she contemplated the meaning of life

I just learned of the passing of my very dear friend who retired to Cape Cod

and produced many gorgeous photographs of that area.

 

This sculpture sits in front of his house. I had posted it years ago, and have gone into my archives for other shots, but this is how I've been feeling all morning, in deep reflection about life, death and friendship.

 

"Observe and contemplate on the hidden things of life:

how a man's seed is but the beginning;

it takes others to bring it to fruition.

Think how food undergoes such changes to produce health and strength.

See the power of these hidden things which,

like the wind cannot been seen,

but its effects can be.

~ Marcus Aurelius ~

 

 

"There is no art without contemplation."

~ Robert Henri ~

Done