Between a rock and hard place…or a soft place… Beautiful photos Amy. Love how you chose less obvious subjects and made them the focal point in the first. Then the blurred backgrounds in the other two…a bit of an avant garde feel.
Thank you, Marissa. SO happy you enjoyed this today!!! Did you notice how I told you of all people on my last post with comments closed that I changed the colors on that image? Tee hee …. You ask the most incredible questions so I wanted to make sure you understood what I did. The blurred backgrounds on these images are created with the F/stop I used. As for the rock picture, my eye tends to catch the unusual. (smile) Hope you are having a great day!!! ❤
*giggle* Trees? Really? My goodness how big are my Rose BUSHES? Gee, I honestly don’t know now. You gave me such a huge belly laugh, Mor. THANK YOU!!!! Tee hee …. Love you!!! ❤
Well, how glorious to see you, Yazmin. I must admit I scratched my head a bit to remember your name, but then it came to me. (smile) How are you? It’s been too long!! And I am SO happy you came here today to see this post. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
I am always amazed when grass or small plants take root in a crack in the sidewalk or in a stone wall, and then thrive. It’s like water rushing past a rock in the stream, time is on the water’s side. Beautiful photos, and thoughts Amy.
Beautiful thoughts from you as well, Dan! Thank you for leaving them here!! I’m so happy you came by to enjoy another post from me. Hope your weekend was good … mine very busy. It’s turned really cold here (again) and in fact, snow flurries are seen today. Brrrr …. My poor flowers are getting hit hard. 😦 Had to really come up with creative ideas for this week’s posts, except for the morrow’s. 🙂 Keeping fingers crossed they turn out as I would like them to. LOL What am I talking about? Magic always seems to happen withe me, no matter the circumstances. ❤
The words are getting stronger, and there is becoming a beautiful play with some of them, picking up on the different meanings of a word. I’m not doing this on purpose, Carol. It just is happening. I have another post that does the same thing. I just have to yet put it together. Thank YOU for the high praise!!! Wow! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
I do? I wasn’t aware of any bar, Brenda. (smile) I just keep doing what I Love and what I am being guided to do. Thank you so much for commenting! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
Thank you, Stacy!!! I consider this high praise coming from you! I have really been taking my time with my macro photography and making sure my hands and breath are as still as all humanly possible when I push that shutter button. 🙂 ❤
OH, Honey, you made my day. Really!!! To know you are understanding my higher meaning, gives me great JOY. I am guided to write in the manner I do so that all those who come here understand at the level of Life they are presently at. Thank you for telling me what you did, Maniparna! ❤
Interestingly put Amy! Softness against softness is always downey fresh… These are baby roses? Already? We’ve still got snow here! Beautiful shots! I’ve saved everything I might want to blow up on a stick… I want to start making some hard copies to frame…
This one is a “thinker”, Darrell. And yes my Roses are beginning to bud even being it still is so chilly. Hope you are having a good weekend …. I’m getting some well deserved rest before the warm weather is here and I plunge into opening my gardens which is a huge undertaking. ❤
Love this post 😊
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Thank you, Brenda! SO happy you stopped by today to see my post!! May you have a great day! ❤
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Looks like flowers beginning to bud upâ¦â¦â¦â¦..
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My Rose stems have begun to sprout, Mom. Hope you are well! Love, Amy ❤
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Between a rock and hard place…or a soft place… Beautiful photos Amy. Love how you chose less obvious subjects and made them the focal point in the first. Then the blurred backgrounds in the other two…a bit of an avant garde feel.
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Thank you, Marissa. SO happy you enjoyed this today!!! Did you notice how I told you of all people on my last post with comments closed that I changed the colors on that image? Tee hee …. You ask the most incredible questions so I wanted to make sure you understood what I did. The blurred backgrounds on these images are created with the F/stop I used. As for the rock picture, my eye tends to catch the unusual. (smile) Hope you are having a great day!!! ❤
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Oh, thanks for clarifying. It all makes sense now. Sometimes first thing in the morning it’s hard to take it all in.
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Oh yes, I know. Even with my 2 cups of java some mornings I find myself muttering …. Come on, Ame, you have GOT to wake up! LOL
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Love how you spoke for nature’s thoughts through your beautiful shots 😃
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SO glad you enjoyed this, Andy!!! Hope you are having a great day!! ❤
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You too! ^.^/
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So lovely, and so true — wonderful post, Amy.
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Thank you, Jet!!! Hope your day is going well for you!!! ❤
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Lovely 🙂 Im so happy to see the trees putting forth their buds at last 🙂
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*giggle* Trees? Really? My goodness how big are my Rose BUSHES? Gee, I honestly don’t know now. You gave me such a huge belly laugh, Mor. THANK YOU!!!! Tee hee …. Love you!!! ❤
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silly Amsgirl, I just meant in general, but rose bushes are trees in one form or another…like if you’re an ant 🙂 tee hee!
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Well, gee, I see, if I were an ant, so big the plant!!! Tee hee …
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Breathtaking! Simply breathtaking! I admire your skill, Amy!
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Aw, Erika, thank you so very much!! Your praise really means so much!!! Wow!!! ❤
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Really, these details of the young sprouts…. amazing!
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If you stop to think how TINY they are, yes, Erika, truly astounding. Bless you for realizing this!!! ❤
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I see them growing at my bushes again. But even when getting close, I never saw it that clear like in your photo! Outstanding, Amy!
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That image is super closeup, Erika, and I really concentrated to keep my breath still, and my hands steady. Thank you!!! ❤
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Successfully! My compliment, Amy!
