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Friday, July 23, 2010

(this moment)

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

-inspired by Amanda Blake Soule of SouleMama

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The why. I love this idea. The idea of pausing long enough to find simple gratitude with where we are, right now, in this moment. For quite some time I have felt the need to pay attention more. I will take hundreds of photos while traveling yet my camera often sits neglected when we are at home. I have been wanting to change that. Yes, I'll sketch, but so many moments slip by while I am doing something else. So by participating in (this moment) and posting here, I will, hopefully, be more inspired to work on this goal to gather and save those little moments. It worked for keeping a sketchbook. You all are great at motivating me. And besides, this will give you a break from all those paintings! If you're not familiar with Amanda's blog or her books, do take a moment to check them out. You will be inspired too!
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful Ann! Thanks for the reminder.

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  2. JackieJuly 23, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Such beautiful colors.

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  3. padmajaJuly 24, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    When we enjoy every moment for what it is or being in the present all the time. life changes for the better automatically, isnt it? Easier said than done :-) You captured a lovely moment.

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  4. Autumn LeavesJuly 24, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    A perfect moment in time to have captured. So lovely, Ann.

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  5. Jennifer RoseJuly 24, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    that is a gorgeous flower :)

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  6. KeithJuly 26, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    Love the colours there, that yellow knocks your socks of doesn't it. and that almost blue at the centre of the flower.

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  7. AnnJuly 26, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks all for your comments. This is the first of our sunflowers to bloom. Kiddo planted the seeds.

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  8. KJuly 30, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful photo. I'm all for living in the moment and in your surroundings (instead of a computer, sadly). So when I'm not stuck at a computer, I try to notice everything around me too.

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  9. Aarti HarishNovember 9, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Hi,

    This is so beautiful, If you don't mind,can I use this picture as a reference to paint??

    Regards,
    Aarti Harish.

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  10. AnnNovember 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Aarti, I just emailed you a reply :-)

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