Grace
previous / nextSometimes the most ordinary things can be extraordinary if we just take the time to notice. This afternoon I went for a walk in the woods near my home, something I used to do daily but haven't done in many months. I'd gotten bored with the woods. Nothing ever changes there, it is always just the same. The same now as it was yesterday, last week, last month, last year...boring.
Or maybe I'm the one who has become boring? That's it! It's me. I know it! I've lost my inspiration, my vision. Yet, while I was walking, and thinking, and looking, I did notice a few things in ways I hadn't really cared to notice before. Like the strength and grace of a single blade of tall grass. To have withstood the weather and even just to be able to stand under it's own weight is pretty extraordinary when you think about it. True resilience. It holds the promise of new life in it's seeds waiting for nature to plant them and carry on the next generation. Seems so simple and yet astounding and complex at the same time.
Ok, that's my sappy post for the year. Enjoy it now since I may not have another one in me for a very long time, which some will probably think is a very good thing!
Or maybe I'm the one who has become boring? That's it! It's me. I know it! I've lost my inspiration, my vision. Yet, while I was walking, and thinking, and looking, I did notice a few things in ways I hadn't really cared to notice before. Like the strength and grace of a single blade of tall grass. To have withstood the weather and even just to be able to stand under it's own weight is pretty extraordinary when you think about it. True resilience. It holds the promise of new life in it's seeds waiting for nature to plant them and carry on the next generation. Seems so simple and yet astounding and complex at the same time.
Ok, that's my sappy post for the year. Enjoy it now since I may not have another one in me for a very long time, which some will probably think is a very good thing!
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posted by Laurie at 11:09 PM
19 Comments:
I have a very similar post today. It's all about the details, Laurie. Not sappy at all. :-)
Love the gold -- it feels so very autumn.
I fully know the feeling. And it's something I've been trying to change recently as well.
A beautiful image to go with the words.
To some it may seem sappy but the thoughts are so true. Beautiful closeup of the steadfast piece of grass. Goo stuff Laurie.
Essential. An only element in the foreground that it digs a mountain of feelings.
nothing wrong with a bit of sap every now and then! you made me think about how i take my local woods for granted...i might take a walk out there and use new eyes now.
OK, so I'm sappy too, then. Sometimes it's nice to take notice of the 'ordinary'. Sensory input is like eating more and more flavorful items. Pretty soon, everything tastes bland except those things that are over-the-top in taste, even those things that we used to love.
For me, there are no ordinary things or moment, but sometimes I forget to realize that too. :-) Nice shot, Laurie.
not sappy at all. brilliant insight. more more more!
simple, yet great. makes you look at the details of everday life.
well said and well captured...sap away anytime!
Beautiful words, wonderful photograph. When one stops to appreciate, life appreciates one back.
One among the many can always remind us we need those around us, supporting us, to make a community! None of us live in isolation.
Such true words. ...and yes indeed a simple but effective view of something everyday becoming special.
awesome photo. i love how the colors are limited in range. very nicely done.
Not Sappy Laurie, not sappy :D
A lovely light for this minimalist close up!
nice and gentle shot
as a new-comer to photography, i am amazed by lovely shots like this, someday soon i'll have a go at a shot like this one. lovely.
I love the DOF, well done.
Your thoughts made me smile as did this image.... really lovely. I think when we keep going to the same places to photograph, it can force us to look beyond our usual realm. This is a wonderful example!
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