 Candle Flame - 2005-06-19
If you need a hi-res version - I haven't uploaded a full sized version of this picture yet, but I may be able to. See the contact page for details. Camera: Canon 20D, Lens: Canon 28-135mm IS Keywords: flames candles wax wick License: This image is public domain, because I took the picture and I've made it public domain. I don't care at all what you use this picture for. If you do use it, please consider linking back to this site. (Details) This work is dedicated to the Public Domain. For non-US use it is also placed under a Creative Commons CC0 designation. This work is in the Public Domain. 
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Wonderful picture. My screen looks candle-lit. Thanks Posted by alangal at 3:05 AM EST on Jun 30th, '05 I'm including this image in the Educacional Portal of Parana State/Brazil Posted by Adalnice Passos Lima at 2:20 PM EST on Aug 9th, '05 Beautiful, i've saved it to my computer to print off as a picture, it looks so peaceful Posted by Barbara at 1:03 PM EST on Aug 16th, '05 I am going to use it for my web site to give it a glowing look.. Thanks Posted by Angela at 6:12 PM EST on Sep 6th, '05 This is a beautiful photograph. I've decided to use it in the new template I'm creating for my blog on Blogger. Should be up soon! Posted by Rajesh J Advani at 12:22 PM EST on Sep 26th, '05 I'm using this for a digital story of the children's memorial at Yad Vashem (the Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem) for my Technology for Teachers class. Posted by Becky at 1:27 PM EST on Oct 12th, '05 Inspiration for our Christmas candle work Posted by Jasper at 8:46 AM EST on Nov 5th, '05 I wanted a peaceful glowing look to my xanga site (online journal). Posted by Susan at 7:07 PM EST on Dec 10th, '05 It's accompanying a newspaper story about people who grieve during the holidays. I credited PDPhoto.org. Thanks for this service. Posted by Sandy at 12:57 PM EST on Dec 15th, '05 I am using this image as a background for a menu on my sisters wedding DVD I am creating. I'm a student in Product Design, and I am very grateful for the service you are doing by posting free hi-res photographs. Thanks again, and Happy Holidays. Posted by Ryan Moore at 9:05 PM EST on Dec 19th, '05 I have used the image on the front page of an e-booklet I have compiled for my friends as a sort of Christmas and PF 2006 greetings. Posted by Michal at 7:46 AM EST on Dec 22nd, '05 I'm adding a holiday greating to the right and sending it out as a holiday card. Posted by Deborah at 2:59 PM EST on Dec 22nd, '05 I'm using this photo for my 2006 greetings website. Great job, and Happy New Year ! Posted by Raynald at 8:14 AM EST on Dec 31st, '05 I used this for a LiveJournal avatar ... it's a great picture, thank you. Posted by Patty at 11:34 PM EST on Jan 7th, '06 This picture is perfect for my book illustration work- keep a look out! Thanx! Posted by Quirk at 5:00 PM EST on Feb 7th, '06 i'm using this pic as part of a blog entry abt my grandma who just passed away Posted by cat at 9:01 PM EST on Feb 10th, '06 Hey thanks for the photo! Using it for a Jack - the - Ripper murder scene! Thanks again Posted by Raph Bick at 8:32 AM EST on Mar 14th, '06 Great picture Using for buisness cards for a candle store Posted by anonymous at 11:57 PM EST on Mar 22nd, '06 From St. Louis, Missouri: Thanks for the beautiful flame. Will possibly use it in a PowerPoint presentation for a Taize worship experience during Lent. Posted by PD at 2:39 PM EST on Mar 23rd, '06 I used it on the cover for a church program Posted by Joan at 10:48 PM EST on Mar 23rd, '06 I'm using this pic with Matthew 5:14-16 on our church powerpoint this Sunday. Thank you! Posted by Powerpoint Girl at 11:33 PM EST on Mar 23rd, '06 You're doing a great work. Thank you. Your photography is inspired and your gift to us is deeply appreciated. There should be more people like you. I used your photo to illustrate a Monday Morning Memo sent to more than 32,000 subscribers. Posted by Roy H. Williams at 3:00 AM EST on Mar 30th, '06 lovely pic! I am using it for a church powerpoint. Thanks! Posted by ellicious at 12:29 PM EST on Apr 2nd, '06 Using this for a teacher community website I am working on. Posted by Sean Rugge at 2:41 PM EST on Apr 3rd, '06 i use this photo for a photoshop work. a good photo!!! Posted by kamikazebdn at 8:34 AM EST on Apr 8th, '06 I may be using this