Shine the Divine: Creativity IS a Spiritual Practice: awed am i

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Monday, January 28, 2013

awed am i

awed am i in all

the Creator carves paints breathes

with love into life

linking to:

tones on tuesday
Ruby Tuesday
I Heart Macro
haiku my heart
Our World Tuesday

81 comments:

lirosaJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Beautiful pictures:-)
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teriJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Stunning images- filled with stillness and hope. Stay warm. xo
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KalantikanJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:11 AM
These are stunning photos, works of art!
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Hannah HunterJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Laura, may your sore throat ease and allow you outside once more to take more of these images. Such close up reports of spring's approach. Your description of Consciousness painting these trees into being is lovely. And btw, wouldn't these images make exquisite small ATC's?
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Tanya BreeseJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM
beautiful images!
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DelphyneJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:50 AM
Beautiful, Laura, both the haiku and the pictures!
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anthonynorthJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Beautiful words and pics.
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MTWagginJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:59 AM
As am I! Your photos are lovely, I really enjoyed the bark curly-ques.
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Brian MillerJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:12 AM
i share your same awe....smiles....some wonderful macro shots....so much awe available to hose who notice...
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Myrna R.January 28, 2013 at 10:15 AM
I think if we truly observed nature, we'd always be in awe. Thanks for these photos. They're beatiful.
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StephanieJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM
beautiful!

and..I think we are all a bit awed :)
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SmilingSallyJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM
Love the blues.Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading your comment on my blog.

Happy Blue Monday!
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KarenJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Lovely captures. The last one is testimony to hope, and a promise of new beginnings.
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Green SpeckJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Serene pics !!!
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Kim NelsonJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:06 AM
carves... paints... breathes...
we are the recipients of amazing gifts, aren't we, Laura?
and you offer up finely honed macros as evidence thereof.
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SusanJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Super macros. Thanks for sharing.
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Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM
I am awed too - especially by your beautiful photos - and buds - what a miracle buds are!
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joyJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Marvelous pictures and words:)
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LolaJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:41 PM
Great captures!
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LolaJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Me again!

Many thanks for following- just noticed! - most flattering! Love your blog too!
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chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Very nice!
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HeavenJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Love the macro shots ~ I am awed too ~
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Kerry O'ConnorJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Gorgeous macro photography with words to match.
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HannahJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:12 PM
You get under the very skin of all that brings awe, Laura!! Wowed by your eyes that shine all the time. Thank you!
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MaryJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM
These are beautiful photos. I especially like the ones that look like buds ready to open. I am more than ready for spring!
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IreneJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:29 PM
Beautiful shots ... nature is fantastic in many ways :)

Irene
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RalphJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:40 PM
It may be winter with snow all over. Yet, the tantalizing flowers tell us to not worry - Spring and its prolific and colorful flora will more than replace the snow. We have that hope in January...
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Felisol - Elise LjungJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Just beautiful.
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JackieJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Simply lovely and inspiring...
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JeanneJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:49 PM
Oh my, how interesting. The photos are amazing.
xo, Jeanne
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Kim @ Stuff could...January 28, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Wow I can see why you say awed...me too
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Susie ClevengerJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:59 PM
I am awed too and awed at your talent to capture it.
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TheChieftessJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:49 AM
Some really nice macros!!! Thanks for visiting and commenting on MammothLakesDP!!!
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Luna MirandaJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:19 AM
beautiful! each photo tells a story.
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ladyfiJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:30 AM
I'm awed too by your beautiful shots.
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GattinaJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:46 AM
Very creative pictures !
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Michelle AshmoreJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:55 AM
They're simply wonderful photos :)
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HOOTIN ANNIJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:28 AM
Nature's art...nothing better. You did well capturing some wonderful works here.
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EllaJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:36 AM
Glorious...I love these photos!
Hope tucked in green shoots makes me
happy!
<3 your pics!!!
Thank you!
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JohnJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM
wonderfully captured.
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DanaJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:45 AM
There's so much beauty in nature. Lovely photos!
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Chubskulit RoseJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Can't wait for the sign of Spring at my end, lovely captures. Catching up with Blue Monday.

My BLUE, come and see.

Your comment is always appreciated.
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RamblingRoundJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Great captures!

