Picture of the day - February 26, 2008

"Grass & Sun"

Photo courtesy of Agata Zagnieńska. Sometimes the most ordinary of scenes turns out to be quite beautiful, and today's picture by photographer Agata Zagnieńska certainly fits into that category. This striking image shows how a well-chosen camera angle can turn something as simple as a grassy field into a magnificent work of art. Our world offers limitless opportunities for taking beautiful and captivating pictures, and many of them can be found - or created - simply by walking outdoors and opening our eyes to the intrinsic beauty of God's creations. He gave us the entire world to enjoy, but all too often we fail to recognize that there are plenty of treats for our senses to be found within easy walking distance of our own backdoors. So the next time you're in need of a little inspiration or you're longing to take in another "slice" of our planet's natural beauty, don't get on a plane or even in your car. Instead, take a leisurely walk along that ordinary-looking stream you pass every day on your way to work or through the small patch of woods that lies just down the road from your house. You just might be surprised at the beauty and wonder waiting for you to stumble across it if you'll just take the time to look. Camera and settings used to capture this image: Camera: Nikon E4600 Focal length: 6mm Shutter speed: 1/1433 of a second Aperture: f/4.9 ISO: 50   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"