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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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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Love


each time we arrive
my soul feels at home and sighs
this place knows my heart





Love
 embraces
person
place
space
time
 in the realm of relationship
colors spill and blend
two remember one
it couldn’t be
 otherwise.



firm as darkness falls
rooted in eternity
stands love's silhouette

My beloved and I went snowshoeing last weekend, through forested trails, across a frozen river, up between iced boulders. What a joy to stand with the man who holds my heart with tender love at this place that knows my heart, where my soul sighs, recognizing home upon the mountains, beneath the vast, open sky.


May you know you are loved in every moment, that you are love, for that is your essence.
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We are waiting for the next storm riding up the coast. If I am not online the next few days we may have lost power. Hopefully, not, but I've pre-scheduled the linky for I Heart Macro just in case.
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108 comments:

  1. Vandana SharmaFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    nature;s love is unconditional

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  2. MaryFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    What a beautiful tribute to love. Happy Valentine's Day, Laura.

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  3. Brian MillerFebruary 12, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    i like your thoughts on love....
    arriving as well...we are constantly in a state of arriving....

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 12, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    What a spectacularly beautiful place - glorious colors, wonderful photos. I love "this place knows my heart". I have a place like that and am visiting it this weekend. Cant wait! Beautiful post, Laura. Even more beautiful photos than usual and that is saying something.

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  5. NonnieFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    what a stunning series of images to behold with the one you love and who loves you!

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  6. ClaudiaFebruary 12, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    oh nice...snowshoeing is very cool...i want to try it forever but somehow never managed so far... cool on going there with your loved one as well...what a double bliss

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  7. Victoria`February 12, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Another heart-lifting meditation in photos and verse. Thank you, Laura. Beauty shared is blessed.

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  8. GabriellaFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    As always your photos are stunning, Laura! Lovely romantic poem.

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  9. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.February 12, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Such beauty in your nature pictures
    and in your words..

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    dear Laura....beyond the amazing photos, and the words, I have been thinking of Creativity, this winter blues, and the Via Negativa. Otto Rank/Matthew Fox and Rollo May all talk about creativity, and what I have come away with is this: Our creativity is forged in our encounter with opposition. This opposition can be many things, major and minor that pass through our lives, but it all serves a purpose IN our lives....it lays the fertile ground for more creative responses. So embrace the serenity, the quietude of Winter, the bareness outside, this most fallow period. It is our preparing for more creativity when the time is right. This precious Via Negativa.

    Love, Jane

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  11. MaryFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    So beautiful! Absolutely amazing!

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  12. Nora February 12, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    I love the photos...the sunset is lovely. Thanks so much for your comments on my blog. I will get a macro lens one day and be able to join the meme. I find your words so comforting and inspiring to me. Words that I cannot think of to say, you seem to write for me and I say "yes" that is what I am feeling!!! Wonderful. I really like your blog.

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  13. BodhiroseFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Enjoyed the photos and beautiful words. In many ways winter is a time of reflection and sometimes we're forced inward by icy storms. I hope your power stays connected!

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  14. HilaryFebruary 12, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    It says so much about the kind of person you are, that you can find hearts in the most unexpected places.. places that are overlooked by so many. Long may you continue to be surrounded with love.

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  15. ayalaFebruary 12, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Wonderful, dear Laura. I hope you have a magical Valentine's Day.

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  16. GraceFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Stunning pictures & words dear Laura ~ Thanks for sharing ~

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  17. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    Nature is beautiful; Love is beautiful; but together, they are poetry, as are your words and photos! I found your blog because you commented on mine -- I'm signing up!

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  18. eileeninmdFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Laura, lovely words and gorgeous skies! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  19. A Bit of the BlarneyFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Breathtaking pictures and beautiful words cause me to reflect on the beauty and graces in my life!

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  20. Klaus-DieterFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    ich liebe dieses Blau, echt schön, KLaus

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  21. IleanaFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful! Wish you a happy Valentine's Day!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Wow - what exquisite shots and words!

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  23. dorisFebruary 13, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    What a beautiful Sky ...!!

    xxx doris

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  24. ❈Paula❈February 13, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Ich bin verliebt in diese himmlischen Himmel - Bilder und die schönen Worte dazu.
    Liebe Grüße
    Paula

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  25. SOBINIFebruary 13, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Dear Laura, simply gorgeous, your photos, ...... a dream!
    regards,
    Christine

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  26. Gillena CoxFebruary 13, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    luv the heart shape in those branches
    have a nice Thursday

    [http://myblog-lunchbreak.blogspot.com/2014/02/1390.html]

    much love...

