Shine the Divine:

Creativity IS a Spiritual Practice

When we see through our hearts, we recognize that every single one of us is infused with creativity. Divine Sparks are embedded in everyone and everything. It's up to us to be courageous, to look and listen deeply, to find the sparks, gather and release them back into the universe, transformed into something new. Join me as we wake up to the sacred-ordinary blessings waiting to greet us each and every day.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

I Heart Macro Week 23



if light is a song twigs & branches sing
upon mornngtide’s gentle wake
i am grateful to dissolve
a single note lost
in awe’s wide
mouth


Welcome to our Twenty-Third Week of
I Heart Macro

"Pure awareness transcends thinking... It allows you to look at the world once again with open eyes. And when you do so, a sense of wonder and quiet contentment begins to reappear in your life."~Mark Williams and Danny Pennman, from Mindfulness An Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World

It is time for YOU to share the love up-close with YOUR
I Heart Macro offerings!



Shine the Divine



Enjoy slowing down with your camera, paying full attention, observing beauty and curiosities many people pass right by. Your generosity of spirit and keen eyes may open the door to miniscule miracles and mirth others would not have access to otherwise. Feel free to include poetry, prose and thoughts your macro photo or series inspire(s) in you. Writing is completely optional for participation. Straight out of the camera (SOC), edited, color, black and white; anything goes as long as you bring the viewer near to whatever it is that drew your heart's attention and "woke you up" to full presence.

Please link back to my blog either using the button provided or by linking the words "I Heart Macro" back to my blog with this link: shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com. By sharing the link, visitors to your blog will learn about this meme and have a chance to participate as well if they so choose. 

Visit each other...
S  p  r  e  a  d  the  LOVE. Thanks :-)

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106 comments:

  1. NonnieOctober 19, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    an astounding macro reflection!

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  2. BirgittaOctober 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful macro photos, both in color and b&w!

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  3. HelenOctober 19, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    so envious of your macro lens these shots are fab

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  4. VieraOctober 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Wonderful macro pictures...

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  5. Our photosOctober 19, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Beautful your macro photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  6. Sabine GimmOctober 19, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    So beautiful macros. I love th drop ♥
    Many greetings Sabine

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  7. abriannaOctober 19, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Love the twig shots-the water drop in the first one and the beautiful boheh in the other two.

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  8. M. J. JoachimOctober 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Love the drop of water...

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    1. Sabine GimmOctober 20, 2013 at 5:56 AM

      Dear Laura,

      I have completed my post and added your button.
      Have a nice Sunday.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 19, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Gorgeous macro shot, the light really does make it sing! Thank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on the Weekly Top Shot, #105!

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  10. Relyn LawsonOctober 19, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    I absolutley adore the reflection in the water drop.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 19, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Lovely drop of water!

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  12. MargieOctober 19, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Truly gorgeous shots.
    Wishing you weekend of joy, Laura.

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  13. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 19, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Lovely macros! I love the background colors on the second one. It's great in B&W too.

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  14. Diane | An Extraordinary DayOctober 19, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful!!! I love how the details come to "light."
    Wishing you...Joy!

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  15. CarverOctober 19, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Very beautiful macro shots.

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  16. KarenOctober 19, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    A lovely little droplet and beautiful bokeh.

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  17. CloudiaOctober 19, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Transfixed!

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    =^..^= <3

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  18. Sandy CarlsonOctober 19, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I am grateful to be a witness to that awe. Beautiful.

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  19. SquirrelQueenOctober 19, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I love that little water droplet.
    Hope you have a great rest of the weekend.

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  20. Nick VaOctober 20, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Love that water droplet, Laura!
    Have a great week!

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  21. TheChieftessOctober 20, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Nice B&W image for Weekend in Black and White...and lovely macros...love the reflection in the drop of water!!!!

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  22. LonettAOctober 20, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Wonderful macro shots! Especially I like the first one!

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  23. LolaOctober 20, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Hi Laura!

    Many thanks for stopping by - but I was so disappointed my thumbnail (first entry above) didn't work! Can you please let me know if you could delete it and for me to resubmit? (Linky won't allow me to do it myself - says I'm duplicating!)

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  24. AssinaOctober 20, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Wonderful pictures!
    Assina

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  25. Tamara ZauberpalmeOctober 20, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Gorgeous shots Laura. Happy Sunday! ❀

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  26. Forest Dream WeaverOctober 20, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    I love the first one Laura - the universe in a water droplet!
    Thank you.......

    Happy Sunday,
    Ruby

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  27. 'TsukiOctober 20, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Reflections in a drop : so poetical...

