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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Listening


Saturday afternoon, 4:40pm

My dear brothers and sisters,
always be willing to listen
and slow to speak.
                                     James 1:19a


Friday afternoon

A single dianthus flower adorns our front path, a patch of bright colour amongst the green. Photography has a lot to do with listening, pausing and looking for beauty and wonder. It helps me hear and see God's marvellous love and creativity. In life it's so easy to be preoccupied with our own thoughts and agendas. I wonder how much we miss by speaking without truly listening, hurrying by without really looking.


Saturday afternoon, 1:40pm
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31 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful! I've been trying to listen more lately. It is amazing what you can hear.

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  2. JillJuly 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    A very powerful message. Thank you.

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  3. Lisa GordonJuly 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    These are just beautiful!
    What a wonderful color.

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  4. Joop ZandJuly 3, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    BEAUTIFUL pictures.... so lovely this color.

    Greetings from Holland, Joop

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  5. SivindenJuly 3, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    The quote is a very useful reminder. Your photos show that paying attention is rewarding. Well done!

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  6. XaviJuly 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hi,
    That is so beautiful!!
    Thanks for stopping by.
    Best Regards from Barcelona

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  7. deb dutyJuly 3, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    This is such a lovely shade of pink. Beautiful photos!

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  8. eileeninmdJuly 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful flower and images. Well done!

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  9. Isabel SorianoJuly 4, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Hablar despacito, escuchar las palabras que salen del corazón..sin prisa, sin pausa. Hermosa flor, belleza contenida en esa gota de agua.
    Un beso.

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  10. EG CameraGirlJuly 4, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Lovely droplets on the blossoms.

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  11. AvaJuly 4, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Such a beautiful sentiment xx Ava

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  12. AprilJuly 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    What a lovely gem of a flower!

    In answer to your question about the fence - we have a rail fence around the garden.

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  13. Heart n SoulJuly 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Breathtaking !!

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  14. TeresaJuly 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a wonderful message and way of looking at photography. I absolutely love the second shot.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Love that drop in the centre of the flower. So neat hoe it acts as a lens.

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  16. RajeshJuly 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful macros of the flower.

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  17. Kim, USAJuly 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    That is very pretty macro shots!! Love it very much!

    Macro Monday

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  18. CrystalJuly 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Lovely photos, BEAUTIFUL message. Thanks for stopping by & commenting on my Mennonites hiking photo. Your comment is so very true... our decision to do something & a little planning is sometimes all it takes. God bless! :)

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  19. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous shots! :)

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  20. jamie wJuly 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    i just can't get over how great your pictures are. breathtaking

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  21. JamaJuly 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    This is so gorgeous, I love the flowers.

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  22. KalaJuly 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Beautiful details of the petals and center.
    And I agree - photography is in part about listening.

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  23. Christina, SwedenJuly 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    wise words and a beautiful set of photos

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  24. Ever Green TreeJuly 4, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Pretty in Pink :)

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  25. МъхJuly 4, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Beatifull flowers!!!

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  26. PradeepaJuly 5, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful flower and a lovely color.

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  27. LindaJuly 5, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    marvelous macro shots!

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  28. BarbaraJuly 5, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Very wise words. Beautiful macros.

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  29. Lisa July 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Stunning. Just stunning.

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  30. DeannaJuly 5, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thank you much for stopping by my blog and leaving a lovely comment. Your blog is absolutely beautiful. Realizing all of God's gifts thru photography is truly a blessing.

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  31. An Apel a DayJuly 6, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Very pretty. I love how big the flowers are in your shots.

    http://theapels.blogspot.com/2011/07/wordless-wednesday-in-dog-house.html

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