April 1, 2005 |
Volume 1 - Number
75
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TODAY'S PHOTO -
Breaking from the tulips, this photograph caught my eye as I
was organizing some of my photo folders. I think it's the mood,
the colors and the contrasts that appeal to me - the overall
softness at play with the solid straight lines, which are softened
by their roundness.
Since I've gotten into the practice of creating some kind of
thought-provoking statement or question in each issue, I've
been looking for one here. Perhaps it's that although our worlds
may sometimes be turned upside down, we have the option of reflecting
and looking at the solid foundation, or the strong pieces, on
which our lives have been built.
For those still wondering about the photo itself, it's a picture
mainly of the reflections of the boardwalk at Green Cay Wetlands,
the new nature preserve, minutes from our home. If you look
closely you can see the water line on the pillars, separating
what's above and below the water. Interestingly, the solid posts
hardly waver in their reflections.
I would be curious, if this photo evokes something for you,
though sharing the details is not necessary. May your reflections
be empowering.
Have joyful and inspiring weekend.
SIDE NOTE -
While editting and reading "pillars" I was reminded
of the photo of cut ends of railroad ties I took several years
ago, see Wood
End Cuts on naturesplayground.com. If you are intrigued
by them, several images are on TILES
in Nature's Playground's Cafe Press Shop.
READER COMMENTS ON THE LAST ISSUE - Issue
74
Dellie Rosen, who always has interesting observations, noted:
"The tulip on the left reminded me of a radish after it's
soaked in water and opens up."
Mary Gray shared a visual of her neighborhood in Virginia:
"Daffodils and dandelions, definitely. My forsythia isn't
blooming yet. I hope it will. It didn't bloom last year. (I
pruned it too much/at the wrong time.)
Lilies of the valley. Haven't seen those in ages. I've been
noting hyacinths (I think) as I walk through the neighborhood.
I think those also are very fragrant. I'm not quite brave enough
to walk on someone's lawn and stick my nose in their flowerbed.
I've noticed the camellias are already past their prime blooming.
Around here we also have white clouds of the dogwood trees.
I haven't driven by the Canon plant to see if the pink of the
cherry trees is apparent yet. Near my bank is another kind of
tree with pink blossoms. The tiny petals drift down and cover
the grass, blanketing it like pink snow."
Thank you, Mary, for your added visuals. I'm now seeing the
dogwood flowers, fully facing skyward, so strong and sure, and
that pink blanket of "snow."
May we all bring "fresh" eyes to seeing Spring in
our neighborhoods.
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Inspirationally,
Sheila
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