“A voice said, Look me in the starsAnd tell me truly, men of earth,If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth.” Effort, it seems to me, is what makes gain so sweet. Moving has stretched us beyond what we thought we were capable of, but never have we doubted our purpose. […]
Two days after we landed, boxes and all, I fell ill with the flu. Friends and family unpacked while I slept my way through feverish chills and sweats and all the other fun things that come with this bug. Yesterday, I regained a sense of normalcy, and could finally focus on my new surroundings. Of […]
A cruel masterthe ticking clockSo much potentialGet it done! I rush past shadowscrumple the pagesfailed attemptsmounting What of dreams?Of life’s destiny?How I worshipat the altar of should Even with positivityfantastical notions fall shortI argue against uncertaintymeet only disapproval There is no magicno pre-destined famejust dust gatheringThe dead are unimpressed. (Image my own)
Lovely photos, especially the second one.
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Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome, VJ
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Excellent use of backgrounds for context and colour. Great post, VJ.
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Thanks, Sofia
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Lovely post VJ! i really like the last photo.
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Thanks Anne
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These are such stunning photos, VJ! Love your point about “behind.”
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Thanks Wynne.
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Beautiful photos. The blurred background was top-notch!
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Thank you!
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Thank you for explaining your thinking behind the background for each image. I’d never really thought about it until recently.
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I have my moments, lol.
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😊
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I particularly love the wildflowers blowing in the breeze. I see the mystery object as a heart. Flowers for your mom is poignant. They’re all beautiful. 🙂
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Thank you, Susan!
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Great photos. The last one in particular is thought provoking.
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Thanks I.V.
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Beautiful images with perfect background VJ. Lovely.
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Thanks Tina.
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I feel that in your images, VJ. What’s just beyond. 💕
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Thanks Victoria
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What a beautiful post!
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Thank you.
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