Reflection: 1. The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it. 2.Mental concentration; careful consideration.
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."
Søren Kierkegaard
In my latest batch of photos you will notice a prominent, expansive sky. Sometimes I feel so tiny and my life so short that I better get busy and complete all of those open projects.
When I lived in Puerto Rico my parents would take us on drives every weekend. I would entertain myself by counting the colors in the sky as we drove the mountainous roads.
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| Florida 2011 |
"A lake is a landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature." Henry David Thoreau
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| Florida 2011 |
"Do you ever wonder if the guy in the puddle is real, and you're just a reflection of him?" Calvin and Hobbes
Thankfully there are no shortage of parks in South Florida. I believe every community has one. At least two or three times a week I start my day with a run at the park. I love feeling close to nature and observing every little detail I come upon; the birds, the plants, the flowers and animals. I feel alive.
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| Florida 2011 |
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| A tribute to Monet, one of my inspirations. |
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"Bewilderment increases in the presence of the mirrors." Tarjei Vesaas
"Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach." Seneca
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." Confucius
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Synonyms: absorption, brainwork, cerebration, cogitation, consideration, contemplation, deliberation, idea, imagination, impression, meditation, musing, observation, opinion, pensiveness, pondering, rumination, speculation, study, view
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7 comments:
Beautiful photos! Life is short! Tell family and friends you love them and do the things you love!
Beautiful photos, I love the water lillies.
Very beautiful post. I feel fully alive when I am running in the park or swimming in the open ocean. It reminds you of how much in life is unimportant noise enveloped in the illusion of importance. Nature is beautiful and speaks to you of what really matters in your life and how you are connected to it all.
Beautiful photos!!!
Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/
The quote you chose is so very true! We miss so much of life's potential when we live in the past. Your sky/water shots are amazing.
I love your quote on understanding life kaye—the road goes ever ever on
Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! Love the quotes, too!
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