Say not, "I have found the truth," but rather, "I have found a truth."

Say not, "I have found the path of the soul." Say rather, "I have met the soul walking upon my path."

For the soul walks upon all paths.

The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed.

The soul unfolds itself like a lotus of countless petals.

-- Kahlil Gibran

This beautiful male goldfinch was shot through my kitchen window while finishing the last of the sunflower blooms.

Stick Marsh at J M Goodwin-View large

Thanks for stopping by.

Nikon D4

200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

@F8

For a moment there Couldn't see where I was going...

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Mo gan shan, zhe jiang. China

One of the adult roseate spoonbills at Jefferson Island, Louisiana...... Rip Van Winkle rookery.

平林寺

Edited in PS Elements 12

Shanghai Bund, China.

There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on

the feelings as now in October.

-- Nathaniel Hawthorne

garden, The Netherlands

maybe the last one this year.

...as the days dwindle down to a precious few...

Garden, The Netherlands

In joy or sadness flowers are our constant friends.

― Okakura Kakuzō

Underneath the Sugar Pines (with an ultrawide lens) - Batlow, NSW

A drift of buttercups accent a density of green...

It was deep afternoon when shadows begin to grow, light becomes gold, and you realize that this particular day has reached its destiny. Like old age, it’s not yet over, but there’s no denying the time of day.

― Vicki Covington

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But I remember more dearly autumn afternoons in bottoms that lay intensely silent under old great trees.

-- C. S. Lewis

A little of the sky is reflected in the water. So peaceful and calm.

Groningen

Texel

Model: Vivienne.

wish you all a great thursday

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allen Besuchern und Freunden meines Fotostreams ein herzliches Dankeschön für eure Kommentare und Kritiken, Einladungen und Favoriten. all visitors and friends of my photostream, a heartfelt thank you for your comments and reviews, invitations and favorites

Thank you to all for your kind words at this most difficult time. Your friendship and thoughts, and, yes, even prayers, are greatly appreciated and provide welcome solace.

I've always found that one effective way to counteract grief is to stay involved with one's routines and habits as much as possible. They provide needed distraction. For me, Flickr is certainly that and serves the purpose well.

Here, a recently discovered grouping of white water calla lilies found tucked away in a secretive boggy backwater off the lake.

El señor del bosque

But don't let go

If you cling too tightly

You're gonna lose control.

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