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.... between "I like you" and "I love you? "
Beautifully answered by Buddha :
When you like a flower, you just pluck it.
But when you love a flower, you water it daily.
One who understand this, understands life.
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"Patience is power.
Patience is not an absence of action;
rather it is "timing"
it waits on the right time to act,
for the right principles
and in the right way."
- Fulton J. Sheen
Another off my phone :))))
Enjoy your Easter Sunday
Hope its bright and sunny
Thank you for taking the time
xxxx
LIFE IS....
by Mother Theresa
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.
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I just have to upload and share what is available. From my archive. Hope you all dig it.
I have a very poor memory when it comes to naming flowers. My apology!!!
From our garden.
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All the best to everyone.
Thank you for your understanding, support and comments. Very much appreciated...
If it's mine, it is mine.
If it's yours, it is mine.
If I like it, it is mine.
If I can take it from you, it is mine.
If I am playing with something, ALL of the pieces are mine.
If I think it is mine, it is mine.
If I saw it first, it is mine.
If I had it then put it down, it is still mine.
If you had it then put it down, it is now mine.
If it looks like the one I have at home, it is mine.
If it is broken, it is yours.
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.” ~Desmond Tutu~
It was a foggy morning here today and I couldn’t resist trying to capture some of the mood. This shot was looking down my driveway where a glimpse of the first rays of dawn were attempting to break the gloom.
The Universe is singing the same song (as my horoscopes!)...
"Today is a great day to finally let go. It will be okay. In fact, it will be incredible.
It might hurt for a while, just like all endings do...but the new beginning that is just beyond the ending is where the miracles are. Hold on to that hope...but let the rest go.
Let it go. It is time."
~The Universe
I guess I'm heading to where the miracles are.... see you there!! (Oh... and for today.... the miracles are at the Extravaganza in Kutztown! It's a "ME" day! HURRAY!!)
When is it officially Autumn? I love Autumn. I love the colours of the leaves and the crisp sunny days. *Sigh*
I have visited SO many gardens and castles recently. I need to sort through all the photos. Hopefully I'll get back in the routine of uploading more photos!
Hope you're all having a lovely week! :)
The Pazhassi Dam is a stone masonry diversion structure in Kannur district, Kerala, that was constructed across the west flowing Bavali river near Veliyambra. The dam meets the drinking water requirement of Kannur district. The reservoir is famous for its scenic beauty as seen in this shot.
Good bye Yellowstone!
The gas tank was full, our cooler was brimming with delicious food and our batteries were charged in our cameras.
Two adventure seekers, oblivious to the crazy weather that lay ahead...
Jakriborg is a housing estate in Hjärup between Malmö and Lund in Scania, southern Sweden. Jakriborg's architectural style is inspired by pre-industrial town architecture found in the coastal region of the southern Baltic and the North Sea. Of which the old Hansa City of Lübeck is the best known.
The Allegory of Fame is a painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard de Lairesse (1641-1711). Gerard de Lairesse was a renowned painter and art theorist in the 17th century, known for his contributions to Dutch Classicism.
The Allegory of Fame, also known as "Fama", is one of his notable works and depicts the allegorical figure of Fame. In Greek mythology, Fame, also known as Pheme, was the personification of fame and renown. In Roman mythology, she was called Fama.
The painting typically shows a female figure with outstretched wings, symbolizing the widespread reach of her influence and reputation. She is often portrayed with a trumpet or a horn, which she uses to announce the achievements and accomplishments of individuals to the world.
Fame was a popular subject in Renaissance and Baroque art, and artists often depicted her in various poses and contexts to convey different aspects of her influence and power.
In Gerard de Lairesse's version of the Allegory of Fame, he likely imbued the composition with his distinctive style, characterized by a grand and classical aesthetic. His paintings were influenced by classical antiquity, and he was particularly inspired by the works of Italian Renaissance artists, such as Raphael and Michelangelo.
What better to do on a cold wintry rainy day ... have some fun with this week's Monday Macro theme of abstract "What Is That"
Clue ... This strong material has a main use ... but then is great for using in many other situations.
More fun macros to follow :)
It is snowing the whole day. Though it is not very cold, only about 0 ° C, the snow stays.
Es schneit schon den ganzen Tag. Obwohl es nur um 0 ° C herum ist, bleibt der Schnee liegen.
