Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
Rachel Carson
It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility.
Rachel Carson
If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.
Buddha

To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.
H. H. the Dalai Lama
I love those pics Sylvia, especially the clouds in the first one.
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Guy
Regina In Pictures
nice photos and thoughts to go along with them...
ReplyDeleteI too am strengthened and inspired by the beauty of nature.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the yellow rose, beautiful light, the flower seems glowing
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. The photos are awesome and the quotes very thought provoking. I just love someone with such a positive attitude. I believe it gets easier as we reach the top of the hill ...
ReplyDeleteYour collection of pictures are really beautiful..always love all the skies pics
ReplyDeleteI just love that yellow rose, Sylvia. You're motivating me... but then I can't go out yet to take some photos. Soon though...
ReplyDeleteRachel knew what she was talking about.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sylvia, for these beautiful photographs.
beauty and wisdom, that's you Sylvia
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful photos and quotes, always uplifting and contemplative. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of those 'sno-ball' bushes, isn't it!? I love those, haven't seen one in ages!
ReplyDeleteBeauty, Wonder, Humility.
ReplyDeleteGreat quotation and shots.
The sunset over the water is magnifico. The perfect yellow rose is a gem. Keep the shutter clicking.
ReplyDeleteInspiring quotes, with lovely pictures to match.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and great pics.
ReplyDelete:-)