33 Replies to “Effervescence”

  4. Wonderful awareness of quiet aliveness under our feet, – you have a gift for capturing nature’s wonders.

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  5. Whimsy Mimsy – Life is Magic. Splendorific. Whimsical. Not to be wasted by not appreciating equally a plain old cuppa tea and biscuit or a scrumptious buffet. I'm Mimsy. I write. You can reach Ms. Mims at mimsy.farquhar@gmail.com
    Whimsy Mimsy says:

    The picture and poem were gorgeous! And effervescence is one of my favorite words!

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  6. Mad Rox | Art, Realty & Life in the Ozarks – Northwest Arkansas, USA – Nature Artist of Wild Ozark, REALTOR® with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. Two names, one person. Just call me Mad Rox: Madison Woods is the pen name. Artist, paint maker, author. Roxann Riedel is the real name. Real estate sales agent for Montgomery Whiteley. Living the dream with her husband in northwest Arkansas on 160 acres of rural Ozark back-country they call 'Wild Ozark'. www.WildOzark.com.
    Madison Woods says:

    Beautiful, the photo and the thought both.

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  7. Tom Culver – Northeast Tennessee USA – Tom is retired and now doing what he has always wanted to do. He is a Northwest North Carolina/Northeast Tennessee USA based freelance photographer specializing in unique and expressive landscape photography. His nature photography prints combine scenic photography, vivid colors and artistic compositions. These landscape prints also make high impact "digital paintings". Please visit each of Tom's galleries for specific details on his landscape photography and digital photo paintings.
    Tom Culver says:

    Lovely……

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  11. 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:

    We could be viewing this beneath the lens of a microscope.

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  13. Jane Lurie – Hello! Berenice Abbott said, “Photography helps people to see.” It is satisfying when someone looks at one of my images and remarks that they now see something in a new way. I hope that my photographs delight and surprise you.
    Jane Lurie says:

    Beautiful!

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  14. Pam – Illinois – All my life, I've been drawn to nature. It's been my solace, my retreat, and my spiritual advisor. From it, I have developed a body of work as a visual artist and writer, found friends, and learned about God at work in the world. Animals, fireflies, cedar trees, seedpods, hawks - these things have a language that fills me with joy and peace. I'm hoping to share that love with you through my own photographs, and poetry. They are gifts given to me, and I pass them on to you. I hope you find something in them that speaks to you.
    Pam says:

    lovely

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  15. Rene Yoshi – Just a transplanted Okinawan-French Southern girl with a wee bit o' Irish, sharing photography and what I'm learning about spiritual things, including putting off legalism and religious traditions, and embracing God's matchless love, tender mercy, and amazing grace!
    Rene Yoshi says:

    Very cool! Love the abstractness and your caption as usual.

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  16. Do you have a “like” button?

    I like so many of your entries but don’t always have a comment. 🙂

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  17. Jill Krafsig | Little Shop of Colors – I’m an artist, Zazzle designer, interior design enthusiast, gardener, and cook. I’m on a quest to make the world a more colorful place. You’ll find ideas and inspiration for your home; holiday, seasonal, and everyday gift ideas for your family and friends; and plenty of good things to eat. You can find me on Zazzle at https://www.zazzle.com/store/simplymedesigns
    afternoonartist says:

    Yes, a like button would be nice! Beautiful pic.

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  18. Elliott's Photography – Spokane Valley, WA – Photography enthusiast in the Spokane - Coeur d'Alene area, hoping to bring smiles to customers faces with excellent photography.
    Elliott's Photography says:

    The winter months bring some very interesting treasures to our environment. Good catch

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  19. Yeiii!!! I´m so happy that spring is coming!!! 🙂 Great and delicate photo! Thank you so much for the “like” on my blog, “see” you!!! All the best!

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  21. LB – I'm a woman who loves spending time on the motorcycle and in, or on, any body of water. I love traveling and reading, baking and cooking, taking way too many pictures, and enjoying my family and friends. Life is an adventure, and I want to remember and express my joy for it! This is a journal for me ... so I'll never forget the good times and to remind me of them on more challenging days.
    LB says:

    cool! (pardon the pun)

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  22. 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:

    Excellent.

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  24. 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:

    What a beautiful photo, Seedbud, you have uplifted us with. The muted colours and film of crystalline ice above a stream are truly lovely.

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  25. typewriterpoet – I enjoy many poetry styles but enjoy short poetry the most and a little bit of microfiction, but the challenge of a long poem has it's enjoyment as well!
    typewriterpoet says:

    Spring may show her head yet if you coax her out with more lovely words.

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  26. snapitures – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – I am currently a Web Designer at The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My duties include, but are not limited to, writing HTML and CSS as well as creative design support. In the past I worked for Fusionfarm, the creative agency and sister company to The Gazette, writing HTML/CSS and offering design support for the internal company web pages, external client websites, and email campaigns; Previously at The Gazette, I've designed online ads - both static and Flash; building creatives for Facebook contests; and lending my eye during client photo-shoots. I am experienced in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and InDesign.
    snapitures says:

    Wow, what a magical image. I just love it!

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  27. Josephine Young – Children's author and creator of the popular Dragonasaurus Tales series. Often to be found roaming the countryside, climbing rocks, peering into caves and looking under bushes for her next tall tale!
    Josephine Young Author says:

    I love the way you see nature!

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  29. Hi seedbud, this photo is really fascinating. The bubbles of water floating beneath the ice look so alive! I especially like how their silvery sheen contrasts with the animal browns of the leaf litter below. Thanks for visiting my blog – how did you come to visit me?

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  32. this is so beautiful, as is all of your work. thank you for sharing it.

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