Lens-Artists Challenge #325 – Gratitude
Today, let us swim wildly, joyously in gratitude.
Rumi
There is so much to be grateful for. When I saw Tina‘s Lens-Artists challenge, I was at a loss as to what I would share. I wanted to be succinct, which added to the challenge while ensuring that I included things at the core of my life. Her request of us was “to focus on those things for which you are most grateful.” Where do I begin?
No sun outlasts its sunset,
but will rise again and bring the dawn.
Maya Angelou
Sunrises and…
…Sunsets
Sunsets and sunrises are a reminder of life for me. I am grateful to wake up each morning feeling healthy, having a roof over my head, and enjoying food to nourish my being. I am thankful to enjoy the beauty that surrounds me.
The only calendar I need is just outside my window.
With eyes to see and ears to hear, nature keeps me posted.
Alfred Armand Montapert
If each of my words were a drop of water,
you would see through them and glimpse what I feel:
gratitude, acknowledgement.
Octavio Paz
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled
by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude
of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer
I want to thank Patti for her In the Details challenge last week. The responses here took us into a world of unnoticed beauty. You brought us the details all around us.
This week, Tina asks us to reflect upon what we are grateful for. I have already seen dozens of uplifting posts. I know your photos will continue to bring light and more gratitude to our lives. Look at Tina’s blog to get inspired. Don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag when creating your post so we can easily find it in the Reader.
Ann-Christine will host next Saturday at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out another exciting challenge. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
Until then, keep on clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Tina Schell
A gorgeous post Egidio, and all things about which I too am grateful. Your quotes are particularly wonderful this week and perfectly matched to your thoughts and images. Your birds and butterflies image is especially amazing.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Tina. I took your challenge to heart and made it more challenging for my personal taste. I did not want to use a lot of photos. It made me think carefully what I wanted to show and say. I’m happy you liked the post. Thanks for a great lead on the challenge.
Anne Sandler
This is a perfect response Egidio! You said it all an a few words and beautiful images. Thanks!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anne. I wanted the photos to say it for me.
Vicki
Ditto to all you have said, Egidio. It’s only in nature that many of us feel gratitude.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Vicki. I guess we value the right things.
Leya
Thank you for another beautiful post, Egidio – your values are mine too, and you express them so well. You have chosen few photos, but they say it all.♥
Egidio Leitao
Ann-Christine, thank you. The number of photos was very deliberate. I wanted to be brief and yet cover everything I’m grateful for.
nesfelicio
Wonderful images and post, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, Nes.
photobyjohnbo
Your images along with the appropriate quotes are spot-on for this challenge, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, John. I went minimalist with the number of photos and words in the post.
photobyjohnbo
As I am just starting the writing for my post, I would do well to emulate… though I’ve probably already put in too many photos. >grin<
I. J. Khanewala
I hope that butterfly is not sitting on a sundew!
Egidio Leitao
LOL That’s a buttonbush, which pollinators love. Thanks for writing.
solaner
Wonderful examples, Egídio. The basic idea or concept could have been mine 😁 but I took another road trip.
Love it. Well done!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, André. I’m glad you liked it. As for the idea and concept, great minds think alike.
solaner
Yep 😁
JohnRH
Great great photos, Egidio, and thoughts too. 👏
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, John. I value your feedback.
Yanaj *
The pictures are breathtakingly beautiful, Egídio! (The butterflies are just gorgeous!) As are the words. I love the focus on the simple things so many take for granted. For instance, waking up each morning and being gifted with the joy of another glorious day, being surrounded by loved ones, the marvels of the natural world, etc.- A wonderful, inspiring post, indeed!
Egidio Leitao
Yanaj, one more thing to be grateful for: your words here. Thanks for this kind feedback.
Yanaj *
😊🙏
Leanne Cole
Great post Egidio, I love the things you are grateful for and feel much the same way.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Leanne, for sharing these thoughts.
Sofia Alves
The kind of post that needs little words, your photos tell it at all. We have much in common, Egídio. Beautiful.
Egidio Leitao
Many thanks, Sofia. I’m happy you liked the post.
Wandering Dawgs
Egidio, what a wonderful post. Your images beautifully illustrate the things you are grateful for.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the compliment, Beth. I appreciated that.
Tranature - quiet moments in nature
Beautiful images and thoughts Egidio, so much natural beauty to be grateful for 😊
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Xenia. We are blessed to have nature surrounding our lives.