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by IreneM

Comment by WeJay:
Irene, you are an inspiration!

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by IreneM

Comment by Hipychik:
Congrats Irene! Well done!

Observant Stranger
by IreneM

Comment by K3Master:
The ship made a textbook landing. Boosters fired on time, the stabilizers did their job, and the Corporal barely felt the landing gears touch the alien soil. He grinned over at the pilot, and nodded his head with respect and admiration. The descent down had been hellish. Winds and storms that were highly unexpected had rocked the ship and had threatened to tear it apart. Still, with a steady hand, the pilot had got them through alive, and in one piece, and then put them down like an infant in a silk-laden cradle. The corporal made a mental note for a major recommendation.

After confirmation of the landing was made, the Corporal detatched himself from his seat and walked over to check out the data board. With a sigh of relief, he noticed that it confirmed HQ's expectations. The planet had a breathable atmosphere, and seemed highly livable for humanity. Most importantly, it seemed to be devoid of any kind of higher life forms. Vegetation in abundance, and fauna that would hopefully prove to be no more than a source of sustenance, but no readings on a sentient level.

The Corporal turned at a sharp tone and a sudden hiss of hydraulics. The boarding ramp had begun its descent, and his team was ready to step foot on this new world, and begin its claiming for their own. With a shout and a small speech of welcoming to his men, the Corporal turned and set off down the ramp. At the bottom, he stopped for a moment. It was sunset on this world, and the sun was not like the sun of home. It shone with a light golden hue, which seemed to wash color from the air, but was beautiful in its simplicity and strength. With a gaze of uncertainty, mixed with a stubborn intent and desire, The Corporal cast a look out into the new world, and took his first step onto the soil.

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by IreneM

Comment by dd1989:
Irene when are you going on holiday again, please go, very soon :D

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by IreneM

Comment by Anachronite:
I'll never understand the voting here. How in the world did you get a 3? 4? r 5? for that matter? are people insane? lol. ah well great shot and kudos on the ribbon!

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by IreneM

Comment by hihosilver:
A hearty Congrats to you on your Blue, Irene! You work remains an enduring inspiration.

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by IreneM

Comment by roba:
Striking image, Ribbon-hog Irene ;O). Congrats on another wonderful addition to the portfolio. Judging by how difficult it must have been to nail that water drop... you have the patience of a Saint - but it certainly paid off :O)

Swivel mirror
by IreneM

Comment by liberty:
Very good idea, nice lighting, 6.

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by IreneM

Comment by IreneM:

Originally posted by essay: Yes indeed, another wonderful IreneM shot. Congrats on your BLUE. However, inquiring minds want to know..... "Does any cooking ever take place in that kitchen of yours, or is it just used for photography?" ;)

My husband says to tell you it's only used for photography.... Hmmm, I was wondering why he's been getting thinner ;-))

sinking...
by IreneM

Comment by essay:
Yes indeed, another wonderful IreneM shot. Congrats on your BLUE.

However, inquiring minds want to know.....
"Does any cooking ever take place in that kitchen of yours, or is it just used for photography?" ;)