18 Replies to “Blue”

  1. yellowlancer – Heathcote Victoria Australia – I have always loved writing and ten years ago was attending and leading several writing groups. Unfortunately, many of my fellow writers were becoming discouraged at the limited opportunities for publication. So...with the much-appreciated encouragement of my writing friends I began Positive Words magazine. The first issue came out in November 2002 and since then hundreds of writers have been published between the monthly pages. Most have been from Australia but there have also been some very welcome pieces from Great Britain, New Zealand, USA, Luxemburg, Spain & South Africa. Positive Words is a small print run, distributed by mail and available by subscription. Submissions and subscriptions are always welcome but the submissions must be in hard copy. Send to PO Box 798, Heathcote 3523 Victoria or email me at positivewordsmagazine@live.com.au for further information. I write poetry and short stories and am working on a novel. Some of my stories have been published in Woman's Day (Australia), My Weekly (UK), That's Life (Aus), Take 5 (Aus) and various anthologies and journals. I have been fortunate to win a number of prizes including The Martin Simms Medal for Literature(2008), The Mary Grant Bruce Children's Writing Award and the Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literature Prize 2008.
    yellowlancer says:

    Beautiful…the photo and the poem!

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  5. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    These beauties taught me about gophers. I transplanted so many ……….from a nursery give away…..into my hillside garden space. I nurtured them and a began to notice that the planting was looking a bit sparse. Then one day while I was weeding one of the plants disappeared into the earth. I had delphinium eating gophers. They are still one of my favorite flowers.

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  6. thedogwalkinggardener – I love dogs and currently do not have any, so I am a dog-mommy when I can be. Gardening is my passion. I've always loved birds and I'm learning a bit at a time from all the Birders that I meet. Swan Lake is my second home! .
    thedogwalkinggardener says:

    Lovely, refreshing and so colourful!

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  8. Teresa – The West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Canada – Struggling with what life is throwing me, but standing up and fighting like a warrior.
    Teresa says:

    What an imagination!

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  9. sharonstjoan – Poet, writer, and advocate for wildlife, wild lands, and the earth. President, Forest Voices of India - a U.S.-based group which aids charities in India that further education, culture, the well-being of women, children, and animals, and the restoration of sacred groves. websites: https://wordpress.com/view/forestvoicesofindia.com https://wordpress.com/view/echoesinthemist.com https://wordpress.com/view/wildvoices.world book: Glimpses of Kanchi https://www.amazon.com/Glimpses-Kanchi-Sharon-St-Joan/dp/1982901179/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Glimpses+of+Kanchi&qid=1581769003&sr=8-1
    sharonstjoan says:

    Reblogged this on Voices and Visions and commented:
    Really beautiful…

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  10. artzent – I am a visual artist and teacher of Fine art working and teaching in all 2D media. You can see images of my work in many categories, view my biography,comment on artwork, see what's on the easel right now, and more when you go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/junepauline-zent I will be blogging here about personal true stories and sharing my life and work. I hope that you will comment and share yours with me!
    artzent says:

    Oh, stunning flower. I love the colors!

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  12. Wendy L. Macdonald – Comox Valley – Living for Jesus, loving Him, and listening for His voice bring me great joy. I'm an inspirational writer who also loves photographing creation and making handbound journals. ~ My faith is not shallow because I've been rescued from the deep. ~ Blessings ~ Wendy ❀ https://wendylmaccreations.etsy.com
    greenlightlady says:

    I love the photo and the words! My soft spot for flowers and poetry was satisfied! ~ Wendy

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  17. QueridaJ – A student always...continuing to learn what I first held in wonder... A teacher always...continuing to guide however way i can.... Another journeyer trying to find her way... Welcome to my blogventure into poetry =)
    QueridaJ says:

    for a die hard fan of blue…this is bliss =)

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  18. Dan Proud – I am a biologist with broad interests that generally fall within the disciplines of ecology and evolutionary biology. I am also a passionate nature photographer, interested in digitally capturing everything from a microscopic mite to a brilliantly colored frog to a beautiful landscape. Through my photography I hope to capture and share the breathtaking natural sights from around the world, including in one's backyard, in order to inspire curiosity and generate a greater appreciation of the diversity of living organisms around us.
    Dan Proud says:

    Awesome! The colors and contrast are fantastic!

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