Thank you, Annika Perry, for really seeing and capturing the world around us. It is wondrous. Every beautiful photo has a remarkable quotation that perfectly speaks to the photo. You will knowingly smile. Some might give you a lump in your throat. Some will flood you with memories. This is a beautiful post.
How often do we happen to look but fail to see? Fail to take the time or effort to truly assimilate and absorb the life around us? Perhaps something is simply too far away?
A camera is ideal to focus one’s attention and as an amateur photographer a recent birthday present of a new camera reignited my passion for the craft.
It rarely leaves my side; accompanies me on walks, to the garden, around the house. I’m overjoyed to share ten of my favourite photos taken the previous week and hope you enjoy them and some of the quotations they inspired me to seek out! Each one has taught me to look afresh at the world, showing me a new perspective on life.
“So it is with blackberries. If you pull too hard, you may get the berry but you will lose the sweetness of it. On the other hand…
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Annika’s photography is beautiful.
It is! I loved the quotations she selected, too.
I did too. Very uplifting.
Yes!
All too often we are so wrapped up in ourselves that we fail to see what is right in front of us.
Yes, indeed!
Especially like the Confucius quote.
It’s a good one!
thanks for sharing; those photos and quotes were wonderful…
I was equally struck, Jim. Thanks!
Jennie, thank you so much for this beautiful introduction / share of my post and wow I am overjoyed you liked my post so much! ❤️ I am touched by the descriptions of emotions raised within you and your readers – I hope they enjoy it just as much! Wishing you a relaxing Sunday! xx
That’s so nice, Annika! It was my pleasure and privilege. Thank you, and Happy Sunday! 😍
All beautiful in this post
I felt the same way! Thank you, Beth.
Gorgeous photos! Photography is something I take for granted but when I see beautiful photographic art it’s hard
I felt the same way! The older I get the more I really look at nature and see the beauty. I also enjoy outstanding quotations, so this was a win-win post. I’m so glad you liked it, Jen.
(Opps)… it’s hard to deny it’s rapture! I may just take up this hobby one day!
Now that I have an iPhone, which takes fabulous photos, I finally take some good pictures. I love it! Sunsets are my favorite.
Annika’s posts are always refreshing, aren’t they Jennie?
🙂
Yes, they are! 😀
Terrific stuff—such a pleasure to see good photography.
I felt exactly the same way. Thank you, Pete.
Lovely photos, with perfect captions. Well done to Annika.
Best wishes, Pete.
Hats off to Annika, and thank you, Pete.
That was a lovely post. I loved the pink rose and the quotes.
I felt the same way! 🥰
I loved Annika’s uplifting post as well. A perfect one to share!
Yes!
Breathtaking indeed.
Yes!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful posting, Jennie! I am feeling sorry for another delay. ;-/ I hope you are well, and you can enjoy the wonderful autumn. xx Michael
So glad you enjoyed this, Michael!