Photography and Poetry Wed, Thurs.

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Healing energy and prayers for all involved in the terrible bombing tragedy at the Boston Ma Marathon ~ April 15th 2013 ~ Also a prayer for world peace to happen soon.




N for 'Nirvana' for ABC Wednesday 


It is much easier to come up with words for ABC sometimes than it is to find photos. Yet, this morning, returning from my walk with Artmuse Dog I saw the lovely light and slight shadows surrounding the Buddha statue.



'Hey, she's taking our pic again ~ whatta ya think?' for Walk and Click

As Artmuse dog and I were doing our usual daily walk (at least most days), here were these delightful pigeons who looked like they were having a deep conversation. They didn't seem bothered by us and Artmuse dog didn't do her usual chase.
Voila! ~ a fun photo ^_^ 


For Outdoor Wednesday

This is a Cape Ann sunrise on a day that turned out cloudy. Each sunrise is unique and always a gift to see each morning. Practicing Taoism and close to nature, I treasure this place like never before in my life.



For Rurality  Blog Hop ~ 'You're  going to put my photo on you blog? No carrot, even?'

Photo from a more rural part of Cape Ann MA, I live and spend most of my time by the ocean. Yet, I love to visit Essex a part of the area that is more rural and has horse farms, a country feel which I love.



'Victory' ~ 'Glosta' Seagull got 'his lunch' ~ V for Alphabe Thursday and Nature Notes

This was another 'magic moment' seeing this lone gull with his capture of food in his mouth and able to 'capture the moment.'



Haiku for Carpe Diem Haiku ~ 'prompt' ~ small mountain'


Same photo as above but with a haiku. When one includes a haiku on a photo or painting, it is then called a haiga. I just couldn't resist this photo again even though my spiritual practice is more focused on Taoism. I honor and respect all beliefs, peoples and animals.


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Comments

  1. Leslie:April 16, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Love the idea of "nirvana" and your haiki. If only people would realize what they were doing was the opposite of that! My condolences to all, as well.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  2. Roger Owen GreenApril 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I could use a bit of nirvana right now...
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. photowannabeApril 16, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Peace!!!

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  4. CarverApril 16, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful photography and words. Nirvana is a great idea for N. What happened at the Boston Marathon is heartbreaking.

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  5. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    It is heartbreaking! Your post is a beautiful tribute.

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  6. NatureStopApril 17, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    I too could use a bit of nirvana now:)Nice post!Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  7. Reader WilApril 17, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    No hierarchy....I like that!! Beautiful thoughts and photos. Thank you!

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  8. anthonynorthApril 17, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Beautiful scenes and haiku.

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  9. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Visiting your site is always a delight! Your tribute and photos are beautiful. Thanks for teaching me what a haiga is!

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  10. Latane BartonApril 17, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    enjoyed your pictures and thoughts.

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  11. Light and VoicesApril 17, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Your blog post touched my heart and soul this week. See you next time.
    JM Illinois

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  12. Cathy H.April 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful images! I love the sunrise shot and your haiku.

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  13. KarenApril 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely photos Carol! I like your nirvana garden and haiku.

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  14. MaRApril 17, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Love your choice and picture for N!!
    Peace to all.

    N is for..

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  15. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Lovely and beautiful stuff. This is why I love your blog.

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  16. RajeshApril 17, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful images and I love that painting.

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  17. Kristin AquariannApril 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful tribute!

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: White Blossoms in Spring

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  18. JoyApril 17, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    You capture some beautiful early mornings. Influenced by Tao I quote a meditation:-

    Chill morning, stone steps
    The path to the temple is steep
    We stumble at times.
    But we must always get up again.

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  19. Rocky Mountain WomanApril 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I used to have a paint mare who looked just like that sweet horse in the pink blanket!

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  20. KathleenApril 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Your photos have a lovely calm feel about them. I love the quote at the end. Kathleen.

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  21. Glenda/MidSouthApril 17, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Great shots - thanks for sharing them with us. I see you have talking animals/birds also. :D Actually I have had more talking flowers here lately. :D
    Thanks for stopping by and nice comment.
    Enjoy your evening.

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  22. Karen LakisApril 17, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Very beautiful. I also really like that Buddha in the shadows - nice shot!

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  23. xinexApril 17, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful post!...Christine

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  24. aspiritofsimplicityApril 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I always love your posts and your photos but I particularly love the shot of the sunrise over the harbor. Harbor sunrises have always been one of my very favorite things.

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  25. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Love the Buddha statue. What a pretty horse!

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  26. AnnesphamilyApril 17, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Pictures and posts! Awesome! Love stopping by. Have a terrific weekend!

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  27. JimApril 18, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    :) Hi Carol ~~ Are you sure that Artmuse dog isn't sick. It is hard for a well dog to not do her usual chase. Our Adi would chase the grey herons back into the water. On our walks about the only thing she liked better was to chase the squirrels.
    ..

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  28. EdenApril 18, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Lovely photos. I always enjoyed visiting your blog.

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  29. My name is RietApril 18, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Your post is beautiful again. Love the photo's

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  30. LolaApril 18, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    All the shots are superb, as usual! Especially like the sunrise and Buddha captures.

    Lovely post.

    Peace to all.

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  31. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    There is such peace in the pictures you featured!

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  32. LynneApril 18, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Lovely! The moody sunrise is my favorite!

    www.rickandlynne.com/lynne

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  33. Our Neck of the WoodsApril 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Great photos this week! I especially love the horse in the cute coat :)

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  34. donApril 18, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    An excellent series. I too really liked the blanket covered horse. Lovely set of pictures.

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  35. Pride In Photos BeautyApril 18, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    You brought me joy this week with the horse and his coat! Cute saying underneath my friend. Have a great weekend.

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  36. Diane | An Extraordinary DayApril 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely watercolor Carol! Our hearts all yearn for peace.
    May your weekend be Extraordinary!

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  37. NancyApril 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    A very peaceful post Carol -- which is something we are all needing this week. xo

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  38. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com April 18, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I too love that horse with his coat! :)

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  39. CarlettaApril 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    The Budda pic is so serene - love it.
    I also like the horse in his/her plaid blanket - wonderfully captioned too!

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  40. Savannah GrannyApril 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Your photography is beautiful. The cape is breathtaking and I love the horse seeming to stare at you. Your captions capture every nuance. Spot on..
    Thank you for visiting. After seeing your photography I so appreciated your kind comments on my photos. I normally watermark but on this post I somehow got them on there twice. Just a bit of overkill.

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  41. storybeaderApril 18, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I love the little Buddha statue. Cute victory - that's a real quick trigger finger {:-Deb

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  42. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    I always love to imagine what pigeons and crows are saying to each other! Love your tribute drawing, a beautiful response.

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  43. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    All your pictures seem to bring a sense of inner peace. Love them :-)

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  44. LmkazmierczakApril 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Love your conversational captions♫♪ My V: http://lmkazmierczak.blogspot.com/2013/04/valuable-junk.html

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  45. Eden House News and viewsApril 20, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Very peaceful

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  46. Susan AndersonApril 21, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    Wonderful shots this week, every one of them!

    =)

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  47. Chubskulit RoseApril 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I am a fan of your art works!

    Festival of Nation

    Catching up with letter N before O rolls in, I am close!
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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