Author Archives: Olga
Curious Light
(* Photo taken in early morning light. Editing inspired by a temporary illumination of this shell.) Poetic resonance Escorted by a dream Tides of time ebb Revealing timeless unknown * Moment of light Sheds relevance On here and now * … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract Realism, Photo-graphic, Photography, Poetry
Tagged curious light, focus, Inspiration, Photo-graphic, photography, Poetry, positivity
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Bitter-Sweet 2021
Most memorable skyscape of 2021 after an early summer storm. I didn’t take many photos in 2021 (life happened…), but this cloud formation called to me and I’m so happy I took the shot. * Sometimes images have many lives … Continue reading
Posted in Clouds, digital art, Inspiration, Photography
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Photo-graphic, photography
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Strangely Happy
Once upon a time I held onto a dream Of second chances Waiting through the months of struggle Never broken The greys suddenly embraced the light Colors of the changing season lured my eyes The body felt lighter Gratitude filled … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, Nature, Photography
Tagged autumn, overcoming chronic pain, photography, Poetry
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Inspiration in Limbo
Inspiration beyond reach One day drifts into another And then Something stirs inside “The circle opens To let the inside out” Inspiration flitters on the edge of consciousness Waiting to be freed And made visible “Sometimes you find yourself in … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Photo-graphic, Photography, Poetry
Tagged Inspiration, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Photo-graphic, photography, Poetry
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Nervous Energy
Time’s stitchery Unravels Leaving me blind-sided Interfacing between wobbly odds Scrambling to find a new mantra A new way to be To see deeper To breathe between two worlds *Personal Note: Hip replacement surgery scheduled Sept. 8. Scares the hell … Continue reading
Posted in Photo-graphic, Photography, Poetry
Tagged Photo-graphic, Poetry, surgery fears
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Sudden Outburst
Majestic cloud ballooning Holding rainbow ribbon Before time slips away * Zooming in. Photographer’s luck to get the raven into the shot. * *It’s all in the angle. * https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2021/06/26/lens-artists-challenge-154-one-photo-two-ways/
Posted in Clouds, Photography
Tagged Clouds, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Poetry
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The Unexpected
Up early before sunrise, witnessing the sliver of a moon rising as the sky lightened. I was inspired to bring my camera out on the balcony. Waited until it got close to this cloud formation. Intrigued to see what it … Continue reading
Posted in Clouds, monochrome, moon, Photography
Tagged Clouds, monochrome, moon, photography, rock pigeon, unexpected
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The Wonder of Trees
“There is scientific evidence that trees communicate and are sentient beings. Human beings exchange information mainly through sound and vision. … Well, it has been discovered that plants also communicate with each other, have intelligence, and pass information intergenerationally, just like we humans do.” … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photo-graphic, Photography, Poetry, Trees
Tagged #VJWC, Photo-graphic, Poetry, Trees
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Fantasy Invitation
Come sit with me At the edge of fluid dreams Where worries crumble Drifting somewhere and nowhere * Our senses will be carried away By the cascading tumble Of a pristine waterfall Echoing past the mountains of tomorrows * Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Art, painting, Photo-graphic, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Art, Nature, painting, Photo-graphic, Poetry
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Pre-Dawn Trance
(Somewhere… the aves are hiding in those branches.) *** Sleeps eludes me again Lured to my balcony oasis In this warming season Here, sitting in pre-dawn darkness I am at peace * Soon the serenade will begin Hidden from sight … Continue reading
Posted in Insomnia, Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged Insomnia, Nature, photography, Poetry, songbirds
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I’m Back For Now
Standing in unchartered territory Witnessing the fine line Between free will and destiny * It’s been a hell of a ride Waiting for medical intervention To ease my chronic pain * For too long On the periphery of truly living … Continue reading
Posted in Living with Chronic Pain, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, chronic pain, photography, Poetry
