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August 2, 2012
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Jul 31, 2012, 3:08:21 PM
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Most people would panic, get upset, or even cry when they spill their drinks. I grabbed my camera.

How we view our lives and the events that occur in them, shapes our existence into whatever we choose. I chose to find the beauty in the situation, and as you can see, it has led to one of the most beautiful pictures I've ever taken.

May this image inspire you to view your life in a more positive light, as the only things we can ever truly be certain on improving are our own actions and reactions.
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~Jazzpirate Sep 3, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Very nice shot. really rich, I can like.. FEEL it. lol
Also, awesome camera! I just got one of those myself last month! <3
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~HerbstHayabusa Oct 12, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you for the lovely compliments :) I love this camera so much!
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~Jhingle Aug 8, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Great shot! The bookeh in the background and in the foreground "puddle" both compliment the photo marvelouslly, especially with the sharp focus on what's left of the bottle's lid. Very interesting idea - and interesting philosophy, aswell! :clap:
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~HerbstHayabusa Aug 16, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you kindly for the phenomenal compliments. I love how every part of this photo feels like it belongs there, and I'm glad you also feel this way.

As for the bottle lid, I think you mean the ice cube that's melting. This was an iced drink that tipped over from my Starbucks cup, and there was no lid. There is more ice melting in the background of this pic as well.

And that philosophy will change your life if you allow it to :)

Thanks again for the great response!
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~taibossigai Aug 6, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Wow, great capture! & Great thinking on your part, grabbing the camera instead of the dishrag.

Love the detail in the ice. So surreal and peaceful.
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~HerbstHayabusa Aug 6, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I've been trying to view my entire life differently this year. By choosing to look for the beauty in life, I have created the greatest year of my life so far. The solution to loving life is so simple that it astounds me. Thank you for your amazing comment, and I'm happy that you enjoy my work :)
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~taibossigai Aug 6, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
That's awesome, and great to hear that it's working well for you. Life is indeed full of fantastic simple moments, you just have to stop and admire once in a while.

Cheers!
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~ImperfectTrinity Aug 6, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
One of my favorites that you have done - sometimes beauty is created in events that are perceived by most as a mistake or accident. You have managed to take the accident, and capture it in a beautiful way. Breathtaking, as always.
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~MitzvahRose Aug 5, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
Wow... not only the picture, but the description. Very impressive. :)
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~HerbstHayabusa Aug 5, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you kindly for the encouraging words. It means a lot to me as a budding photographer to get positive feedback :)
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