Zenaida auriculata (Eared dove / Tórtola torcaza)
The Eared Dove is a resident breeder throughout South America from Colombia to southern Argentina. It is a close relative of the North American Mourning Dove. The head has a grey crown, black line behind the eye, and the blue-black on the lower ear coverts. These black markings give the species its English and specific name.
Wikipedia
a cool grassy spot on a hot day; perfect for a stop on the way home :)
Smile on Saturday: Happiness is ...
I just read that the monarch population in California has declined by 86% in the past year. How heartbreaking to think that we could lose this precious treasure.
This is another image from the trip to DC. This was another early morning image. Long focal length to compress these icons together. I could see there was not a cloud in the sky (I did not have the luxury of picking which day I was there). So I knew I had to work the blue hour if I was going to get anything interesting at all.
This is from April at Nisqually NWR. It's not a composite of two pictures (otherwise, it would be waaay better), it's just a weird thing that I was lucky to see happen.
It's hard to tell in this shot, but the bald eagle is chasing the peregrine falcon. It does give you a pretty good idea how much bigger eagles are than peregrine falcons.
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Gopło Lake is the largest natural reservoir in Kujawy, being one of the largest lakes in Poland. It is a post-glacial channel lake with a meridional course. The Noteć River flows through its entire length.
The coastline is varied, with numerous bays and peninsulas, and there are also a large number of islands.
The length of the lake is 25 km and the maximum depth is 16.6 m.
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Jezioro Gopło jest największym naturalnym zbiornikiem wodnym Kujaw, będąc jednym z największych jezior w Polsce. Jest to polodowcowe jezioro rynnowe, o południkowym przebiegu. Przez całą jego długość przepływa rzeka Noteć.
Linia brzegowa jest urozmaicona, z licznymi zatokami i półwyspami, występuje też duża ilość wysp.
Długość jeziora wynosi 25 km zaś głębokość maksymalna to 16,6 m.
"Wie? Ist der Mensch nur ein Fehlgriff Gottes? Oder Gott nur ein Fehlgriff des Menschen?"
Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, or, How to Philosophize with a Hammer (1889)
Amsterdam - Marnixstraat
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This is one interesting bird that we have only spotted at Elk Grove Park. The domestic Swan Goose came from Asia. the Swan Goose, native to eastern Eurasia and sometimes called a Chinese goose. A domestic swan goose usually has a large knob at the base of the bill (the wild form lacks this). It also can show a white patch behind the bill. It varies from wild type coloring (mostly gray with a dark line down the back of the otherwise white neck) to pure white. This species is very territorial and had no fear walking up to our dog Louie and hissing. Yes, our Louie got the message and backed off very quickly.
This is an idea I had in mind, hopefully supplemental to GoodCross's "I stand for Peace".
Point is - wish it was that easy. I guess someday.. hopefully!!
And , I nominate those who haven't already :)
[ had to repost with a minor edit, wasnt happy with what was there originally]
What better to do on a cold wintry rainy day ... have some fun with this week's Monday Macro theme of abstract "What Is That"
More fun macros to follow :)
There's only artificial light here
My flaws hide well here
I used to be afraid of cluttered noises
Now I'm afraid of silence
Dress: Decoy - Maliah Dress - White
Lighting: HEXtraordinary - Victorian Lighting Set
Decoy - Maliah Dress is currently available at the Collabor88 event until April 7!
I wanted to try a few different kayak angles. It was a beautiful night and I remember thinking, "Ahh, now this is heaven on earth" and felt glad to be alive.
Kayaking: the ultimate freedom on water.
Under the Milky Way in Wonoka creek north of Hawker, SA. Venus just above the horizon! 3 shot vertical pano, 2 external flashes, processed in Photoshop.
A colorful bird that is common throughout the country and is the state bird for many South Indian States. These are found all the way to the Middle East and are easily identified by their unique colors. The are about 30-35 cms tall and often sighted perched on power lines, fence posts and sometimes on grass bales in the countryside.
The birds hunt insects like beetles, grasshoppers and dragonflies. Sometimes they are seen on the ground in the grass picking up insects. They are not social birds and sightings are of solitary birds or at best two of them. During our last weekend trip to a grassland, sighted one of them foraging in the grassland. It flew to various trees sometimes coming to the ground and catching insects.
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