21 Replies to “Undaunted”

  1. Eddy Winko – Poland – Left the rat race to live a less hectic and harmful life. From the building of a straw bale house to the composting toilet diaries; read my blog http://winkos.wordpress.com/
    Eddy Winko says:

    well put

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  3. To remind us that spring will come and the world will turn green again!

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  7. 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:

    Yes. When the other trees drop their clothes you can see just how many ever greens are in the forest. It’s like their time to showcase after the others have had their time in the spotlight.

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  8. EllenphanPhotos – I've been struck many times by the thoughts that run through my head when I'm outdoors and contemplating nothing in particular. The thoughts can be profound or silly, sad or joyful, relevant or not. But they're always there. And with just a bit of concentration they can lead to the most astonishing places and on the most convoluted trails. Exploring those vagaries and jigs and jogs is fun. I'm attempting to find more of these trails to see if they lead anywhere or nowhere, because even nowhere is somewhere. The bits and pieces of the outdoors help to make the indoors survivable. Photos help bring the outdoors in and remind me of many of the thoughts I had while still outside, a very valuable tool they are, too.
    Some Photos & Fancies says:

    Here’s to the evergreens, our hope during the long, cold winter.

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  10. mybeautfulthings – Cornwall, UK – Finding the beautiful in the everyday - I write about three things each day which please me in some way - people, food, art, nature, words, music and anything that makes me smile and which I hope will make you smile too.
    mybeautfulthings says:

    Beautiful indeed. 🙂

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  11. Robyn Graham Photography – I am a photographer living in Doylestown, PA, in the heart of Bucks County, who loves to capture life one image at a time. In the studio or on-location the services I provide are: Head Shots, Corporate Head Shots, Family and Youth Portraits, High School Senior Portraits, Product Photography, Individual and Group Photography Workshops.
    RobynG says:

    Lovely.

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  13. Insightful…great perspective in the photo.
    Love, hugs and prayers…ME and the Boss

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  14. Thank you for visiting my site and liking ‘The problem with art’. I’m glad to see that your lovely evergreens can’t be pushed around. If I was a tree, I’m sure I would be this species.

    Sincerely, California Fan

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  15. Dr. Denny Wilkins – Dr. Denny Wilkins professes journalism at a small, private university in the Northeast. He has climbed, hiked, kayaked, photographed, skied, and otherwise meandered aimlessly throughout the American West for decades. He has degrees in geology, environmental studies, and communication — and has tried to make use of them as a co-founder of the progressive cultural blog ScholarsandRogues.com. He’s broadly interested in how the world works and why it works that way. He hates writing, although he does like having written well.
    Dr. Denny says:

    I’m a old headline writer. You chose this title well.

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  16. 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.

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  17. Mary Mageau – Queensland, Australia – I am a writer and nature photographer, living in a small rural village in the Samford Valley. Here on Australia’s east coast, surrounded by the Brisbane State Forest Park and four rugged mountains, I enjoy exploring new and creative ways to engage with the natural world that surrounds me. My husband and I often roam around Australia as we visit the outback and cities of interest. Our favourite destinations also include the islands scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean. With my notebook, pen and camera at hand, I’ve enjoyed researching and photographing amazing places and scenery, together with the stunning flowers and foliage found in these unique parts of our world. This blog―Nature as Art and Inspiration―has developed through my love of writing and travel.
    Mary Mageau says:

    Another beautiful photo with a perfect accompanying poem. Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my latest post.

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  18. Deborah W. Trotter – I'm a children's book author and lover of the great outdoors. National Parks in the western United States have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
    Deb W. Trotter says:

    Ethereal…lovely.

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  20. Marylin Warner – Colorado – Writing coach and editor, freelance writer with published short stories, essays, memoirs and articles in numerous magazines, anthologies and newspapers. Member of SCBWI, Colorado Authors League, and National League of American Pen Women. Her short story, "The Truth About Camels and Ducks" recently won first place in the ACC Writer's Studio contest and will appear in THE PROGENITOR literary journal. Follow her at http://warnerwriting.wordpress.com
    Marylin Warner says:

    Beautiful. A sense of calm and strength.

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  21. sherijkennedyriverside – North Bend, WA USA – Left brain, right brain, I can't decide. After many years of successful visual arts pursuits, I'm working on my other creative inclinations. For the past 8 years, writing has been my second full time job, and it's worth every sleepless night. Sheri J. Kennedy grew up mostly a city-girl coasthopping from Seattle to rural Pennsylvania, Miami and back to Seattle. She currently resides on the banks of the Snoqualmie River in the scenic Cascade Mountains. Her heart has found its home.
    sherijkennedyriverside says:

    Lovely. I like the way you expressed their strength and softness together.

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