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Not sure how many, if any, springs I get to see but I'm really grateful for the one that is currently around me...giving me bits of hope and optimism.
Shot with Sony 90mm f/2.8 macro lens on Sony a7 iii.
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In Flickr Explore on 2023/03/29
Mother Nature gave us a brief taste of Spring recently, with bright sunshine, blue sky, and warm temperatures. It was a glorious day to get outside. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Best viewed large.
I'm adding this high key abstract of a water lily on a day when optimism is needed. In Egypt and Asia, the water lily has often symbolized rebirth and optimism. We here in California are voting in the primary elections for the next President of the United States of America. It has been a long battle.
Our media has betrayed our trust and the election has been bought, but we are still fighting for the truthful candidate. I know through Facebook that many citizens of other countries are fighting along side of us to try to elect Bernie Sanders so you are probably aware of this battle that is waging in the United States.
My state is huge and will have a big influence on the election. Let's hope the honest and compassionate candidate wins. Here's to the rebirth of the American dream!!!! Taken in a lily pond in the biggest democracy in the world India!
that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so :-)
― Noam Chomsky
HGGT!!
Louisiana iris, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
Shelter in Place, San Francisco, California
It's a dreary day in San Francisco. Though we need the rain, it's hard thing to wake up to. I'm glad it stopped long enough for me to sneak out into the garden for a photo, but I'm back inside, wrapped in a blanket, waiting for the sun to reappear as I read more stunning headlines. In my waking hours I believe we can get through this. I am heartened by the signs of new life that peek out among the ferns.
“The true optimist not only expects the best to happen, but goes to work to make the best happen. The true optimist not only looks upon the bright side, but trains every force that is in him to produce more and more brightness in his life….”
― Christian D. Larson
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A test with Jpeg, OOC and Fuji "Classic Chrome"profile with some adjustments to get a Portra like look....
Mansur Al'Tamasuk and the Captain he hired observe the loading of their vessel. As a team they lead an exploratory trip to unknown isles.
I didn't like the reflection of light in the eye ><
all by \ me ..
the model \ my bro and many thanks to you =DD
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Promise yourself
to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel like there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living person you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too strong for fear, and to happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Minolta X-700 Minolta 50mm 1:3.5 MC Macro Celtic 1:1 Extension Adox HR-50 LegacyPro EcoPro 1:1 05/04/2024
Joseph's Coat rosebud against my mailbox post... in January.
I like the way this looks Large On Black
I'll try to catch up with all of my contacts when I can...things are a bit busy...
A statement of optimism while I take a few days with family in the real world. SOOC photo of a clear blue sky, taken to verify that I had managed to clean the lens and sensor.
Thought it would fit Smile on Saturday's "nothing in focus" theme, but in fact they meant “Everything must be blurry”, and rejected this. How they can tell it’s not blurry is beyond me. Grateful for the prod, because otherwise I wouldn't have made the best use of this opportunity. 😀
28 May 2021: 22:25 CDT; SOOC; Velvia
An optimist is someone who orders a dozen oysters in the hope of being able to pay for them with the pearl he finds inside.
Theodor Fontane
Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Port de peche Leucate
Harbour of the oyster fishermen of Étang de Leucate, Département Aude
Occitanie, France 27.08.2024
Optimismus
Ein Optimist ist ein Mensch, der ein Dutzend Austern bestellt, in der Hoffnung, sie mit der Perle, die er darin findet, bezahlen zu können.
Theodor Fontane
Pazifische Felsenauster (Crassostrea gigas)
Port de peche Leucate
Hafen der Austernfischer vom Étang de Leucate, Département Aude
Okzitanien, Frankreich 27.08.2024
"Optimism is not a feeling; it is an optical phenomenon. It is the act of positioning yourself so that the light has no choice but to pass through you and reveal the clarity within."
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Mike!! thank you thank you thank you!! this was such an awesome surprise today. I was so tickled I had to put it up immediately. front and center of my desk - will grab a frame very soon!
I owe you a payback print! let me know what I can send your way! :)
Finally finding time to pick the camera up again. Liked the light play in the green stones. Also thought the 'light' theme was cool, because Garbo is doing much, much better!
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Just having fun editing. I removed the 2 dark spots as suggested by T.Morris (thanks, i didn't notice them) and replaced the file.
Yellow - The color of happiness and optimism. Yellow is a cheerful and energetic color that brings fun and joy to the world. - From Color Meanings by Jacob Olesen.
Have a cheerful day, everyone... :)