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Intimate Moment with Photography
Window opens To intimate connection Nature draws me in * My mind flutters with creative intent Inner revelation excites the soul Where silence invents the moment *
Except When …
Bane of photographer Mobility issues Influencing options * Except photography itch Hard to deny Throws out its call Changing seasons Whispers to the soul Hard to resist Long drive Riding out the pain Yearning for quiet hideaway Reach final destination … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, autumn, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography, Poetry
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Wisdom of Pathetic Fallacy
V. J. has asked us to be creative with the literary term “pathetic fallacy.” It is the attribution of human feelings and responses to inanimate things or animals, especially in art and literature. I have many faces Yet my core … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, aging, pathetic fallacy, photography, Poetry, words of wisdom
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A Matter of Symmetry
This is the Education Center at a local park. Monochrome/cropped version. I wanted to remove all extraneous details around the subject and make it look otherworldly. I think the creation of a moody sky adds to the total effect I … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, monochrome, photography, symmetry
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Road to Inspiration
Turned a corner on the drive to Jasper National Park and started tingling with a sense of awe. This was one of the first sightings of many magnificent peaks. I hadn’t been to the Rocky Mountains since I was a … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Alberta, Jasper, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography
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Negative Space
“Negative space can drastically change the mood and story of your image. Much of the time, negative space is the mood and emotion.” (Ed Heaton) “Negative space may very well be white, but it also may be dark, colored, patterned, … Continue reading
Posted in Negative space, Photography
Tagged aging, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Negative space, photography
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Journey to Peace
(Photo of me taken by my daughter in August, 2020) * Aging can be a challenge Years of wear and tear Physically and emotionally Can consume the body and mind And leave unwanted residue In the present moment * The … Continue reading
Stuff Happens
Embedded In our existence Is the constant flow of change Stuff is always happening Or waiting to happen * Sometimes change is signaled By a lurking sense of apprehension That gut feeling Sometimes it’s revealed in lucid dreams A riddle … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, digital art, life, photography, Poetry
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Scent from the Past
Waft of familiar aroma Attached to a depart one Slips into real time * Senses heightened Thrown into a vacuum Surrounding noise disappears * Empathic connection Baring myself To flame of emotion * Miss you… *
Posted in digital art, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, digital art, photography, Poetry
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What a sight!
Here he comes A sudden stop Mid-descent Just enough To freeze time Then this wonderful pose Just for me *
Berry Transformation
Inspired by taste memory From a Curious Thyme Taste buds tingle Decadent, black berry delight Frozen black berries tantalize the imagination. * I usually don’t photograph food, but decided to try with blackberries frozen in an ice cube. Melting in … Continue reading
Seeking Sanctuary
“In restless dreams I walk alone” On the edge of nowhere Yet somewhere Searching for sanctuary Pausing to immerse myself In the quiet waters I listen deeply And feel like I’ve returned home Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Poetry
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Traces of Touch
“We leave traces of ourselves…on whatever we touch.” (Lewis Thomas) * Memories of long ago When the flavours of touch Were never ending Melting like icecream In and out Of layers of time * Now emotions seep gently Into calming, … Continue reading
Power of Thoughts
“Thoughts are mental energy; they’re the currency that you have to attract what you desire. Learn to stop spending that currency on thoughts you don’t want.” “What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change … Continue reading
Magical Guest
Yesterday, a surprise visitor joined me for my morning coffee. On my balcony, seven floors up, this monarch butterfly gently landed on one of my knees and then fluttered to the other. I was awestruck. Within seconds, it flew away … Continue reading
Theme Song
Dust In The Wind V.J. has asked us to reflect on a theme song. I don’t really have one, but this song by Kansas had popped up on the car radio multiple times through the years when it felt like … Continue reading
