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Friday, May 20, 2011

Tenuous and Precious


It is often the simplest things we notice; new leaves like bat wings freed, silhouetted against the sky in a pattern that will last no more than a single day, that remind us how tenuous and precious each moment truly is.

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  1. teriMay 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hmm - must just be on the same schedule... I usually am last to comment- :-) You have an eye for finding beauty and a heart for finding blessings- I am loving your small stones too- xo teri

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  2. JohnMay 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Thank you for your very kind comments on my blog and I have really enjoyed reading yours, particularly your attitude to your condition, it is very inspiring. I pray to the Great Spirit for you. Bless you.

    John

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  3. Reader WilMay 20, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    How beautiful! It's like lace! It could be a pattern for a curtain.
    Thanks for your visit and kind comment! Have a great weekend!

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  4. LeoviMay 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Precious backlights, I love the shapes and tones, as well as contrasts. A very sexy photographic language.

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  5. (creativeoasiscoach)May 20, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful reminder to be here now.
    In gratitude,
    Jill

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  6. SharonMay 20, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    You either have the most beautiful trees or the best eye for finding beauty in the trees in all of New England! More profound words that remind me to appreciate each moment ~

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  7. CarverMay 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Poetic photographs and words. The trees leaves look like a silk print.

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  8. DimpleMay 20, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Yes, I have seen this here, but I think the leaves look like butterflies! I guess I will have to post mine sometime soon...I love the ethereal lacy-ness of new leaves against the dark evergreens!

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  9. the wild magnoliaMay 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Small Stones, a few well chosen words of spirit, alive and carrying comfort and wisdom. Someone is in charge of the universe, I know it, I feel it, and I am comforted.

    Photography and the ability to capture the tenuous moments is a blessing.

    Glad you are up and about more, this is wonderful news.

    Wishing you the best of everything in life!

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  10. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Too many overlook the simple. You saw the wonder of nature in these images. Nice work.

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  11. KarenMay 20, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Trees silhouetted against the sky, one of my favorite subjects for photographing. It's lovely in b&w Laura!

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  12. DebbieMay 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    i really love your small stones.

    i thought of you today as i introduced my mom to my blog and proudly explained about my "lovely blog award", that is so special to me. i told her about the kind soul who had surprised me with it.

    i did some extra "catching up" here today, always so profound.

    big hugs.....debbie xo

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  13. YogaforCynicsMay 20, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Great photos--so simple yet so rich...

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  14. CloudiaMay 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    lovely thoughts, words, images, intentions!




    Warm Aloha from Waikiki

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  15. REJENMay 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Beatyful picture...;-D have a nice weekend...

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  16. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    You're so right... Life is precious and fleeting! What gorgeous reminders in the form of these leaves...

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  17. DragonstarMay 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful, delicate black lace. And a different pattern tomorrow.

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  18. Crafty Green PoetMay 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    beautiful - the black and white really brings out the patterns in the leaves and branches

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  19. ElenaMay 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Laura I always love your outlook on life. The words and photos are wonderful. Thank you for your awesome comments to my blogpost.

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  20. DaniMay 21, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you, Laura, for your wonderful words.

    Hugs,
    Dani

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  21. FranciscaMay 21, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Like you, I am grateful for the little things in nature, in life. Like you, there's been less time for blogging... Stay strong, Laura!

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  22. lina@home sweet homeMay 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    It creates lovely patterns...
    Have a great weekend :)

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  23. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.May 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Yes, we sometimes forget how precious each day - each moment is.
    Special image you posted.
    Take care and have a good weekend.

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  24. GenieMay 21, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Before long you will no longer get that beautiful speckled view of the sky. The more the leaves, the less the view...but the tree becomes prettier and prettier. I think that is a fair swap. Beautiful shot.

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  25. NatureFootstepMay 21, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    almost makes me dizzy.

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  26. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful photos in black and white, and your words remind me to take time appreciating every little thing that crossed my path.

    Have a wonderful week ahead.

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  27. LeslieMay 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    i feel the same way... thinking of you today.

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  28. http://graceolsson.com/blogMay 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Laura...how did you take these photos? marvelous

    the quote, also...love it

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  29. ... PaigeMay 22, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful polished stones adorn the world over. Could perhaps the Earth be one such stone among many in the universe?

    Great post
    Thank you

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  30. DarlaMay 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    "new leaves like bat wings freed," LOVE this exquisite perception; to see one form in another is to know the Unity of all.

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