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Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's Party!"
~ Robin Williams
This is the last in my series of four crocus images.
Shot with Pentacon AV and 12mm extension tube.
After a miserably hectic week, I have a few things to show off!
If you haven't stopped by Kurenai yet, you should stop by for a unique variety of Japanese and Taiwanese fashion! There the Yuzu Onzen decoration available from Violetility, and these awesome bento Nogitsune tails and ears available from Aii!
We <3 RP just opened as well, where you can grab this lovely Azrael Mask and Arrow from Azoury! There's also a wide variety of 50L items from a ton of vendors this month, so check it out!
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Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.
~Rumi
I recently finished short prose/essays by Elena Ferrante where she wrote about a subject each week for a year for The Guardian and rather enjoyed her musings on being an author, mother, human, lover of films, admirer of Daniel Day Lewis, and being Italian,
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“You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might also pray in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.”
- Khalil Gibran
Thank you everyone for your wonderful prayers and good wishes. I am not very well at the moment, but will try to stop by at the weekends. God bless xo
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uJ61jgFCMM
FADE INTO YOU – MAZZY STAR
ABUNDANCY
Pure of heart lights the way
shines like sun in the month of May
carries me throughout this day
Abundancy of Love
How I wish I could slip away
to my little island not far away
and linger longer; warm hazy days
Abundancy of Being
I can see you in my dreams
feel your touch and all it seems
is all I need and tranquil streams
Abundancy of Soul
Roses perfumed sweetness flows
cherry blossom falls like snow
seasons come and seasons go
Abundancy of Nature
Silence; tranquil; peace and quiet
nightingales sing throughout the night
twinkling winking stars and moonlight
Abundancy of Heaven
Close my eyes and turn my cheek
love me if I'm who you seek
refresh my spirit when I feel weak
Abundancy of Life
Open my heart and let me sing
beauty is found in everything
be more aware and life will bring
Abundancy of All.
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"Look at your feet. You are standing in the sky. When we think of the sky, we tend to look up, but the sky actually begins at the earth." - Diane Ackerman
“What if you were always stuck in one place, your mind spinning and unable to go forward like tires clenched in mud, because the answers wouldn't reveal themselves to you?”
― Will Lavender, Obedience
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4V3Mo61fJM
FIX YOU - COLDPLAY
Leaving behind all that I know
travelling slowly; nowhere to go
leaving the Winter; cold layers of snow
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving the ones whom I once held dear
travelling the pathway; calm; without fear
leaving; tears falling; my reasons unclear
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving the old ways in search of the new
travelling alone now; I journey without you
leaving this sanctuary; what else can I do
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving the old me; renewing my vows
travelling; obedient; head in the clouds
leaving in search of the here and the now
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving means leaving and not looking back
travelling the parallel lines of this track
leaving and grieving; heart heavy; sky black
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving the stars and the moon to the night
travelling beyond to find rest and respite
leaving the grievances of all who would fight
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving the earth; my feet leave the ground
travelling on wings that are heavenly bound
leaving this real world; cacophony of sound
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving is easy once my mind is made
travelling; remembering sweet music you played
leaving a few notes to fade in the shade
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving behind a footprint so small
travelling above and away from it all
leaving a memory you may hear me call
falling so gently now; falling
Leaving was never the plan I first thought
travelling aimlessly; uncertainty wrought
leaving the game like a ball never caught
falling so gently now; falling.
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Despite being a heaving metropolis, London does have many oases of calm such as parks but also it has woodland and at this time of year that means bluebells a-go-go.
