Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Minutiae ~




{a little click will enlarge images}
To pay attention,
this is our endless and proper work.
Mary Oliver
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35 comments:

MadSnapper n Beau said...

i do believe that is the best photo of a lady bug I have ever seen, looks like it could fly out on to my desk top

Ruth Hiebert said...

I love all the little beauties in this post

Steve Gravano said...

If more people knew this quote, the world might be a better place. Great ladybug photo!

Lisa Gordon said...

These are fantastic!
I especially love the frist one.

Linda said...

Yes, and you do it so well dear Susan.

Anonymous said...

Incredible pictures, Susan!

Anonymous said...

little little small...

Debbie said...

that lady bug made my heart go pitter-patter...

good luck is surely in your future!!

Sandra Heska King said...

Here's Mary again. She's been talking to me. That lady bug's an upside down heart, but I love the little goldfinch (or whatever it is.)

Mari said...

Simply stunning shots - as usual!

Claudia said...

God is in the details isn't He!

ju-north said...

Beauty we might easily pass by!

joyce said...

Paying attention can be a hard thing sometimes! I too love the ladybug.

Unknown said...

Fabulous my friend...

Tracy said...

ENCHANTING images, Susan...simply enchanting! And they illustrate so well the line of the great Mary Oliver. It's the details that make the difference in life, we just need to be awake and alive to them, sensitive enough to drink them in. This was all so lovely, my friend! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

Joan Elizabeth said...

The photos are all gorgeous but I do love the little birdie at the bottom.

Gayle said...

Aww...reminds me as a little girl of my fairy houses I would think were there. And I love the quote. This is why I love photography-it causes me to pay attention.
I'm headed to the coast and a visit to the lavender farms, watch for pictures of heaven on the blog! ;)

Louise Gallagher said...

You make my heart light.

Marilyn Miller said...

Oh yes! I have a friend that I often quote that says "notice what you notice". I just love the thought of noticing and paying attention.

Laura said...

Such beauty! I was feeling a bit like Alice when she became small :). You took me right into those pictures, Susan! Your work always gives me a mini-retreat. Much needed lately, I must say, so I thank you very much.

Anonymous said...

i love that first shot... so cute

Lisa said...

So much beauty here and your quote is just lovely. Im with Sandra on the Beautiful Little Lady.

Anonymous said...

There's always such pretty little treasures to be found in the garden isn't there? Lovely!
xo Catherine

Christine said...

Yes, wonderful quote! And that bird's face? So sweet.

Unknown said...

I really love the Lady Bug.

Dolly @Soulstops said...

oh, my, love how you pay attention, and then share with us...I think I will have to use your pictures in a post, w/ your permission, of course, and I will link back like last time.

Happy Saturday, Susan :)

Valerie Kamikubo said...

I am sure that carrying my camera around helps me to pay better attention, but I still miss so much. I am grateful to others like you, who help remind me to keep looking!

Leslie said...

That ladybug is amazing.

Megan Willome said...

I love me some Mary Oliver! And she would love that ladybug. I don't believe I've ever seen one open like that.

Kerri Farley said...

Excellent!

caryjo said...

Fun and lovely. Enjoyed this. As usual.

Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said...

The tiny bring me joy. Lovely.

Connie Smiley said...

How did you ever catch that ladybug? Fantastic shot! And, once again, a great quote.

S. Etole said...

Connie, it was just kind of parked like that. It never did fly away.

cristie said...

a very nice and important reminder. xox