Time to Pause
Slowing down the pace Invites surprising details *Bubbles in a sink caught my eye. Slowing down the pace Adds interest to life Grass snake surprised me as I entered my backyard a few years ago. Slowing down the pace Invites … Continue reading
Wave of Nostalgia
In this quiet moment My hat sits waiting Ready head out In a search for tranquility I walk alone Oblivious to past worries No decisions to make Totally absorbed A wave of nostalgia Washes over me Like a cooling breeze … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography, Poetry
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Magic of Flowers
“Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet.” (Jeremy Bentham) “Where flowers bloom, so does hope. (Lady Bird Johnson) Majestic beauty Of the exotic Left spellbound Pausing in the moment Mesmerized … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, Photography
Tagged flowers, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography
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Rainbow of Hope
I am part of the world, but need to distance myself. It’s painful to watch the storms that surround us. Tears sometimes flow, triggered by a sense of awe of what humanity has come to. Resetting the mind In troubling … Continue reading
Old and New
Abandoned barns meet wind power on Manitoulin Island. *** Parliament buildings (1866) rising amidst modern architecture in Ottawa. Wider view of the landscape. The pavilion on the right is home of the pillar in the above photo. Rideau Canal was … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Canada, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Ontario, photography
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Presence Missed
R.I. P. Peanut–May 28, 2020 * Emotional risk Of letting go Ending the story Witnessing heart stopping * Heart breaks Presence missed Gentle soul Disappears from earthly existence * If only nine lives Was a reality And the cancer Hadn’t … Continue reading
Instant Summer
Winter and Spring have been holding hands for too long. Frost two weeks ago and now instant summer. Landscape suddenly bursting with green. I took some quick photos at a local lake already being visited by swimmers. Life is good … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, instant summer, Nature, photography, Poetry
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Covid-Blues
Circling bits and pieces Snippets of life Collected here and there Nowhere and somewhere * Meaning percolates In holding pattern Mosaic unfinished Fragments wander aimlessly * Stillness in the matrix Concealing the future Waiting for somewhere To reveal itself ~~~ … Continue reading
Remember
Remember when Life was easy Losing oneself in dreams * Remember when Joy flowed uninterrupted Innocent eyes twinkling * Remember when Earth sang in colours Flirting with senses * Remember when Life was easy And possibilities Sent their invitation * … Continue reading
Posted in Earth Day, Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Earth Day, photography, Poetry
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Transformation
Behind Gossamer shadows Unknown forces shift * Ripping Into fabric Of temporal reality Spirit Endures transformation Resilience one’s foundation * Behind Lucid time Hope always reigns * V.J.’s theme: Behind https://onewomansquest.org/2020/04/13/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-92-behind/
Posted in digital art, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, digital art, photography, Poetry
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Transported into Simplicity
Treasure of simplicity Captivates imagination Transporting senses To yesteryear When freedom of movement Taken for granted *** V.J.’s theme: Transported https://onewomansquest.org/2020/04/06/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-90-transported/ Patti’s theme: Simplicity https://pilotfishblog.com/2020/04/04/lens-artists-photo-challenge-91-simplicity/
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography, Poetry
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Solace in Spring
After a long winter Spring breeze filling the air Yearning for open waters Under sunny skies Empty boardwalk Contribution to social distancing Benches empty Waiting it out Here I sit calmly With my daughter companion Wondering when it will all … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, distancing, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Poetry
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Imaginary Calm
Lady seen reclining Feasting on imaginary tales Words written long ago When the world was full of wonder Today she picks up a new book Author unknown Full of cliffhangers Ending still to be written *** V. J.’s theme: Imaginary … Continue reading
Domino Effect Creating Chaos
