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Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 15 January 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

"Some people come into our lives
and quickly go.
Some stay for awhile
and leave footprints on our hearts.
And we are never, ever the same."
(source unknown)

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Comments (13)

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

hmmm,this doesnt look like a footprint really,if so then the shoe must look interesting:) But the shot is fantastic:)

15 Jan 2009 5:15am

@tyan: Horse shoe prints.

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Hmmm...a horse? and some seagulls? Nice details. I like the depth and quality of the light. It picks up the little details.

15 Jan 2009 6:39am

@Laurie: People ride horses on this bayside beach. And yes, seagull or shorebird prints beside this one big horseshoe impression.

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

I love shooting images like this. Well done.

15 Jan 2009 7:40am

@MontereyJohn: Thank you John. I loved the late in the day lighting along the bay this particular day, then when I found the mix of prints (horse, shorebird), it was just irresistable.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Must be a horse? The light is just beautiful. Some people like to collect shells as they walk along the beach... me? I like to photograph the shells on the beach (or anything else interesting).

15 Jan 2009 10:41am

@Betty: Yes, it's a horse. People ride them along this bayside beach. And I'm like you, I carry my camera as I walk along. But I am not above taking home the occasional beautiful shell or sand dollar.

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Wow...this looks to 'clean' to be a horse's print in the sand; usually the sand gets scuffed up as they lift their hoof. I'm stumped!

I love your quote, but also know that "Dogs come into our lives and leave pawprints on our hearts ... and we are never, ever the same."

15 Jan 2009 12:15pm

@Judy: These are definitely prints from a horse; I agree they look too clean, but this is fairly solid-packed and moist sand, enough to hold the shape cleanly. And dog "footprints" as well as the occasional cat (or horse) can well leave their mark on our hearts, changing us forever.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I love that verse,and the prints? horse's lol it's gorgeous...warmth to Bella ;)

15 Jan 2009 1:24pm

@Lorraine: She's chilly today, and loving it. But thanks for sending that warmth.

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

Well spotted VF. A mix of horse and seagull footprints. Nice!

15 Jan 2009 3:34pm

@Rui: Thanks!

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

I Love it VF - what a fantatsic image. I'm glad to see from your responses that my first guess of horse shoe prints was right!!! Thank you for all of your visits while I was away. I am happy to say I am going to be a far more regular visitor now that the past few crazy weeks are over!!!

15 Jan 2009 5:58pm

@Mandy Provan: Thanks Mandy, it's good to have you back from vacation. And you're welcome for the comments left at your postings while you were away.

Chris from South Jersey, United States

I like the two different footprints together - you should have added your own prints in there as well!!

15 Jan 2009 6:21pm

@Chris: Thanks, Chris. If you "look closer" at the upper left quadrant, you'll see the partial outline of a shoeprint. Mine.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Sweet how those footprints leave a little story . . and, yes, now you have mentioned, I see yours there, too !

15 Jan 2009 8:36pm

@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks for noticing my "little" impression. BTW, do you notice the overturned shell; one of the shorebirds was obviously foraging under it for food.

amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Love the long shadow from the small bit of clumped sand... and those hoof prints. Really excellent, VF!

16 Jan 2009 4:27am

Barbara from Florida, United States

Excellent! Well spotted. How special it is to be on a saddle walking the beach.
In my case "Cats come into our lives and leave pawprints on our hearts ... and we are never, ever the same." A bird too!

18 Jan 2009 1:55pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

Love the shadows and the different impressions. Nicely seen.

19 Jan 2009 10:03pm

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