Mar 122010
Baby lettuces and broccoli transplants sitting in a ray of afternoon sun, patiently awaiting their turn to settle into the earth. These plants will be nourishment for our physical bodies later on, if all goes according to plan. But for now they are food for the soul, which needs plenty of beauty and stillness and light.
This prosaic spring moment is my response to photo challenge number 25 from The Four.
And it’s nice and green for Pip over at Capturing Beauty, too.
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Lovely photo – the light and shadows really make the leaves stand out – veins, crinkles and all. And it promises of nourishment as well.
Of course I am a sucker for seedlings, too!
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Thank you, villager.
aloha,
just the right photos and words to capture the fours challenge…beautiful
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Noel, I’m glad you liked it!
Hi Meredith~~ The way the leaves are backlit by the sun is just beautiful.
Grace, I must admit I favor shots of backlit leaves in general. It’s like looking at living stained glass.
Lovely light in your photos Meredith! Those leaves look fabulous to me… I love those greens in salads… I grow them and harvest some when small… so delicious and you are right about nourishing the body and soul. Good Luck with the contest!
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Thank you, Carol. The Four’s challenges aren’t really photo contests per se. More like gentle prompts for those of us who like to play with our cameras.
Beautiful photos – those green look good enough to eat! Mmmm.
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They do look yummy already; don’t they? Thanks for stopping by, Stevie.
They just look the picture of health, beauty and vitality!
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I’m crossing my fingers they’ll stay that way until harvest time, Talon.
Food for the soul is definitely crucial, as much so as literal food. Your seedlings lifted my heart, too, though I confess to a wee bit of seedling envy.
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Aw, Jodi, you’ll have your seedlings soon. Very soon. I hear winter is being routed further and further north as I type this.
What a great photo Meredith – I just love how the lettuce at the back is absolutely glowing in the sunlight!
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Me, too, Heidi. That’s my favorite way to capture foliage on film!
Lovely image Meredith – Food from the garden, nothing better.
K
Karen – An Artist’s Garden´s last blog ..My Reading List for March -
Thank you for the compliment, Karen. And I agree!
Dear Meredith, The way you have captured the light through these seedlings is magical. One could be in a miniature jungle staring upwards. So pretty!
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Edith, you do have a way with words. Now F. will likely catch me daydreaming about “a miniature jungle” later today.
Nice! They look very happy! Thanks for the beauty, stillness and light.
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You’re welcome, Joseph. Happy seedlings are my goal!
Beautiful! Sustenance for the body and soul in one small package.
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Nature tends to provide combo packages like that; doesn’t she? Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
Absolutely food for the soul! Beautiful photo!
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Cheryl, I’m so glad you like it.
Love the translucent pix, Meredith – thanks so much for your comments on my blog last week. David
You’re welcome, David. Glad you liked it!
Look at you and the beauty you are growing!
P.S. I posted a little seed mat thingy just for you over on my blog.
Oh, cool, Diana. I’m headed over now!
Waiting their turn – I like that thought.
Lynn´s last blog ..Parcel, transition and orange goodness
It’s true, Lynn. I can only get so many transplants in the ground at once… and I have to prepare a place for each of my babies.
Beautiful image. The lighting really is splendid.
DH just put in some cabbage and broccoli today. Makes me wish I really knew how to cook Chinese food.
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Sweet Bay, aside from perhaps a batch of eggrolls or dumplings, all our cabbage is destined to be European and American food. There is so much to do with the cruciferous delights of late spring!
look at this beautiful light, across the leaves.
xo
I’m so glad you like it, Christina.
You make me hungry! And I would share with a bunny or two, lol.
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Lisa, I suspect we’ll also be sharing with a bunny or two.
Even with Leo on the prowl, they still stop by in the early spring sometimes.