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Friday, August 30, 2013

Fear Not The Shadows


Pinpoint through the mist,
dawn breaks through twisted branches,
that’s often the way.







Discerning where light leads us,
a daily challenge,
fear not the shadows.





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Posted by Laura

60 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    What golden, glorious shots!

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  2. Happy Hippy Yoga ChickAugust 30, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Oh sweetie;

    Best pictures ever. You are such a professional. Those are million dollar moments. You could retire on the money you earn from them. Beautiful.

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  3. Rick ForrestalAugust 30, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    That first shot is really something.
    (I love the dawn.)

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  4. thomasAugust 30, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    lovely shot but many are afraid of their own shadows.

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  5. DesiréeAugust 30, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Love all the pictures! Have a great weekend, Laura!

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  6. Myrna R.August 30, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    These phtos are stunning Laura. And I love your haikus, especially the firtst one. For today I won't fear the shadows. Thanks Laura.

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  7. StephanieAugust 30, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    living in the light!

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  8. moniAugust 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Dear Laura,
    amazing photos, love it all, the sunlight is so amazing!
    Wish you a nice weekend,
    moni

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I like your pictures very much! Lotta.

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  10. Reading PleasureAugust 30, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    lovely photos and deeply felt haiku!

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  11. AudreyAugust 30, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Superbe merci du partage !

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  12. carol l mckennaAugust 30, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    So true ~ shadows and light go together ~ Your photos show the beauty of both! ~ carol, xo

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  13. Wabi SabiAugust 30, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Thank you for sharing the light today! It is stunning!

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  14. KayAugust 30, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Lovely series and beautiful sentiments. A spirit lifter. Thank you!

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  15. Dawn ElliottAugust 30, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    You must see the mist everyday...beautiful and wistful, it is! Today we woke up to fog in northern Arizona...a very rare occasion for us!

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  16. AnnemorAugust 30, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Thank you for sharing.
    All the best.
    Mormor

    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2013/08/30/a-se-pa-himmelen/

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  17. HansHBAugust 30, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    A Nice B&W photo!

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  18. NonnieAugust 30, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    splendid shots of light! I've learned to appreciate the shadows instead of fearing them.

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  19. DragonstarAugust 30, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    All so very beautiful!

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  20. Karin M.August 30, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Wow...these are breathtaking shots, great photo work.. ..
    Best regards, Karin

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  21. Poet LaundryAugust 30, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Gorgeous in every way!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Well done. Enjoyed the blog posts.

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  23. JamesAugust 30, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful in color and black and white!

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  24. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.August 30, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    such beauty
    you capture...

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  25. eileeninmdAugust 30, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Gorgeous captures and pretty beach scenes. Thanks for sharing, have a happy weekend!

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  26. Mark M. RedfearnAugust 30, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Even a pinprick of light is often enough.

    Peace in Plums

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  27. CarlettaAugust 30, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    That first shot is magical!

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  28. DeniseinVAAugust 30, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Laura, absolutely gorgeous series of photos. That first one with the mist is magical!

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  29. IndraniAugust 31, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful capture of light.
    Great shots!

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  30. 'TsukiAugust 31, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    The first capture is really so amazing ! But the entire set of pics is so beautiful to watch ; I always enjoy your sharings.

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  31. earthenmagicAugust 31, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    ...(O:

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  32. CarverAugust 31, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Very beautiful sequence of shots.

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  33. Oz GirlAugust 31, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    What beautiful captures - so very peaceful. One can almost envision just being there.

    Thanks for visiting my shelf cloud post for SkyWatch Friday! Have a marvelous, joyous weekend!

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  34. CarolAugust 31, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful!

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  35. Caterina GiglioAugust 31, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    complete gorgeosity!

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  36. BirgittaAugust 31, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Stunning beautiful photos!

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  37. Lorri M.August 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    So stunning! Love them all.

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  38. Refleksjon på livsvegenAugust 31, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful!

    Happy weekend :-)

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  39. Louis la VacheAugust 31, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    A marvelous series of images in this post!

    «Louis» thanks you for your visit to San Francisco Bay Daily Photo

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  40. MonicaAugust 31, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Wonderful series in colors and monochrome, Laura!
    :)

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  41. Seraphina´s PhantasieAugust 31, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Marvelous photos with an incredible light. Gorgeous !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  42. RajeshAugust 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Terrific set of captures.

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  43. LeaAugust 31, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    How I love the marriage of shadow and light... and the beauty in your haiku and photos... dearest Laura thank you so... XO

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  44. JoyfulAugust 31, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful thoughts and images :-)

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  45. ShirleyAugust 31, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    A beautiful golden morning to wake to.

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  46. Lori SkoogAugust 31, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Laura...with all that you have going on, I am honored that you would visit my Journal. Just caught up and read about your dog. Hope things are improving. As usual, your photographs are gorgeous.

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  47. LeoviAugust 31, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    These beautiful skies are lovely! Wonderful photos!

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  48. magiceyeAugust 31, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful images captured with love!

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  49. KickiSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Beautiful photos!!

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  50. Hanne BenteSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Great image series you show. Thank you for your congratulations on my birthday.
    Wish you a good Sunday :) Hanne Bente

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  51. katerchenSeptember 1, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    einfach WUNDERSCHÖN Laura

    Danke sagt das katerchen mit einem LG von hier

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  52. VieraSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    really great exibition of reflection...excellent job......

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  53. JohnSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Such breathtaking shots Laura.

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  54. lina@womenSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Stunning captures, Laura.
    Thanks for your visit and nice support :)

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  55. Stanley HattmanSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Wonderful set of shots -- I especially like the B&W conversion image.

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  56. Stanley HattmanSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Excellent set of photos -- I especially like the B&W image.

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  57. MridulaSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Such gorgeous captures particularly the sun through the trees.

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  58. Hazel CeejSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Lovely!

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  59. Prairie JillSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful light.

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  60. IreneSeptember 3, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Lovely sky shots, Laura. Amazing light in the first one!

    Irene

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