“to crave and to have are as like as a thing and its shadow.
for when does a berry break upon the tongue as sweetly
as when one longs to taste it, and when is the taste refracted
into so many hues and savors of ripeness and earth, and when do our
senses know any thing so utterly as when we lack it?
and here again is a foreshadowing --
the world will be made whole.
for to wish for a hand on one's hair is all but to feel it.
so whatever we may lose,
very craving gives it back to us again.”
― marilynne robinson
it is a morning of.
seemingly warm sunshine.
but.
it is deceiving.
windy and cold.
no matter.
it is sunshine.
check out shadows from
around the hemispheres.
have a wonderful day.
just BE.
robin.
I like your equation....very clever and perfect to go with your shot this week. I especially like the etude of the fabric in the background and the table. It works beautifully with the pitcher. I really like your header. I posted a picture back after Christmas of 2 clothespins together on an old line. What is there ab out old clothespins that pulls us in. If you have the answer just let me know. Genie
ReplyDeleteShadows would not exist without light, and especially without the illumination of the sun. Our shadows below represent life, we and it move along together through our lives - sun is always the best part of a cold and windy day, it allows us to view the day in the most optimistic way...
ReplyDeleteThe Robinson quote is quite nice..the type to read, and read again.
ReplyDeleteWe're enjoying sunshine at the moment, between the storms. Your sunshine does look warm, even if its not.
Lovely composition. (Your picture and of course also the quote).
ReplyDeleteGreat shadow shot and words for the day as always, Robin!! It's raining again here -- rained all night, supposed to rain for most of the week! The temps aren't bad, but if it's wet it seems colder than it is! Hope you have a good weekend! Stay warm -- and dry!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
“to crave and to have are as like as a thing and its shadow.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome line! Great shot Robin. Be blessed and have a great weekend!
John
Missing your prose, Rob...
ReplyDeleteIt always give me a heads up. Loving the prose as evah as well your never ending professional way of photography.
Hugs,
/chie
Love the quote. The last sentence says it all.
ReplyDeleteYes...sunshine is good. :)
Robin girl I can see so many details to this shadow shot .. the opposing layers of texture from each surface .. the light and shadow .. it looks simple at first and then looking closer it is far more complex .. such as the quote is !
ReplyDeleteJoy : )
Ooo I love the little pitcher! Happy SSS.
ReplyDeleteAt least the shadows don't blow away with all of this wind we've had!! The sun does feel good to see though! Happy Shadow Shot Robin!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, the shadow on the textured cloth. Very artsy!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric texture - as if keeping the shadows in place round the pitcher and letting the pitcher's shadow have its own identity! A calming image!
ReplyDeleteGreat Shadow Shot and verse as always, have a great week ahead my friend, and I hope you get some sunshine..
ReplyDeleteA fantastic image, and the quote is really wonderful--a touch of heaven. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thank you for your beautiful contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday.
ReplyDeleteHouse's Shadow, have a great weekend!
Beautiful image, beautiful words. You have such a lovely composition, great depth of field, and sharp contrast between textures. Nice!
ReplyDeleteYour photos and words are always wonderful. The way you photograph everyday things with the perfect angles and light. Amazing!! Once again, I enjoyed visiting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!
ReplyDeleteNo more snow here neither :) It was raining here yesterday but we still have some snow left..mostly dirty. Now we need a couple of warm weeks and it would be spring.
Have a good week ahead!
A simple and beautiful image! I like the words very much too, - something to dwell upon.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness....once again, such an artful image. Well done. As for your composition of words...that is always a pleasure, and I look forward to reading.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting with me today...
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