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  27. steffi möFebruary 13, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    ...ein zauberschöner Himmel...
    herzlichst Steffi

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  28. Englepappa/ Ole JNFebruary 13, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful shots! It must have been a great trip, considering the awesome view!

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  29. HansHBFebruary 13, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Nice serie of sky-photos!

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  30. CarverFebruary 13, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Gorgeous sequence of sky shots.

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  31. humbirdFebruary 13, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Nice photos, lovely words. Much Love to you both! Happy Valentine's Day! :)x

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  32. RantenFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Amazing colors in the sky!

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  33. carol l mckennaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful skies and words ~ thanks ~ nice to see when New England is grey, cold and snowy ~ xxx

    carol and armusedog
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  34. UnknownFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Stunning photos! A loving presentation of nature at its best. And beautiful sentiment too.

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  35. LeoviFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I like these beautiful colors, wonderful light , great photos!

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  36. RURAL magazineFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Such beautiful words...and when you wrote about this place knowing your heart, I totally understand.

    Jen

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  37. Erika PriceFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Beautiful sentiments and gorgeous photos!

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  38. StephanieFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    just beautiful...we are very lucky to have such kindred souls in our lives...many do not.

    happy day of love, passion and compassion!

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  39. MeriFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Laura, what a lovely post! You really are shining your light on the Divine.

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  40. DeniseinVAFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful Laura!

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  41. MargaretFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful sentiments and words. Those images - I am always thrilled when I capture such treasure. Wow. Snow shoeing is something I miss from living up North. I am a hiker - we often do that on our trips - I visited Biltmore and enjoyed hiking the grounds more than the touring the house (don't get me wrong, I loved the house) but the surrounding mountains are amazing.

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  42. AlFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    What a beautiful place and photos. I find something deeply peaceful and inspiring about the wilderness.

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  43. G-ManFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    Ahhhh...
    A trip to Shine the Divine is like a trip to
    The Love Spa!
    You are living proof Laura that true love
    Transcends any Hallmark Holiday...
    Loved your Loving 55
    Thank You once again for always blowing in
    like a beautiful breathe of fresh air.
    You are our blessed treasure, have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  44. KarenFebruary 13, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Love it all, especially your heart shaped tree.

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  45. LindaFebruary 13, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Gorgeous pictures! And I love the sentiment.

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  46. Spare Parts and PicsFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    Beautiful photography and post! Love that sun flare.

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  47. Light and VoicesFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    Wonderful series of photographs. Lucky that you met your soul mate.
    JM Illinois
    U.S.A.

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  48. Todd Alan KraftFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    The dark only stands to make the light all the more beautiful? I love your shots, and verse. Hold tight, spring is on its way. Ah, the first buds, and the crocuses... smile if you can... and if you can't, remember that the time for smiling soon returns. I found the 10,000 LUX lights to be helpful, but I would recommend a little research before diving in. Peace.

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  49. KayFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    So beautiful and so blessed . . .

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  50. EG CameraGirlFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful post. I'm glad you got out snow shoeing! Very cool!

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  51. Jan K. alias AfanjaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Wonderful shots. We've had hardly any snow and ice this winter. Nice that you could enjoy it!

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  52. Reading PleasureFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    A beautiful post Laura, as usual

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  53. rebeccaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    dearest,
    thank you for sharing so intimately your heart of hearts.
    you are a generous so journey on the path of belonging. i am so blessed to walk beside you through your eyes.
    xoxo

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  54. Gillena CoxFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    * ჱܓ♥ *
    (¯`•.•´¯)
    .`•.¸.(¯`•.•´¯)
    ჱܓ* `•.¸,,•´♥ ჱܓ♥*“Happy St Valentine’s Day

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  55. Crafty Green PoetFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    what lovely photos and I'd love to go snowshoeing!

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  56. Suburban GirlFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I love the sunbursts. Beaufiul.

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  57. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful shots!

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  58. AntoninaFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful photos!

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  59. mollyFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I LOVE the black and white edit. What an amazing shot

    Mollyxxx

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  60. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    That's what I want: a place that knows my heart.

    Marking and Heartsong

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  61. VieraFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Amazing photos and a tremendous tribute to endless love...

    HAPPY Valentines day Laura...

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  62. TexWisGirlFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    beautiful sky and beautiful heart-shaped tree. :)

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  63. GattinaFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Very beautiful sky pictures !

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  64. katerchenFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    ein Ort in dem mein Herz ein Heim hat..schön wenn man es hat
    LG zum Valentinstag vom katerchen

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  65. The Artful DivaFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    lovely sentiments and glorious photos!