Psalm 24:1-2 "The earth is the LORD'S, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2/ for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
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Wayne (Woody), whateverJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:19 AM
I hope the buds survive this last cold spell. We need them to blossom into some beautiful flowers.
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ElinJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Beautiful macropictures from the winter:)
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HerotomostJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Damn...that close up thing is amazing and I'm talking about the pics and the writing...nice work.
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Rambling WoodsJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Wow..Now I am in awe too. You take the most simple of things that Mother Nature has to offer and make them grand beauties..Lovely post for Nature Notes Laura.. Michelle.. hugs to you
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Icy BCJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM
Such awesome shots, Laura! Simple beauty like these leave me in awe too!
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ClaudiaJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:06 PM
i'm awed as well...you have such an eye for beauty...wonderful..
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ayalaJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Beautiful! I love how you see everything has a miracle, that is a gift my friend.
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ayalaJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Beautiful! I love how you see everything as a miracle, that is a gift my friend.
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Yousei HimeJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:10 PM
The delicacy of these photos gives breath to the awe of which you speak. Beautiful. Thank you.
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zongrikJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:34 PM
the buds of life!!

Verification makes it really hard to comment, takes a few times sometimes. you'd probably get more comments if you turned it off.
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Natasha HeadJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Laura! Thank you so much for giving me the moment I needed to find my breath...this is stunning!
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WolfsrosebudJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:44 PM
lovely pics
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HisFireFlyJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:10 PM
breathing in His glory here, exhaling praise
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bettylJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Tiny reminders that spring is not far away.
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CarverJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Beautiful shots. I am also in awe of nature.
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Laurie KolpJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:39 PM
... and thanks for sharing your awe!
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SemaphoreJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Faith infuses beauty in all things!
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eileeninmdJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Nature is beautiful. Lovely haiku and your beautiful images. Have a happy week!
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BodhiroseJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:52 PM
Love your photos...it looks like spring may be happening. I too am awed by so much of nature...it truly can be a spiritual experience.
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MargaretJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:24 PM
... and you certainly captured that love with your lens!
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ManicddailyJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Beautiful images. k.
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Indrani GhoseJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:30 AM
Love the focus in these shots!
So full of beauty!
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Hanne BenteJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:43 AM
Great image series showing :) Hanne Bente
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Stewart MJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:56 AM
Everything looks wrapped up tight - not like here, where life is going full bore!

Nice pictures.

Cheers

Stewart M - Melbourne
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Donna HeberJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Hi Laura,

Wonderful photos of nature! You always capture its beauty.
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ladynyoJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Laura, you have captured the essence of amazement of life, and the 'always' of life with these photos. And of hope, which springs forth when we expect it the least.

I come here and always get a sense of the Divine...and feel washed in a spirituality that transcends religion.

Thank you, dear Laura, for this respite.

Lady Nyo
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PatJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Beautiful shots of nature's awesomeness!
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KateriJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM
Each one of these photos could be a stand alone...I especially love the buds. They speak of spring.
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mrs mediocrityJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Gorgeous, all!
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Lisa GordonJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:14 AM
These are beautiful photographs, Laura.
I love the wonderful simplicity in each one.

Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!
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TracyFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Your nature photography DAZZLES, Laura... WOW! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
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WabiSabiFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:34 PM
I'm in awe of your 'eye' for the beauty in small things!
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LeaFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM
So lovely this miracle, this breath of the divine... thank you for painting this beauty for us Laura... XO
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BarbaraFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM
What a wonderful photo essay and then words to lift a flagging spirit! I am in awe of creation too!
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ireneFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:47 PM
your post reminds me to take the time to notice the awe in this nature created world
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Priti.LisaFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Oh Laura, you say so much, so gently ♥
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Matteo SpinettiFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:27 AM
congratulations, beautiful union of images and important words, well done :)
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Ellie

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Remnants

Before the eMeS, my now constant companion begged me to stay close to home, I taught art, yoga and meditation to Jewish teens in the Greater Boston area. The collage series in the slide show above was created using forgotten paper scraps that slipped between the cracks of the tables onto the floor, from an Art as a Sacred Practice class I taught to High School students several years ago. My intention was to find the intrinsic value in each remnant. Often the beauty of an individual person goes unrecognized or unappreciated until it is revealed in the context of a relationship; the same is true of colors, shapes and textures. Click on the images to take a closer look. They are tiny works, some no bigger than 1.5” x 1.5”