A Time of Reflection

(1/800, F4.5, ISO200, 17mm)

This time of year always comes with thoughts about how you spent the passing year and what will you do in the new one.
I´ve been very fortunate in 2014 to have been able to see so many new beautiful countries and places and meeting so many interesting people, that I can only think about the fact that if next year is gonna be anything like it, I will be happy as ever.

Only thing I can think of and I tried to start it up last month before my travels interrupted it, is to start exploring what the possibilities are to set up a real photo-business and website.

But as my friends and I always say when we raise another glass ´To better times!´.
If it is good it can always get better but when it´s not so good it will hopefully get better.

So thanks everyone of you that took the time to see, comment and support my photos.
Enjoy your holidays and best to all of you for 2015!

To better times!
(especially dedicated to those that need it)

Tags: Burma, Culture, Light, People, Photo, Reflection, Travel

89 thoughts on “A Time of Reflection”

janwanderlusts on April 11, 2015 at 13:02 said:

Awesome shot! I especially like how you were able to convey the smooth texture of the water on the ground and the ridges of the metal sheet in this picture. Nice lighting as well!

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Laurie Merritt Photography on March 22, 2015 at 04:08 said:

Hello there, Ron! Have to say first, hope 2015 has been good to you so far, but truly – this image is so beautiful, crisp, clean and full of detail. Love it! On another note, I recently created a new site and blog at: http://www.lauriemerritt.photography/blog/. If/when you get a chance, I’d love to hear from you if for no other reason than to reconnect. I was “off the grid” for a couple of months to complete this project. Anyway, now I’m headed back to your posts… All the best!

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Patti Kuche on February 20, 2015 at 10:04 said:

I’m so far behind . . . . 😦 but so good catching up with you, your travels and all your great shots! 🙂

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- Ron Hillmar on March 24, 2016 at 23:32 said:
  
  Hi Patti, talking about being behind, sometimes I am so bad in answering comments that I really appreciate, sorry for that, trying to improve 😉
  Hope I´ll catch up and you´re doing well,
  Greetings, Ron
  
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Marcos Ferreiro on February 19, 2015 at 23:14 said:

Fantástica.

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MiaMusings on February 6, 2015 at 21:55 said:

Stunning picture. Love the detail. Wish you a great 2015!

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The Eagle Diaries on February 5, 2015 at 07:40 said:

Reblogged this on Ken "Charlie" Grace and commented:
A sensational photograph …

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Marc Isolda on January 27, 2015 at 21:15 said:

Nice work!!!!

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emeraldwake on January 21, 2015 at 20:34 said:

Lovely Blog !

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 18:31 said:
  
  Thanks (again ;)), EM!
  Greetz, Ron
  
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Miia on January 14, 2015 at 04:17 said:

A stunning, very artistic photo! Perfect with the title 🙂

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 18:39 said:
  
  Thanks very much, Miia! Hope you have some great travels (& posts about them) this year!
  Cheers, Ron
  
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  - Miia on January 27, 2015 at 20:06 said:
    
    Hoping so as well! I haven’t been very well, so been keeping a bit low profile, but certainly hoping to be back soon 🙂
    Have a great year 2015!
    
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    - Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 20:13 said:
      
      Ooh, hope thats of the temporary kind? good health to you! Take it easy and get well soon!
      
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      - Miia on January 27, 2015 at 20:36 said:
        
        Yeah, will write a blog about it soon…. I think I owe an explanation to my followers 😉
        Thanks for asking, and for your kind wishes.
        
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Paula on January 13, 2015 at 16:04 said:

That’s a beautiful heartfelt wish, Ron, and may things only go for the better for you! Beautifully capture reflection with some candid models.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 19:12 said:
  
  Hola Paula, ofcourse if I havent officially i wish you all the best and good health for 2015 as well!
  Thanks for being around and was hard with the language barriers to get these models to do what I wanted 😉
  Have a great week
  
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erassima on January 13, 2015 at 03:29 said:

Wat een mooi licht en reflecties (letterlijk en figuurlijk).
Ik wens je een heel mooi 2015.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 18:43 said:
  
  Dank je wel, Wilma, jij ook eeng ezond en creatief 2015!
  Groet, Ron
  
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Truels on January 10, 2015 at 08:26 said:

I love reflections……
Great photo – I love the light here.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 18:43 said:
  
  Me too, in every sense 😉
  Thanks, Truels, hope you´ll have a beautiful 2015!
  Greetings,Ron
  
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Malin H on January 8, 2015 at 22:38 said:

Superb!!! Excellent work as usual. Wonderful post, Ron and I wish you a happy and healthy 2015.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 18:19 said:
  
  Thank you so much, Malin, hope for all the bes tin creativity and health for this year for you too!
  Warm greetings from KL, my friend.
  
