Through the Lens Lightly and Darkly Fri, Sat., Sun.

Through the lens my 'heart light' feels at one with nature.

(scroll down for weekend photos and a sketch)

Been some incredible skies here after brief storms for Sky Watch Friday link



Haiku ~ 1st one is for Carpe Diem Haiku, 2nd is for Haiku My Heart and 3rd is for Haiku Friday



Mourning Dove waiting out the mini storm front coming through ~ for
Camera Critters Link



'Through the Glass Darkly' back lash of hurricane weather ~ grateful that is all we got ~ for Weekend Reflections



Schooner All Dressed Up for Parade last weekend  for Weekly Top Shot Link



Macro of flowers for I Heart Macro Link
Finally back to some sketching with pen and ink and watercolor ~ Treasured  chair from Grandmother ~ for Sunday Sketches link





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QUOTE FOR THE DAY: ' The journey is the reward.' ~
Chinese Proverb

Comments

  1. Tara R.September 5, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    A gorgeous storm sky. Amazing colors.

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  2. KarenSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Lovely images Carol, have a great day.

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  3. eileeninmdSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Carol, lovely sky capture! And the Tall ship is a gorgeous shot. And I love the sweet chubby Dove. Lovely haiku and post. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    such a beautiful post, and wonderful quote, the photos are amazing,

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  5. UnknownSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Oh Carol - just absolutely gorgeous photography as always!!!
    And love your haiku -
    You're so talented my friend!
    XOXO

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  6. CarverSeptember 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Dreamy photography. I love the soft colors in the first sky shot. The whole post was very good.

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  7. AlSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    What a beautiful series of photos - I can never get enough of seaside views.

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  8. SandyCarlsonSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Yes. Dreamy and wonderful.

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  9. RajeshSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful images. That view of the sky in the first one, I like it.

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  10. LeaSeptember 6, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Nice series of photos!
    I especially like the first one and the last one.
    Happy Sky Watch Friday!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  11. SteffiSeptember 6, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Very beautiful photos and post for SWF!Have a nice weekend.

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  12. Seams2BeSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Lovely post as always. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. Minoru SaitoSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Hi! Nice captures. Your first photo and the schooner photo are very beautiful. I like your first Haiku very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful beautiful photos!

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  15. Chris-JuneSeptember 6, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    lovely sky photo! the other photos and the haiku are beautiful too.

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 6, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Such a lovely combo of joyful photos Carol. Even the stormy gray one, since it got no worse. The sky between the smaller storms is wonderful...let us hope for only small ones for the rest of the season!

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  17. Linda KunsmanSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    such a wonderful collection of photos. That stormy scene sure looks dark- but I love a good storm-so long as there is no damage and no one gets hurt :)

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful, Carol, simply beautiful.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful Carol, simply beautiful!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    beautiful, simply beautiful, Carol!

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  21. Priti LisaSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Yes, life is illusion...
    each perception as individual
    as we are. Lovely post Carol.
    I really like looking at
    your photography♥♥

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  22. LeaSeptember 6, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Lots of rewards in coming here Carol. I love that storm pic and I too am glad it got no worse. Your haiku touch me deeply today... thank you so. XO

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful photos and poetry to match!!

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  24. Anne (cornucopia)September 6, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful sky in the first photo! All of these are wonderful.

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  25. gmaSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Very Pretty . Your first photo "heart light" is especially lovely.

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  26. joanneSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    a bevy of beauties, your photos....just when I thot they couldn't get any better....and that haiga is intense and meaningful...

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  27. McdsMSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Merci d'être passée au MagaZin.
    Your first shot is 'géant '!

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  28. Cheryl @ TFDSeptember 7, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful images! I especially love the light in the first photo and the color in the schooner photo.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  29. SofiaSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Very nice reflection capture, it might be the weather that makes it feels dreamy...:)

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  30. VieraSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    very nice collection ...beautiful nature...

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  31. mail4roseySeptember 7, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Very nice! It's amazing that you saw that dove, it blends in so well!! Great eye.

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  32. J CSeptember 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely pictures and thoughts. I am in love with that mourning dove huddled in the rain.

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  33. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    A lightened load does make the soul shine a little brighter!

    Festival

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  34. NatureFootstepSeptember 7, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    a subtle soft reflection for WR. :)

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  35. Coombe Mill - FionaSeptember 7, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Stunning photos as ever

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  36. Suburban GirlSeptember 7, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    The b&w conversion on the water makes for a unique image.

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  37. SandyCarlsonSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    The play and power of light are apparent in your images.

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  38. PinkOddySeptember 7, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Think these pictures just go to show how much colour can change a mood.

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  39. LisaSSeptember 7, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Beautiful photography!

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  40. UnknownSeptember 8, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Beautiful post, Carol. Have a peaceful Sunday!

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  41. rainfield61September 8, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Everyday passes
    Everyday not same
    Journey rewards.

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  42. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    May your heart-light keep glowing day by day!

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  43. MarkSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Lightened loads are MUCH easier to carry than those HEAVY ones!

    Spilling Lantern Light

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  44. LauraSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    So many beautiful offerings Carol! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro :-)

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  45. LauraSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    So many beautiful offerings Carol! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro :-)

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  46. ChristineSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    sweet homey sketch!

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  47. Anne MandaSeptember 8, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Touching and beautiful images and poetry! Love! <3

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  48. brudbergSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Lovely set of haiku.. great to see you catching up :-) ,,

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  49. BirgittaSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful photos and beautiful quote! Like!

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  50. Tam HessSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Sweet photographs! I especially like the schooner. Really gorgeous shot! Your sketch was charming. I love that little black chair, it really POPS! xoxo Happy SS!

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  51. rebeccaSeptember 8, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    dear carol,
    finally my computer is allowing me to not only visit but comment once more. thank you for sharing all your beauty at recuerda mi corazon. you have brightened even this summer rain.

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Lovely group of photos.

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  53. TexWisGirlSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    skies, doves, seas and flowers. not much more beautiful and peaceful than that. :)

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  54. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLASeptember 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I LOVE all your photographs, especially the horizon after the storm. Blessings!

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  55. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I just love your little piece of art of your grandmother's chair. So cute. :)

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  56. A wondering starSeptember 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful photography and beautiful post!


    Jorunn Norway

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  57. Nina September 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful, Carol! I admire your ability to form the Haikus ... They're so thoughtful!

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  58. Abigail DavidsonSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Love the nature photos and the cute drawing! Especially like the boat! Happy SS!

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  59. Lynn CohenSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    So much loveliness here. My DH loves schooners!i love sketches! And old family chairs and tables. I have boyhood too!

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you for joining in 'Weekly Top Shot #99' Hope to see you next Saturday for #100...

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  61. ShirleySeptember 8, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    It's an assuring and amazing site to find beauty in the sunrises and sunsets after a storm.

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  62. NatureFootstepSeptember 9, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    great shots you share today. :)

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  63. stefanie starkSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    So many beautiful photos! My favourites are the mourning dove and the schooner!

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  64. Gillena CoxSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    lovely sharing, but zeroing on the i heart macro flowers; a Happy Thursday to you

    much love...

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  65. HuldraSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful pictures :)

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