History repeating itself Microscopic invasion World shaken Difficult times Troubled waters Ripple domino effect Grounding necessary To dissipate fears To find calm waters within To have faith That this too Shall pass V.J.’s theme: Domino Effect https://onewomansquest.org/2020/03/16/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-88-domino-effect/ Ann-Christine’s theme: Chaos … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Poetry
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Serene Moment
Morning vision Serene calm Cooling breeze Senses transfixed By wonder * V.J.’s theme: Morning https://onewomansquest.org/2020/03/09/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-87-morning/
Two Faces of the Same Scene
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” (Loren Eiseley) *** Miriam’s theme: Reflections https://theshowersofblessings.com/2020/03/07/lens-artists-photo-challenge-87-reflections/
Posted in Photography
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography, reflections
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Shadows from the Past
Befriended by Dancing shadows Playing in the sunlight Swaying with breezy abandon My shadow photographing this tree. (Images from archives) *** Bren’s theme: Shadows https://brashley.photography/2020/03/09/photo-for-the-week-59-shadows/
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged Nature, PFTW#59, photography, Poetry, shadows
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Timeless Wonder
Pondering the theme of cliches, I’ll try to wrap my head around the enigma of time. * Time A mystery Circular and linear Intertwined in space/time continuum Affected by speed and gravity Always a factor In one’s life ~~~~ Personal … Continue reading
Posted in digital art, Photography, Poetry, Time
Tagged #VJWC, digital art, Nature, Poetry, Time
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Drama in the Sky
This growing, storm cloud was a wonder to behold. Feathery front of mare’s tail clouds filled the sky. Mackerel clouds, surrounding the setting sun, created an eeriness to the scene. Cigar-shaped cloud announcing the end of a tornado warning. *** … Continue reading
Posted in Clouds, Photography
Tagged Cee's Black & White Photo Challenge, Clouds, photography
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Unfolding Trust
No matter what one’s mission A clear path can be elusive Frozen in wintry challenge Yet the heart is trusting That it will unfold As it should *** V. J.’s theme: Mission https://onewomansquest.org/2020/02/24/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-85-mission/
Dreaming
Filling empty spaces With dreams Of new shorelines Of discovery On the edge between Yesterday and tomorrow Where the sun Shines eternally bright Evaporating coming storms *** V.J.’s theme: Sun https://onewomansquest.org/2020/02/17/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-84-sun/ Patrick’s theme: Shoreline https://pixtowords.com/2020/02/16/shoreline-pic-and-a-word-challenge-220/
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, digital art, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry
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One Possible Future
This was yesterday. This is now. This is tomorrow. *** Ann-Christine’s theme: Into the Future https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2020/02/08/lens-artists-photo-challenge-83-future/
Angel On My Shoulder
Whisper Across time Sends a message To be mindful Two strikes Next time Could be tragic *** *I was recently distracted when changing lanes while driving. Hard to get grounded with back pain. Blind spot screams. Not paying attention. Close … Continue reading
Solving the Puzzle
Trajectory adjustment Riding on butterfly effect Missing puzzle piece appears Seed of transformation Invitation rises on horizon
Overload
Colors quickly fading Life turning into black and white Spontaneous responses denied Rules of engagement fall apart Unable to hide in distractions Holding onto rare moments of peace Yearning for the normalcy of habits *** V.J.’s theme: Habits https://onewomansquest.org/2020/01/20/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-80-habit/
Fragility of Aging
Psyche entangled in fragility Ebb and flow of life force distracted Pain an unwelcomed visitor Unraveling quality of daily life Subtraction overwhelms Healing stands elusive Photography sits in the freezer Waiting to unthaw Journey altered *** A visit to my … Continue reading
Windows with a View
Never hesitate to open new windows in your life. (Mehmet Murat Ildan) Scenic view from Curious Thymes restaurant, Sudbury, Ontario. A foggy, drizzly autumn day a few years ago. Sadly it no longer exists. The view outside a lounge in … Continue reading
Unlikely Portal
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery. ” (James Joyce) Candle in a mirror Illuminates portal Entrance to possibilities Creative energy surges *** **These images were created by using my sectional mirror (below) and a candle. *** Frank’s theme: Portal https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2020/01/07/tuesday-photo-challenge-portal/ … Continue reading
