Saturday, August 17, 2013

The Queen's Leaves ~


"Nature is painting for us,
day after day,
pictures of infinite beauty
if only we have the eyes to see them."
John Ruskin
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But blessed are your eyes because they see,
 and your ears because they hear.
Matthew 13:16 

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

indeed. and the photos are beautiful.

Debby Ray said...

Thankful for such beauty!

Mary said...

Yes!!! And you see beautifully!

Anonymous said...

Stunning Susan!

Carolyn said...

So beautiful, one of my favorite wildflowers. I even love the name.
Have a good weekend!
Carolyn

Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said...

Always beautiful. Love catching up on your blog.

Carol Garvin said...

He has definitely blessed you with the eyes to see! Thank you for sharing what you see with us here. So very beautiful!

Unknown said...

Such beautiful photos my friend.

Hugs~

Terra said...

Profound words from Scripture and Ruskin.

JofIndia said...

The lighting in the second image is extraordinarily beautiful..

Ginny Hartzler said...

I have never paid any attention to Queen Anne's Lace leaves before. but these are delicate and lovely. Now I can't wait to go out and look for them!

Joan Elizabeth said...

The eyes to see them. That is one of the joys of getting older I think, while our eyesight might fade, we actually have the time and inclination to slow down to look and really see.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

i do the see better than the hear, because i have a problem with listening... that quote is right on the mark... these two beauties prove that it is true.. gorgeous

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Love the first shot-so much for us to see if we only open our eyes.

Jennifer Richardson said...

thank you for helping me to see
more clearly
and for sharing the treasures
of your heart:)
-Jennifer

Mersad said...

These shots are great. Love the close-ups and light!

Anonymous said...

Pretty images, Susan.

I hope you and Callie have a nice Sunday.

Debbie said...

you always capture the most amazing light!!

beautiful, have a happy sunday!!

Maureen said...

Your photos beautifully reflect Ruskin's words.

rjerdee said...

Amen to those quotes!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Exquisite beauty.That quote is so true.

Janis Van Keuren said...

Your photos reflect His glory and majesty! Always a breath of fresh air to stop by here.

Blessings,
Janis

Tracy said...

Wise Ruskin and Matthew paired with you own wise beauty... this is perfect, Susan :o) ((HUGS))

Nancy said...

You are continuously giving me lessons in the beauty of simplicity....The light on that second shot is awesome...

caryjo said...

Beautiful, as usual.

Beth said...

All so true. Beautiful, serene photos.

Anonymous said...

Such pretty light in your photo ~ hope you are having a wonderful week!
xo Catherine

Valerie Kamikubo said...

That is one of my favorite verses from Matthew.