Human artistry adds to nature’s.
Artistry, For Whatsoever is Lovely, Week 24
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Natural Images. Do You See What I See?
What has nature seen fit to draw on my large flower pot? You tell me what you see and then I’ll tell you what I saw.
What I first saw was the same empty-eyed skeleton skull that is hanging from the overhang of the bedroom far behind the flower pot. Can you see it? You can also see a sketchy rendition of the bones of his body below. Eerie.
All of the answers of what others saw were on Facebook, so I’ll duplicate them here:
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Tamara Alaine MitchellA dog and a monkey.
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Cheryl KennedyI see a monkey face and ears about 1/3 of the way down. Also could be his hand.<img class="" role="presentation" src="data:;base64, ” width=”18″ height=”18″ />
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Sara AxelsonI see a horse with a parakeet on its head holding a small dog
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Jim AnshutzA dog and a monkey
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Carol BradleyI see a pregnant alien with big ears and wearing sunglasses.<img class="" role="presentation" src="data:;base64, ” width=”18″ height=”18″ />Leland OlsonA mother baboon holding her baby<img class="" role="presentation" src="data:;base64, ” width=”18″ height=”18″ />Sherry Holiman SwindleA dog with a mask on<img class="" role="presentation" src="data:;base64, ” width=”18″ height=”18″ />Judy Dykstra-BrownAnd i see that I have very creative friends!!!! There is one more thing no one has seen which is the first thing I saw.Shannon EvansDragon and a monkey
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Jim AnshutzA dog and a monkeyAnd a couple pigs
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Nature, for CFFC
Your Own Backyard
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Both of the flowers that were emerging 24 hours ago have matured into their full glory and now shriveled up and fallen off the bush.
The agave from my garden has accepted its new place and decided to bloom and the palm tree whose leaves were cropped off by marauding cows before the fence went up, has put out new branches.
I found this perfect little succulent “flower” lying on the brick sidewalk
This is my present view of the lot from my studio.
and sneezes.
Stasis and Flux
Laughter is the flux of life, aiding in the flow
as we face gloomy prospects everywhere we go.
Better just to stay at home and enjoy what we’re given
It does no good to cry about the way our life’s been riven
into “then” and “now.” Whereas the world was once a race,
now we walk on tiptoe, remaining in our place,
observing what is close at hand—the blessings that surround us—
looking for the beauty in the space that lies around us.
Flowers, birds and family. Sunset skies, the trees.
Life may end where it began, here with the birds and bees.
The whole world is a miracle, and we are just a part of it.
Remember, there was no mankind way back at the start of it.
If we pass to oblivion and all our buildings crumble,
nature will go on again, our history just a mumble
that beings of the future will stumble on and wonder
why we chose to pillage and why we chose to plunder
when we could have just sat back to wonder at this world
where everything we ever needed lay securely curled.
Breathe her air, enjoy her fruits, enjoy simple things.
Open your eyes and ears and heart to all that nature brings.
“Add An Element of Nature”
The little headdress is composed of the feathers of birds that my cats have regrettably brought to me as offerings. This little shrine honors their too-brief lives and reminds me to be prompt in my feedings.
Bowl
Pasiano and I are trying to add more elements of nature to the empty lot next to us. We’ll add more once I get it fenced off from marauding cows!!
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For this prompt of Cee’s: https://ceenphotography.com/2020/06/17/on-the-hunt-for-joy-challenge-week-24-add-an-element-of-nature/
Nature in Black and White
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The next-to-last photo is of a squirrel tail draped over the side of the marble bird feeder I had emptied of water and put bird seed in. No matter what I did, the birds were not attracted, so I made it into a fountain which didn’t work so well due to the fact that the water evaporated so quickly I had to fill it twice a day. It is now a planter for a fern, as you can see!
The Art of Nature: Palm Art
I don’t know what creates these incredible patterns on this palm tree, but I am fascinated by them. I think this one looks like a Chinese scene of people passing. (Click on photos to enlarge.) I’d be interested to hear what figures you see in the tree.
For the Sunday Trees Challenge.
Moonstruck
Moonstruck
I am blinded by the rising moon,
as there above the old shed,
it broadcasts
that elsewhere in a larger world
all is well
and as intended.
The prompt words today were broadcast, shed and moonstruck.
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2018/11/20/rdp-tuesday-broadcast/
https://fivedotoh.com/2018/11/20/fowc-with-fandango-shed/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2018/11/20/moonstruck/
The Rest of the Trip to Big Spring
The Rest of the Trip to Big Spring
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After a long drive, we were finally approaching Big Spring, one of the largest natural springs in the world, with an outpouring large enough to fill a baseball stadium overnight.
This is where we were headed,
And we were almost there, when alas,
this is the bad news we were greeted with.
and after another long winding drive through the beauties of the Ozarks,
success!!!
As well as evidence of the reason for our detour.
Finally, the gorgeous turquoise waters of Big Spring and Little Spring, which together bubble out of the rocks to join to the Current River.
The beauty of the surrounds, coupled with the vivid turquoise of the water is spellbinding.
Watercress abounds,
as do other aquatic plants.
Although it is forbidden, obviously someone couldn’t resist the temptation to wade in the cold pristine water.
It wasn’t forgottenman, though. Here seen in a reflective mood.
Then we took this sidewalk to nowhere
and discovered this neglected playground.
Forgottenman couldn’t resist those steps up to the top.
Nor could he resist the long ride down.
such as this cache of acorns,
a lush undergrowth of moss and ferns,
as well as mistletoe
and, finally, this leaf seemingly surrounded by jewels
After an hour or so, we said good bye to Big Spring.
On our ride out, the roadside was set aflame as we rode off to new adventures.
Tomorrow, it’s off to Des Moines!
https://sonofabeach96.com/2018/10/25/which-way-challenge-october-25-2018/
Nature’s Stagings: FOTD Oct 27, 2018
Click on any photo to enlarge and view all. These beauties were all found within 20 feet of Forgottenman’s front door in Missouri. Found Art..
For Cee’s FOTD.
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