44 Replies to “Winter Conjure”

  1. derrickjknight – UK – I am an octogenarian enjoying rambling physically and photographing what I see, and rambling in my head as memories are triggered. I also ramble through a lifetime's photographs. In these later years much rambling is done in a car.
    derrickjknight says:

    Magic

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  2. maureenc – south east Queensland – Supposedly retired ,I fit my fabric and fibre fanaticism in with sharing my life with , family and friends and a few other activities My star sign is Cancer;I love being near the ocean and live on the shores of Moreton Bay in SEQ;I enjoy listening to music of many genre,but prefer instrumental to vocal; Reading....I always have a couple of books and magazines on the "go" simultaneously;
    maureenc says:

    Total serenity

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  7. lkwatts67 – Dr. Linda Watts is a cultural anthropologist and author of the 2022 Personal Growth, Memoir journal writing and Body/Mind Spirit book Better Endings: A Guidebook for Creative Re-Visioning (Central Park South Publishing).
    lkwatts67 says:

    A beautiful composition.

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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:

    Beautiful photo and poem. I have a scene like this one near my home on the mountain.

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  12. 2ndhalfolife – In the second (or really third?) half of my life now. Moving into the more crone stage: out of my head, into my soul. My magic is returning after many years of having lost it to the streets of life. There have been some very dark times, but these have made my journey rich with the stuff of possibility. Because out of darkness has come the glittering beauty of illumination. It has come with struggle and toil, and not without help--but I am here, and I am mostly in tact, and I'm here to share the rest of this journey with you all if you care to join me.......
    2ndhalfolife says:

    Smoke and snow…wow.

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  13. Ella a/k/a unConfirmed Bachelorette – Austin – Ella a/k/a Confirmed Bachelorette (f/k/a Unconfirmed Bachelorette) is a 50-something recovered lawyer who left the practice of law to embrace a full-time writing life. Never-married, child-free Ella resides in Austin, Texas and Ontario, Canada with her four bad cats.
    Unconfirmed Bachelorette says:

    Just wow.

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  18. drkottaway – Pacific Northwest, US – Board certified/board eligible Family Practice Physician I have cared for patients birth to 104. Mom. Sister, daughter, cousin, friend. Write stories and poems. Dance and sing. I do not like discrimination. Against anyone.
    drkottaway says:

    lovely

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  19. nanciec13 – Wisconsin – I am a fabric artist and a professional minister in the Catholic Church. I am married for 40+ years to a most fabulous man. We have 4 adult children, 2 daughter-in-laws ( who we also consider to our children!) and 4 grandbabies. I love to weave, paint silk, sew and design garments for myself; bead, read, write and color. I am also a spiritual Companion/Director and have a special place in my soul for women who are healing and in need of healing from trauma and abuse. I love coffee, quiet reflective prayer time at my kitchen table and long walks to breathe in the Holy Spirit. I would like to learn how to spin yarn and will someday create a spun, hand dyed/painted, beaded, woven fabulous garment of peace!
    nanciec13 says:

    Lovely!

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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:

    Serene, peaceful

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  22. KarinSmiling – hobby artist... ... ... ... spreading her wings… A native Rochestarian, and self proclaimed “hobby artist” has actually had shows at the CWO Gallery and at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery. She has participated in ARTWalk, Artist Row at the Rochester Public Market, ArtAwake, Rochester Mini Maker Faire, Barnes & Noble Maker Faire, Rochester Artisan's Blue's Event, Rochester MakerSpace's Sunday Artists & Makers Expo (SAME), Wall Art for a Purpose, Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame "Fresh Ideas" show, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester's ArtRageous Affair, RoCo 6x6 and Annual Members Exhibition, the NYS Fair, The Bridge Art Gallery 10th Anniversary show, and Congressional Arts Competition-First Place in New York’s 30th District. Currently she has 6 pieces at The Artists Cave in Sea Breeze, NY. Her favored medium is acrylic paints done in the monochromatic style for Finger Lakes landscape paintings. Recently she has been doing more faith based creations, creative experimental pieces, and meditative labyrinths. Adding labyrinths to a landscape gives it depth and a creative way to journey through the painting. Her trail photo poetry has become a fun, creative and athletic hobby as well. Recently she was published in The Geneseean. Her scholastic training was throughout grade school and into college. Her favorite instructor is the incomparable Mr. Thomas O’Brien. She then had a decade or so period that was focused on work and everyday life. But in the past fifteen years she has renewed her passion for painting and multi-media arts. Yes, all art is for sale. She generally also tithes to a related group that hosted or inspired the piece of art. She also does commission work and lessons by request. This is her first time creating an art blog… enjoy!
    KarinSmiling says:

    Mmmm. Lovely

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  23. Jill Kuhn – Spokane, WA – I am an Artist who likes to create in multiple art mediums and tell stories by playing with words and adding humor in my art.
    Jill Kuhn says:

    Breathtaking view! ❄️💙❄️

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  24. This is beautiful! You capture the most amazing beauty in nature. Thank you.