Wintry Illusion
I see my thoughts reflected in the open waters Accepting the illusion of warmth from the cold, setting sun My heart is tranquil in this frigid moment Knowing that transformation is inevitable *** *Happy New Year to all those who … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged Cee's Black & White Photo Challenge, monochrome, Nature, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry, winter
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Grateful
Embracing cycles of life Pausing to feel grateful That I’m still here *** V. J.’s theme: Pause https://onewomansquest.org/2019/12/16/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-77-pause/
Piece of the Puzzle
Fingers discovering keys into another world… Child’s joy in music and developing skill cut short by rapping on knuckles from harsh teacher, demanding perfection. Told mom at nine years old that I didn’t want to go back. Piano gathered dust. … Continue reading
Posted in memoir, Photography, Poetry, Writing
Tagged #VJWC, memoir, photography, Poetry
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Glowing Moment
Dappled light Flecks of gold Glowing through branches Join my walk *~* Frank’ theme: Glow https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2019/12/03/tuesday-photo-challenge-glow/
Satisfying Play
Sudden appearance Blown in by the wind Excites curiosity Satisfies need to play With eyes of a child ~*~ V.J.’s theme: Satisfying https://onewomansquest.org/2019/12/02/vjs-weekly-challenge-75-satisfying/
Abstract Realism in Nature
“Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes…” ― Arshile Gorky A water ripple encircled by wisps of floating grass… Reflections in a pond… Birch tree shadows across a rocky hill in winter… … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract Realism, Photography
Tagged #Lens-Artists Challenge #74, Abstract Realism, photography
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Sipping Life
Sipping moderation Taste buds tingle Relishing the journey Aging changes perspective Balance a must Extremes only in youth *~* V. J.’s theme: Moderation https://onewomansquest.org/2019/11/25/vjs-weekly-challenge-74-moderation/
Beauty of Winter
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle “…in winter…you feel the bone structure of the landscape — the loneliness of it; the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath … Continue reading
Fantasy Tree
“Fantasy and reality often overlap.” (Walt Disney) “Fantasy…opens our eyes to an unseen world and trains our mind to see beyond the visible.” (Bryan Davis) *~* Frank’s theme: Fantasy https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2019/11/19/tuesday-photo-challenge-fantasy/
Waiting
Waiting can be glorious Pivotal moment When anticipation rises New beginnings await Simplifying life When traveling light Steps overcome Walking into the unknown Towards the light Sky suddenly opens Looking into the eye Of wholeness *~* V.J.’s theme: Wholeness https://onewomansquest.org/2019/11/18/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-73-whole/ … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Lens-Artists, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry
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Depth of a Wish
(Image of sun dogs off my balcony taken recently when the temperatures plummeted. I wished for an interesting, new photo and here it is.) A wish Is a tricky thing A momentary thought A sparkle of possibility Harnessing the luck … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry, sun dog
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Cracking the Code
The crack is before me Do I step over it And stay in the safe zone Or do I step on it And force destiny’s hand * Do I hold its hand And play the victim Or do I laugh … Continue reading
When Darkness Falls
When darkness falls Light lies in wait Painting with graying pallette To the eye’s delight The sky erupts Displaying its mood While the flower lies safe In the forest’s gentle arms Tenderly awaiting The sun’s awakening *~* V. J.’s theme: … Continue reading
Posted in monochrome, Nature, Photography
Tagged #VJWC, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, monochrome, Nature, photography, Poetry, skies
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Too Early
Final fall colours Meet Halloween snowstorm Long winter ahead
Strange Reflection
Illusion warps landscape Inviting dark emotions Elongated alien forms Emanating shivery truth *** Happy Halloween! 🙂 (The above image is actually a reflection in a window that I caught recently. The lines in the background is a lake. ) V. … Continue reading
Twosomes
“It takes a long time to grow an old friend” to fly through time with. (John Leonard) “You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong.” (Sue Fitzmaurice) ~*~ Tina’s theme: Seeing Double https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2019/10/26/lens-artists-challenge-69-seeing-double/
Kindling Imagination
