March 20, 2006
first day of spring...
icelandic poppy bud,Canon Digital Rebel
I was just reminded that this is the first day of spring! I've been amazed watching these guys open.
"And then the day came,
when the risk
to remain tight
in a bud
was more painful
than the risk
it took
to blossom."
-Anais Nin
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You take great pictures!!
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Posted by: Mike Furir 609 at March 28, 2006 03:26 PMI am so in love with that top photo! :)
Posted by: french toast girl at March 25, 2006 08:56 AMbeautiful!
that is my most favorite quote ever. i always thing back to it when i'm stuck and unhappy with a part of my life, and i am reminded that its more painful to be in that particular situation than it would be to make that big giant leap to change. and you know what? i've never been disappointed with any of the leaps i've taken!!!
thank you for sharing!!!!!
Aren't poppies just so magical??
Posted by: Leslie at March 23, 2006 03:35 PMBeautiful, I hope it's a good one.
Posted by: miles at March 23, 2006 06:44 AMYour photos get better and better. These are just lovely. Just as the weather becomes lovely for you it has turned chilly overnight and winter comes to the Great Southland.
Keep taking beautiful photos.
Mia
absolutely wonderful images.
Posted by: steph at March 22, 2006 05:09 AMbeautiful andrea. and i so had to smile, as just the other day, working on more of the "quote" project...
and this was one of them in my hands, on my mind, in my heart. that i had to write it down on paper, just to brand it into my mind again.
and then the joy of rediscovering the words here again.
yes, definitely words to be written on our hearts.
and then your beautiful poppies... your photography. you captured this with such delicacy, honesty, sensitivity...
beautifully.
oxo,
angela
Posted by: angela at March 22, 2006 01:24 AMThis post is so dreamy I closed my eyes to savor it. BeautyFull!
Posted by: Pomme at March 21, 2006 06:12 PMWow! I have been thinking about the idea of taking risks lately. This quote really resonates with me!
Posted by: kristine at March 21, 2006 02:34 PMAbsolutely gorgeous, Andrea.
Posted by: Shelley Noble at March 21, 2006 01:31 PMAndrea...As always, your photos are the equivalent of creme brulee~ delicious! I see a few others have asked you the same, but I would also love to know what kind of lens you use. I absolutely love the filtery-glow of these photos. I hope you are happy and healthy!
Posted by: Morgan at March 21, 2006 12:32 PMLovely, you are a painter with the camera!
Posted by: Ulla at March 21, 2006 10:32 AMjust gorgeous.
Posted by: degan at March 21, 2006 10:26 AMbeautiful photos!! i too have a canon rebel xt - what kind of lens did you use?
Posted by: muck at March 21, 2006 09:48 AMbeautiful photos!! i too have a canon rebel xt - what kind of lens did you use?
Posted by: muck at March 21, 2006 09:47 AMthank you for sharing your amazement...and pairing it with one of my favorite quotes.
Posted by: la vie en rose at March 21, 2006 09:01 AMPerfect!
Posted by: Kateri at March 21, 2006 08:08 AMI am loving the quotes and the photos Andrea. I especially love the fact that I have been thinking about them when I'm not in front of my computer...like in the car this morning on a grey Michigan morning. Even if I don't have much color outside, this is color for my head :-)
Posted by: Jennifer at March 21, 2006 07:49 AMThank you, thank you, thank you! It's first thing in the morning here and what a great way to start the day - gorgeous pics and encouraging words.
Posted by: Sarah Jane at March 21, 2006 07:38 AMBreathtaking! They look like paintings...just beautiful.
Quick question: What kind of lens are you using to accomplish that? Does it have a MACRO on it?
I have a Canon Digital Rebel too and am looking for a good lens...mine is the just 28-80 and it really won't do much exciting. Thanks!
Posted by: Jen at March 21, 2006 07:04 AMSimply wonderous.
Thank you, thank you for sharing.
Hi!
I love the Anais Nin quote! I actually just did a post with it a few days back!!! :-D
Posted by: Sundries Sublime at March 21, 2006 05:02 AMwow! this is so beautiful! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Alison at March 21, 2006 02:15 AMpowerful images. this gives me more evidence for my faith. thanks.
Posted by: christine at March 20, 2006 11:06 PMafter i finished reading/looking at the post, i took a deep breath. this was literally a breath of fresh air for me.
thank you.
These pictures...well...I always love your pictures, but these ones, gosh, I'm speechless. All I can say is THANK YOU.
Posted by: C~ at March 20, 2006 08:52 PMWow! Beautiful.
Posted by: Jill at March 20, 2006 08:30 PMOoooo I just love these!!
Posted by: Feisty at March 20, 2006 08:29 PMThese are without a doubt, the most stunning photographs you've ever taken.
I feel a bit like I'm splitting open lately, painful and scary and wondrous and awful and awe-full.
These pictures are like anti-depressants in the form of pixels.
The world is a better place with your vision.
Posted by: Donavan at March 20, 2006 07:37 PMWonderful pics Andrea.
Happy Spring.
Jenn
Posted by: Jenn at March 20, 2006 06:02 PM1st day of spring and indiana is in for a snow storm! gosh i dig living in the midwest!
such soothing images....thanks for bringing a bit of sunshine my way!