30 December




"our life is frittered away by detail, simplify, simplify..."

-Thoreau






as thoreau i am inspired most by the beauty of the world i live in 

and the richness of the people that fill it










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  1. Beautiful image! 'Simplify' has been my motto for the past 3 years, and it continues to be!

    Happy New Year, to you!

    Poppy

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  2. It is very pretty with its small, wiry stems.
    The beauty is everywhere and you are good to see it.
    Many loving greetings and Happy New Year!
    Jette Majken

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  3. Love it! And yes, the more simple the better!

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  4. Appreciating the comment but trying to accomplish it is a feat of monumental proportions. I know of what I speak as I contemplate downsizing my residence to a smaller environment!

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  5. lovely photo I learned that quote from my Father :-)

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  6. Even in its dryness it has so much to say

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  7. Beautiful in its simplicity I too am feeling inspired by your photo :)

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  8. Such beautiful texture!

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  9. So lovely - words and image! It truly is the simple things in life that mean the most. Happy New Year - all the very best to you and your family in the New Year! xo Karen

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  10. Very very rich in its simplicity!

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    1. ...and I meant to add, how much I aspire to many of Thoreau's quotations, especially this one

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  12. Perfect image, have a Happy New Year x

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  13. A lovely sentiment! Happy New Year!

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  14. Fabulous in its simplicity...I find I crave this as I get older.

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  15. Words to reflect upon and a wonderful picture ....thanks! All the best for 2014!

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  16. That's a stunning image!

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  17. Totally exquisite!

    Lovely blog too!

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  18. Lovely image and inspiring words!

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  19. I like the treatment here.
    Very beautiful image.
    Happy New Year to you!

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  20. Happy New Year, great use of Kim's lovely texture!

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  21. So beautiful! Lovely image and texture work.

    Happy New Year!

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  22. Creatively edited photography and lovely quote ~ Happy New Year to you ~ carol,x xx

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  23. It's amazing how complicated we make life, isn't it?! This is a lovely, simple shot. The colors are wonderful.
    Visiting from Texture Tuesday

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  24. Thoreau has much to answer for. Happy new Year to you!! Dianne

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  25. I wish could follow these words... lovely image my friend!

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  26. Lovely shot and great words too.

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  27. Wishing you a New Year filled with hope, love, good health and creativity!

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  28. Lovely shot and simplicity, yes !!

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  30. Love the background and texture of your photograph. Happy New Year!

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  31. Simplify.....that word struck me good! May have to choose it as my word for 2014 because that's definitely what I need to do....SIMPLIFY!
    Your image is stunning! Wishing you and Happy New Year!!

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  32. There is so much beauty in the world; invariably found in the simplest things.

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  33. Just lovely! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful images in 2014.

    I wish you all the best in 2014, a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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  34. Lovely image and great quote !
    My very best wishes for 2014 to you and your family !
    Sylvia

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  35. This is a beautiful way to look toward this next year and so very true..lovely...Michelle

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