Drawn by the golden western sun, I grab my camera and head towards the bridge, my sunset trysting spot.
It had been a full day, having been out on errands twice and also a walk to the bridge earlier today with the children and one of their neighbourhood friends.
New activity surprised us, the familiar scene before our eyes changing without warning.
As we headed home we crossed paths with the Wood Duck family again.
When I last saw them I counted 10 ducklings, today there were 9, each noticeably bigger with more feather markings on their chests. Should I be sad that one has gone, or grateful that 9 remain?
The busy-ness and relentless ordering of family life fills my day, again.
The light is fading, am I too late? As I make it to the bridge, the sky glows golden orange.
I am not too late, I am just in time to witness the splendour of another sunset. I wander slowly back and forth, catching the sinking orb as it slips from view.
I stand, gently collecting photos and filling my soul. I wipe tears from my eyes as I'm lost in another magnificent sunset.
The glory of God shared yet again for all to see, all who have eyes see and ears to hear. In the cool of the evening, I turn for home, having gratefully witnessed another of God's generous miracles.
Sharing at Our World Tuesday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Color Your World, SkyWatch Friday, Orange You Glad It's Friday.
Muito lindas!Adorei!Ótima semana,beijos,chica
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous sky - wow! :-)
ReplyDeleteWell that is a very quick reaction. Marvelous sunset photo's
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ReplyDeleteCinzia
Beautifulimages and words; in all a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteBye,
Marian
Just this morning I took an extra ten minutes to watch the sun slowly extend over my frosty front lawn. No matter where on the planet you are the sunrise and sunset reminds us all of the beauty and magnificence of God.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Leah
Wonderful sequence of shots. I love the golden sun. That draws me to look too.
ReplyDeleteKaren, your sunset shot is drawing me into the picture...I too feel a bit of 'mistiness' and the wonder of nature, so amazing. Love, love all your spectacular photos and also of your sweet children as well!
ReplyDeleteI too captured a spectacular sunset scene last evening, which I will show on my next post.
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Gorgeous captures, Karen, and such incredible skies and colors! Glorious way to begin or end any day!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I LOVE the duck family!!! Delightful!!
ReplyDeleteI love the brilliant colors and the feeling that you show us.
ReplyDeleteThe first shot is stunning, love the colours and the great composition!
ReplyDeleteThe duck family made me smile, they are so cute, I hope they grow up fast....
Have a good week Karen! ;-)
Your last photo, certainly a vision of what paradise will look like :)
ReplyDelete"The glory of God shared yet again for all to see, all who have eyes see and ears to hear." So poignant and so true! Love these. Sorry to hear a duckling didn't make it. :(
ReplyDeleteOnce again your images make me smile and give thanks that you share your gifts with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
wow!! beautiful images! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunset!
ReplyDeleteYes, a generous gift of the sun, rising and setting! Just a beautiful capture and heartfelt!!
ReplyDeleteI understand the tears! I get them so often as I witness the beauty of God's creation! Gorgeous, breathtaking sunset images! I also love following you around through your day!! Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteWow, stunningly gorgeous! Love those little ducks too. I can't help but feel a little sad for the missing duckling.
ReplyDeleteWas für ein Himmel und ganz vorzügliche Fotos.
ReplyDeleteLG Mathilda ♥
Good pictures, but isn't this rather dangerous with the train rushing by.
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Filip
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ReplyDeleteThe sky, the water in the gold, it looks wonderful. Great photos of the sunset, congratulations. Yours.
My eyes are happy! From where my house is located, I cant see sunsets so your photos are breathtaking.
ReplyDeletesad to know one of those sweet babies is gone but hope the rest will make it.
grateful that 9 remain!!
ReplyDeleteWoW, your sunset is gorgeous, such powerful colors!!
Cute duckling, I would be grateful that 9 are left. I loved the photos, especially the sunset. The colors are beautiful. Lovely photos, thanks for sharing your world.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful landscape & sunset!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
xoxo, Juliana
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It is a compelling sunset. I can see why you would be drawn to it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the sky at dusk, and to your question about being sad one duck is missing or happy that there are still 9...that is definitely a difficult question. I can't help but feel sad when a death has occurred in nature.
ReplyDeleteEspecially beautiful first and last photos - the last one has such a gentle feel to it. That's a little sad about the tenth duck - let's hope their family's not reinacting the "5 little ducks went out one day...." nursery rhyme.
ReplyDeleteLove those ducks! A friend of mine had a pet duck (a beautiful big white one). And what a beautiful place you live in - great sunsets too.
ReplyDeleteI wiped tears from my eyes too, looking at your beautiful photos, reading your touching comments and recognising the enormity of simply being able to stop and look at God's handiwork. Sometimes these moments need to be stolen.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Beautiful, as always.
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Wonderful captures of the beauty our awesome God paints for us to enjoy day after day. His craftsmanship does bring about a sense of gratitude for sight and His love. Thanks for sharing Karen.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful sky shots!
ReplyDeleteYou are never too late. You are always where you are meant to be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work ...
ReplyDeleteHave a great evening! :)
nature can indeed mesmerize us. thanks for sharing this beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteGosh, that sunset is a stunner!!! Isn't this such a beautiful world, truly!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning sunset you have captured. We live in a beautiful world don't we. x
ReplyDeleteYou made my day with that sunset !
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing sunset shots!
ReplyDeletepicture postcard in the making...gorgeous sunsets! you are so fortunate to be able to witness God's beauty in real time!
ReplyDelete^)^ linda
Beautiful photos with brilliant colors. Thank you for this lovely post.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauty, Sunshine!
ReplyDeleteLove your (Our) World and thanks for sharing it...
Greetings, Anna :))
Your dawn photos are glorious. Sleepy heads don't know what they're missing!
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful sunset images and I love the little duck family... very cool!
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
Awwww... Karen, I'd be sad but glad too. What sweet pictures. I have been so busy that I've barely had time to see all my favorite blogger's these days. I apologize for that. It's nice to be here again, I love your blog so much. xo
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots my friend. That sunset is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow, you've really captured a perfect sunset.
ReplyDeleteErika B
Thar's a stunning colour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sky color!...Christine
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful post!! You have an amazing sunset viewing spot. I have missed Grafton since we moved away 23 years ago and always wished to go back for a weekend or more.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get down your way to enjoy it too one day. We are both keen (desperate) for a weekend away somewhere to rest & recharge but finance won't allow accomodation.
Please pray for our situation as we are facing being on the unemployment line as Allans Music close their first 2 shops on Friday... hard, scary times ahead.
Glorious sunset shots. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing sunset photos Karen - Dave
ReplyDeleteWow... now those are some gorgeous oranges! You captured these colors beautifully. And I love that dear duck family! :) Thanks so much for joining us for 'color your world' today!
ReplyDeleteYou shared a lovely day with us in photos, beautiful shots! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! I love the reflection of the sunsets in the water!!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous sunset and those wood ducks are sweet.
ReplyDeleteThose orange skies are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow wonderful pictures from the sunset!
ReplyDeleteBlissful those colors!
I love that first photo!!! You should stop by my blog and submit this to Orange You Glad It's Friday, a meme dedicated to the color orange! Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots...especially the orange sunset! You've got a lot of cool stuff happening in your neighborhood!
ReplyDeleteNice sequence of shots....Happy weekend♥
ReplyDeleteYour sunset photographs are simply stunning. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteStunning sunset photos!
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