Monday, August 9, 2010

Mystic lake


Mystic Lake, originally uploaded by Sachira.

I took up a self imposed challenge to walk 22km, up to the beach and back in a day, just to prove myself that I am still young and fit. Much to my own relief, I was able to do it, thus, convincing myself that at least I am fit like I have been for the last five year or so, since this travel craze began.

My destination was Nudgee Beach. The same place I described in the previous article named 'Confusion'. I walked along the main roads, among the busy traffic, through the towns, into a residential area. The chaos was gone, temporarily. Here, I ran into a couple of warm-hearted gentlemen, who raised their hats and greeted, 'How ya goin mate...', in fine Aussie style.

Continuing further, surpassing the residential area, I found myself in a dusty and noisy industrial zone. Though it was during the winter, the hot mid day sun was beating down on me. I had barely walked five kilometres and here I am, already struggling, exhausted. But, there was no way that I was going to give up yet. I had something to prove and I had to go on.

I had walked for about further two kilometres down the road when, all of a sudden, everything went quiet, except for the occasional truck carrying a heavy loads going past me. On my left hand side stood mysterious woodland. What is it doing right at the edge of this busy built-up area? I was perplexed. About hundred and fifty meters away more surprises were awaiting me. I hurried my steps.

Through the leaves of some tall shrubs and the trunks of some eucalyptus trees I spotted something blue, glittering under sun. The next few steps confronted me with a lake, so mystic, so out of place that shivers ran down my spine. I felt as if I was bewitched and could not take my eyes off it. An eerie silence surrounded me. Not even a sound of a bird or an insect. Where did all those heavy trucks vanish to?

Have you ever watched the movie 'The Blair witch project’? If you have, then you will know what I meant. After I regained my wits, I was able to capture this view of Nudgee Lake on my camera.

P.S.
I wish cameras had a feature to grasp feelings also. But since they do not, I did some post processing to this picture as a humble attempt to portray those emotions I felt.

12 comments:

  1. At the very moment I saw the pic it was a BIG WOW that came out. I wish I could be there. Standing in front of the lake staring at the blue water while basking in the beauty. Am pretty curious about The Blair Witch Project too.seems scary but I must start downloading it. And yes, your effort is superb!

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  2. Thanks for the comment as always Nadee. Yeah, The Blair witch project is an interesting movie. I watched it around 10yrs back. Its a strange sort of movie, simple and effective. You should watch it. :)

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  3. Yes, it really was K. Thanks for dropping by.

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  4. Hi Bro,

    Thanks for dropping by my blog.

    I too love the mystic surrounding. If you managed to avoid the black patch in the right side of the pic I believe this snap will look even better.( just my idea ok Bro. you have done a great job here :)

    Keep up the good work. Looking forward to see more pics form you

    Cheers

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  5. Thanks Anjana, its really wonderful to hear from you and see you follow my blog.And you are right about the dark patch.Looking forward to seeing your grand work too.

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  6. Hmmmm... Finally I'm writing on your blog. Sachira, my newest friend on blogspot, and his phtotoblog is becoming a different kind of place for me to visit frequently to checkout what is fresh and what is new, since it's contents are in parallel with my hobbies. So that I have to tell you one thing and have to ask you one question :)

    The Thing,
    During the past few days I used to visit your blog, I have addicted to your style of writing rather than the nice photo shoots.

    The Question,
    I know that you have an eye, which differently catch up things around you. (It is must since you are a traveler). So, no matter about your eye, but I would like to know what is your 3rd eye? and Is it just a digi or a professional dslr?

    Okay... tired of writing... See there... Middle right hand corner... I'm following you... Because I am addicted :-)

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  7. Thanks Kushan. Really glad to see you have stopped by to drop a comment. Happier yet to see you following me :)
    About your question; I have never owned or operated a DSLR in my life. Although, once I saved money while working to buy one. Then spent all that on moving to down under :)
    Currently what I have is a very primitive 3Mpx compact digi. You can see it here http://sacsphotography.blogspot.com/2010/08/city-hall.html

    See you around bro...

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  8. I like the photo, and I like your story even more.

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  9. Hi Sachira
    Thanks for the wonderful comment! very beautifully composed picture. I guess the only way for a camera to grasp feelings you had is by putting yourself in front of the lens. but ur post processing is very well done. will keep visiting your blog. u have great pictures and a great story with it! :)

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  10. Thanks Pavithra. I enjoy going through your articles. :)

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