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Saturday, August 17, 2013

August Evenings








                                                                                                                                                    Yesterday


Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, 
for beauty is God's handwriting.
                                                
                                                 Ralph Waldo Emerson


As the day begins to colour with soft golden hues of early evening, I turn my head skywards to look for wonders. As often as possible I embrace these opportunities. Giving thanks for legs which can walk and eyes which can see, I briskly head off to soak my soul and mind in the visible whispers of God's creative magnificence. I always return invigorated in body and refreshed in spirit.

 Each day is a fresh miracle, each sunset a unique masterpiece for us to savour.


                                                                                                                      Late addition - this afternoon
Sharing at Weekend Reflections, SkyWatch Friday.

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54 comments:

  1. ErinAugust 17, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Karen
    These are totally gorgeous!! Mind you I love purple but really these are some of your best pics!!

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  2. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERAugust 17, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Wow, fantastische Momente schön eingefangen...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  3. Joop ZandAugust 17, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    BEAUTIFUL evening photo's with lovely light and colors....that first one is really FANTASTIC.

    Greetings from Holland, Joop

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  4. LottaAugust 17, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Wow, so beautiful pic´s!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Lotta from Sweden

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  5. GinaAugust 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful pictures and words!

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  6. JimAugust 17, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    These are beautiful shots.

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  7. flowersandhomeAugust 17, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful! Love the quote as well. Even if I don't see these wide, uninterrupted skies, I do see the beauty of it as well and then I often grab the camera. I should show it to you in a post as well, just to compare skies around the world. Thank you for sharing again Karen!
    Love the house as well, love the Australian houses with the porch, often all around the house.
    Marian

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  8. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I would love to see your sky photos Marian, good idea to make them into a post one day. The house shown is a little unusual here as it has attic/upstairs windows - very nice to look at. Most houses here have neither attics or basements but many have a large deck or verandah as you mention. We have a good climate for enjoying outdoor living.

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  9. JenniAugust 17, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Love the purple one!!!!!

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  10. SandraAugust 17, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Such beautiful setting sun images and I love that last golden light one!
    Thank you for visiting my place!

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  11. JoyAugust 17, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Amazing hands painting of God.

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  12. MarilynAugust 17, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful post - thank you.

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  13. chicaAugust 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Muito lindo tudo! beijos,chica

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  14. SofiaAugust 17, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Beautiful captures! the sunset shot is super stunning! great reflection of that bridge.

    happy weekend. :)

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  15. ShirleyAugust 18, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Oh my goodness! No wonder everyone wants to visit Australia! Your photos are representative of a country of tremendous beauty. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. amandaAugust 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Beautifully captured & wonderfully said, Karen!
    I've been feeling extra grateful this week as the world is in all it's beauty around us, and we are here to enjoy it.

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  17. forgetmenotAugust 18, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    Karen, These are beautiful captures, and that sunset is positively amazing. Mickie :)

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  18. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessAugust 18, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Mercy those are beautiful photos, GOD truly knows just how to paint this old world with color and you captured it so wonderful for us.

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  19. 'TsukiAugust 18, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    The reflection of the sunset on the windows of the house ine the second pic are so intense the windows look on fire ! Very nice set of sunset reflection, bravo.

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  20. VieraAugust 18, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Evenings reflections are most beautiful...Great job...

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  21. ZenaAugust 18, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Wonderful pictures, light is amazing

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  22. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyAugust 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful colors.

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  23. KirstenAugust 18, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful photos! It is such a lovely time of the year here.

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  24. geaninaAugust 18, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Really beautiful shots! Greetings...

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  25. LindaAugust 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Luscious pictures! And the text is lovely too.

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  26. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    WOW!! Gods work is amazing. LOVE your photos my friend.

    Hugs~

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  27. NancyAugust 18, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    These are absolutely breathtaking...I love the quote and you certainly captured the essence of it with your shots....

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  28. JulieAugust 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    What beautiful photos - so soothing and restful to look at.

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  29. Seeing Each DayAugust 18, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Thank you for that glorious last shot - magnificent.

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  30. eileeninmdAugust 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Gorgeous sky and reflections. So colorful and pretty. Lovely captures. Have a happy week ahead!

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  31. aspiritofsimplicityAugust 18, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    this is my favorite time of day to walk. I like to watch the day settle in and know that people are settling in as well.

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  32. ZenserlyAugust 18, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I am left in awe at the beauty of the skies that you captured....wow...it's been quite sometime since I last took captures of the sky...it is rainy season on my side of the world and I am missing the rays of the sun...thanks for making me see the sun virtually today :)

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  33. AnonymousAugust 18, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    great series of shots and accompanying words!

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  34. DzjiedzjeeAugust 19, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful! A real summer evening! :-)

    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    Gert Jan

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  35. EricaStaAugust 19, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    There are wonderful pictures of nature ... Thank you for sharing this moments

    Hugs, Heidrun
    Wish you a very Good next week <3

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  36. DeborahAugust 19, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Absolutely stunning! Lovely quote.

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  37. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Love the colors of sunset in these.

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  38. KmcblackburnAugust 20, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Oh my, the streams of heavely light in that last shot are breathtaking :)

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  39. Elise LeaAugust 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful photos with wonderful reminder that all good things come from God above! Thank you for sharing!

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  40. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for that beautiful reminder.

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  41. tinajoAugust 20, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Now how gorgeous is this - lovely! :-)

    http://tinajoathome.com/

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  42. МъхAugust 20, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Your evenings are so beatiful!!!!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  43. ValerieAugust 20, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Absolutely breathtaking captures Karen - especially that last shot! Yes, we are greatly blessed by the miracles God creates and chooses to share with us each and every day.

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  44. Tuynvrouwe/ Puur NatuurAugust 20, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Beautiful pictures and words!
    best regard, Anne-Marie

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  45. CinziaAugust 20, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    This light is FANTASTIC!!!
    Cinzia

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  46. Kim@stuffcould....August 20, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    these are gorgeous...I like Emersons saying...beauty is Gods handwritting

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  47. GigaAugust 21, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Cudowne widoki o zachodzie słońca. Zauroczył mnie widok na trzecim zdjęciu. Kwiaty i różowa poświata. Pozdrawiam.
    Wonderful views at sunset. I fell in love with back in the third picture. Flowers and pink glow. Yours.

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  48. LizAugust 21, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    These are stunning, Karen! I too love to look up as the sun begins to set. I also find myself looking up during the day and marvelling at His creation. No sky, sunset or sunrise is ever the same. There is so much beauty to be seen everyday.

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  49. Ocean SoulAugust 22, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Amen! So much to be thankful for, especially being able to see God's artwork all around us and you do a wonderful job of capturing it on film.

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  50. BarbAugust 22, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    The moments you've captured are glorious. Your own little warbler is very cute!

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  51. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Wow -- so very beautiful!

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  52. Penelope Potty SnooperAugust 23, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    How truly wonderful. And to be able to appreciate the joys of nature with a family of ten! Incredible.

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  53. AnetteAugust 23, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I absolutely love your photos, they are beautiful :)

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  54. LauraAugust 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    absolutely gorgeous!

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