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Inspirational Photography

Not Paying Attention – Missing Out on Purple Tulips, Wild Irises and Life – Picture to Ponder – v6 – issue 17

April 28, 2010

Today’s Photos -

With tilted head, querying “What do you see?
Where will you be taking me?”

“Nestled in; comfy and cozy, safe
and protected before I emerge.”

“Bright light; rhythmic petals, curve and dance,
reflecting many aspects of life.”
Today’s Photos’ Stories -
I purchased the above tulips for my annual tulip photographing, acknowledging the APDA annual fundraiser walk for Parkinson’s [...]

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Differing Perspectives – Is Close-Up Confrontation – Picture to Ponder – v6-issue 15

April 15, 2010

One thing I’ve neglected to mention in the past two postings,  in relation to Parkinson’s Awareness Month, all profits from sales off products with Tulip images in my Nature Art Gift Shop will be donated to the April Walk-A-Thon fund – 100% for research. See TULIPS The top three folders contain tulip products.
Today’s Photos -
Amaryllis [...]

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Parrot Tulips, APDA and Asking – Picture to Ponder – v.6 – issue 13

March 31, 2010

If you’ve been following me for a while you know that Parkinson’s is the debilitating disease that my beloved husband Sam battled for many years.  Thus I am committed to supporting research and awareness of PD.
In line with this, each year for the past four, I’ve acknowledged American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s April Annual Walk Month [...]

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Paying Attention and Noticing: Reflections and Walls – Picture to Ponder – vol 6 issue 12

March 25, 2010

One of the things I’ve most enjoyed over these past five plus years of publishing Picture to Ponder are the connections I’ve made with individual subscribers and resulting experiences.
A few months ago one subscriber wrote to say my photography reminded her of Miksang. Not being familiar with it, I, of course, Googled and found the [...]

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Listening Attentively – Boy, Wood Knots and Blue-Winged Teals – Picture to Ponder – v6 – Issue 11

March 16, 2010

If you are ever feeling stuck or in a funk and you’ve been around me for a while, you might hear my voice say, “Grab your camera. Pay attention to what catches your eye and take some pictures.” I’ve written about this in articles and you’ve most likely read my RX in the PDF file [...]

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Unfurled Banana Petal of Banana Flower offers Possibility

March 12, 2010

Do you ever want to get out in the sunlight and can’t? Do you know others who are stuck inside? BANANA SKY DVD offers the possibility of the experience any time it’s desired.
Below are some testimonials, not on the site, that I sent to Picture to Ponder subscribers thinking they would appreciate them.  Although the [...]

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Swan – Taking Action after Searching Within – Picture to Ponder – v6 – Issue 10

March 10, 2010

Today’s swan photos were taken on the hotel grounds between sessions of Suzanne Evans “Be the Change Event” in which I was a participant last month. Before I describe the pictures and how they fit in with our lives, I want to update you on some exciting news.
If you are a new subscriber to Picture [...]

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Dried Roses and New Growth on Stems – Winter into Spring

March 9, 2010

 

 

 

Three plus weeks ago, these six roses were part of a dozen that were an integral part of a large mixture of flowers my son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren gave me on Valentine’s Day.  They were acknowledging the sadness I felt, missing my husband who has been gone for more than two years.  I wrote about [...]

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Mushroom Faces Inspired Changes Perspectives – Picture to Ponder – v6 – Issue 9

March 3, 2010

Despite thousands of photos in my external hard drive, I was at a loss for featured photos for today’s issue of Picture to Ponder. Aside from some full moon shots and the roses of the past two issues, nothing much has grabbed my attention in the past week or so.
I then reflected on the fruit [...]

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Beauty Continues in Aged Rose – Picture to Ponder – vol 6 – Issue 8

February 23, 2010

As you most likely recall, roses were featured in the last issue of Picture to Ponder – “Perfections, Imperfections, Counting Blessings” (see post below this).
Although I had not intended a continuation of the theme or photos, I am in such awe of the beauty of several of the roses, now eight days older, that I [...]

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