picture either as inspiration for, or as a tracing for, a candle within a candlemaker's logo. Beautiful photo! Posted by Criss at 10:55 PM EST on Apr 8th, '06 Using the picture as a "visual aid" for my poem to win a poetry contest :) Thanks for the picture! Posted by Anonymous at 10:24 PM EST on Apr 12th, '06 Jon, Please accept my thanks for your spirit of generosity and for your sharing of talents reflected in this photo. It creates the appropriate mood for the consideration of my thoughts in "We Need To Talk". John-Michael Posted by John-Michael at 8:23 AM EST on Apr 26th, '06 I am using it as my portfolio cover page, as a background for the following quote..."A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others." ~Author Unknown Thanks a ton!!! Posted by Sil at 10:24 PM EST on May 24th, '06 How lovely!! Thanks for being willing to share the gift of such quiet focus. There is a Holiness about your shot! Posted by lainey at 11:37 AM EST on Aug 24th, '06 I think it perfect to help you relax and think. I am going to use it to help people relax through a powerpoint presentation,thanks Posted by cheryl at 5:59 AM EST on Aug 29th, '06 Am using it for a technology project at school,Thanks!!! Posted by Google at 11:22 AM EST on Dec 2nd, '06 As a screensaver for the Christmas time. It is beautiful Posted by Lila at 12:11 AM EST on Dec 6th, '06 I used this beautiful picture in a racism powerpoint. It is my final slide. It stands alone without text....its deep! Thanks! Posted by Andrea at 4:55 PM EST on Dec 6th, '06 Thanks for the photograph! I am using in the powerpoint presentation at my church's Christmas Eve candle light service. thanks again! Posted by Eddie at 9:35 PM EST on Dec 23rd, '06 Thanks for the wonderful photo! I'm using it for my school project! Posted by Jin at 9:43 AM EST on Mar 22nd, '07 I am in my seventies and am partially retired. I have taken up candle making, as a hobby, in my basement.My plan is to use your flame on my labels as I will try to sell some for extra income. Thank you for the usage and hope you do not mind. Posted by Bob Z. at 4:26 PM EST on Apr 13th, '07 This is the perfect for a post that Im doing for my blog ... thanks! Posted by sassy mom at 6:26 AM EST on Apr 17th, '07 Nice..^^, its good for my new design. Posted by -T3.O- at 4:27 AM EST on Oct 2nd, '07 Candles Light a candle flame Perhaps in hope A new beginning To make shadows dance Life, by candle light Or all of these Blow out a candle flame Its breathless curl Return to darkness Loss of hope The end of life Or none of these Allow your dream -- Posted by Roger E. Honzik at 9:55 AM EST on Oct 4th, '07 using it for a Nord Ost memorial poster. thanks! Posted by Igor Novikov at 5:07 PM EST on Oct 9th, '07 This is a lovely picture, I'm going to make Christmas cards with it attached to a scripture and use them for fundraising. Many thanks. Posted by Louisa at 10:52 AM EST on Oct 24th, '07 We made a CD called "Fire of the Holy Spirit", what a perfect cover! Posted by Jill Conklin at 9:19 PM EST on Nov 5th, '07 I'm using this as a banner for a fantasy roleplay site. I've just designed a whole skin around it. Also, I'm considering using it as a banner for my blog. Posted by Ferrous at 6:58 PM EST on Nov 17th, '07 I am using this image for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Beautiful Picture! Thank you. Posted by Kim at 10:48 AM EST on Dec 6th, '07 Awsome Picture. Defnatly gonna use it for something or other! Posted by Pokee19 at 11:31 AM EST on Dec 13th, '07 Using a thumbnail version of the picture on my website. Posted by iron cat at 11:58 PM EST on Jan 1st, '08 It really is a stunning photo. Thank you for this lovely place! Posted by Sydney at 4:58 PM EST on Jan 7th, '08 I love how close this picture is. You get alot of the detail of the candle. The shadows around the candle and the reflection the flame has on the wax is spectacular. Posted by Picktur911 at 10:56 AM EST on Feb 2nd, '08 thank you beautiful candle!!I put my lord's pict in this candle Posted by anonymous at 9:17 PM EST on Mar 21st, '08 I used this amazing image in a motivational poster i am creating. Posted by Rich at 3:57 AM EST on Jun 29th, '08 I'm using this image to make a bookmark for my mother who's favorite poem is by Edna St. Vincent Millay: My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends-- It gives a lovely light! Posted by kassi at 8:34 AM EST on Jul 12th, '08 |
