryor) similar treatment of old english, Scottish, Irish folk songs with a modern touch, but retaining the old flavor. And cannot forget Fairport Convention with Sandy Denny, the album Lief and Liege!!! Marvelous stuff!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool shot! I love it.....I very much enjoy how things reflect into the water.
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Beautiful photo, John. Wonderful effect as the cave frames that spectacular view. Magical can be found in even the simplest things that you've described so poetically. Terrific entry and music.
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Absolutely Stunning, John, Great effect!
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Lovely and is magical thanks for viewing mine.
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Whata lovely view!
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woow great picture!! Amaaaazing...
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oh yes, nature is magical john!
ReplyDeletethis weekend i have stayed in a mountain cabin close to one of our most famous glaciers..25 of our friends and family were invited to go hiking and having dinner together! so i have hardly seen any pps until now. ty for commenting mine :)
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This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for stopping by my page.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot...thank you for visiting mine.
ReplyDeleteI love your pic friend it's really magic
ReplyDeleteWonderful take on the theme :-)
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I have greatly enjoyed the view. Wonderful magical photo and I would agree that the magic is increased with the mirrored image. Great photo.
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Hi John, I remember the original of this shot and I liked that one. The editing you did really takes it to another level, well done! It's beautiful and I like the quote about magic too. :)
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