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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Then Let Go









snow on the mountains
and in the lowlands here too
birds sing "spring's coming"

anticipate-
                            _ then let go
into what's happening now 


Click the heart to listen to morning birdsong from the woods behind our house. The white noise is the wind. I hung my mic out the window, not perfect audio engineering. Still their music is a promise of spring, that's what's happening now. And I'm grateful.


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Posted by Laura

64 comments:

  1. LindaFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Great photos! I didn't know what the first one was until I saw the second.
    Nice to hear the birdies sing!

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  2. SteffiFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Fantastic photos,Laura!Have a nice day!

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  3. LeoraFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful scenery. Take care.

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  4. Kim MailhotFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    That promise fills our hearts in the quiet waiting of winter. This is a beautiful post, Laura.
    Sending love and light!

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  5. NonnieFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    no harbringers of spring around here, only bone-chilling winds bringing the air to feel in the sub-zero temps.

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  6. Vilt og vakkertFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Heisann!

    For sure, mountains all over...
    Appreciate your visit, hugs

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  7. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    So beautiful, Laura, and the birds sound wonderful! Lots of the precious creatures in my yard, too. Yay! And a new brand of hummingbird, that stayed all winter this year, very unusual.

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  8. Gusta BogdanFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  9. ClaudiaFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    letting go is a good thing... we can learn that from the seasons...on the first pics the mountain looks like a wave...very cool

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  10. mansuetudeFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks for these photos. Brings me back to days of winter trails, on ski or snow machines. So much beauty silence majesty there.

    Stay Well!

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  11. DeniseinVAFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Another lovely selection photos Laura. I am trying to imagine you hanging your mike out of the window :)

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  12. JimFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    beautiful photos

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  13. carol l mckennaFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Majestic and mystical mountain sky photos for SWF ~ thanks and Happy Weekend to you ^_^

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  14. RantenFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful pictures! We will of course share with I Heart Macro this weekend!

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  15. RantenFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful pictures! We will of course share with I Heart Macro this weekend!

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  16. Jan K. alias AfanjaFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Great shots of the snowy mountains, Laura. Nice to hear the birds.
    Spring is in the air overhere too.

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  17. CarverFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Lovely shots of the sky and the mountain.

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  18. Myrna R.February 27, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    The pictures are wonderful. I enjoyed the birds songs. What a beautiful serenade you recorded. Thank you Laura. In my part of the world Spring is pretty much here already. I love it.

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  19. AlFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Very beautiful photos - I love the patterns in that first one. Spring will arrive!

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  20. eileeninmdFebruary 27, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    The snowy mountains are beautiful. Lovely photos. Enjoy your weekend!

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  21. sage and spiritFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Amazing how the song of a bird brings us right into spring!

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  22. Kusum SanuFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Lovely pictures Laura!

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  23. RajeshFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Fantastic images.

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  24. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Hi Laura! Nice to visit again. I hope all is well with you and your family. Spring can't come soon enough as far as I'm concerned.

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  25. KarenFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful scenes Laura. I love the sounds of the birds singing, and I have the pleasure of hearing them every morning outside my window.

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  26. lina@womens perspectivesFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Love your peacefully captures! Wish u all the best, Laura.

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    How truly beautiful!

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  28. LeoviFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful views of the snowy mountains, like an abstract painting!

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  29. Erika PriceFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Lovely shots Laura, almost like abstract paintings!

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  30. HOOTIN ANNIFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    My goodness, such gorgeousness...is there such a word as gorgeousness? If not, that's a newbie. LOL

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  31. Tamar SBFebruary 28, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Oh, Laura, these are so strikingly gorgeous!

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  32. thomasFebruary 28, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful snow mountain.

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Laura! I don't know whether I enjoy the photography more or the poetry! Well, both....you do know that you wrote a tanka in the first part of the poem? LOL! my brain seeks out tanka without my eyes knowing it! Beautiful!

    Hugs, Jane

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  34. A View From A Brown DogFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Ohhh what a wonderful post, thank you for sharing this!

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  35. Reading PleasureFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Hello Spring! Beautifully written, Laura.

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  36. LeaFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    I heard their message Laura! Yes, spring is coming! I imagine myself setting off for a walk in those wild woods with the birds leading the way... much love to you!

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  37. foxysueFebruary 28, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Wise chirping going on in the lowlands must echo in the mountains too! x

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  38. Cathy KellerFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    The birds are singing spring here too!!! Wishing you well!!

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  39. Gillena CoxFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    a grateful heart, how Wonderful; have a nice Friday

    much love...

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  40. WillowFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Wonderful advice .
    I have let slip this week just being in the cherished moments where things are calmer :)

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  41. StephanieFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Thank you for that beautiful birdsong break and reminder that spring will again show her face.

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  42. WabiSabiFebruary 28, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Oh! You have so many different birdsongs outside your window! I heard a chickadee, a woodpecker and so many others! They must be preparing for spring! Thanks for the birdsong!

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  43. RebeccaFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    I love the lines and contrasts in that first image. It makes me wish I took it!

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  44. gmaFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    'anticipate and then let go'
    perfect words

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  45. HansHBFebruary 28, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Lovely the photos in B&W!

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  46. The Artful DivaFebruary 28, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    love all the curvy lines!

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  47. HilaryFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    It sounds like spring to me. I love that first pic... how you focused in on the swirl.

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  48. JulesFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I so enjoy my back yard birdsong.
    Cheers, Jules

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  49. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 28, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    May the birds continue to sing spring on its way to you!

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  50. Pearl MapleMarch 1, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    wow Laura, that is a stunning view from there

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  51. ArtPropelledMarch 1, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Oh to hear the birds singing just as you are hearing them is a gift. Thank you Laura. Did I hear a woodpecker tapping?I am feeling elated because the coolness of Autumn is evident in the early mornings though the days are still steamy. Autumn is my favourite season. Enjoy your Spring when it finally arrives!

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  52. Kristjaan PannemanMarch 1, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Welcome at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai Laura ... what an entrance you have made with this post ... awesome photos and a wonderfully composed haiku. Thank you for visiting my weblog.

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  53. judieMarch 1, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I love your birdsong filled heart. I closed my eyes and became absorbed in their song. Thank you for those moments of morning peace. xo

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  54. Hazel CeejMarch 1, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Spring sounds like such an exciting season. I'm glad it's coming for you Laura.

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  55. LonettAMarch 1, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Wonderful serie of photos!

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  56. DragonstarMarch 1, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Your first photo looks like a beautiful frozen wave! Lovely!

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  57. MonicaMarch 1, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Wonderful post and photos in B&W!
    :)

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  58. rebeccaMarch 1, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    dear laura,
    thank you for your warm thoughts and bright heart. the song of spring is coming to life and with it gorgeous blossoming LIGHT!
    xo

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  59. Prairie JillMarch 3, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    Gorgeous b&w photo!

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  60. Beth NiquetteMarch 3, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    I absolutely LOVE that heart--and those wonderful mountain photos--they touch the soul.

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  61. ShadowMarch 4, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    love the words you wrote...

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  62. JarekMarch 4, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  63. Chrisy at Good North Coast LifeMarch 7, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    Wow Laura - what amazing photos. Where did you take the mountain photos?

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  64. HOOTIN ANNIMarch 8, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Beautiful.

    Hope you're feeling better.

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