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










Comments

  1. Poppy30/12/2013, 07:35

    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. Unknown30/12/2013, 07:57

    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. Anonymous30/12/2013, 07:59

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

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  4. Kate30/12/2013, 08:16

    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. Lynn30/12/2013, 10:24

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

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  6. Unknown30/12/2013, 10:30

    Lovely! Happy New Year!

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  7. Vandana Sharma30/12/2013, 11:19

    Even in its dryness it has so much to say

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  8. Mary30/12/2013, 15:31

    So beautiful!

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  9. Susan Demeter30/12/2013, 16:13

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

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  10. Mersad30/12/2013, 16:35

    Great find and edit!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  11. Laura30/12/2013, 18:07

    Such beautiful texture!

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  12. sunshine30/12/2013, 19:35

    Very nice capture.

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  13. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie31/12/2013, 00:59

    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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  14. Cindy Madden31/12/2013, 07:20

    Very very rich in its simplicity!

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  15. Carole M.31/12/2013, 07:29

    a very lovely photo

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    1. Carole M.31/12/2013, 18:10

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

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  16. Viv@Thoughts from the Desktop31/12/2013, 07:29

    Perfect image, have a Happy New Year x

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  17. 4 Lettre Words31/12/2013, 08:53

    A lovely sentiment! Happy New Year!

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  18. Donna@Gardens Eye View31/12/2013, 09:20

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

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  19. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com31/12/2013, 09:23

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

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  20. Anonymous31/12/2013, 09:28

    That's a stunning image!

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  21. Lola31/12/2013, 09:52

    Totally exquisite!

    Lovely blog too!

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  22. Barb31/12/2013, 10:03

    Lovely image and inspiring words!

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  23. Indrani31/12/2013, 10:14

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

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  24. jodice31/12/2013, 10:30

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

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  25. Sheila31/12/2013, 10:32

    So beautiful! Lovely image and texture work.

    Happy New Year!

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  26. Anonymous31/12/2013, 10:33

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

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  27. lisa31/12/2013, 11:21

    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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  28. Anonymous31/12/2013, 11:29

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

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  29. Nancy31/12/2013, 11:38

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

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  30. Carver31/12/2013, 12:59

    Lovely shot and great words too.

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  31. The Artful Diva31/12/2013, 13:48

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

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  32. lisa lewicki hermanson31/12/2013, 15:55

    Lovely shot and simplicity, yes !!

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  33. Louisette31/12/2013, 17:07

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  34. Leora31/12/2013, 17:08

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

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  35. Cheryl M31/12/2013, 21:51

    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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  36. J Cosmo Newbery01/01/2014, 04:19

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

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  37. eileeninmd01/01/2014, 06:45

    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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  38. Sylvia01/01/2014, 12:00

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

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  39. Rambling Woods04/01/2014, 22:40

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

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