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Where there is beauty, there is peace*

July 20, 2011 by Barb 11 Comments

My life is not what could be called chaotic. I’m busy and sometimes feel scattered since we keep up two homes. As a result, my housekeeping is not what it used to be. Some days I look around and think about everything that I should be cleaning or doing and then somehow find myself at the computer . . . But it’s when I’m at the computer and don’t have the energy or inspiration to create, that’s when I get discouraged.

So last night just before bed I was laying down and reading the Shutter Sisters’ book, ‘Expressive Photography’. Tracy’s introduction to the chapter on stillness was just what I needed. She writes ‘stillness in photography is about the sense of peace and quiet that often exudes from vignettes, subjects, and situations in our daily lives without us even noticing it’. ‘It is about that one moment when we are inspired beyond words, when clarity overflows without our questions being answered and we have a certainty in the beauty of a moment . . .’

I immediately thought of these shots I took last week which at the time I didn’t think were anything special. Now I know they are, at least to me. Farms, fields, and fences are deeply rooted in my soul and they bring me a certain contentment that no other image can.

*Expressive Photography’ by the Shutter Sisters.

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  1. Ashley Sisk says

    July 20, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    What a beautiful post – oddly enough, I found myself becoming calm and still as I read through your words. Thank you for that.

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  2. texwisgirl says

    July 20, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    they are beautiful. perfect.

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  3. Tammy says

    July 20, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Very pretty pictures, so peaceful & serene.. just like this post. Nicely done!

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  4. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    I love these photos! They are so gorgeous!
    Jo

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  5. Good Girl Gone Green says

    July 20, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Beautiful!

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  6. Liz says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:08 am

    Lovely captures yes very peaceful.

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  7. Beth P. says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Wow, gorgeous. I love the depth of field! And the colors are beautiful!

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  8. edenhills says

    July 21, 2011 at 3:27 am

    After spending the last week building fence in this heat, I really have an appreciation of your subject. Great photos!

    Teresa

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  9. Edins House says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:33 am

    From my persepective, you’ve captured “stillness”… beautiful photographs!
    Victoria

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  10. Annika says

    July 21, 2011 at 10:37 am

    I like these a lot. Such warm colours!

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  11. Barbara says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    I love these, especially the first one. The colors, the focus, the bokeh…everything about it is perfect.

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