Contemplation - Love - Family - Friends

Posted by
Denny Jump (Bellevue, WA, United States) on 10 May 2019 in Landscape & Rural.

Dwelling in my mind...:

Contemplating on where I stand in this life these days;
what is my "position?"
How do I believe and Why do I believe;

The only calmness I sometimes can get is the smooth "music" that comes from the birds,
and the water that softly laps upon the pilings supporting the pier....
and the REAL Music that always brings comfort and encouragement;;

Family and Friends, new and old, try to build my confidence with their love and beauty.
This source of love assists the contemplation.....
And the contemplation results in a return to the ones I love....new and old

SONY DSC-RX10M4 1/50 second F/3.2 ISO 125 46 mm (35mm equiv.)

** Staples Singers - "Respect Yourself"

- " We do not move forward from a middle opinion, which is undemocratic but mediocratic.
We advance from a creative passion "- (Edgar Morin)

- "To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at
that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy."
- Henri Cartier-Bresson.

::Words from Denny:
- My beliefs, and values, have always been strongly tied-to music, especially Jazz, and Blues.
- The following artists and lyrics seem to "sum-up" where my spirit resides:
EARTH WIND AND FIRE;
"HOLD ON TO YOUR SPIRIT,
ALWAYS FEEL YOUR SOUL....
HONOR THE MAGIC IN YOUR HEART"; Earth Wind and Fire

Comments (8)

yoshimiparis from France

very pretty morning light, on a landscape that breathes calm

10 May 2019 6:54am

@yoshimiparis: Thank you so much, my friend! ;-)

Ralf Kesper from Fröndenberg, Germany

A nice calm place.

10 May 2019 7:02am

@Ralf Kesper: Thank you, Ralf! It IS calm there....especially in this secluded spot ;-)

Libouton Martine from Bousval, Belgium

Un magnifique paysage

10 May 2019 7:44am

@Libouton Martine: Merci Beaucoup, Martine ;-)

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Beautiful image and wonderful words Denny. With all that's going on in the world the social injustice created by greed rather than need your words struck me, reminding me that going out and spending time in the peace and beauty of nature is what calms me giving me the opportunity to pause, even if it's just for a moment, my frustrations of modern life. I take in the wonder of nature and find that without even trying I am once more relaxed and contentment returns. Sorry don't mean to steal your show my good friend :-)

10 May 2019 7:58am

Existence Artistique from Angers, France

agréable

10 May 2019 1:24pm

@Existence Artistique: Dear sir, please believe me when I say I am pleased and proud to hear your "voice"....here and everywhere. Your words always ring true to me (well, at least usually LOL) and I am fortunate to have such a friend....I think we both follow the same vision of love, peace, human respect, and care....please, don't ever feel constrained when you post your words here on my blog...even if we disagree! In my opinion, THAT is What I am there for....We need honest and respectful discourse....especially here in this political environment that I live in on this side of the cesspool (sic)! ....March on, sir!! March On....and THANK YOU to all Britons and people of good will around the world for your prayers and help as this very troubled Nation (?) forages its way through the madness and deception! <3

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A beautiful, peaceful image.

10 May 2019 9:46pm

Darkelf Photography from Perth, Australia

Very calm, peaceful and contemplative scene. Lovely soft light and tones add to that mood greatly as do your words that carry great meaning and message in them.

11 May 2019 12:00am

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Lovely calm mood. I'm wondering if you were having to slap mosquitos while you were shooting.

12 May 2019 9:09pm

next day →

SONY DSC-RX10M4
1/50 second
F/3.2
ISO 125
46 mm (35mm equiv.)