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  28. AliceOctober 20, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Very nice in black and white:)

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  29. Brian MillerOctober 20, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    wow...love the intimacy with nature...to let one not dissolve...oh i want some of that song this morning...smiles...

    peace to you this sunday

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  30. Magical Mystical TeacherOctober 20, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    The mouth of awe is indeed wide--as wide as a cave or the crater of a volcano!

    Whirling Photo Album

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  31. MaryOctober 20, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    What a beautiful set of photos, Laura. I can definitely see the change of season in your pictures. Nice poetic accompaniment as well.

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  32. Vandana SharmaOctober 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    i love it:) and the shape of the poem also

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  33. SpiderdamaOctober 20, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Light is everything.. Lovely pictures!

    Tnx for your visit and nice comment:-)
    Greetings from Tania

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  34. TALONOctober 20, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    "If light is a song" - how gorgeous is that? Just stunning, Laura. Both words and images. Pure beauty.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Exquisite post and magnificent photography ~ lots of healing hugs to you ~ carol, xx

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  36. Hazel CeejOctober 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I'm glad the water clings to the branch.

    Hazel

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  37. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 20, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    What a glorious thought is "if light is a song, twigs and branches sing".....your poem is the most beautiful meditation!

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  38. A wondering starOctober 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I have enjoyed the poetry and beautiful images.
    Happy Sunday!

    Jorunn

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  39. DragonstarOctober 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    That droplet is exquisite!

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  40. Christine K.October 20, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    such beautiful macros! love the waterdrop.

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  41. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerOctober 20, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Gorgeous Laura--both the writing and the photography!

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  42. rudyanOctober 20, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    one of the most beautiful poems i have read

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  43. 'TsukiOctober 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    I just participated to the macro contest...

    My very first, yeah me !

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  44. 'TsukiOctober 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    (Thanks for your invite)

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  45. HansHBOctober 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Nice B&W photo!

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  46. Lenas TrädgårdsrumOctober 20, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Hello Laura! Thank you for your nice comment :) I wish you welcome to my blogg Lenas Trädgårdsrum and hope you will enjoy it! Now I could find your nice blogg ..... Lovely pics!

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  47. HeavenOctober 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Lovely pictures & a meaningful post about awareness ~ Thanks for sharing Laura ~

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  48. Susie ClevengerOctober 20, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Such beautiful photography and your words speak profoundly of taking note of the world around me.

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  49. Loredana DonovanOctober 20, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    What a pretty dew drop and a morning song ... the music in nature. Lovely :)

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  50. lina@home tipsOctober 21, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Wonderful macro shots, Laura. Your words always inspiring.
    Visit u back here. Have a nice week ahead.

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  51. *¨* France❤✿October 21, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Bonjour je vais passer regarder toutes ces superbes photos merci

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  52. KatrinOctober 21, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Beautiful pictures! A world not in a grain of sand, as William Blake put it, but in a raindrop!

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  53. LeoviOctober 21, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    Really magical drop of water! Beautiful photos!

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  54. LeoviOctober 21, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Really magical drop of water! Beautiful photos!

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  55. Icy BCOctober 21, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Fantastic macro shot!

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  56. you-wee becauseOctober 21, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Dear Laura,
    thanks a lot for your beautiful post!

    I hope you and your friends like my personal "look at the world with open eyes" on a special neighborhood of Hamburgs borough Schanzenviertel I posted today.
    Come on and take a stroll with me through the streets of Schanzenviertel, if you like...
    ...regards from sunny Germany,
    Uwe.

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  57. Daniela Augustka BlahOctober 21, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Your macro photos are beautful.

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  58. Inger-MOctober 21, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Love your poem and photos! Thanks for reminding me to join :-) xox

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  59. Siv- AnitaOctober 21, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    A great picture With such meaningful words.

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  60. Un fiore di CrilàOctober 21, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Hello Laura, thank you for stopping by and also for becoming a follower! Such a great pictures!
    Baci Cristina

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  61. Kerry O'ConnorOctober 21, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    That opening line is amazing, Laura, and the whole poem sings.

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  62. JimOctober 21, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I
    am a
    dew drop

    Sink or swim
    awesome
    hole
    I'm
    in

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  63. KathrynOctober 21, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    . . if light is a song, beautiful.

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  64. GartendrosselOctober 21, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    wonderful Photos and wonderful words, thank you Laura

    greetings from Germany
    Traudi

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  65. EllaOctober 21, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Awe stunning and gorgeous! Inspiring as always~

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  66. HannahOctober 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful reflections in a shining drop of water, like our thoughts when contemplating nature.

