Saturday, October 22, 2011

...darkness and light...

battling against darkness
is of little use to the seeker.
taking arms against the negative
brings the negative into your heart.
what you must do instead is let in the light.
~1,001 ways to live in the moment


today we find ourselves
wrapped in a soft blanket of mist.
with the sun patiently waiting.
to slip through the folds.
frost heavy.
leaves that can no longer hang on.
falling gently to the ground.
light + objects = shadows
join us down under for SSS.
have you caught your wish leaf yet?
just BE.
robin.

18 comments:

Kathe W. said...

lovely photo-I can feel the crisp cold air!

Chubby Chieque said...

Mr. Frosty is coming to town?

Beauty, that is!

Happy TS...

hugs,
/chie

Ralph said...

We so often see only darkness, not realizing that even the tiniest light that exists is such an affirmative thing. Dark and gloom is a big picture we seem to gravitate to, so we must savor the little bit of bright that is out there too...

Sylvia K said...

Superb shadow shot for the day and your words are always a wonderful to start any day, Robin! Thank you for the light on a dark, rainy day! Hope you have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Ms. Becky said...

we have yet to get our first frost, and it was a possibility this morning but it looks like we escaped it again. there are a few green tomatoes still clinging to the vines out there. thanks for the lovely peek into your frosty early morning. I love the hint of the sun's back-lighting. happy weekend to you Robin.

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

brrrr...here we go again! Loving your picture - a perfect capture today - love the sun hitting it - wonderful!

Beverley Baird said...

Lovely photo!
love the quote as well!

Molly said...

Open the curtains at dawn and the morning rushes in. I love your leaf picture Robin

Cassie said...

You captured this leaf just at the right moment. The hoarfrost is crystal clear wuth the shadow superimposed on it. Great shot! Have a good weekend.

Gemma Wiseman said...

Exquisite lighting, cameo etching of shadow and kiss of frost on this leaf! The essence of magic! A wish leaf of romance and dreams!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

That leaf is mysteriously radiant...

SHADOW, SHADOW

Shadow, shadow drawing near,
You are all alone, I fear;
Let me be your new-found friend—
I’ll stick with you to the end!


© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Shadowy Sunflower

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

We ALL need to hold on those words and live it each moment of our lives. And, what a difference that can make in this world!
Thank you.

Eaton Bennett aka Berenice Albrecht said...

I know that quote to be true, with all my heart...and life experience. :))

forgetmenot said...

Absolutely stunning photo--the lighting is so perfect. Your words are, as always, thoughts to ponder. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

Spadoman said...

Beautiful shot! Thisn is how themmorning looked yesterdaybhere at my place. Frosty, silky, cool, but with warm sun rays in the air. Very nice indeed.
I put in a new link to my blog at Hey Harriet's. Hope you have time to take a look.

Peace

A Wild Thing said...

Oooooo...burrrrrr...we haven't had those killer frosts yet, one was close, enough to drop the tomato plants...but I know it's coming soon,
with a vengeance I'm sure.

Yes, we're having fun with the new shop, sold a skull yesterday...SWEET...to a student mortician, how cool is that, a really neat kid...he also bought spider soap...today I put the finishing touches on the brain soap, you can buy a 5 lb. whole brain soap and cut it off as needed...told ya we were gonna have fun...ha! I'll be posting shots of it tomorrow.

I haven't been posting comments much these days, my computer is running so slow, it takes forever to do it...not enough time in the day!!!

I'm at the ready with my new woollys Tilda...nuthin' as soft as new wool socks aye...thanks for the java and have a sunny Sunday girls!!!

s

Lisa's RetroStyle said...

That is one frigged little leaf...a sign of things to come :( Lovely shot!

CanadianGardenJoy said...

I have a thing for leaf pictures and this one is perfect !
Joy : )