Moment of Clarity

 Some images have stories to tell and lessons to teach. Others simply stop the mind in its tracks like a Zen koan. No words are necessary or perhaps even possible. 

 

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Spring in the Park

I return often to this peaceful park not far from where I live. There is always something new to discover. This time I was greeted by these bright pink rhododendrons in full bloom, a sure sign of spring and the promise of renewal that it brings.  

 

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Looking Up

Oftentimes we get so caught up in all the busyness going on "down here" that we forget to look up at the peaceful world unfolding high above our heads.

 

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Garden Buddha

 This garden statue of a peaceful Buddha or Buddhist monk cradling a tiny rabbit in his hands always brings a smile to my face. It reminds me of the ancient Eastern doctrine of ahimsa or nonviolence, which advocates causing no harm to all living things, a message that seems to have fallen by the wayside in our crazy world. 

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Moon Through Tangled Branches

I happened to look up at the bare branches of this tree and spied the moon rising behind them like a ghostly apparition. Even though men have now walked on its surface, the moon still evokes a sense of mystery and wonder as it beckons in the sky seemingly just beyond our reach... 

 

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Memorial Bench

 I often sit on a memorial bench in this peaceful park near where I live. A plaque mounted on the bench says that the woman to whom it is dedicated found tranquility in the park. Although I didn't know her, I like to think that her spirit is still there as I contemplate the trees and the changing seasons.  

 

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Reflections in a Pond

 I've always enjoyed photographing reflections. They can awaken the imagination and open our eyes to new ways of looking at the world. I was attracted to these reflections of tree branches and bushes in a pond because they reminded me of a playful abstract drawing or painting. Mother nature is a talented artist.

 

 

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Autumn Renewal

For me, autumn is not only a season of great beauty but also a time of reflection and even renewal as I ponder the road ahead... 

 

 

 

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