Winter Reflections
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a moment of grace
trees floating on smooth waters
winter reflections
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I finally took some time to nurture myself in nature on Christmas afternoon. While most of the world was busy with family and celebration, I soaked up the beauty and peaceful vibes of nature. My body and mind were refreshed, almost like a parched desert soaking up the gift of rain. I’m grateful for the time to be with nature and nurture myself. Do you like the original image of trees reflected in the water upside down or the image above?
May you take time to nurture your body and soul.
writing to freedom 
Both.
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Thanks!
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Beautiful, Brad, both your photograph and your words. I guess if I had to choose, I would choose the first one. I love the subtlety of it, the fact that you have to look closely to see the nuance of the water…to see that it is in fact, a reflection. A perfect metaphor, I think.
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Thank you Brooke. I love your perspective! To subtle beauty….
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so happy you spent such a beautiful, sacred and meaningful day in nature brad. the best in my opinion. ❤ i love both images…as above, so below, but for some reason i am drawn to the second one of the reflection upside down. perhaps it reminds me of the hanged man in the tarot and seeing from a different perspective.
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Thanks Tania. No doubt nature is full of beauty and magic!. New perspectives might be just what I need!
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Beautiful poem and photos! I like them both. To me, they offer different perspectives of the nurturing and grace of nature. Blessings to you ~Debbie
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Thank you and welcome Debbie!
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I like both images, Brad. Both very clear and vibrant. That said I do feel the trees are floating in the first photo, and they go with your poetry so well. Sounds like you had a relaxing and peaceful Christmas and holiday. Sometimes that is just what we need – some quiet to ourselves so we can reconnect with ourselves and ready ourselves for another day or challenge tomorrow.
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Thanks for the thoughtful response Mabel. I like your idea of the trees floating. 🙂 I hope your week is full of beauty and peace.
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You had a good eye there, and really the trees looked like they were floating. Many more peaceful walks for you in the new year 🙂
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Thank you again Mabel. Photography my first clear passion and I’m glad to keep it alive on my blog. Hugs and blessings…
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Nature DOES nurture us. And you share some of that with these two excellent photographs. (I can’t choose one over the other – they’re both beautiful…)
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Thank you Pam. I’m glad you are nurtured by nature as well. Happy New Year!
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This post emits peace and wonder, Brad! I love the first picture a bit more. One can see it’s a reflection, but that adds to the mystery 🙂 Happy New Year, may it be filled with happiness and contentment!
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Thank you Helen. Happiness and contentment would be very welcome. 🙂 Happy New Year!
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I’m glad you took time to nurture in nature. We went on a Christmas morning hike and had the trail mostly to ourselves. Each photo has it’s own feel. The bottom one is easier for me to understand as a reflection, but the top one feels more normal as trees growing up.
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Thank you JoAnna. It’s good to know other kindred spirits went hiking on Christmas. 🙂 Happy New Year!
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🙂
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Beautiful, Brad, I like the reflection (upside down) picture best.
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Thanks for sharing my poem and photo Robbie!
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I like the first one better, don’t know why. Have a nice day and all the best for 2019. Kind regards Mitza
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Wonderful Mitza. No need to know or explain why! Happy New Year…
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Tough question…..I like both of them…the second one obviously puts the actual shot into true perspective, but the first one creates a unique look….
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I guess we can say you like both. 🙂
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VERY NICE..YOU MUST SHARE MORE AS I LOVE TO READ BLOGS. YOUR BLOGS ARE WONDERFUL
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Thank you.
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