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  5. maryoconnor12 – Along the Connecticut shoreline – I am a writer, poet, community volunteer, pupil of psychology, writing instructor, guest speaker, artist, lover of nature, curious traveler and author of Life Is Full of Sweet Spots, An Exploration of Joy, as well as Dreams of a Wingless Child, a book of award-winning poetry. An advocate of the power of writing as an agent of change, I enjoy speaking to community groups about the joy of making words sing and conduct creative poetry writing workshops for inmates at the State of Connecticut’s York Correctional Institution. As a writer and a painter, I enjoy living along the Connecticut shore, where I infuse everyday observations of the natural world with the sensitivity and insightfulness that tend to define my experience of life. It is these reflections that have helped me realize that one need not look far to find an element of peace, of celebration, of joy, in this inordinate world of which we are all a part.
    maryoconnor12 says:

    Your thoughts and photos are so succinct and perfect. You should publish them in a book!

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  9. 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:

    You caused me see the Birch in an entirely new way. Thank you.

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  19. Mad Woman with a Camera – North Staffordshire – Wife, Mother, Photographer, Sufferer of Depression, General Miracle Worker... Taking one day at a time & taking photo's along the way...
    mrsdawnp says:

    Lovely x

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  20. pourlamourphotography – I want you to try something. Think about the things in your life you feel the most blessed to have. What did you see? Was it your husband and children? Your best friend? Your adopted furry babies? Chances are- it fits the description of one word.  Irreplaceable. In this fast paced, time-is-money world, move it or lose is society, there are few things that we honestly cannot replace. What will always be irreplaceable? Family, friends, love, memories, and you. My name is Shauna, and I believe in cherishing all of the irreplaceables in this world. If my phone or camera broke, would I be devastated? Possibly, but eventually I would replace them, and life would go on.  Now, take away my love, family, or friends, and you have completely stolen the core of my being. I believe in cherishing and celebrating the irreplaceables of life. That, is why I am a photographer. My job is to literally stop time, so you can look back days, weeks, or years from now and treasure all of the irreplaceables in your life.  Send me an e-mail right now so we can discuss your very own unique photo-shoot. Friends, family, or the love of your life- whatever, or whoever, the irreplaceables in your life might be. I promise you won't regret it.  Xoxo Shauna Lynne
    pourlamourphotography says:

    Love the caption with your image. Stunning. Keep up the great work.

    Hugs!
    Xoxo
    Shauna Lynne

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  24. cottageholidaygroup – Cumbria, United Kingdom – I work for Cottage Holiday Group, also known as Lakes Cottage Holidays. Our aim is to provide self catering holidays throughout the Lake District and Cumbria, but also throughout the UK. I currently work on landing pages for the various areas of the Lake District, update facebook and twitter accounts, and generally help with bookings and enquiries in the office. Originally from South Africa, I have been in the UK for over 12 years now. Have run my own tearoom, and two guest houses in Grasmere and Keswick. Hobbies include computers, graphics, 3D modelling, boat building, cycling, walking and movies.
    cottageholidaygroup says:

    You have a great imagination and well spotted.

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