I arrived
expecting Fire
from
my Cherished Sky
But instead
my sight was led
to Succulent Sands below
whose Golden Glow
out lit the Sky
as my Delighted Smile
displayed my Guile
when know I did
I’d found what was hid
from within my Yearning Soul …
as my Fire fully lit.
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[Photo taken at Lake Erie, Hamburg Beach, NY.]
Labor day found me at Lake Erie fully intending to capture the sunset. To my complete disappointment, dark clouds moved in and before the sun could meet the water on the horizon, the sun’s rays darkened, covered by those dark clouds. I attempted to get some cloud shots yet the “OH WOW” was missing. So I began to relax and just look out over the waters and that is when I noticed the sand below me seemingly glowing from the reflection of the sunset that the clouds were hiding. Now how the reflection even appeared when the sun’s light was not even evident, boggles my mind, but not one to hesitate I immediately began to take photographs. And yes, the “OH WOW” was most definitely there. Friends, this photograph was taken with slow shutter speeds and it leaves me completely, and I mean completely in awe of Mother. As you gaze at this image, see the Power and the Mystic and the Absolute Divinity that this photograph represents. Feel it. Merge with it. Allow it to light your Inner Fire as it did mine. (smile) ENJOY!
Photography/ “Fire” 2015©AmyRose
This photo gives me peace. TY. Hugs
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You are welcome, Ruth!!!! May Peace embrace you every Moment of this day today! Love, Amy ❤
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WOW Amy, this is really amazing beautiful. Just before I scrolled down to see more than the photo, I thought about your day by the sea 😀
Very beautiful post Amy.
Much love, Irene
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I so agree with you, Irene! I found Beauty below me instead of above me in the sky. How incredible is that? And the slow shutter speeds produced absolute magic! SOOO glad you enjoyed this! I sent you an email. (smile) Much Love to you, (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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I agree that is so incredibly Amy. I will go to my email and thank you.
Love, Irene
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I love unexpected pleasures like this. Lots of people have said that the best photo might not be the one you’re looking for. You proved that true today Amy, this is gorgeous!
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The biggest smile just broke out over my face, Dan!! Thank you!!! I just got a comment from my Mom who thinks this is the sky. LOL The more I stared at this image the more I saw different things. This one blew me away to be truthful. I could NOT believe what I saw through my viewfinder. And here I came for the sunset that evening. Well, I found it just not in the traditional manner. You made my day!!! I am SO happy you enjoyed this!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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🙂
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Wow! Quite a photo of skyâ¦.
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It’s not the sky, Mom. It is the beach, pebbles, and waves. It is a mirage. (smile) Love, Amy ❤
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Great shot! I thought it was lava at first.
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At one point I saw the dessert in this image. Mesmerizing!!! Mind blowing! And thank YOU for the compliment, Richard! Love, Amy ❤
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Welcome 🙂
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OH!!!! My Mona Lisa friend. What a beautiful smile. I’m so glad to have you in my life.
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And I you, Rita. Now you see the health I am speaking about.SO happy you saw this post. It is truly special to me. I will talk to you today. (smile) Love you! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Talk later love! I do love you so.
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Hey, what a beautiful and romantic photo (both)…. I love it. And your lines are just amazing. Big hugs, Amy ❤
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“I’m in the mood for Love” … LOL I fell in Love that night, Erika. Powerful emotions surfaced. They have shaken me ever since. I am woman …. she roared!!! (smile) SO happy you enjoyed this post! Love you! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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That is amazing. The greatest power of all that can take over. And wow, you even changed your profil picture. Some dramatic changes… Yeah, I feel your power, Amy!!!
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Yes, Erika, a fire has definitely been lit within. Is this Kundalini? I don’t know. What I do know it is powerful! And, Honey, I am flying with this! I tell everyone to live Life for YOU, and that is exactly what I am doing for ME! Much Love to you!!! ❤
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Yeah, Amy, you sound amazing!!!! So much power and happy energy. Wonderful. Life is for living!!! 💖
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Great capture, Amy🌞
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Thank you ever so kindly, Cate!!! May your Sunday BE Blessed! Love, Amy ❤
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What a beautiful image…just absolutely stunning. I had to wonder just for a second whether this was the sky or the sea and then, yes, I did figure it out but of the million breathtaking sunset I’ve seen, I’ve never seen it captured quite this way. Oh, and the picture of the photographer is not bad either! Ha, ha! Always nice to see the woman behind the masterpiece.
