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Nothing special, just flowers in bloom – still a miracle

Quote of the day: Everything just as it is, as it is, as is. Flowers in bloom. Nothing to add. ~Robert Aitken, Roshi, As it Is Every time I make photographs of flowers I ask myself whether I’m creating something new or just doing “the same old thing.” Monday I photographed flowers in the early morning sun at the MN Landscape Arboretum. I was disappointed with the photos I was taking. It felt like nothing special, nothing new. Today, I look at them and realize that the beauty of flowers is enough. Nothing special, nothing new, perfect none-the-less. How often Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Living in Wonder

Quote of the day:  “May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder. ” ― John O’Donohue, Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong Today I decided to take a walk in the neighborhood, finding the gift of this place on this day. In the heat of the afternoon I headed down the hill to a shaded path by the pond. I found turtles sunning on a log, every shade of green imaginable, dragonfly visitations, many beautiful leaves and scenes, birds and butterflies. What a gift! After a couple of days of aching Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Of magic and mystery – bliss list and joys

Quote of the day: “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ― Roald Dahl What a week! With 100 degree heat several days and high humidity outside, I chose to spend time indoors this week. I checked out some photography books by photographers whom I admire and was inspired by the unique style of each photographer. We create art when we express our real selves and create from the deep well of beauty inside each Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Abstract Flower Power

Quote of the day:  “If wisdom comes from integrating the highs and low of life, then fulfillment is the result of bringing your whole self to the game. All of you. Not just the politically correct and the well-behaved bits.” — Danielle LaPorte Today I layered and painted photos in Photoshop to create the images included in this post. I used the liquify filter and various blend modes to create an abstract “painting.”  Combining photos this way reminds me of quilting, where various fabrics of different colors and patterns are selected, then cut into pieces and sewed together to make something new and Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Photo-Heart Connection – Until the Water Runs Clear

Quote of the day: “But the eyes are blind. One must look with the heart. (Mais les yeux sont aveugles. Il faut chercher avec le cœur.)” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry,  The Little Prince I discovered Kat Sloma’s Photo-Heart Connection recently and I was intrigued by the invitation. Kat suggests that we: Deepen the connection between your photos and your heart and soul by participating in this monthly review of your images, to find the one that best connects to your heart. By sharing in the link up, you will develop relationships with other like-minded photographers searching for that photo-heart connection. This is my first photo-heart connection Read more…

By Marilyn, ago