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Cardinal Guzman on January 8, 2015 at 22:13 said:

Beautiful light in this shot.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 18:15 said:
  
  Thanks, Cardinal, just after I finished my beer(s) the golden hour, which wasnt more than 15 minutes started 😉
  
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lensandpensbysally on January 7, 2015 at 23:28 said:

The entire composition tells many stories that are made bold by your capture.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 16:38 said:
  
  Thats so kind of you to say and notice, Sally 😉
  It was such a chaotic busy sight at the docks, everybody was carrying or doing something, i wanted a bit of that feel in here, and couldnt resist the reflection ofcourse!
  Greetings, Ron
  
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Nature on the Edge on January 3, 2015 at 13:52 said:

Happy adventures to you and look forward to more of your off the beaten track travels.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 16:39 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Liz same to you, so nice to follow/see all these sights all around the world here!
  Happy travels and photographing to you, greetings, Ron.
  
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Eduardo@Andaremos on January 3, 2015 at 09:08 said:

Good luck in 2015 Ron. May the new year bring you happiness, good health and energy to continue your travel adventures. Some new camera gear is also on my list.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 16:16 said:
  
  Muchas gracias, Eduardo! Hope the same for you, great health and happy travels, any plans?
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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drawandshoot on January 2, 2015 at 10:31 said:

Best wishes for a wonderful and creative new year, Ron. The photograph is gorgeous!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 16:21 said:
  
  Same to you, Karen, your start has been impressive 😉
  Thanks and warm greetings, Ron
  
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Chris Breebaart on January 2, 2015 at 04:26 said:

Mooie plaat Ron! De beste wensen voor 2015 en veel plezier met de afwegingen en acties om ‘pro’ te worden. Volgens mij ben je dat al in je kwaliteit, alleen is dat dan je baan 🙂

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- Ron Hillmar on January 11, 2015 at 13:14 said:
  
  Dank je wel, Chris, jij ook de allerbeste wensen voor 2015!
  Gelukkig is er geen (financiele) druk om er echt een baan van te maken, maar vind bovenal interressant om te zien wat er mogelijk is!
  Tof om te horen dat je de kwaliteit in ieder geval al goed genoeg vindt 😉
  Groet, Ron
  
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  - Chris Breebaart on January 12, 2015 at 00:50 said:
    
    Het is nooit verkeerd om meer opties in het leven te hebben!
    
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    - Ron Hillmar on January 27, 2015 at 16:15 said:
      
      En vooral als er geen druk achter zit 😉
      
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      - Chris Breebaart on January 27, 2015 at 19:41 said:
        
        Inderdaad! Leuk ding die Sony RX!
        
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Debbie Smyth on January 2, 2015 at 01:02 said:

Fantastic shot. Happy New Year! Debbie

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- Ron Hillmar on January 10, 2015 at 00:59 said:
  
  Happy new year to you, Debbie!
  Thanks for alll your support last year!
  Cheers, Ron.
  
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Geert de Brabander on January 1, 2015 at 15:49 said:

Prachtige foto, beste wensen voor 2015.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 10, 2015 at 00:56 said:
  
  Dank je wel, Geert, jij ook het allerbeste voor 2015!
  
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ArtiZenImages Maureen Medina on January 1, 2015 at 03:37 said:

Happy New Year. Great street shot!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 23:41 said:
  
  Thank you, Maureen! All the best for 2015 to you too!
  
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Tina Schell on December 25, 2014 at 10:59 said:

Love the photo and wish you all the best in 2015!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:58 said:
  
  Thanks a lot, Tina! Wishing you all the best for 2015 as well!
  Cheers, Ron.
  
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the dune mouse on December 23, 2014 at 03:42 said:

and the same to you!! Great shot!!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:58 said:
  
  THank you, Cybele, best of luck, health and happiness to you to for 2015!
  
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LB on December 22, 2014 at 10:45 said:

Best of success and happiness in the new year. Good luck with that new business!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:57 said:
  
  Thank you, Laurie, all the best for 2015 to you too!
  Cheers, Ron.
  
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Lisa Gordon on December 22, 2014 at 05:55 said:

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and a bright and beautiful New Year.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:32 said:
  
  Hope you had a great festive season too, Lisa, and wishing you all the best for 2015!
  Cheers, Ron.
  
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Louis on December 21, 2014 at 20:37 said:

A super image Ron. All good wishes for the festive season and 2015.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:29 said:
  
  Thanks for the compliment and the wishes, Louis!
  I wish you all the best for 2015 as well, make it a great one,
  Ron.
  
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Chillbrook on December 21, 2014 at 01:09 said:

Merry Christmas to you Ron!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:25 said:
  
  Thanks, Adrian, best wishes for 2015 to you!
  
