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Alpenglow

Color paints the sky alpenglow saturating the evening view.

Morning Moon

Morning moon setting rests gently on mountain peak disappears from view.

The spectacular Mountain views of Breckenridge Colorado are enough to attract crowds no matter the season. But the first weekend of June each year brings artists from around the world to inspire and dazzle those lucky enough to visit. The helium filled kites seen in the first several photos were illuminated with different colors andContinue reading “WAVE light, water, and sound”

Joy

One of my favorite things is to find shapes in clouds or nature. This beautiful cloud has a heart of blue sky within it. My entry for the word JOY in the photo contest run by dancer4theking.wordpress.com

Road trip

Charlie’s excited for his first road trip!

Can You Smell the Rain? (Poetry)

Filtered rays of light stream through dark clouds Is a storm coming? Beyond it, blue sky dotted with white cotton candy clouds. The juxtaposition makes me wonder. Will heavy drops of rainfall from the sky? Will there be thunder? Lightening? Can you smell the rain?

Full moon (poetry)

Magically rising over mountain peaks in a darkening blue sky, the full moon glows luminous. Its ascent through tree branches creating patterns, faces, a Rorschach test changing as it goes. Each night, it grows, changing shape, waxing to its full beauty. I’m never disappointed. As the moon shines, and lights up my world, I loveContinue reading “Full moon (poetry)”

Canals of Belgium and the Netherlands

The BEAUTY of reflections in the water is something to behold. lydiatheballerinist.wordpress.com Week 3 photography contest. The first photo is for this week’s contest, the others are also worth sharing.

Quote to live by

Recently I was nominated to share my 3 favorite quotes. I had previously done this challenge, so I’m sharing one at a time now. I saw this on a magnet last weekend and it exemplifies my approach to life. If you aren’t finding joy in the little things, you are missing out. For those whoContinue reading “Quote to live by”

I am a cheer leader (poetry)

I am a cheer leader here to celebrate your victories creating the party. ~~~~~~~~~~ I am a cheer leader here with gentle support when the world offers only icy stares creating a warm soft place to land. ~~~~~~~~~~ I am a cheer leader offering kindness, creating space for you to be your best. ~~~~~~~~~~ IContinue reading “I am a cheer leader (poetry)”