Light warps form Distortions suddenly flare Shadows slowly flicker Kindling fires of imagination * Portal arouses awakening Window creaks open Shape-shifter enters Perusing new reality *Tribute to Halloween when the walls between our world and the spirit world becomes thin. … Continue reading
Autumn Layers
Chasing the light Delineating shadows and lines Layers of the fallen Transformation ending Landscape becomes moody Barrenness a promise The last hang on Braving the winds of change *** Amy`s theme: Layered https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2019/10/19/lens-artists-photo-challenge-67-layered/
Posted in autumn, Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged autumn, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Poetry
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Farewell to Summer Fun
As the days grow colder Memories grow fonder Warming the heart With candid moments Playful opportunities Minds exploring Sensual learning Sometimes fun turns to too much fun, as the day`s outing comes to an end. There`s a story behind that … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, candid, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Poetry
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Celestial Invitation
Daylight cautiously succumbs To cyclic vigil Full moon parades Its fiery luminosity Old patterns unravel Requiring new vision In wake of dire warnings A wobble in time’s matrix Future at risk Celestial invitation To heed voices Calling for change ~*~ … Continue reading
Harvest Time
In Sudbury, weekly farmer’s markets display locally-grown food, wild blueberries, hand-crafted items, homemade baked goods and preserves, and sometimes live music. Always fun to experience the community vibe and take some photographs. Love the look of wooden, bushel baskets that … Continue reading
Transition
Standing alone Savouring transition Senses alerted By fiery dance ~*~ V. J.’s theme: Savour https://onewomansquest.org/2019/09/30/v-j-s-challenge-66-savour/
Worth a Smile
Eyes smiling With momentary delight Subject of affection Falls into sight *~* Happiness hormones Lifting the spirits Mood transformer Well-being soars *~* V.J.’s theme: Smile https://onewomansquest.org/2019/09/23/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-65-smile/
Countryside
Derelict barns can be found driving the countyside of Manitoulin Island, Ontario. “The poetry of earth is never dead.” (John Keats) Sometimes a feel of country can be found close to home. This walkway led to the stream below. *~* … Continue reading
Time to Let Go
Autumn colors transitioning Bending to the winds of change Tenacious until the end ~*~ V.J.’s theme: Resilience https://onewomansquest.org/2019/09/16/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-64-resilience/ Frank’s theme: Fuzzy https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2019/09/17/tuesday-photo-challenge-fuzzy/
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #fpj-photo-challenge, #VJWC, autumn, Nature, photography, Poetry
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Magical Light
Two different perspectives at the same scene. “Those who do not believe in magic will never find it.” (Roal Dahl) “I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical.” (Trent Parke) *~* Ann-Christine’s theme: Magical https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/lens-artists-photo-challenge-63-magical-my-magical-garden/
Posted in Photography, Sunset
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, magical light, photography, Sunset
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Candid
Candid photos from Anderson Farm’s yearly fall fair. Bunny love. I kept the original colors. Loved how the gentle hands looked with the color in the bunny’s ears. Beauty of alpacas. Crafty dog watching a passerby. ~*~ Cee’s theme: Candid … Continue reading
Posted in Fall Fair, Photography
Tagged Cee's Black & White Photo Challenge, farm animals, monochrome, photography
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Riot of Colors
Architectural digestif For long, abandoned hospital Unwanted, hollow shell Once an eye-sore Ripens with vivid colors Graffiti artist adds his touch Eye-candy or too over-the-top A matter of opinion ~*~ Interesting video of the process—https://www.sudbury.com/lifestyle/timelapse-video-watch-canadas-largest-mural-take-shape-1665248 *~* V.J.’s theme: Ripening https://onewomansquest.org/2019/09/09/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-63-ripening/ … Continue reading
Silhouettes
“Silhouettes say a lot with little information…” (Kara Walker) Silhouettes can embrace a subject and set a mood. Silhouetted leaves can create a sense of drama. Silhouettes and shadows dance together to the song of nature. Silhouettes can make one … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography, Silhouettes
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Weed in Disguise
Wild beauty Medicinal, saving grace In time of uncertainty Daughter undiagnosible Time passes with no answers Milk thistle provides a miracle ~*~ *( My daughter missed her grade 7 school year many moons ago due to an unknown illness that … Continue reading