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“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t_9J-rGB6M
LET ME FALL – JOSH GROBAN
I am human
I am imperfect
I make mistakes
I am not a robot
and I am glad about that
because it is through our human condition
that we grow and become more enlightened
what is the light without the dark
what is happiness without sadness
what is calm without the storm
and I can endure this pain
because I am made stronger by it
because I experience more empathy by it
because I know what it is to be hurt
so I can enjoy the freedom that happiness
brings to my spirit
because I can fly
I can dream
and when I die
I will not stop to question why
but I will look back and be glad
I will not feel sad or bad
because I know I did my best
before my eternal rest
and if I ever let you down
I thank you for the lesson taught me
I thank you for making me a better person
I thank you for the time you gave me
before I sleep; before I dream
I count my blessings and all it seems
to me, to be, is a gifted life
not free from strife
but a life rich with experiences
some good, some bad
a rich tapestry of being
an open-eyed; freewheeling and all-seeing
roller-coaster ride that often left the tracks
but something in my soul would always bring me back
that little spark of life
that little spark of love
that never ending spark of hope
that's how I coped
just a tiny spark is all we need
to cast off the weight of shackles
that pull us to our knees
listen to the silence
listen to the sounds
of endless love
of eternal life
of all the things you held so dear
a gentle caress; a delicate tear
a fragile nature; a tender ear
everything that made you YOU
is in there somewhere
and no-one really leaves
those who are meant for you
we carry them in our hearts
we respect them;
let them shine like morning dew
a little spark again
a little spark in gentle rain
a little spark that softens pain
and eases all our burdens
until here we are at journey's end
the earth stands still; it is our friend
healing us; feeling us
our ancient arcadian circadian rhythms
connecting us; resurrecting us
life is a cycle that never ends
round and round it goes again
and each new incarnation brings
an older, wiser soul that sings
of life; of love
of all those miniscule precious things
in this moment I am complete
made whole again; firm on my feet
I toppled many times before
you let me fall; you loved me more
because you knew what it is to be me
you opened the cage and and set me free.
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My artwork is a compilation of two of my photographs
GOD'S WAY by Wm. Cowper
God moves in a mysterious way, His Wonders to perform--
He plants His footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm."
I have given this scene from Arches National Park a title that is a quote from the book "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King," by J.R.R. Tolkien. When I composed the photo, I had the idea that the rock walls appeared to look like a castle with a tower on the left. But it was in the editing process that I discovered the long shadow in the foreground which created a mood that for me felt like the scene painted by Tolkien's prose.
A collection of prose /essay of a Taiwanese writer who is above 60 and taking care her parents. Her mum has amnesia and couldn't recognize her. Her father is not healthy and having mood swing. In Asia caring for the elderly is still done by children as the supporting institution for elderly care is still lacking. A large % of the books are her experiences and reflection on elderly care. Unlike taking care of children, taking care of elderly you expect deterioration and not improvement, without love and strong head it is a task many children gave up. Despite the challenge, she still write with compassion and love.
中年、初老 都应一读。
tonight's prose…
soul set free
we all need space
to spread our wings
…take flight
soaring on currents
impossible to capture
scream aloud at heights
we’ll never be heard
air so thin
barely able breath
and,
loving the freedom
so much
surrendering to terrain
is unimaginable.
-- me.
following my own path.
conjuring nirvana.
learning to sit with uncertainty.
living in questions, rather than answers.
choosing survival over healing.
embracing impermanence.
training the dragon in my heart.
reflecting on the mind - so excitable,
so uncertain, so difficult to control.
walking in trauma… the journey of my lifetime.
exploring this nondualistic universe.
surrounded by mystery.
inhale love… exhale doubt.
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a soldier of peace
in the army of love.
It's the first day of the month, and this is a first of a new series. Hopefully I can upload some more in the future...
Good Morning!
Some Have an Arrogant Loneliness
Caught up in whatever ailment or emotions strikes
All they have to do is look around
For the trees and mountains are friends
And provide entertainment and comfort for the lonely.
Another work of short poetry or prose to complement the image captured one late afternoon in Denali National Park & Preserve while enjoying sights on the bus ride out to North Face Lodge. With this image, I pulled back on the focal length to capture more of the grandeur present as I looked across this glacial valley and then to some distance ridgelines and snow packed mountains. While I was on a bus at a few second stop, my thinking with this image was to let the viewer of this image seemingly stand in wide eye amazement; hence pulling back on the focal length.
I did some initial post-processing work making adjustments to contrast, brightness and saturation while playing around as I learned how to work with DxO PhotoLab 3 that I’d recently purchased after moving away from Capture NX2. I finally cropped a portion of the hazy skies above as I felt the negative space didn’t add to the image and it also added to a more panoramic setting.
