When driving through our country roads I’m often leaning out the window, snapping photos. Many get blurred and skewed depending on how fast hubby is going. But everywhere we go nature never ceases to amaze me with her ever changing faces and moods. In it simplest form it provides inspiring examples of abstract beauty.
Can you pick my son in the water building a dam wall out of rocks? I love the way the light makes the reflections and ripples appear so abstract. Sitting on the side of the river watching it feels almost like a meditation.
Then there’s the way the water cascades down the rocks of a waterfall. Blended in with the ferns and fronds we feel almost lost in the blur of the moment.
In the thick of the Barmah forest these wild brumbies scramble and won’t let us get too close. They gallop at high speed and their flight makes the scene feel surreal.
Deep in the heart of the Australian bush there are many scenes that make me blink and look twice. Stopping to photograph an abandoned hut I fumble and end up capturing little more than the ground and gnarly tree trunks.
Then there are times I’m focused so intently on the ground it feels primitive. Walking on the beach recently the colors in the sand were stunning. So easy to look down and focus on what’s under our feet when the sand is so mesmorising. I have to remind myself to look up so I don’t miss the beauty up above.
And there’s so much magic above. Every sunset and every sunrise offers another chance to appreciate the beauty of life. Simple pleasures to savor.
Just as Harry does. Captured from the car window, in his blurred abstract form, even he seems to relish the light in the evening sky.
In response to The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract
As we venture through life may we all slow down to enjoy the abstract beauty of life that surrounds us every day. The ordinary moments that can become extraordinary.
May we look beneath the surface, of all things and all people, to appreciate what truly lies within.
I wish you peace as we all continue the journey.
Amazing. These are incredible, Miriam. So different & unique, every one of them. I’ve been trying to pick a favourite but I like different things about each.
Hope you had a great Sunday xox
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You’re so kind, Kim, thank you. And yes, I’ve had a lovely Sunday. Hope you have too. xox
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You’re welcome, Miriam! I have had a good Sunday, thank you 🙂 xo
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Fascinating photos as usual!
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Thanks Amy.
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I’m loving the notion of “Abstract” The dog’s photo has made my day! Thnx ^^
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Oh thanks, that’s Harry, he loves feeling the wind in his hair! 🙂
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hhhhh obviously 🙂
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I LOVE the one of Harry! That’s fantastic! 🙂
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Thanks. He’s priceless, that pooch of mine.
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Cheers to seeing the beauty that surrounds us! So beautiful on so many levels, Miriam. Cheers, also, to the beauty within!
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Agreed Tiffany, to the beauty that lies within all of us. ♥♡♥
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Yes! I’ll drink to that!
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Love these photos, Miriam but that sky photo is spectacular.
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Thanks George. I like that one too. 🙂
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Amazing pictures. I especially liked the sunset one! Brilliant!
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Thanks so much.
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Great examples of abstracts in nature, Miriam!
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Thanks Sue!
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That’s so true. We find beauty in the most simple, yet magic, things around us! I wish peace too, Miriam. Wonderful post!
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Thanks Sandra. Appreciate your comment.
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Beautiful photos. What is a wild brumbie?? Never heard this term.
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A brumby is the name used for a wild horse here in Australia.
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Great shots – I really like the one of the waterfall.
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Thanks Jon.
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Beautiful pictures!!
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Thanks so much.
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Gorgeous photos as always. I love the waterfall especially. (I always love those… I have no idea where to find any around me.) And that sunset looks like fire is falling from the sky!
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What a magical way to describe it. And yes, I love waterfalls too. Thanks Sandra.
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Well said and a lovely set of photos for the challenge.
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Thank you. 🙂
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My favourite is the first photo. It’s very dramatic. I find if I put my camera on sports mode before taking photos on the move helps them turn out better.
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True. Just have to remember to turn it back. Thanks Nicole.
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Sorry, half asleep. Names mixed up. Shouldn’t type in bed so early in the morning!
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It’s easily done! It sounds like you’re making the most of the extra day off. Happy ANZAC Day!
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Thanks. Same to you. 🙂
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Love the last pic of Harry, and that sunset….are you kidding.
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Where did this photo challenge originate? I’d love to take part.
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Click on my link in the post. It will take you to The Daily Post weekly photo challenge. And enjoy.
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Thanks
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Lovely post.
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Thanks Lindsey.
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For me, sometimes the less perfect photos are the ones that are the most enjoyable. Wonderful images Miriam.
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Yes true. We have to look at them a bit closer. Thanks Maverick.
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You take wonderful photos! Thanks, Miriam!
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And you give wonderful compliments, thank you! 🙂
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Love the shot of the clouds in the sky!
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I have a thing for clouds and sky shots! 🙂
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And I’m so glad you do! I feel optimistic looking at clouds and that orange-yellow is tough to beat. 🙂
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It’s pretty magical, isn’t it? Thanks. 🙂
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Nature is so good at the abstract as well as the defined. Love the ferns with waterfall, but the last one made me chuckle 🙂
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The one of Harry? I couldn’t resist putting that one in. 🙂
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LOVE the shot of the dog!
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Thanks Merilee, that’s Harry, who loves hanging out the window!
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These are wonderful Miriam!
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Thanks Nicole. 🙂
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I ❤ Harry. That last picture is perfect!
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Smiling here. 🙂 He’s our loveable rascal.
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He’s adorable! ❤
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Those are all fascinating pictures! I think that sky is pretty mesmerizing, too. 🙂
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Thanks Vanessa. 🙂
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Every one a winner Miriam!
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You’re too kind, thanks!
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Oh goodness!! I absolutely love these.
Magical. 🙂 I feel inspired to take some myself !
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Go for it! The world’s such a big and beautiful place. 🙂
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It’s so funny, Miriam, but I stumbled over some old “abstract” nature shots on my camera’s memory card today (they’re on my blog now).
It’s quite possible that viewing these beautiful shots gave me the eyes to see the beauty in my own.
Thank you. ❤
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I’m so glad Ashley. Look forward to sharing many more beautiful moments with you. xo
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Yay!
And now I feel all warm and fuzzy. 🙂
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Me too 🙂
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