Comment from slhbowen
This is a fantastic picture. I have no idea how you did it, but this is great. Send it to National Geographic! Beautiful!

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

thanks a lot for your kind comments and high rating

Comment from Terry Sharp
Super shot! Great shot without the ring, but that really makes it a standout. Lots of detail in this with the foliage in the front, and fog and mountains in the background. Could you see the ring without the camera? Awesome.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

thanks a lot; I discoered it when checking the pics

Comment from FBI GUY
Very cool shot. My only idea is maybe the angle of the lens and the direct light was in perfect sync to create this circular rainbow type effect. The framing of the palms with the mountains in the distance is a very mysterious and elegant shot.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

thanks so much

Comment from rebeccawood
I have heard of the "Green Flash" for years, but never seen it! It apparently has something to do with the sun coming to a certain angle like a prism, but it only lasts for an instant, so if you blink, you miss it. I have heard it is only visible on the ocean or great prairie. The plants outlined in black and lighter mountains add to the rare drama. An amazing shot!

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

thanks a lot for your comments and top rating

Comment from Sange
Ah yes the old Lens flare or veiling glare. it is caused by light reflecting inside the lens, either from lens surfaces or from internal components in the lens.
Or we can just say it was Fred's Flare!
Makes for a unique title and capture.
Adds to the mood of the shot.
Nice Phenom Fredo!
=)

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

thanks a lot Sandra

Comment from Doris1022
great ring, good work and well done.

I like your ring around the rosey. sunshine.

have a great lord's day.

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

many thanks doris

Comment from Jairos
I really Love the Effect, Excellent Frame Nice composition and Good Exposure, the Soft colors looks Awesome Good Job on this one AMIGO, Well done , - jairos

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

muchas gracias amigo for the six*

reply by Jairos on 02-Feb-2014

Well Deserved My Friend ,

Comment from fritz7
Very interesting. Has good initial impact. Exposure, focus ok. Good composition. Overall, a very good and interesting photo. Capture a unique moment.

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

thanks so much

Comment from marieann green
I think it happened because you are so special. Really, an amazing capture.
Like the foliage in the foreground. Well done

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

very funny; many tanks marieann

Comment from gidavidson
What a neat shot, my first thought is lens flare caused by the right angle into the sun. Like the colors, good silhouetted trees and well framed.

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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2014

maybe; many thanks george