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After spending the entire day hunting fall colors around Big Bear Lake I noticed that the only trees that looked to be at peak were the non-indiginous ones that were purchased and planted. I found this tree along the main drive and it looked to me to be confused and yet glorious in all it's shades of color which were highlighted by the piercing blue of the sky behind. I sat and stared then after a while I felt at peace and understood. Humanity has entered a time of profound change and we are all pushed by necessity and pulled by opportunity.
The push is a growing systems crisis, evident in the breakdown of financial institutions, climate change, resource depletion, unsustainable populations, and more.
The pull is the opportunity to rise to a new level of human maturity, partnership, and freedom. The combined push and pull at a global scale make this truly a time of profound turning and transformation for humanity. These powerful trends are all represented here in this one tree.
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Cold winds travelling over 206 miles of Lake Huron, along with the wave action hitting the shoreline, cause everything in it's path to freeze! In time you will no longer be able to see the branches facing you, they will be completely iced over.
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As I come towards the end of my third year in Thailand I have been looking back on my time here and thinking about how much my life has changed. I am more active, sociable, full of energy and generally feel brighter than I have in many years. Every day I enjoy warm sunshine, have a world full of colour, interesting sounds, incredible tastes and smells and experiences that constantly ensure that I live my life on the edge of my comfort zone. I am surrounded by lots of amazing people and have formed some firm friendships that I hope will last me a lifetime. In spite of the global pandemic and all the tragedy and life disruption we have all had to endure I am very thankful for my time here and can honestly say that this experience has taken years off me.
The leap of faith that we took in 2018 certainly paid off! I think these comparative shots from 2017 and 2021 say a thousand words.
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This lovely creature was flitting around the garden at St. Benedict's Painted Church in Kona, Hawaii. It landed long enough for me to capture this image. The link below shares information about that incredible place. "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."
Maya Angelou
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We had the first nocturnal storm and a sharp drop in temperatures.
It seems that August has kept its promises, arguing a bit with September coming in tonight ....
September for me is like the first month of the year.
The new year begins today ....
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The natural world, moreover, is still undergoing a transformation for which the word “drama” is more appropriate than a term like “design” or “plan.” The theological significance of our focus on drama rather than design is that a drama can be the carrier of a meaning that presently lies hidden in the future…
… Theology, as I understand it, looks for the presence of God not in the breaks but in the blossoming of nature…
… Traditional theology’s lack of interest in the cosmic journey is forgivable, of course, since only after Einstein could it have learned that the entire universe is a continuous narrative and not just a platform from which to launch our spiritual adventures.
-God after Einstein What’s Really Going On in the Universe? John F. Haught
"Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair."
Quote - Rick Warren
The story of the marble...
First, let me tell you, I lost my marbles ages ago, so this one wasn't mine to lose. It was actually mine to find. I've been a collector of sea glass for a few years and sea marbles are the beach combers holy grail.
Last Sunday I went on my normal afternoon drive and ended up in Bacon Cove. Beside being beautiful, a place named after my favourite pig product will always have a special place in my heart. But I digress. I stopped the truck on a random road, followed a random trail, and found myself on a random little beach. Everything was grey and dreary except for the sparkle of that yellow cats eye appearing and disappearing as the waves allowed. I couldn't believe my eyes so I wandered out and chased that little marble as the ocean tried to reclaim it.
The cats eye looked shiny from the salt water but as it dried the beautiful frosty sea glass look appeared. It felt smooth but I could see it was worn and no longer perfectly round.
I've had many a marble over the years but this one, transformed by the waves and grit is an absolute stunner. And despite its turbulent life, the changes have become a beautiful symbol of endurance, strength, and what it means to be a survivor.
Maybe thats the reason I collect sea glass. Every time I touch and see it, I am reminded of its inspiring story of transformation.
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Als Barten bezeichnet man die vom Oberkiefer eines Bartenwals anstelle von Zähnen herabhängenden Hornplatten. Mit Hilfe der fein gefiederten Barten filtern Wale Plankton aus dem Meerwasser. Barten wurden unter der Bezeichnung Fischbein unter anderem als Formgeber für Korsetts verwendet. Außerdem wurden sie zur Herstellung von Bürsten und Pinseln verwendet. (Wikipedia)
- Baleen is a filter-feeder system inside the mouths of baleen whales. People formerly used baleen (usually referred to as "whalebone") for making numerous items, including backscratchers, collar stiffeners, buggy whips, parasol ribs, crinoline petticoats and corset stays. - (Wikipedia)
We live in a state of constant change, we are transforming learning and evolving sometimes for the better and sometimes not.
This is a little bit of creative work from me for Friday, wishing everyone a lovely peaceful happy weekend.
“Reflection can transform something familiar.” - Diane L. Dunton
Are other people struggling to find creative compositions and new ideas for photography while being limited to where we can travel? Luckily, the light and calm waters were in my favor when capturing this swan at our local park. I did have time to reflect more on my photography during my first year of retirement. I have also done reflecting on who I am now that I am no longer needed by anyone right now. I can be myself more and take time to reflect on many things. I feel like I have made a comfortable transformation into my new life. Maybe, a little like the Ugly Duckling did. :) Happy Wing Wednesday!
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I have been observing this hyacinth for some days now. It is clearly withering away. In that respect the verb "die" would be applicable. But it is not that simple, because in all of this terminal decline the seeds of new life are being developed. What is happening is a kind of metamorphosis. In other words, there is continuity. Transformation does happen to all forms of life, including us. Whether there is metamorphosis and, hence, continuity, depends on whether or not new life can come out of the old. Just follow the hyacinth. Fuji X-Pro 1 plus Helios 44M-7 wide-open plus a 2x tele converter.