Sunday, October 2, 2011

Solitude ~

starkly
solitary
swirling
superbly
 it's not what you look at
that matters
it's what you see
Henry Thoreau

31 comments:

Ruth Hiebert said...

That last one looks like an abstract painting.

Ginny Hartzler said...

I love that second picture! How did you do it, do you have a photo editing program? I am copying the quote, too. It is very good.

Anonymous said...

i see that you are back!

Brandee Shafer said...

Maybe this is my favorite post, ever, of yours. So beautiful.

Beth said...

Incredible! So glad to have you and your 'gifts' back! :>)

caryjo said...

You obviously are gaining more and more photo skills... just amazes me. [I can start my computer and push those buttons. Oh, well.]

Rose said...

really looks like abstract painting...

Anonymous said...

I like that quote! It also reinforces the one that says 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.' What we see in that swirling mass of colour depends on our perspective. That being said, I love the single leaf! Such poignancy!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous as always!

Tracy said...

WOW... me likes what I see here! This is such fun, Susan! I love this wild, absract beauty, and almost psychedelic wonder--FABULOUS! ;o) Happy Week ((HUGS))

Louise Gallagher said...

I'm so happy you're back and grateful you've opened my day with wonder!

Dawning Inspiration said...

Gorgeous - and wow - your header!

Leslie said...

so glad to see you back - you've been in my thoughts and prayers... thank you for yours.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

truer words were never spoken, i like that quote. so pretty swirls

Valerie Kamikubo said...

You were missed and it's good to have you back, mingling words with what you see.

Unknown said...

Ahhhhh the leaves are turning.
But here, not yet.

Kerri Farley said...

Oh I LOVE them both! Superb!!!

Anonymous said...

Both images are so beautiful.

Vicky said...

You've been missed friend! How fun to visit here and see a new side of you in the distorted and swirly picture. Its the striking color contrasts that I am drawn to today. 'its what you see..." Love this...

Kissed-by-the-Wind said...

What wonderful contrast. Glad you are back!!!

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

No truer words were ever spoken. I'm kinda a glass half full kinda gal myself.

Beautiful pictures sweetie!

God bless and have a marvelous day!!! :o)

Jewels said...

I am seeing some beautiful fall color here :)

Steve Gravano said...

I love the quote and the two photos. I'm waiting for fall colors here.

Anonymous said...

So pretty - especially the last one - so cool!
xo Catherine

cristie said...

whow...so cool! xox

Joan Elizabeth said...

The photos are lovely as always but it was the word that caught my attention ... I like solitude

Reena said...

Love the first photo and the effects you put on it!

ELK said...

a beautiful study of the season ...and love the quote!!

spread your wings said...

i always liked this quote. beautiful imagery to go along with it.

Lisa Gordon said...

This is just beautiful!

MedaM said...

The second photo is like abstract painting, indeed! wonderful!