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  66. (◔‿◔)February 14, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Amazing, dear Laura! Much love to you this Valentine’s Day! I hope you have a great Valentine's Day.
    Hugs xoxo, Wieczora (◔‿◔) | Mein Fotoblog

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  67. GordonFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks for that Laura, and what a terrific set of pics you have posted, I love the star- burst sun.
    All the best Gordon.

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  68. AudreyFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Elles sont toutes superbes,bravo !

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  69. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    What a beautiful post!

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  70. MridulaFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely pictures, all of them! I am inspired. Thank you so much.

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  71. AnnemorFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you for words and pictures.
    Evereybody need love.
    Have a wonderful evening.
    Mormor

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  72. foxysueFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Your heart tree is spectacular! Happy Valentines Day...x

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  73. Ruth KellyFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Embrace and enjoy your time together.

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  74. HansHBFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    ...and great contribution to the B&W theme too!

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  75. CathyCFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    such a lovely range of photos - visiting from Skywatch Friday

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  76. BirgittaFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Wow! Wonderful photo series!

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  77. LeoviFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Exquisite skies!

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  78. DragonstarFebruary 14, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful photos. What a perfect post for today.

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  79. LadyD PianoFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful expressions of love and spectacular skies!

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  80. BuckeroomamaFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful images! I love the light in all of these.

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  81. abriannaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    All the images are lovely. I think the sunstars are my favorites this time.

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  82. Other MaryFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful photos, beautiful words and a beautiful experience by beautiful souls. x

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  83. FollygirlFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    wonderful pictures!

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  84. SandyCarlsonFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    A place that knows your heart! That's home!

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  85. Fran aka RedondowriterFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Absolutely spectacular photography. I am so fond of blue and so many of your images are blue. Happy valentines day.

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  86. RajeshFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Wonderful macro images.

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  87. LeaFebruary 15, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    Yes. Knowing this place of heart... it truly is home. Such beauty shines through your words and photos... I am home when I visit here, for you fill my heart each and every time... much love to you dear Laura!

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  88. rafFebruary 15, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    Marvelous nature photography!

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  89. BLOGitseFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:45 AM

    Amazing sky shots with stylish editing!

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  90. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewFebruary 15, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    I can see why your soul loves this place....it is a gorgeous, beautiful peaceful place....I may try and join you for the meditation.

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  91. Icy BCFebruary 15, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous photos of the sky, Laura!

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  92. LoisFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Absolutely wonderful pictures! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  93. HazelFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    What gorgeous shots! I love the light coming out of the mountain, through branches... Fabulous to watch.

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  94. KickiFebruary 15, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful "heart-tree"!

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  95. Lisa GordonFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    What a beautiful post this is, Laura, and your photographs are truly magnificent. I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day.

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  96. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    There is a deep sense of quietude here--in your pictures and in your verse--amen to that Laura

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  97. Sharp Little PencilFebruary 15, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Interesting that so many of the images, those beautiful lush images, are captured in blue light... calm, peaceful. By the time Valentine's Day rolls around, I'm a bit sick of blue.

    Hope you fare well as the skies threaten. I feel guilty... Used to live in NYC and feel like I should be experiencing that instead of the brutally cold, but lightly snowing, climes of Madison.

    Thanks for hanging in with me and for the good wishes at my blog. Take care and stay warm, Amy

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  98. hula-laFebruary 15, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Another glorious post, with gorgeous photos! Nicely done Laura, as always! Aloha

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  99. Annette P. (aka LonettA)February 16, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Beautiful serie of photos and a wonderful post!

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  100. Prairie JillFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Gorgeous light and colours!

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  101. Powell River BooksFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful skies, especially the sun rays. - Margy

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  102. UnknownFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    Very beautiful! both your photos and your words. Have a wonderful week.

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  103. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 17, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Thank you Laura. I read your beautiful post when I linked on Saturday but forgot to come back and comment. I think about the purpose of this meme often ... slowing down to see the beauty.

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  104. HannahFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    What beautiful words to go with your fragile icy photos. Really inspirational. I hope spring is birthed very soon.

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  105. thomasFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    lovely silhouette shots.

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  106. LeslieFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    This is a most beautiful post. In every way.

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  107. kissed by an angelFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    So beautiful, Laura!!! Your words, your photos and the heart shape tree!!!
    I didn't know that this is a real tree, I thought it was a computer animation... How great that you know where he/she/it is living!

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  108. Beth NiquetteFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    What glorious photos, dear Laura! ((hugs)) They fill my eyes, every one of them. You are such a precious treasure.

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