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Thank you, Marissa!!! I must agree this image is quite unique. Ya never know what Mother will show me next! And oh, by the way, I thought of YOU yesterday! I was in Target getting a few items I wanted to buy, and as I cashing out, I put my grocery store card instead of my credit card hrough the card scanner and of course the transaction was canceled. I started laughing SO hard because of what I did, laughing and saying to the cashier I cannot believe I did that. She began to laugh too. The people in line behind me were NOT laughing and I could feel the glares because I was holding up the line. I am laughing as I write this …. OH if you only could have been there to see me laughing hysterically at myself while I was holding up the line behind me. Oh my!!!! Tee hee ….. Hope you are having a great Sunday!!! Love, Amy ❤
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Glad I had a minute to read this in my hectic day. Well, glad I was conjured during a funny situation. Maybe the guy behind you could have used his grocery card to buy a sense of humor!! Ha, ha!
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VERY hectic day for me too, friend!!!! Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you and that with the thoughts of you at Target brought even louder giggles and belly laughs. At one point, I honestly had to put my hand over my mouth to try to contain myself. Hehehehehehe Peeps truly were not happy with me holding that line up. You jinxed me! Tee hee ………….
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Sorry about that. It is funny though, isn’t it. Hey, at least there was laugh.
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PS (((HUGS))) and sweet dreams. ❤
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Wow! Just wow! Stunning.
I don’t know what else to say other than… “You got that Mona Lisa smile to a tee!”😜 You look radiant, my dear *HUGS*
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LOVE those wow’s I must admit! GRIN! Now you do see what good diet, consistent exercise, and right attitude will do. I don’t know if you know how actually old I am, yet as I continue on this Life Journey, I know I look good for the amount of time I’ve been here on this earth. I really do take care of mysefl, Amanda. I really do walk my talk. 😉 And I thank you for the compliment … It means a lot to me. Hope your weekend was good … tomorrow is Monday! YAY!!! LOL Love you! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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You have already revealed your age and to say I was shocked, stunned and surprised are all understatements. I was like “I want what she’s having!” – and then you revealed your secrets; Discipline and dedication! You look absolutely ‘bloody’ amazing! Sorry, I had to emphasis with the ‘bloody’ because you really do look great! The picture of health and happiness, in fact!
And I don’t know about you, but my weekend has flown by in a blink of an eye! I hope you’ve had a great one.
Lots of love *BIG HUGS*
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Proof is in the pudding, me friend! I know we have discussed nutrition and exercise and now that you have seen with your own eyes what I look like, I hope to encourage you even more to be GOOD to you! I am laughing out loud due to your bloody word! Hehehehehe LOVE IT! Thank YOU SO much!!! I don’t get compliments much, believe me (I think hubby is blind at times) so when I get them, YOU encourage ME to keep going what I am doing to stay youthful and healthy.
About that link I sent you a while back … I’m already gone from there. I’m a Seeker, Amanda, and usually don’t stick in one place for too long. For this reason I rarely send links to anything I am presently doing. Just wanted you to know.
And yes! This weekend! WHERE did it go??? Now I have to get tough with me to get back to Fall cleaning! I have the entire first floor DONE DONE DONE!!! I shampooed rugs the other day so that is DONE!
I really LOVE YOU for saying what you did!! Bless you, my friend. You have encouraged me in ways you don’t even know. Oh, Amanda!! *tears* (((HUGS))) Amy ❤ ❤ ❤
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Wonderful photo and poetry, Amy! That ‘Fire’ we discover in ourselves makes life worth while, doesn’t it?