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  67. RantenOctober 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    So a lot of great photos that are gathered here Laura! I have noticed that you like the leaves :)

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  68. kissed by an angelOctober 21, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Dear Laura,
    The picture of the little drop with the reflections and your beautiful words are so wonderful!!! I thank you for sharing these and for your lovely words on my blog, too.
    I also see hearts everywhere, like you. These are love messages from someone special!!!
    I hope you are fine!
    Wishing you all the best,
    Katrin

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  69. Photo CacheOctober 21, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    visiting from OUR WORLD TUESDAY. beautiful shots.

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  70. PatOctober 21, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful, magical captures of light.

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  71. namakiOctober 21, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    The words are beautiful and the pictures enhance them !

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  72. AlOctober 21, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Lovely photos. Yes, slowing down with the camera is key, and I think that's true with life too.

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  73. IndraniOctober 21, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Amazing details in the macro captures.
    Great shots!

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  74. kaykualaOctober 21, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful pics Laura! These macro captures are just fantastic!

    Hank

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  75. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Beautiful photos, Laura, and great sentiments too - thanks. k

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  76. MargaretOctober 21, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    A branch, honestly, has never looked lovelier. Wow, I thought I looked close last week, but you have shown me I need to look closer. I have one I'm hoping to post here tomorrow (working on the poem for it) but I will try to delve deeper in to nature for next week. I love the dew drop as well...

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  77. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    What a wonder that first photo is. So full of beauty.

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  78. CarraolOctober 22, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Beautiful and touching images! Thanks a lot for visiting. Congratulations for your site! Came to my mind this: The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
    Aristotle

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  79. Prairie JillOctober 22, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful images! I love the b&w version.

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  80. lorikOctober 22, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Your macros are so beautiful. I really must get myself organised to join up with your great link up!

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  81. Stewart MOctober 22, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    I do like these natural lens shots - its a great capture.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  82. RajeshOctober 22, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Wonderful images.

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  83. RajeshOctober 22, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Wonderful images.

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  84. JohnOctober 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful!

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  85. The Artful DivaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    your macro shot of the twig is intriguing - love the water drop too!

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  86. LindyLou MacOctober 22, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Stunning photos, I will endeavour to join you one weekend Laura. :)

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  87. JinksyOctober 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Eyes can see the world in the same macro fashion, if we let them...♥

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  88. NadelmascheOctober 22, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Hallo Laura,

    schöne Bilder, super.
    Ich kann mich hier nur anschließen.

    Viele liebe Grüße von Nadelmasche

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  89. Rambling WoodsOctober 22, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Wow...so much in a drop.. These are really beautiful Laura.. (I did see the doc and there is something showing up on MRI, but not MS but looks more like something vascular. She said not to worry and I need another MRI in 6 months. Not to worry is easy for someone to say, not easy to do as you know.. hugs..Michelle

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  90. Betty ManousosOctober 22, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    really great shots, laura! the b&w is my fave...just magical!

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  91. VictoriaOctober 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Laura, I love my visits to your blog...each one a gift. At this point in my life I am so taken up with these small details that you represent here. How beautiful.

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  92. NancyOctober 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    That first shot with the reflection in the water drop is stunning. Nicely done.

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  93. CarverOctober 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful shots of the water droplet.

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  94. KatieOctober 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Very nice! I love this idea! Well done, for sure!

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  95. TruedessaOctober 22, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Beautiful pictures and words for thought..

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  96. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 23, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Gorgeous photo and sentiments, Laura!

    I have a macro lens for my camera that I hardly ever find the time to use. I really have to practice with it this winter. I hope to join in on your blog event when I do!

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  97. vivinfranceOctober 23, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Laura, your OLN link brought me here, but I couldn't find your OLN poem. Did you mean the I Heart Macro pictures?

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  98. ayalaOctober 23, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Beautiful, Laura. I love this.

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  99. MastHolidayOctober 23, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Specially love the first photo!!!

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  100. Jill HarrisonOctober 23, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I am glad to have met you through Our World Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a part of you. Take care, have a wonderful week, and thank you for stopping by my blog this week.

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  101. UniversoOctober 23, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Laura, es precioso todo el recorrido cada imagen es única. Gracias por compartir.
    Un abrazo.

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  102. HelmaOctober 23, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Hello Laura,
    what a very nice blog with lots of beautiful pictures that speak deeply to the inner. You druoole with the corresponding text are very nice to read. Da other small photos below are also a source of inspiration.
    Dear greetings, Helma

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  103. Mystic_MomOctober 23, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Lovely macro photography and great poetry - a perfect duo!

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  104. MiiiaaOctober 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    So beautiful, especially the first one!!

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  105. JarekOctober 24, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    Great macro shots! Especially I like the first one!

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