21 Replies to “Reprise”

  1. Love the textures and text, not so keen on the snow. Hasn’t the light been unusual? Thanks for the quick reaction to my most recent posting!

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  2. 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:

    Out where I am, winter’s far from leaving …

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    1. Steve Schwartzman – I've had two blogs: one is devoted to nature photography, with an emphasis on native species; the other looked into the origins of Spanish and English words and the connections between them. Okay, so I have eclectic interests.
      Steve Schwartzman says:

      Make that “leaving” in both senses of the word. It also reminds me of Hopkins’s “Goldengrove unleaving,” and the picture reminds me of birch bark from my childhood in a place where those trees grow. The only white bark In central Texas is from sycamores.

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  4. Tina Schell – I am passionate about photography, love traveling and exploring new places and faces, and seeing the world from different perspectives. My lens is always on the lookout for something beautiful or interesting.
    Tina Schell says:

    Lovely!

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  6. 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 are having a temporary spring here. My windows are open. We could very well get more snow but I am enjoying this spring preview.

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  7. liliesandleaves – I love the True and Living God, all He is, says, and does, and all He created, and I want to share that with the whole, wide world. Behind every THING there is a THOUGHT, and when we discover that thought, we learn something of God.
    liliesandleaves says:

    Ethereal. Lovely! Thanks for your visits to my site…much appreciated.

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  8. 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:

    I was so surprised to see it snow so hard, but spring is coming! Once again, I love your poetry!!

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  10. Coral Swan – Cairns, – Dr Coral Swan, Early Literacy Specialist, Teacher, Tutor, Dyslexia Consultant & Barton Certified Dyslexia Screener (and novice photographer) gives teachers and parent strategies to nurture children as competent readers, writers and confident, independent learners. Coral's book, 'Teaching Strategies for Literacy in the Early Years' is available for purchase on her website: www.morethanreading.com
    Coral Swan says:

    Love your picture and words… More snow and very cold winds here too.

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  11. Inside the Mind of Isadora – Intriguing, sensitive, mysterious, loving, artistic and crackling with excitement for life is a pretty good description of who I am. I just retired from the world of art where I sold my Artfully Designed Handmade Jewelry for 28 years; although, art will always be a part of who I am, no matter what venue I choose to express it in.
    Inside the Mind of Isadora says:

    The snow looks so soft and fluffy … like cotton.
    Great shot …..

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  14. jane tims – Canada – Hi. I am a writer and biologist. I am also interested in history and community sustainability. I write mostly poetry. My training is in botany, so I often include plants in my poems. Visit me at www.nichepoetryandprose.wordpress.com
    jane tims says:

    Hi. I can just imagine that pine bowing to the birch! Jane

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  15. reocochran – I am experiencing crazy and hapless adventures in dating that may interest people over fifty. I am now 65 this year (2017) and enjoy taking photographs, incorporating stories or poetry on my blog. I have many old posts which are informative and written like essays. I have several love stories collected from family and friends. Even strangers spill their stories, since I am a grown version of the girl next door. I have been trying to live a healthy lifestyle with better food selections and active hiking and walking. I have written four children's books and illustrated them. They are not published but a battered women's shelter used one about neglect and abuse for their children's program and a 4H group used my "Kissing a Bunny is like saying a Prayer" as a coloring book. Please comment or respond so I may get a chance to know you. Sincerely, Robin
    reocochran says:

    Very fine and the matching words were well done, too!

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  18. barbarastanley – North Georgia Mountains – I love all things natural. Fresh, clean air, a sunny day and time spent in my garden makes a perfect day. I write for national magazines, examiner.com and Helium. My passion is exposing Monsanto and others who profit from the suffering of un-informed people. Not everyone can live off-grid or afford to grow all their food, but they should have access to food that hasn't been genetically altered. I write about natural remedies, herbal medicine and homemade products that are less expensive and safer to use.
    barbarastanley says:

    So beautiful. I love when our Georgia White Pines fill up with snow. It is a slice of Heaven.

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  19. B Gourley – Bernie Gourley is a writer living in Bangalore, India. His poetry collection, Poems of the Introverted Yogi is now available on Amazon. He teaches yoga, with a specialization in pranayama, and holds a RYT500 certification. For most of his adult life, he practiced martial arts, including: Kobudo, Muay Thai, Kalaripayattu, and Taiji. He is a world traveler, having visited more than 40 countries around the globe.
    B Gourley says:

    great capture.

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