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First, go through the woods.
Thoughts come clearly while one walks. Thomas Mann |
The vibrant green is an invitation to enter.
Walks. The body advances, while the mind flutters around it like a bird. Jules Renard |
The water is still high, but the path is dry—in most places.
I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see. John Burroughs |
Now the path hugs the pond.
There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country. A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken at the right tempo. Even a bicycle goes too fast. Paul Scott Mowrer |
The sky bends down to look in the water.
Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow. Henry David Thoreau |
Stopping to watch several geese lolling around the pond's edge.
Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
An early spring singer.
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. Maya Angelou |
Fish disturb the smooth pond surface.
Many drops make a bucket, many buckets make a pond, many ponds make a lake, and many lakes make an ocean. Percy Ross quotes |
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Lynda, I just happened upon your ever-thoughtful post, while writing to tell you that The man who made lists : love, death, madness, and the creation of Roget's Thesaurus is finally available (reference: from your 4/18 post). I'm excited! This is just such a remarkable series of images and accompanying quotations. You've moved me to a meditative mood. The second image, with its warm colors and path, does indeed invite me to walk. (And the Labs to leap and look for that lingering water in your third image.) Well done! Jan
LastFrontier · 2008-05-07: 19:39
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Oh, Lynda....this is a magnificent set! The pond and the area around it are absolutely gorgeous and you have shown it so beautifully. And the quotations are perfect. Bravo!!
Carley · 2008-05-07: 20:07
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wow!absolutely gorgeous,great work!...
sendao · 2008-05-07: 20:08
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Great set!!! Love the bird in #7, but they're all terrific - great photos, great quotes!
ScubaLiz · 2008-05-07: 20:54
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Life is all around. We must take the time to stop to look and appreciate its unstoppable beauty. Superb, colorful post. I especially liked #2 & 4.
Madoc · 2008-05-07: 20:55
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magnificient set
mojaroo · 2008-05-07: 21:00
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Beautiful set, your red-wing blackbird is wonderful
picturemom · 2008-05-07: 21:28
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Great post.
joycephotography · 2008-05-07: 22:06
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Very nice composition.
cobaltbutterfly · 2008-05-07: 22:09
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beautiful post!
nasser · 2008-05-07: 22:10
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gOrgEOUs!
davidcardona · 2008-05-07: 22:51
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Excellent photos!A lovely,peaceful,yet thought provoking wander..thank you.
signsnwonders · 2008-05-07: 23:33
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beautiful shots along with great quotes! Love the work!
Benjik · 2008-05-08: 00:01
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A beautiful set from a beautiful walk. I can smell the fresh air with a hint of the water. I love #5 and your caption for it.
vollenda · 2008-05-08: 00:53
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Yes, wonderful post!
wingsofbutterfly · 2008-05-08: 02:20
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Gorgeous post - love 5 especially but also the last 2. A great walk!
Robertthebob · 2008-05-08: 03:56
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Thank you for taking me with you... :)
Peche · 2008-05-08: 05:40
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Yes, this is why I love walking too.
oldbabe · 2008-05-08: 06:06
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Beautiful photos, beautiful words, very well done!!
relee · 2008-05-08: 06:15
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neat post-they are all great, but five is absolutely wonderful! R
urmysunshine · 2008-05-08: 06:16
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beautiful colors
openbelarus · 2008-05-08: 09:56
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great set
mimax2 · 2008-05-08: 10:45
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so beautiful...
ypslon · 2008-05-08: 14:43
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very nice set, my fav. #2, 7, perfect shots!!
mireanna · 2008-05-08: 15:39
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A beautiful serie!
miclaud · 2008-05-08: 17:11
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Beautiful post! Well done!
glennis · 2008-05-08: 18:37
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Wonderful shots. I especially like the use of the whole frame in #1 and #5, the bird with its splash of colour against the green grass in #7 and the reflections and lines in #8. But I see everyone has different favourites.
rolpa · 2008-05-08: 21:58
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These are very nice photos - I especially like #4 and 5, and 7 and 8, but all are delightful. Thanks for the walk!
kangshung · 2008-05-08: 23:49
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#7 is beautiful and love the contrast of the colors.
demitri · 2008-05-09: 00:54
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Wonderful....very beautiful set:)
JaCkYe · 2008-05-09: 04:40
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fantastic set my freind u r really a photo poet
mojaroo · 2008-05-09: 06:44
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A beautiful set: the pond, the woods, the creatures — how wonderful they all are. Nicely done Lynda.
jagungal · 2008-05-10: 05:53
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Absolutely beautiful!
spikepole · 2008-05-10: 09:09
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beautiful set!!
Simoo · 2008-05-10: 09:37
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Fascinating set!!
somogyvari · 2008-05-10: 10:16
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BEE-U-TEE-FULL indeed! looks like an awesome place to walk,think and take n some sun and birdies!!
SheriJ · 2008-05-10: 15:33
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I followed you on this inviting path, I dreamed and watched and loved every minute of this walk, I didn't meet anyone, it was just me...and me... in a very peaceful environment. Thank you for wonderful set
carmitage · 2008-05-10: 17:03
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These are breath taking...
Queen911 · 2008-05-10: 22:10
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beautiful calm set ... the last i s my fav ...gives me a feeling of refreshing :)
Lindyart · 2008-05-10: 22:13
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