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tiny nature views
precious moments of beauty
the stirring of love
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These images are from earlier this spring when I was passionately enjoying the unfolding of life. Sadly, my motivation to get out has waned, along with my desire to write. Thankfully, I have a backlog of beautiful photos to share and enjoy.
May your week be full of beautiful musings.
Thank you for your astute windows/photos into the amazing beauty of life here on planet earth. I am glad you have a backlog to share with us…
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You’re welcome Will. I’m delighted that you and others enjoy my photos and musings. 🙏
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Beautiful captures Brad. Full of hope. I understand the ebbs and flows right now especially. Hope you are able to be gentle with yourself and relax a bit. I’m sure a new wave will come. Big hug
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Thank you Tania. Yes, I’m being gentle with myself, relaxing, and accepting this phase. Hugs appreciated! 🧡
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The pictures are taken so beautifully, Brad and such a lovely Haiku. We are all getting sucked in at the moment but try like a brave warrior and come back to the present which is ever beautiful. Take care and a big hug and love to you dear.
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Thank you for hugs, kindness, and wise reflections Kamal. Yes, returning to ourselves and the moment is important.
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You are always welcome dear Brad. Keep yourself occupied in someway or the other. Lots of love and blessings to you.
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Lovely photos, Brad. Wrapping you in love as you rest up. ❤ Xxx
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Thank you Jane! 🙏
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Thank you Brad for these truly beautiful images – opening our eyes to more than the obvious. X
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Thanks Janet. I know you appreciate nature and beauty. 🌎
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Indeed I do:)
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The photos are simply spectacular. Thank you for sharing. I wish you well.
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Thank you and welcome. blessings, Brad
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Inspiration comes and goes. There always seems to be a slump at the end of spring. Thank you for sharing these lovely images and words, Brad. 😊
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You’re most welcome Julie. I hadn’t thought about the cycles of spring like that. 😃
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Hi Brad,
They are so beautiful! Great eye for photos!
Blessings! ♥♥
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Thank you Ana. May they bring you a moment of peace as you’re preparing for your trip. 🙏
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These are beautiful!! Flowers offer us a great beautiful world to peer into themselves, totally suffices me too when I don’t want to get out for a length of time. Just one is enough sometimes too.
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Thank you. I’m delighted you can enjoy my photographic venture into nature!
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You are welcome, I did 🙂
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Wow! Up close and personal…Really pretty to look at Brad. Lots of detail. Amazing what sunshine will do!
Hope you enjoyed the day…VK
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Thanks VK. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Lovely photos. Great close ups. I don’t do too well with insects. Great Poem. I understand the need to slow down. Take care
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed them and understand slowing down.
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😊
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Absolutely gorgeous! Love the close-up perspective and your bee photo is stunning. Precious little creatures. Sweet poem too. 🌼 🐝 💓
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Thanks Michele. I’m delighted that you enjoy my photos and poem. Yes, bees are lovely little creatures and fun to watch. 🐝
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Yes, very nice. Thank you. It seems like I see too many little bee corpses on the ground.😟 Maybe I am just more aware.
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I’m sorry that you find so many dead bees.
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It is sad. 😢
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Your images are gorgeous, Brad, in words and photos. You are a master at macro. Your motivation and inspiration will return. I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself.❤
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Thanks Natalie. I’m fine, just not motivated to write or do much. I’m glad you enjoy my musings. 😃
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So gorgeous photos 👌🙏🌷
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Thank you and welcome to my blog. 😃
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Ok 🌷🙏🌷
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Your photos are stunning Brad.. Your have a beautiful eye within your lens… Love the BEE…. and pollen sacks so clear… ❤
Sometimes our enthusiasm wanes… as mine at the moment…. for Blog land…. But my hands are never idle…. And while one is left alone another develops…
I feel dear Brad your mojo will return when needed…. And while we rest… we are growing internally… Never forget that…. Look upon those times of silent contemplation when nothing seems to inspire… As periods where our best Internal work is unfolding…
Enjoy your rest periods… Treat them as visits to the internal Library .. ❤ as we gather internal Knowledge for the next spurt of external growth.. ❤
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Thank you for the support and encouragement Sue. I’m fine, working more than I want, and getting ready for a trip. Yes, cycles, growth, and life keep flowing. 🧡
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Don’t work too hard… Glad to know you have a trip planned…. A goal to aim for… ENJOY…. ❤
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Yes, it’s nice to have plans and I’m working to help pay for the travel and time off.