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Yes, Laine, it does. To experience this at this time of my Life is what is so amazing. It really never is too late to live Life from the Heart! I am so happy you enjoyed this post!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Yes, never too late and we are in a similar place, Amy 🙂
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(SMILING!!!) Good for YOU!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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A really stunning photograph. I can’t remember ever seeing a sunset express its colours in such an original way
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John, this is a huge Gift from Mother, believe me. I was stunned when I saw the colors in both the waves and the sand. My circular polarized filter really broght the colors out. I am so happy you enjoyed this!! And I am so glad I was led not to give up when the colors in the sky pooped out. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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That was sand ???? Amazing, so glad you looked down, even if the clouds obscured your sky view. See what happens when we change perspective ? Your photos is lovely, as is your verse, and your smiling face is just the icing on the cake, Amy. Hugs to you. xoxo Happy Sunday. ☺
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Yes, Van, that was sand. I was just as blown away, believe me! I’m so glad I did not give up that evening but turned my attention instead to the waves. And then when I began a closeup pan of the waves, I was shocked to see what I saw. This is only one of the shots I took. Truly magic!! And I am also really happy you enjoyed seeing me in my element, which is water. 🙂 (((HUGS))) right back at you!!! Love, Amy ❤
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beautiful forms
of sky
smiling!
and here
sky begins
in orange 🙂
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BEautiful comment, David!!! Bless you for taking the time to BE here and to comment. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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your words & smile is sweet, Amy!
my sky is orange because of massive fires
about 50 miles away.
may all be safe & have clean air to breath 🙂
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OH! David!!! Please take care! That is just too close for comfort! I pray you do not have to evacuate!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Beautiful Amy. I’ve missed you so much, but at least I’m moved in now. Hope to get caught up with my reader soon HUGS Ange
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HI, Angie!!!! I am SO happy to see you and to know you are all moved in now. No worries I am here, not as often as I have been in the past, but still I am here. Singing Heart here knowing you came by today to see me. Love you!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Hi Beautiful. I’m so behind on blogging and my Reader, but I want to get this apartment looking neat and cozy before winter moved in. The work room is still a mess, but I’m spending a lot of time in here, trying to get it sorted out, and things put together again. A very daunting joy, but I”m determined it will be done before winter hits.
I love that your flowers are blooming now, and you have time to be back as much as possible. Many KY blue HUGS, Angie.
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Angie, don’t worry about it. So am I. I am very involved with my cat care and now about to step into closing my gardens. When Fall is over with, I’ll have much more time to devote to my Petals. SO glad to here you are all moved in. Good for you!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Wonderful image and a beautiful portrait, Amy!
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Aw, Lisa, thank you ever so much!!! I am so glad you came on by today and saw this post!!! Bless you! Love, Amy ❤
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What a gorgeous picture, Amy. I also thought it was the sky at first glance till you explained. You are a amazing photographer my friend!!! Love the Mona Lisa smile 🙂 Love you, Kathy
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Thank you thank you thank you, Kathy!!!! I seem to be on a marathon today … I just have been go go go today!!! SO glad you enjoyed this post and I really am humbled by your compliment. I really am amazing myself. I keep saying this over and over, yet it is so true. I have that Mona Lisa smile on my face right now. And now it is growing into a grin!!! LOL (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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I can see the Grin 🙂 from here….LOL. Yes, really did love the post. See you changed your avatar also. HUGS ❤
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Amazing! Love it when you get an unexpected special gift like that! Thanks for sharing the beautiful photo and words, Amy!
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Thank you, Jodi, and you are so welcome!! This is where my JOY comes in when I share with all who come here the Gifts Mother give to me. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Volcanic picture! Just beautiful, Amy!
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Someone else said this reminded him of a volcanic image. After he said it, I saw it too. I see a few different things as I stare at this magic all here today see. (smile) I am SO happy you enjoyed this post today, Dana!! Love, Amy ❤
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Wow!! Great picture. I like the dynamic of the wave and the golden color reflection.
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Art and life are about taking the pieces you have and making something beautiful from that…Well done.
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Fantastic photo of the reflection and of course your words as well…but gotta like “Her Mona Lisa Smile” 🙂
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I love Mother’s gifts best. Thank you and hugs
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Terrific ! such an amazing shot
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Thank you, Bernie!!! Love, Amy ❤
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That is one very cool shot Amy!
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GRINNING!!!! I know!!! Thank YOU, Gary, for saying so! I am really glad you enjoyed this! Have a great week! Love, Amy ❤
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I love the photo and the words. Awesome!
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Thank you, Nico!!! Have a glorious week! Love, Amy ❤
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Blessings!