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corneliaweberphotography on December 20, 2014 at 17:09 said:

you will be just fine with following your great goals. The universe will provide you with guidance. Good luck to !

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:23 said:
  
  Thank you so much, Cornelia! I hope it will, but your support is a great start 😉
  Best wishes for 2015,
  Ron.
  
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Sherri Of Palm Springs on December 20, 2014 at 15:38 said:

Reblogged this on New Creations by Sherri Of Palm Springs and commented:
reblogged Dear JoAnn, new creations

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:17 said:
  
  Thanks for your support, Sherri, much appreciated!
  Greetings, Ron
  
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  - Sherri Of Palm Springs on January 10, 2015 at 06:20 said:
    
    Hi Ron, Did I put up the wrong name ..oh my goodness if I did…I am sooooooooooooooooooo sorry…
    Sherri
    
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sandypics on December 20, 2014 at 13:13 said:

:))have a wonderful 2015 and its been a great year following you here….cheers

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:15 said:
  
  Very kind of you to say, Sandy, same for following the sights from your part of the world!
  Best wishes,
  Ron.
  
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allentimphotos2 on December 20, 2014 at 08:59 said:

Stunning and a fitting title.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 21:55 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Tim, hope you have a superb 2015!
  Ron
  
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  - allentimphotos2 on January 10, 2015 at 04:49 said:
    
    You’re welcome and a great year of photography to you as well.
    
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ninano on December 20, 2014 at 07:04 said:

My best wishes for your new year.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 22:15 said:
  
  Thank you, Ninano, wishing you the best as well!
  To a great 2015, cheers,
  Ron
  
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Angeline M on December 20, 2014 at 07:01 said:

I will definitely raise a glass to better times! Salud! Happy Holidays, Ron, and may your new year be as good as this one has been.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 21:07 said:
  
  Salud to you, Angeline! Thanks for always taking time out to watch and show your enthousiasm 😉
  Cheers, Ron
  
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JoAnnTomaselli on December 20, 2014 at 06:37 said:

Reblogged this on S.O.U.L. S-P-A-C-E.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 21:06 said:
  
  Thanks for your interest and reblogging, JoAnn!
  All the best for 2015,
  Ron
  
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Richard Guest on December 20, 2014 at 05:56 said:

Wonderful shot, Ron. Have a great holiday.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 21:03 said:
  
  Thanks, Richard, hope you´ll have a great 2015 too!
  
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MJWC1 on December 20, 2014 at 03:23 said:

Thank you for these beautiful words and for sharing your beautiful images.

Best wishes for a safe, joyous and loving Christmas and New Year.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 21:03 said:
  
  Thanks very much, wishing you all the best and lots of happiness for 2015 too!
  Greetings from KL,
  Ron
  
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N. E. White on December 20, 2014 at 00:58 said:

Here’s to great times ahead (and some more of your photos).

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 21:01 said:
  
  Same to you, Nila, thanks for your support always!
  Cheers, Ron.
  
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Oloriel on December 20, 2014 at 00:25 said:

Looking forward to seeing your explorations yield fruitful worlds.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 20:48 said:
  
  Thats very kind of you to say, Oloriel! Just see what will happen, I´m very fortunate not feeling any pressure in pursuing this 😉
  All the best for 2015 to you and your poems,
  Ron.
  
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Variety Of Life on December 20, 2014 at 00:12 said:

Stunning picture – mood, colors, capture, everything!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 20:45 said:
  
  Thanks very much, Herbert! The light, reflection and scene on the right where already there, just waited for the right one to come along 😉
  All the best, Ron
  
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The Kadee Experience on December 20, 2014 at 00:07 said:

That is some great golden light!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 20:34 said:
  
  Thanks, amigo, na een rijtje Myanmar-pilseners en paar uurkes lekker van ons afkieken, kon ik deze 10 minuten prachtlicht niet laten schieten, terwijl onze vrind ff een stokkie bbq-kip bij een stalletje verorberde 😉
  
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rutakintome on December 19, 2014 at 22:46 said:

Awaiting your website! Thanks for inviting us to see your wonderful world! Cheers!

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 20:31 said:
  
  Cheers to you, Carlos! Did do some trial-version back in November on photoshelter, but some travels got in the way of pushing it through 😉
  Now I´m in the slow process of preparing to do it again!
  All the best to you,
  Ron
  
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sloppy buddhist on December 19, 2014 at 22:17 said:

feels painterly…and warm.

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- Ron Hillmar on January 9, 2015 at 20:30 said:
  
  Thanks, Hedy! The light turned golden for about 10 minutes so couldnt resist photographing 😉
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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  - sloppy buddhist on January 9, 2015 at 22:41 said:
    
    yes the golden hour…lovely.
    
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