47 Replies to “Union”

  8. Kolman Rosenberg – Mentor, OH – My interest in photography began as a college newspaper and yearbook photographer during the stormy 1960s and 1970s. I was influenced by many of the great photojournalists and documentary photographers such as W. Eugene Smith, Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Gordon Parks, Margaret Bourke-White and other black and white photographers of Life Magazine and the earlier Farm Security Administration. Though many of these photographers documented the horrors of war and the plight of poverty, they also showed me the dignity and adaptability of human beings in their desire to prevail.
    Kolman Rosenberg says:

    Your daily posts make my day!

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  9. oceannah – I'm a lover of Earth Mother, giver of life. My organic homestead in the mountains of NY state is a place of constant learning. My people skills are better than my computer skills. Swimming in the briny blue ocean brings me deep joy.
    oceannah says:

    Just beautiful both verse and pic 🙂
    *anna

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  13. 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:

    Dreamy. I love the mist and fog at my lake. So still.

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  24. asoknath – I am the designer of MindPrint9 creative products brought out in galleries at <a>Livart</a>, http://www.redbubble.com/people/mindprintz, and http://asok-mukhopadhyay.artistwebsites.com/, besides my website on Calcutta: as she was – a visual documentation of socio-cultural ethos http://puronokolkata.com/. These are the websites where I put my mind in words and images to share feelings and ideas with those who care. Painting and designing is my passion. I love music – the most splendid information system, and chess – the game of perfect information. And my next best temptations are reading and listening to others. I am here to share your ideas, your likes and dislikes. Let me thank you my friends for the visit, and wish every one of you a great time.
    livwordvisuals says:

    So mindful a shot! Love it!

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  26. theonceandfutureemptynest – Moving from CA to CT – Transitions! Every couple has them: First newlyweds; then parents, then empty nesters. After raising three girls, our nest was empty--just my husband, myself, and three dogs. I taught English to middle school and high school students; my husband was a corporate drudge. Life was good. We went on vacations, had romantic dinners, and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Then a daughter came home. We relocated from California to Connecticut and found ourselves on new adventures.
    theonceandfutureemptynest says:

    beautiful!

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  31. Sho Huang – Taichung, Taiwan – A Taiwanese freelance photographer and translator (Chinese/English/Chinese), I'm a holder of master degree in Mass Communication and Journalism of Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. I've worked as a field photographer with a great number of international humanitarian organizations including IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) for its Sichuan Earthquake operation.
    Sho Huang says:

    It’s like a fairyland. 🙂

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  33. gacochran – Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I have found this blog to be a place where several of my passions converge: photography, the natural world, and the exploration of the spirit. I believe life is an adventure - with an invitation to learning offered daily. I find renewal in hiking, woodworking, photography, listening, being in nature, and being with my wonderful family. My day jobs?...The executive director at Well for the Journey (a non-profit Center offering opportunities to nurture spiritual wellness in our daily living); the Associate Pastor for Children and Youth at Woodbrook Baptist Church.
    gacochran says:

    Thanks for visiting my blog and the like. Love your photos and words.

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  37. Katie Boehnlein – Portland, OR – Hello! My name is Katie Boehnlein (pronounced “Bane-line”). I am a teacher and writer who is lucky enough to live in Ashland, Oregon where I am a constant explorer of both the urban and Natural. The writing you'll see on my blog "In the Midst" (www.kboehnlein.wordpress.com) is often inspired by what I experience “in the midst of life” : nature, birds, cities, cycling, travel, the change in seasons, and the occasional public transit musing. Join me in my adventures here!
    kboehnlein says:

    Wow- what a beautiful blog! So simple yet so profound. I love how your poetry describes your photographs but in such a new way. Thank you!

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  41. musea – Hi first time visitors to my blog – this is all about all the arts, and the art revolution (which is for the best of indie artists and against the abuses of corporate art). I am a musician, painter, and writer – plus lots more. See categories to the right and pick what you like … and welcome! Glad you stopped by.
    musea says:

    Sweet photo!

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  42. Steve Strother – Charlotte, NC – I am a student of life and therefore I am a lifelong learner. I believe we are all here to evolve spiritually and doing so, and helping others do so, is my ultimate quest. I currently write at The Road to Peace about people helping other people because I believe helping others is a path to peace and also spiritual growth. I am currently developing a coaching program to help men connect to joy in life - specifically through understanding the the characteristics they exhibit (and can access) through the four main masculine archetypes as well as through helping them connect more authentically to the feminine - both within themselves, in the world around them, and with women.
    Steve Strother says:

    Wow!! This is an amazing photo! Where was this taken? Absolutely beautiful!

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  44. ambernikel – Welcome friends, I am first of all a student of life. I enjoy the details and inner aspects of things around me, and questioning myself and them and learning as much as possible. I am a physician, a yogini, a climber, a hiker, a musician, and a lover of nature and life. I hope that my story and discoveries help spark conversations and ideas in others. Love and peace, Namaste.
    ambernikel says:

    So peaceful…

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