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Great Pictures Amy 🙂
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Well, how glorious to see you, Yazmin. I must admit I scratched my head a bit to remember your name, but then it came to me. (smile) How are you? It’s been too long!! And I am SO happy you came here today to see this post. (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Jeje I am fine. Just returning to the blog world. I hope I get to see more of your wondeful posts 🙂
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Wondeful
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Thank you! ❤
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Wow, I love this!
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Thank you, David! (smile) ❤
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Psst this is Nico. You’re welcome.
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Darn it!! You finally got me! LOL I cannot believe I wrote David! Oh boy! That ought to tell you something. Tee hee …
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I am always amazed when grass or small plants take root in a crack in the sidewalk or in a stone wall, and then thrive. It’s like water rushing past a rock in the stream, time is on the water’s side. Beautiful photos, and thoughts Amy.
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Beautiful thoughts from you as well, Dan! Thank you for leaving them here!! I’m so happy you came by to enjoy another post from me. Hope your weekend was good … mine very busy. It’s turned really cold here (again) and in fact, snow flurries are seen today. Brrrr …. My poor flowers are getting hit hard. 😦 Had to really come up with creative ideas for this week’s posts, except for the morrow’s. 🙂 Keeping fingers crossed they turn out as I would like them to. LOL What am I talking about? Magic always seems to happen withe me, no matter the circumstances. ❤
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words to ponder
for their
hard
softness 🙂
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Yes, they are, David. There is a deeper meaning to these words. They were birthed from my own Life. 🙂 ❤
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Beautifully said, Amy 🙂
Life always prevail
Hugs ❤
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Thank you, my dear friend!!! SO glad you enjoyed!!! ❤
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I always enjoy your posts, dear Amy
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Wonderful and very original macros, Amy!
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Thank you, Neihtn!! I’m so glad you enjoyed!!! ❤
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A dear principal to live by! Beautifully portrayed and written!
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The words are getting stronger, and there is becoming a beautiful play with some of them, picking up on the different meanings of a word. I’m not doing this on purpose, Carol. It just is happening. I have another post that does the same thing. I just have to yet put it together. Thank YOU for the high praise!!! Wow! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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You are being guided, for sure. I am glad to be along for the ride. 🙂
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❤ (((HUGS))) ❤
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Beautiful and inspiring photography and words!<3
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Thank you, Holly!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Simply beautiful and the words are perfect. They just blend together so well. Love it! HUGS ❤
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Thank you, Kathy!! Hope your day has been a good one! ❤
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Yes, it was. A few errands too run and the sun shining! Hope your day was good, also <
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Inspiring words! Love the softness and hardness of the photos, very moving, Amy!! ❤
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Thank you, Amy!!! SO glad you enjoyed this today!!! Hope your day has been wonderful! ❤
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Gorgeous, Amy. You keep raising the bar!
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I do? I wasn’t aware of any bar, Brenda. (smile) I just keep doing what I Love and what I am being guided to do. Thank you so much for commenting! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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((Hugs))
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Beautiful work, Amy!
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Thank you, Stacy!!! I consider this high praise coming from you! I have really been taking my time with my macro photography and making sure my hands and breath are as still as all humanly possible when I push that shutter button. 🙂 ❤
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What a post! So profound are the words… ❤
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(smile) I do believe you understand the “higher” meaning, Maniparna! Good for you!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Indeed… your words always have ‘inner and higher meanings’ … 🙂
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OH, Honey, you made my day. Really!!! To know you are understanding my higher meaning, gives me great JOY. I am guided to write in the manner I do so that all those who come here understand at the level of Life they are presently at. Thank you for telling me what you did, Maniparna! ❤
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🙂 …
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Oooohh! Beautiful Amy. I am so happy your rose bushes are already showing life! And I love the teachings 🙂
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Thank you, Tiny! Thank you SO much! (((HUGS))) Amy<3
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So very beautiful post Amy ❤
Much love Irene
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Thank you, Irene. I have not forgotten email. Thank you for your patience. 🙂 Hope your mother is doing well and so are you!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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beautiful words!
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Awesome, yes those are hardness.
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Thank you, YC. ❤
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Wonderful composition Amy, love the macros. ❤
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Thank you, Maverick. So happy you enjoyed!!! ❤
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What a great celebration of spring, Amy. Oh happy day!
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HAPPY DANCE!!! Even though it turned cold again, there still is evidence of Spring!! YAY!!!! 🙂 ❤
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60 tomorrow – going in the right direction!
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Slow but sure we are too, Eliza!!! 🙂
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Amen! Spring is miracle upon miracle of softness emerging from what had been hard and cold. 🙂 ❤
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Yes, Natalie, and to witness that rebirth every year just keeps on bringing more and more awe into my Soul. 🙂 ❤
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Mine too, Amy!!! 🙂
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Such truth in those words dear Amy and fantastic images.. Spring is at last budding into life 🙂 Love and Hugs my friend xxx Sue
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Love and (((HUGS))) in return, dear sister!!! ❤
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🙂 ❤
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Incredibly you are doing these photos
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Wow!!! Thank you!! I am thrilled you are viewing my work!! ❤
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Stunning!! Just wow, Amy…
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Like in wow, Aud? Hehehehehe …. Thank YOU! I covet those wow’s I really do! I am SO happy you enjoyed!!! ❤
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Hello lovely … oh they are showing life! How exciting .. 😀
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I know, Julie!!! How exciting is right!! YAY! Spring is here! I made it through another winter. LOL (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Interestingly put Amy! Softness against softness is always downey fresh… These are baby roses? Already? We’ve still got snow here! Beautiful shots! I’ve saved everything I might want to blow up on a stick… I want to start making some hard copies to frame…
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This one is a “thinker”, Darrell. And yes my Roses are beginning to bud even being it still is so chilly. Hope you are having a good weekend …. I’m getting some well deserved rest before the warm weather is here and I plunge into opening my gardens which is a huge undertaking. ❤
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