Aug 062010
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experiencing the magic in the moment…
Who am I?
While that question is probably a little difficult to answer in a paragraph (or even in a lifetime), I can tell you that my name is Meredith, and that I love to ponder life's mystery and beauty and joys and then write about them. This blog is all about my interactions with Nature during my walks in the woods, visits to Botanical Gardens, in my own small, organic kitchen garden -- and anywhere else I happen to be when inspiration strikes.
A lovely thought Meredith. The interconnected veins and leaves illustrate it perfectly. I often find the back side of leaves to be so interesting and beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. ;>)
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Thank you, Carol. I am in agreement with you about the undersides of leaves being quite fascinating. Of course, being me I think it was designed on purpose that way — so that from my vantage point at ground level, I could look up and get particular pleasure from the tree canopy.
That Tennyson was a wise man.
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He really was.
Dear Meredith, What a powerful image to illustrate the quotation. I love the ‘black and white’ image and the veining in the leaf is extraordinary. Tennyson is one of my favourite poets, but I am reminded here of E. M. Forster who wrote ‘only connect’.
Thank you, Edith! I usually don’t like black & white shots much — but this subject seemed designed for it.
Your suggested follow-up quote is perfect.
I’m a part of the sum of the whole.
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You are, Ellis. And a part of me, as I’m a part of you. Isn’t it wonderful?
Meredith — Tennyson can wait…that image is so cool. It looks like an x-ray to me. I’m amazed at your photography skills. They are inspiring.
I’ve never really tried black and white. I’ll have to see how this works.
Oh, I do like the Tennyson quote and it is a perfect match for this image:~)
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Aw, Sara, you’ve made my evening brighter with those words. So lovely.
I was worrying aloud to F. this morning that I just get more and more picky about my photography and that I need to relax and take it down a notch (or 50) and get back to where I was last fall, just figuring it out, but so enjoying myself. F. said he thinks this is part of the progression as you begin to really learn something — and realize how far you have to go to attain your ideal level of skill. Still, it’s daunting when you spend a whole morning photographing and would publish only a couple of shots. You’ve made me feel a little better about it — especially since this particular shot came randomly during a harvest morning.
Time to take it a lot less seriously, I’m thinking…
Lovely…happy Friday!
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The same to you, Kathy — well, for next Friday. I sort of missed the deadline this time around.
Beautiful photo, perfect quote.
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Aw, thank you, Susan. I am glad you liked them both!
The veins on those leaves are beautiful. I’m always struck by how similar insect wing veins and plant leaf veins can look! I think I’m going to try carving the pattern into my next wheel thrown bowl.
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Jennifer, that will probably be strikingly beautiful! My sis & I did some experiments with polymer clay this autumn, collecting leaves and seeds and things and pressing them, and I must say that I was absolutely captivated by the patterns on the backside of nasturtium and coleus leaves. Truly works of art!
I’m not sure, but I think this is your first time commenting. If so, let me give you an extra bit of thanks for the thoughtful comment.
A fabulous photograph Meredith, and a perfect interpretation of Tennyson’s quote too.
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Thank you, Claire. So glad you approve of the match.
Hey, y’know what… those leaves are like a giant clover to me!
You know, Tony, it’s funny but the longer I spend getting to know the natural world, the more I see repeating patterns and similarities. As soon as I read your comment, I realized you’d hit upon one of those patterns.
I only realized last year that kudzu, a rampantly invasive vine from Asia taking over the South, is a legume, and its flowers look so close to those of a bean, it’s astonishing. It also has the three-leaf form in that setting. Sure enough, as I thought about your comment (and then backed it up with a wee bit of reading), I realized that clover is a legume and, just like other members of the bean family, effectively fixes nitrogen in the soil. That’s why white clover is routinely used as a cover crop around these parts.
Makes you feel like there is always a hidden, underlying order, when you start to think like this…. Great observation!!
Hi Meredith,
A simple, common leaf, can show us so much about life, if we are whilling to see and learn.
Raul
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So true. Your comment reminds me of the quote of the week, Raul! It’s in the sidebar.
Oh Meredith, this is beautiful. Thank you.
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So glad you enjoyed it, Elizabeth.
You have such a wonderful way of seeing things.
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