Ah, the Bliss

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There is bliss to be found in the pop of red on a snowy bush, or on crisp Winter’s day at the river’s side.

(For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Follow Your Bliss)

29 thoughts on “Ah, the Bliss”

Anonymous says:

December 6, 2021 at 4:52 pm

The red bird photo looks like it could be made into a holiday card.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  December 6, 2021 at 9:04 pm
  
  Exactly what I did. Thanks!
  
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Hammad Rais says:

December 4, 2021 at 5:38 am

I couldn’t agree more!
Such blisses are truly close to our heart than anything else 🙂

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  December 4, 2021 at 8:41 am
  
  Thanks 😊
  
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Susi Bocks says:

December 1, 2021 at 6:29 pm

Wonderful images. Love the cardinal!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  December 2, 2021 at 10:21 am
  
  Thanks Susi!
  
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  1. Susi Bocks says:
    
    December 2, 2021 at 12:24 pm
    
    You’re welcome, VJ!!
    
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Rupali says:

November 26, 2021 at 4:51 am

Beautiful images.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 26, 2021 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks 🙏
  
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Eugi says:

November 25, 2021 at 10:45 am

On, my! Beautiful shots, VJ!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 25, 2021 at 6:28 pm
  
  Thanks 😊
  
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  1. Eugi says:
    
    November 26, 2021 at 12:43 pm
    
    Most welcome!
    
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Tina Schell says:

November 25, 2021 at 8:19 am

VJ, that opening image of the cardinal in the snowy branches is amazing – wonderful capture!!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 25, 2021 at 6:25 pm
  
  Thanks, Tina!
  
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Anne Sandler says:

November 24, 2021 at 8:30 pm

Beautiful images VJ! Loved them all.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 25, 2021 at 7:46 am
  
  Thanks Anne!
  
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Lou Carreras says:

November 24, 2021 at 2:14 pm

I particularly loved the first photo!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 24, 2021 at 4:22 pm
  
  Thanks Lou!
  
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Deborah says:

November 24, 2021 at 10:37 am

You’re right there is beautiful bliss! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🙂 ❤

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 24, 2021 at 4:18 pm
  
  Thanks Deborah! To you and yours too!
  
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tanjabrittonwriter says:

November 24, 2021 at 10:26 am

Beautiful photos, V.J. I would love to see a cardinal in a snow-lined bush. 🐦

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 24, 2021 at 4:18 pm
  
  It’s quite stunning, Tanja. Thanks.
  
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Donna Endacott says:

November 24, 2021 at 9:31 am

Simply beautiful and seasonally perfect, VJ🙂

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 24, 2021 at 9:31 am
  
  Thanks Donna!
  
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Voicesoflighthouses says:

November 24, 2021 at 8:35 am

Funny how your quote about red makes the eye gravitate toward red. Is it an illusion? Or the power of suggestion?

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 24, 2021 at 9:31 am
  
  It’s just hard to miss that vibrancy on a white slate.
  
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  1. Voicesoflighthouses says:
    
    November 24, 2021 at 12:52 pm
    
    True
    
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Keith says:

November 24, 2021 at 8:19 am

VJ, I love the view of the lake house. Thanks, Keith

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  November 24, 2021 at 9:30 am
  
  Thanks Keith!
  
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