In Awe of Nature, I Find Peace

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A drive along the river, or sat at her side, observing, I note that my breathing deepens, my pulse slows. Whatever noise I’ve dragged with me, quietens.

Featured image is a trestle view of the river that runs through our town. Below is the late afternoon sun highlighting a focal point in a snowy field.

For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: finding peace

8 thoughts on “In Awe of Nature, I Find Peace”

Prior... says:

March 12, 2023 at 11:12 pm

great post and REALLY great title
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1. VJ says:
  
  March 13, 2023 at 7:53 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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  1. Prior... says:
    
    March 13, 2023 at 9:39 pm
    
    ☀️🙏
    
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Teresa says:

March 12, 2023 at 8:05 pm

Love the colour of your second shot! Thanks VJ

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 13, 2023 at 7:47 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Tina Schell says:

March 10, 2023 at 3:17 pm

The light on the snowy hill is marvelous VJ, great capture. Loved your thoughts this week.

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 11, 2023 at 7:57 am
  
  Thanks Tina. Wonderful prompt
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

March 10, 2023 at 8:14 am

I react the same way to spending time with a river.

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