"But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
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I'm a sucker for wildflowers; more so when they're truly wild in a field. I love them, they brighten any spot, even the side of a road that's riddled with potholes.
And so, this morning when I was walking back from an appointment and spotted this field of wild growth I had to pull the camera out and see what I could capture.
No field is ever the same. If I were to go back tomorrow, it would be different and I think that's what I love about places like this.
Variety, it's the spice of life!
Hope everyone has had a good day.
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I Know Many Communicate With a Small Device
Telling the world their hopes, fears, and triumphs
So I will tell the world my stories of a friend I call nature
Showing that beauty of a creation started long ago
With canyons and mountains and valleys and ridges
I do so want to walk and explore, camera in hand.
Another work of short poetry or prose to complement the image captured one afternoon in Grand Canyon National Park while taking in views at Navajo Point. This view is looking to the west across temples, buttes, and so many other eroded formations present in this part of the national park. A small portion of the Colorado River can be seen in the left of middle portion of this image. By angling my Nikon SLR camera slightly downward, I felt I was able to create a more sweeping view across all these formations present. I later worked with control points in DxO PhotoLab 4 and then made some adjustments to bring out the contrast, saturation and brightness I wanted for the final image.
I’ve Long Dreamed of Visiting You
An old army fort on the Florida Keys in the Gulf of Mexico
Turquoise and blue waters with blue sky of sunshine above
A boat ride to get there, while exploring for hours
You have a history going back beyond the American Civil War
And now you are a sanctuary for birds and other aquatic life
I had fun in the sun and water
You were 50 for me of the 63
With fond memories of images to reflect on for many years
Oh, Dry Tortugas you are a special national park, indeed!
Another work of short poetry or prose to complement the image captured one morning in Dry Tortugas National Park while on Yankee Freedom Ferry Ride to Fort Jefferson. This was located in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico with a view looking to the northeast. One can see the South Coaling Dock Ruins and South Swim Beach in addition to the fort structure itself (I cloned out any people present). As the ferry I was on was in a no wake zone, I had time to lineup and compose this image.
I chose to angle my Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera slightly downward and capture more of a sweeping view looking across the blue and turquoise waters to my front, while still including some of the blue skies above to complement the setting. I later worked with control points in DxO PhotoLab 8 and then made some adjustments to bring out the contrast, saturation and brightness I wanted for the final image.
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I Planned My Getaway to Some Far Off Places
And found myself here
I guess I really didn't need to go to far
Nature has been waiting with open arms
for my entrance...and yours :-)
Another work of short poetry or prose to complement the image captured one late mooning while standing at the dock area of Wonder Lake in Denali National Park & Preserve. My thinking with this image was to use some nearby canoes, focusing on that but having a closed down aperture for the complete setting. Yes, the eyes would be drawn initially to the canoes on the dock. The grassy meadow swaying in the breeze near the waters of Wonder Lake would be next. Denali would then rise above all as the “Great One” to complete the setting in this part of the national park. I did some initial post-processing work making adjustments to contrast, brightness and saturation while playing around as I learned how to work with DxO PhotoLab 3 that I’d recently purchased after moving away from Capture NX2.
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The Gefion Fountain (Danish: Gefionspringvandet) is a large fountain on the harbour front in Copenhagen, Denmark. It features a large-scale group of animal figures being driven by the legendary Norse goddess, Gefjun. It is located in Langelinie Park next to Kastellet and is the largest monument in Copenhagen and used as a wishing well.
The fountain depicts the mythical story of the creation of the island of Zealand on which Copenhagen is located. The legend appears in Ragnarsdrápa, a 9th century Skaldic poem recorded in the 13th century Prose Edda, and in Ynglinga saga as recorded in Snorri Sturluson's 13th century Heimskringla.
According to Ynglinga saga, the Swedish king Gylfi promised Gefjun the territory she could plow in a night. She turned her four sons into oxen, and the territory they plowed out of the earth was then thrown into the sea between Sweden and the island of Fyn in Denmark. The hole became a lake called Lögrinn and Leginum (locative). Snorri identifies the lake Löginn, as the lake of Old Sigtuna west of Stockholm, i.e., Lake Mälaren, an identification that he returns to later in the Saga of Olaf the Holy.
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