May 15, 2015
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The Morning Walks and Evening Strolls
For those that follow me on facebook or twitter, you may already know I'm also on Instagram.
The pics I take for instagram are usually in the morning or evening and of the sky. I walk most mornings, mainly out of a need to get some exercise or activity, but also as a means to think and meditate.
When I was younger I used to ride my bicycle everywhere, and one day I may do that again. But sometimes a morning walk or evening stroll allows me to slow down and see more of what is around me.
I'm constantly reminded at how big our world is and how one person can make a significant impact in other people's lives.
The world around us is still rather big, no matter how much technology has allowed us to have this perception of making it smaller.For every picture I take and share, there's at least a dozen that I never had the opportunity to take. I'm constantly in awe and wonder of what resides around me...
When I see something that could be of interest (and my phone has enough battery power), I take a picture of it.
Some folks have shared that where I live has a fascinating sky. I first give credit where credit is due... and that isn't all on me. Where my faith resides is whom I believe created the sky and the moments. I also give credit to instagram for some of the filters they have... hey, I think they did a pretty good job, don't you?
We all have opportunities around us. The reality is that many of the pics were done before or after there were storms. Just like life's storms, we don't see the joy and beauty of it until we take a look back upon it. Sometimes I'll take a pic and don't see anything more about it until I start using some of the filters... as sometimes they pull more of a picture out of the original than what even I saw. It's similar to a wood carver, chipping and carving away at a log to find what is to be seen.
As odd or surreal as that may sound, it's a reflective time for me. I thank you in advance for viewing those photos, it's very humbling to receive any encouragement.
If you are able to take a moment and watch the sky, especially in the mornings and evenings before and after a rain shower... I'm sure you may find a similar view from time to time. If not, no worries, they'll be there for you on a morning walk, or an evening stroll.
*feel free to follow me on Instagram as well.
Comments (14)
These are lovely shots. I too like to look up, and see the sky, especially when it has clouds or the varient warm colors of a sunset.
Thank you!
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I agree -- the way we see the skies is important to the rest of the day! These are great shots -- especially the center blue one and the iris shot (not a sky shot, but equally important in the day's view). I don't use FB or instagram, though I do follow you on twitter -- please keep posting your photos here as well!
I'm always amazed by the photographers on xanga (and other places). I never really see anything to photograph but will be standing next to someone and they take a picture and it is marvelous. These are beautiful!!
I went back and looked at some of the other photos - the one from March with the sun through the bare branches is really wonderful!!
You do such a great job with those sky pics, nice to know the story behind them!
Thanks my Brother from another mother!
(always more to a story)
Good afternoon! I did emailed you three times with receipt of Xanga I paid it (still cherish Xanga) so hope you can find and confirm this. You have a nice day!
Hello! I wish I was the one directly handling those e-mails, but in fact it's Eugenia at 'help@xanga.net'.
However, I'll bring it to her attention!
The Creator of earth and sky is an amazing artist! beautiful photos, Joel ~
Gorgeous finger paintings in the sky!
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