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Friday, January 11, 2013

Inter Being





life breathes into life
beneath ever changing skies
inter+being=one







When the sky cleared a sundog appeared. I’d never seen one before except in photos it was as awe inspiring as the tiny buds, promising spring's return in a few months here in New England.

Did you know two mature trees provide enough oxygen to support a family of four for a whole year? And of course trees need the CO2 we exhale for their survival. We need trees and they need us to protect them so this reciprocity will benefit all beings everywhere, for generations and generations to come.

There are many organizations working together to heal and protect our planet. Here's just one to explore: The Nature Conservancy

Linking to:
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weekly topshot
ein stuk himmel
guest heart thursday 
haiku my heart
the weekend in black and white
today's flowers
weekend flowers



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Posted by Laura

42 comments:

  1. HansHBJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Nice serie of photos!
    Great for the theme!

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  2. Carol L McKennaJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Exquisite sets of photography ~ very creative ~

    (A Creative Harbor) aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)

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  3. vincibeneJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful series!

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  4. LeaJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    So love that we need each other to be here... and promises of the cycles of life, the bareness of winter and the fullness of summer all reflected in your sundog and haiku...

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Gorgeous photos! I love the Nature Conservancy too!

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  6. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I love the facts about trees. I didnt know that two trees can support a family of four. That makes it even sadder that so many of them are being needlessly - and heedlessly - massacred.

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  7. Windsmoke.January 11, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Bonza photos. Trees are considered the lungs of the earth and just like a cancer we destroy 'em tree by tree.

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  8. Spare Parts and PicsJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    That first photo of the road and trees is my favorite. Beautiful skies as well!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    A wonderful set of shots! And a tender tribute to trees (and sun dogs)...

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  10. AmitAagJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Great in B&W!
    http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2013/01/brotherenon-distant-lands.html

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  11. Poet LaundryJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    These are lovely Laura...just breathtaking!

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  12. Beth NiquetteJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Oh, Laura! I LOVE these photos. They fill my eyes. I call the little rainbows sun opals. When it happens over the sea, they're Sea opals. (grin)

    What a wonderful set of pictures. Thank you so much for sharing them, my Friend.

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  13. Robert NicolaescuJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Wonderful!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  14. Magical Mystical TeacherJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Thank you for this reminder of the interconnectedness of all things...

    Journey’s End

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  15. Vane M.January 12, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    As fotos estão lindas mas a primeira é simplesmente fantástica! Um abraço!

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  16. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.January 12, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Reading your sharing on flu and immune system.
    I am traveling right along with you. Staying close to home. Had a flu shot but with high dosage of prednisone in my system I am very cautious. Stay well and Love your words this early morning....

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  17. Genie RobinsonJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Your first three photos are my kind of pictures. I really do like them so much. Beautiful work. genie

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  18. Carolynn AnctilJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    That first photo is stunningly serene and inviting. So lovely. I've often wondered at the majesty and symbiotic relationship we have with trees. How magnificently God has arranged things.

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  19. MeriJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I love the whole sequence of images, the words, everything.

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  20. Myrna R.January 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Laura, your photos really feed my sprit. I like how you appreciate the vast as well as the minuscule. And yes, trees are probably nature's biggest gift to us. Hope we do conserve them, us. Have a happy week end Laura.

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  21. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love the sundog. I took a photo of one on Christmas Eve but yours is much prettier.

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  22. JohnJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Thank you for sharing Laura.

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  23. Introverted ArtJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Laura these image are amazing.

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  24. Nina BilleJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful pictures and an important message ~ thank you for the fact about the oxygen and trees, I haven't heard that before!

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  25. Mama ZenJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Gorgeous pictures!

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  26. ReginaJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    How beautiful!

    Happy New Year belated.

    xo

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  27. Indrani GhoseJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Very unique flowers!

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  28. Modern MomJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Beautiful photos. Hope you'll find time to visit my Hibiscus.

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  29. guild-rezJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Awesome pictures!!

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  30. MaryJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I love 'inter + being = one'

    I had not known what a sundog was, but the picture you shared was amazing.

    The fact about the two trees is one I will remember. Thank you.

    And thanks for taking part in Poetry Pantry!

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  31. LorriJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    What beautiful captures, each one so lovely, so filled with mood, especially the first one.

    I love to read your prose...thoughts, facts, etc.

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  32. KarenJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Terrific shots, I love sundogs!

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  33. MarcieJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    What gorgeous imagery! Love the abstract shapes and forms and faces you uncovered here.

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  34. DragonstarJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Simply beautiful - all of them!

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  35. Rosemary Nissen-WadeJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Somehow this post creates peace.

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  36. TracyJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Your photos are PURE DELIGHT, Laura... I'm in awe every time I come here. And I love sundogs... they seem a rarity. The tree facts astonished me... Thank you for this information and more! Happy Week ((HUGS))

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  37. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    wonderful pics! thanx for sharing the beauty of nature with us :)

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  38. Priti.LisaJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I wasn't sure what a sundog was...
    quite magical to see something for the first time. ♥

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  39. DeniseinVAJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Lovely post, lovely photos! Thanks for sharing and have a great week :)

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  40. Kim NelsonJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    As if your photos aren't wondrous enough, you add ah haiku that condenses their meaning into three brief lines. Lovely.

    http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2013/01/13/feckless/

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Your Photos are BEAUTIFUL!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    LOVE it! I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #65!

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