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Ahhh, the Stillness …

July 31, 2014 by Barb 17 Comments

From the Potting Bench, keeping with the times, from above

Last night I was taking a look at the Be Still 52 assignment for Week 11. Talk about perfect timing! I’ve had a very busy 10 days with three of my grandchildren visiting and I’ve loved every moment of it.

But this morning suddenly, I am all alone …

So I had time to think … what does stillness look like to me?

Well, it’s a quiet cup of coffee all by myself. Looking out the window. It’s being able to concentrate on one thing at a time (ahem … it getting harder to multi-task as I age) and so when I have the grands, it’s all about them. I don’t go trying to set up a photo shoot, it just does not work for me. Plus I want to be present for them.

But today! ah the freedom!!

It wasn’t long until I wandered out into the garden. Then I found myself at the potting bench with a handful of flowers and berries, excited to set up a little vignette. These potting bench vignettes take time: I create an arrangement I think will work, then I have to run up the stairs to look down on it, and then back down the stairs to rearrange, then back up, then back down … I can do this 10 times before I’m satisfied.

This morning I had a couple of prompts from IG that I was trying to incorporate. One was “vantage point” and the other was “shapes”. I’m quite pleased with the results. I took the photo with my phone since it’s the easiest and today it’s all about easy …

Now it’s time to head out for the day. I have places to go, things to do (no people to see) and I’m quite sure I’ll be taking a few side trips down country roads. I hope I “find” something to share with you tomorrow. Until then, have a creative day!

 

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Comments

  1. TexWisGirl says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:12 am

    so, so beautiful! enjoy your peace and quiet! :)

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  2. Viv says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Have fun Barb love your set up .

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  3. Radish says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:46 am

    This is a lovely photo and your creativity, and love for this shows through.

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  4. Beverly says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:52 am

    The same thing with set ups happens at my place too. Sometimes I’m worn out before I get to the processing! So the sitting alone with a cup of coffee and enjoying the view is perfect stillness. Love love your vision of stillness!!! Total sweetness!

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  5. Julia says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Love hearing the stories of the build up to the photo taking! Lovely image!

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  6. Cathy H. says

    July 31, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    So creative and beautiful! I love all the round shapes you found! Wonderful textures, too!

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  7. Caz Sultz says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Love your vision of stillness Barb ! At least going up and downstairs so much must keep you fit :) !

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  8. Gail O says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    I am preparing myself for a very busy next two days as my older grands will be staying here with me….fortunately, the past few days have been very quiet and peaceful and I have plenty of rest! Love this photo and set up….

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  9. Roxi says

    July 31, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Love! We the white berries snow berries? And is that flax in your coffee? Lol

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  10. Donna says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Beautifully done! I love your set up and background. Enjoy your time to yourself and have a great weekend!

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  11. Mascha says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Such a lovely still life!
    Have a great and quiet time :-)

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  12. lisa says

    August 3, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Beauty and exercise all at the same time! :-)
    Sounds like a win win situation to me.
    This is really lovely, Barb.

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  13. Nancy says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Ten days! I’ll bet you are missing them and relishing the quiet at the same time. Lovely photo.

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  14. Lisa says

    August 4, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    So Very beautiful. I love stillness and quite and try to seek it most morning.

    Im behind on Be Still and I know I will catch up soon.

    I love your potting bench.

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  15. kim says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    oh Barb…. this is beautiful stillness…… truly… love every single morsel…..

    perfect be still loveliness…. xo

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  16. Rosanna says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    There is a “daintiness” to the photo that conjures peace… love it!

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  17. Tricia says

    August 9, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    I love this photo so very much :)

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