Macro Monday – Abstract with Glass Rods
An assortment of glass rods such as glass blowers use. Some are transparent, some translucent, some opaque; all are colorful. Take two.
The Ghats at Mathura
Images of India – The Ghats at Mathura
It was cold, rainy, and almost dark when we arrived at the Vishram Ghat in the ancient city of Mathura. I managed two shots and then back through the crowded…
Images of India – Talk About Hard Work
The wholesale produce market in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India is in an ancient, cavernous building filled with vendors along narrow aisles. The produce arrives at the market by truck packed in huge…
Crying Fowl: Delicate and Light as a Feather
Feathers...what incredible creations. They are light and delicate and yet so strong. Feathers keep their owners warm and dry and enable most to fly...how cool is that! We humans seem to…
Peaceful Bali Rice Fields
When I think of peaceful I think of the ancient rice fields of Bali. Idyllic, serene, peaceful and more. A spiritualness too. The cycle of planting and harvesting of the rice fields is a…
Everglades Reflections
Cypress trees and the blue sky above reflect in a slough as an alligator basks in the afternoon sun in the Florida Everglades. Other reflections on reflections can be found here.
Mystical Laos
“Householders, the homeless and monastics in mutual dependence both reach the true Dharma….” _ the Buddha Mysticism is at the heart of all religions, including Buddhism. To many Buddhist in…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Green
"Its not easy being GREEN" -Kermit Green is most commonly associated with growth and renewal in nature. But green has other connotations as well. One who does not feel well may be…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Nature’s Renewal
"The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal…
Geometry and Ancient Civilization
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. Dalai…
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