"To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feelthe breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of year, to see the running of the old eels and the young shad to the sea, is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be." - Rachel Carson

Nature is something that surrounds us all and never stops to amaze me.It is full of beautiful patterns, hidden secrets and mysteries. It makes me smile, wonder and awe.
Not long ago, when I came back home from work and felt really exhausted. I choose to sit outside and close my eyes. When I felt the slight breeze flicker through my hair and heard the cheerful singing of the birds, I felt an overwhelming sense of closeness. And then, when I opened my eyes, I saw the blooming trees, green leaves and first flowers of the year, I felt truly blessed. It is funny how such small things can make you feel better

The mystery and beauty of nature is what this contest is about.
You all are invited to show me your interpretation of the wonders and mysteries of nature. Every medium is allowed. You can submit photography, digital or traditional art, and literature. It is up to you!

Rules
All media allowed
You can only submit one entry
Entries should be created for this contest. Deviations older than 17.05.2012 will be disqualified
No violence, rasist or sexual content. Nudity is allowed to some extend.
DeviantArt submission rules apply.
Please send the entries to me by note. (Attach the link or thumbcode)
Contest ends 15.07.2012, 12.00 am CET.

Prices

1st place:
- 12 month Premium Membership
- 400
- Free commission by *Lilaia-Kephisos
- Free commission by *annsquare
- Journal feature by *Lilaia-Kephisos

2nd place:
- 3 month Premium Membership
- 200
- Free commission by *Lilaia-Kephisos
- Free commission by *annsquare
- Journal Feature by *Lilaia-Kephisos

3rd place:
- 200
- Free commission by *Lilaia-Kephisos
- Free commission by *annsquare
- Journal Feature by *Lilaia-Kephisos

If you want to donate prices, let me know and I will add them

Have fun

Commission status: closed

Commission list:
1. =XtremeOverdrive
2. ~meitanei
3. =TheAbyssalSymphony
4. ~Squeekii-Jellybean

Commissions will be uploaded in mayj-july. Sorry for the delay.