Posted in milk thistle, Nature, Photography
Tagged illness, milk thistle, miracle, Nature, photography
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And so it was and more
Hanging out in the raspberry bush Laying with the warm earth The drifting clouds told me stories My happy, alone space I think I was three ~*~ Looking out of the train window Crying with the rain I never wanted … Continue reading
Precious Pets
Parrot chumming around with my daughter. Worth the five dollars for a photo. I asked this fellow and his pet iguana to pose for me. Strange sight at a local festival. My daughter’s precious cats, Peanut and Tommy. Munchkin is … Continue reading
Uncertain Journey
(Abstract of my long gone, peace lily.) ~*~ The mind is a puzzle Molded by the brain’s intricacies With magical possibilities A source of inspiration And a receiver of encryptic messages ~*~ Emotional attachment To unfulfilled dreams Triggers limbic resonance … Continue reading
Frame within a Frame
When you really think about it, it’s all in how you frame your life. Memories blur Framing special moments With a forever image Bridge framing the sunset moment before the boat docking. (Rideau Canal Sunset Boat Tour, Ottawa) Rustic framing … Continue reading
If Only I’d Known
“Life is a journey and only you hold the key.” Key Once hidden Now reveals itself ~*~ Frank’s theme: Key https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2019/08/20/tuesday-photo-challenge-key/
Different Angles
These are all photos taken inside and outside Laurentian University’s library a few years ago. (Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) Main sitting area below the staircase. Looking up, you can just catch the edge of the bottom of the stairs. I was … Continue reading
Just An Illusion
Playing with illusion Creates a whisper Of momentary wonder “Photography is a great adventure in thinking and looking, a wonderful magic toy that miraculously manages to combine our adult awareness with the fairy-tale world of childhood, a never-ending journey through … Continue reading
Transforming Old Beliefs
Generalizations And negative assumptions Clutter the mind “Ignorance is bliss” Twists the belief system * Seagulls are scavengers Garbage eaters A nuisance Not worthy of esteem Lowest on the totem pole * That’s what I was told * Photographer’s eye … Continue reading
Taking a Break
*This is the entrance to taking a break from the noise of city life. (Windy Lake Provincial Park)) “Sometimes, just the warm sun and the sound of the waves is pure heaven.” (Sue Alexander) * ” Taking the time to … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography, Windy Lake
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Worth Mentioning…
Do you ever feel Like there is something more Something our senses can’t detect But in certain moments When it is quiet And time stands still It shows itself ~*~ Perception is a mental impression Shaped by learning, memory, expectation … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry
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Shoreline Memories
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” (Marcel Proust) Rocky Mountains near Jasper, Alberta, Canada (The sky was hazy from smoke due to nearby forest fires in British Columbia. ) Northern … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography
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Dreamy Tranquility
Dreaming of the road less travelled An unspoken journey Of endless possibilities Mountains pull me in A sacred witness To my heart’s desire Just when I thought All was done Call of the ocean Steals my heart * Ann-Christine’s theme: … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography, Poetry
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Heart of the Matter
K’lee has planted the seed that requires deep thought. “If you could see into the heart of me…” “Spirituality is a brave search for the truth about existence, fearlessly peering into the mysterious nature of life.” (Elizabeth Lesser) ++++ I … Continue reading
Ultimate Presence
The exquisite presence Of caressing silence Spilling deeply Into the softened heart Untying knots of memory Washing them away gently Filling this earthly vessel No longer an island With profound knowing That I am not alone * “Wealth is the … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry
Tagged #VJWC, Nature, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry
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Life of Shadows
“Shadows are an entity as alive as the light.” (Ron Bigelow) “Light is nothing without shadows.” † * I cropped the above photo of my daughter’s eyes to achieve the below close-up. It was intriguing how the light, shadows and … Continue reading
Posted in monochrome, Photography
Tagged Cee's Black & White Photo Challenge, photography, shadows
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