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Mother gives us pictures, but not always what we’re planning for. This is a wonderful image of peace. Much love, Tiny ❤
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Bless you, Tiny!!! Thank you! May this Peace you found here follow you all week through! Much Love, Amy ❤
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Beautiful, indeed! Love the photo of you, beautiful smile, Amy! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Amy, SO very much. I am SO touched by not only your comment but so many others. Humbled beyond words. Bless you!!! Love, Amy ❤
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Absolutely beautiful in mellow shades of glowing sunset colors. Great portrait of you, Amy, so lovely! ❤
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Thank YOU, Eliza!!!! May you have a wonderful week!!! Love, Amy ❤
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I love that this is unique! Just like you Amy. Your inner light shines through and we all love to come along for the ride. 🙂
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My dear friend, your words have brought tears to my weary eyes. I have blogged for more hours today then I have in a LONG time. SO many glorious people I have interacted with today and you, you are one of the best Gifts I have ever been given. Bless you for your kindness and your Love, Laura. Thank you for seeing my uniqueness and seeing my Light. I am all choked up.You have no idea what this means to me after years of this world doing all it can to snuff out my Light, my Life, and my complete uniqueness of me being me. I don’t have enough words to say thank you. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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I totally understand the snuffing out of the light. I truly truly do. So glad we found each other and I appreciate you very much!
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Aw, Laura, man, you have put such a lump in my throat!!! I am SO fortunate to have YOU in my life!! Love you!!!! xoxo
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Thank you :))))))))))))) Sometimes it’s nice to get a little validation and to know others have a similar plight.
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PS I Love you, Laura!! ❤
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Awwwww, I love you too!
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A beautifully captured image Amy. 🙂 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, my friend!!! (((HUGS)) Amy ,3
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Your welcome. 🙂 🙂 ❤
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Great! Fire on the ocean. Love this 😉
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Thank you, Jade!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Peaceful picture and portrait!
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Wow, such beauty in the sand reflection and such beauty in the Mona Lisa Smile.. ❤ love to you Amy x
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Oh look at you, you lovely lady! How wonderful to meet you. Such a special girl. Gorgeous post and pics .. Thank you
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(smiling!) Thank you, Julie!!! I am thrilled you saw this post and you know now what I look like. I see your beautiful face every time we interact on your gravatar. You yourself are quite lovely, both inside and out. LOVE your smile!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Oh my I’m blushing hugs to you lovely 😄
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I’m a bit warm in the face too, Julie. SMILING!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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That’s stunningly beautiful, Amy. And, you look so happy and contended wearing that smile… ❤ 🙂
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Thank you, my friend, so very much! SO appreciate your support and comment! Love, Amy ❤
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Absolutely beautiful image, and yes it does indeed have the WOW factor! What a gift and some lovely words of yours to go with the photo. Well done Amy, and Mother Nature too! xx
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Oh, Chris, I am indeed touched by your comment. Thank you!!!! Love, Amy ❤
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Thank you Amy for Being there. You expand our imagination with your imagination. Thank you for sharing.
Gosh 3d is just waiting for us to record it, like all the illuminations by GoPro’s around the world. We are waking up!!!!
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Michael, I really hope you are right about people waking up. It’s been “lonely” walking amongst the asleep. SO glad you enjoyed this post! May you have an awesome day today!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Thank you you too. A little warm though!!!
You are never “alone” ,but you know that,. you just want it to come quicker.
You seem to Be in-joy-ing the ride your directing. So smile and peace to you!!!! ❤
Michael
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Peace to you as well, Michael!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Wow, thats a very great shot ! 🙂
Love it
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Thank you!!!! ❤
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so beautiful, peaceful and amazing as usual! Clearly I haven’t been here in a while and I love the new look of your blog! ❤
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Thank you very kindly, Neha. It took a lot of courage for me to change this theme … one never knows when it comes to WP. But, it is done and yes I am so glad I did it. Thank you for confirming my choice. Bless you!! Love, Amy ❤
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I am glad too…Cheers to courage and listening to the heart ❤ Much love and hugs!
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Wowza! What a beautiful photo and lesson. Thanks Amy.
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You are welcome, Brad!! Thank YOU for enjoying my work. Love, Amy ❤
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Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
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