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I looked out of the window this morning and felt the damp greyness of the new day weigh heavily. The thought of more of the same for months to come hit me.... How silly to have my mood for the day set so early by the weather that is always changing here - except, of course when it doesn't change for weeks and the talk is all about climate change! So I found a nice cheerful picture of some of my favourite flowers to lift the spirits!!!
I know I've posted a ton of Golden Gate Bridge pictures and countless fog pictures. And here is another one of them. I haven't been going out much lately, so I am just looking through some of my older photos and came across this one. Hope you like it.
When I climbed up the Hills of the Wiehengebirge near the Wittekindsburg on Saturday morning I spotted a team of paragliders preparing for their flight. Porta Westfalica, Ostwestfalen, Germany
"Fight for the fairytale, it does exist."
— Joy. F
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It's this one thing that got me trippin'
Guess I'm all in, my heart be skippin' ahead
Got somethin' that's one in a million
I just can't stop trippin', no-oh, oh-oh, oh
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I thought of what photo to post to sum up such a strange year, of highs and lows. As waves of virus have washed over us all I thought this photo of a wave building up ready to crash over these wonderful eroded rocks was perfect. There have been times of beauty in between the waves, Draped in sunlight and warmth, only to have plans dashed again. I can't complain, I had a fantastic time with Maura, six weeks in the Italian Alps and Sardinia in summer, then a great two weeks in Wales in November, . It's a. pity our planned trip to the Dolomites had to be cancelled, but I'm sure we'll do something else equally as exciting as soon as France allows me to travel again.
I wish everyone a wonderful New Year, and thanks so much for your support and friendship.
Uplift is by BE and is the sound of a hive of honeybees with a lovely orchestral accompaniment.
Lovely to see these elements of Spring - which I found really uplifting in a time where most other stuff is very definitely in the other direction.
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Location - the tall grass at Luannes World
Entered into TMI's Alphabet Challenge #16.
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More sunrays! I was blessed the morning I took these shots, I was able to track the sun through different parts of the wood to capture many crepuscular moments for a good 15 minutes whilst the mist hung there almost waiting for someone to photograph it. So sorry, a few more to come yet :)
This one I especially like as the light lit up little areas of ground and highlighted the amazing amount of spiders webs that were woven overnight (and ended up on me!)
Sunset in the Mojave Desert, Twentynine Palms, California
As 2022 draws to a close, I am looking forward to turning the page on this year, which has been a difficult one for me, and starting the new chapter that is 2023.
There are a few lines from a Josh Groban song called "Thankful", that I have always loved:
Even with our differences
There is a place we're all connected
Each of us can find each others' light
For me, Flickr has become a beautiful place to find that light and that connection, especially in a world that seems to grow increasingly dark and troubled. So I want to share a deep and sincere Thank You to all my Flickr friends and contacts for the light you give and all the ways in which you uplift my spirit. Thank you for sharing your talents and creativity which both awe and inspire me, for sharing your beautiful places, special moments, and great adventures, for your thoughtful and generous support of my photography and writing, and most of all for your personal kindness, caring, and humanity. I truly enjoy all of the conversations, comments, and connection with each of you, and am incredibly thankful for your encouragement and good wishes through some of the tough times this year.
I am profoundly grateful to have met such wonderful people here on Flickr. Because in the words of the incomparable Maya Angelou in the poem below,
"Nobody, but nobody, Can make it out here alone.
I wish each of you health, happiness, and beautiful light (both in photography and life) in the new year ahead!
Alone
by Maya Angelou
Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
There are some millionaires
With money they can't use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They've got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody
No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Now if you listen closely
I'll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
'Cause nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
These are the vans used to carry our bicycles around - we've just driven to the beginning of a long track to lead us down into Ronda
A backlit great grey owl about to lift off in pursuit of dinner. It landed a short distance away in a tree, waited a short time for its opportunity, then dove down to catch the vole that was under the snow. All the action was behind shrubs, unfortunately for me. The owl didn't give a hoot.
The w-e, I’m ‘working’, pfft, if you can call it that? Doing what you love??? Making images?
Again somebody wrote to me how, on a stressful day, they open my images, they feel uplifted and positive... the world becomes a better place... I'm only quoting.
Wow, that is achieving my goal! All I want...
I am happy! °OlÈ!'
Thanx for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)
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A composite. The grands had fun with this one. They helped me take photos of the books. Other elements from my archives.
As each Snow Goose flaps it's wings it creates an uplift for the birds that follow. Snow Geese lifting off from a farmer's field, Route 934, near Fontana, Pennsylvania.
It's always uplifting to see a pollinator as well as a pretty flower.
Thank you for stopping by and for leaving me a comment. Have a great day!
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Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
A spontaneous beaming smile thwarted my candid shot but made for a beautiful image. A black and white re-edit of a shot from June 2017. Enjoy!
I walk this track with our dog most days and this section in autumn is an absolute joy. Quite a lot of the beech leaves are still there 3 weeks on from when this was taken, though the yellows and much of the green have now gone.
And HFF! to folks - it's been a while since my last upload to this once-popular topic!
If only all days could begin with having the time to enjoy the sunrise. This shot was taken on an glorious October morning in the harbour at Collioure in Languedoc
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT HAVE A GREAT DAY
It's a bit of a tricky day today. It should be a time for birthday celebrations in our family, but my mum is undergoing some major surgery and I'm waiting anxiously by the phone. As I walked our dog this morning the air felt cold and autumnal and I was missing the wildflowers that have added so much to this daily walk throughout the spring and summer. Suddenly I noticed that a nearby ivy bush was alive with the most beautiful red admiral butterflies - there must have been at least 15 - just dazzling in their number and colour. it's at times like this that I'm most thankful for that special lift that the beauty of nature can give the spirits. This one's for you mum ❤️ !
A tidal wave swaying hearts,
Tsunami of a hopeful start,
Splashing around we go,
Keeping up with the flow,
Despite the waters depth,
Countless promises unkept,
Dual strength is formed,
A unique love born,
Hand in hand from now,
They made a silent vow,
Together like never before,
Looking forward to explore,
Hope, strength and support,
As well as each others comfort,
Tight hug in the end of the day,
Actions have a lot more to say,
Surreal endless connection,
Under each others protection,
Believing in our creative souls,
Cheering till we reach our goals,
To pull up when down,
Will never let each other drown,
Counting the passing days,
Choosing each other, always...
Poem by Me. :)
P.S. I was so inspired by this video: -
World of Dance Stars Charity and Andres CRUSH 10 Minute Photo Challenge - Jordan Matter
One of the photos totally stole my heart, there was just something about how spontaneous that picture was, the one done in the middle of the street on a dirty puddle. Somehow looked so dreamy, so uplifting and so inspirational! I couldn't think of a more better spot to have recreated this shot, in the once Kintsugi, right in the middle of Bambi's maple tunnel and even her amazing breathtaking water droplets seen so beautifully.
Special thank you to Jay, my awesome sweetest friend, for giving me the idea how to do the splashes!