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Excellent…. May you enjoy your free time and travels dear Brad.. 🙂
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Thanks Sue.
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Sending thoughts dear Brad… I am still on my extended break….. But know you are being sent some thoughts and well wishes dear friend 🙂
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Thank you Sue. I’m at mom’s, earning my keep! 😃
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As soon as I began to view your photos I thought – these are full of LOVE! And then I read your haiku. Allow love to take over, Brad, in whatever form….
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Thank you Pam. I do have a love for flowers and nature. 😍🌸
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Amazing flowers 💐
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Thank you.
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Well written my friend 🤞
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Thank you and welcome.
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Everything in its time Brad! For now its time to show us all the beautiful flowers that you have already taken photos of, and when your new burst of energy decides to arrive, and you feel like going on an outside adventure again then we can all look forward to a fresh back of experiences to share with you either through your photos or your writing.
Personally I haven’t been getting out that much either, we all go through these phases.
Gorgeous photography displayed in this post, the details are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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Thanks Tammy. Yes, life unfolds in cycles. I’m busy with other things like work.
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Haha good old work keeps us very busy. 😊
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Great captures Brad 💛 May the muse return with the change of season.
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Thank you Val. 🧡
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Nice ✨
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Thanks!
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I hope all is well with you, Brad. Lovely pictures and a beautiful poem.
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Thanks Robbie. Yes, all is well. I’m simply busy with work and not motivated to write.
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I’m glad to know that Brad.
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Your macro photos are exceptional, Brad! My daughter is keen on getting a macro lens for her phone. I think she mentioned she would have to change the case on her phone. Your words describe nature beautifully. We are part of a local Naturalist challenge this weekend. Thank you for sharing some of the backblog of beauty in your memory file. Take care.
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Thank you Erica. I’m grateful for nature’s gifts and glad we can share them. Enjoy your weekend event.
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I’m sorry to hear your enthusiasm has waned, Brad. I hope it returns soon! You inspired me to venture out earlier this week with my camera. I spent about an hour taking photos, not as nice as yours, but I had fun just being outside. I plan to post some of them and will credit you with the inspiration. 😀
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How wonderful that I inspired you to get out and take photos. Thank you Diana. 🧡
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I’m looking forward to sharing them. I’ll have to write some haiku to go along with them!
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Nice. 😃
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Thanks for another inspiring post with your awesome captures!! Beautiful macros Brad!! You have a gift!! Speaking of gifts….your writing is one of them. I understand the ups and downs, but wanted to make sure you truly understand how much your writing is appreciated and the impact it has in a very good way!! Take care of yourself! Blessings!
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Thank you for the kind words Kirt. I’m grateful that you and others enjoy my photos and words. Hopefully, the motivation to write will return.
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It will….just let it flow naturally and take all the time you need!!
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Yes, thanks.
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This is Very beautiful ☺️
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed. 😃
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Love those colours Brad. I’m sure that motivation will return. In the meantime be kind to yourself. 💜
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Thank you Miriam. 🧡
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beautiful details 🙂
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Thank you and welcome Valentina. 😃
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It was really nice and cool to watch such a vibrance of colours❤💜💙
You may also like this…https://naturethebestcure.wordpress.com/2021/05/24/nature-the-best-physician-nature-the-best-cure/
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Thank you and welcome. I believe a conscious connection with nature is key to our health and survival.
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Thank you💛
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So beautiful and wonderful!
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Thank you and welcome.
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Beautiful 💕
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Thank you. 🙂
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Love the bee pic, in particular! Not enough of those around my house and too many wasps . . . I fear for our friends, the bees. But my bee balm is coming up strong . . .
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Thanks Kristine. Yes, bees are beautiful, fascinating, and critical for pollination.
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I love this photo!! I love bees so much ♡
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Thanks and welcome to my blog.
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Beautiful photos and haiku 🙂
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Thank you Dave and welcome to my blog. 😃
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So awesome!
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Thank you Kally!
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You click such beautiful pictures, Brad 🙂 Loved them and love your haiku poems!
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Thank you Himali. Nice to have you back on WordPress. 😊
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I am so happy to be back 🙂
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Yay! 😍
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Beautiful
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Thank you Daisy!
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Stunning!
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Thank you Eleanor and welcome.
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