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  27. When I’m just not right, I can find first class inspiration from your work! Thank you.

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  29. 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:

    Very nice poem with all those whispering sounds.

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  30. Cynthia Guenther Richardson – Pacific NW – Hello fellow readers and bloggers, Writing has always been a powerful connector to diverse ideas and people. We each are a meaningful part of this beautiful, ever-widening web of life. Blogging enables more interaction, which I love even after 11 years of blogging posts on three different sites. For thirty years I was an addictions/mental health counselor and also a manager of home care services for elderly folks. Now that I have hit 70 and am more devoted to a creative life! I've published online or in literary journals/collections several times, including fiction and creative non-fiction pieces and poetry over five decades. Additionally, I was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for an excerpt of my novel-in-progress, Other than Words (the work gathering dust at present), about a mute dancer and her impact on her adopted community and a world-travelling photojournalist. I also am working on a connected set of stories about a close-knit town in northern Michigan. On Wordpress I enjoy writing about living richly despite (or because of) life's setbacks and a diagnosis of heart disease at age 51. Posts tagged "memoir" share spiritual adventures, interactions with nature, the healing of trauma's impact and challenges of writing full-time. Short stories and creative nonfiction, and poetry are favorite genres but I enjoy sharing my photography as well My hope is my offerings reflect a profound faith in God and our humanness which cloaks spiritual natures. I include myself as part of the diverse group of writers who discover and share the illuminating, positive experiences amid life's uncertainties and hardships. Let me hear from you when you visit--I appreciate your comments a great deal. Blessings and regards, Cynthia
    Cynthia Guenther Richardson says:

    I am waiting for Celtic music to waft about …enchanting.

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  31. Vandana Kandpal – Vandana is a professional photographer specializing in portrait, corporate and personal branding profiles. She has a wide variety of assignments to her credit over the past few decades. She has also worked for leading publication houses and her work is featured in national and international journals.
    vandana kandpal says:

    Thanks a lot for visiting and liking my work, its led me your wonderful blog. I have been doing a lot of patterns and florals off late, just as they are in their natural surroundings.
    Its great to see another photographers work with similar ideology.

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  32. 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 Wilkins says:

    Delightful …

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  34. firefly1275 – Louisiana – V. Rose enjoys creating mystical characters and worlds, with a touch of the modern day world. When she is not writing or thinking up her next story ideas, she is enjoying South Louisiana sunsets.
    firefly1275 says:

    Very beautiful view. 🙂

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  35. KWilan – Mother of 4 children who just found out that she loves to write and maybe has something to share. Life can be very busy and before you know it the day is over. I hope this blog will make me stop and find the quiet time to write. Life is better when you allow yourself the time to do the things you love.
    Kim Wilaniskis says:

    Very nice

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  38. projectwords11 – As I’m more than a bit obsessed by language I decided I needed an outlet! So this is going be a place for the bits and bobs I write…… when inspiration sparks my creative cogs and sends them whirring into action Writing has always been a enjoyable pastime of mine and languages have always fascinated me but now it’s become a key part of me coming to terms with the life I didn’t plan
    projectwords11 says:

    exquisite!

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  40. Sue Fernández – Herefordshire, United Kingdom – Photographer and writer. Love exploring the stunning local countryside and turning up unusual shots. Am also currently preparing some work for a local exhibition in September - it's giving me a focus - focus!! geddit?
    Fernández Fernandez Dawe says:

    lovely layered effect to the picture – seems to go on and on

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  42. camerapacker – Greenville, SC – I have been photographing since 1957. I am a retired pathologist, dedicated photographer, avid audiophile and occasional fisherman. I may comment on all of the above in my blog. My blogs will have photo graphic subjects I am currently experimenting with. I continue to teach photography at Furman University in the OLLI program. My classes include Photoshop skills and photo criticism.
    camerapacker says:

    Magical.

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