Lorelie invites you to explore the varied emotions elicited through the wonderful pictures taken by five photographers. Do reflect on the feelings created by the photos. You may find yourself reminiscing about special experiences you have had near water. 
TONI OLSON KARL OLSON
LEE LAGESCHULTE LORELIE OLSON LYNDA WOLTRING
Whether calm or turbulent, in the smallest pond or part of thundering waterfalls, water holds a fascination for us and evokes different moods from serenity and meditation to excitement and danger. 
HAVE YOU HEARD THE CRICKET SING
By Winston O. Abbot
“. . . for the music of water
is the music of life – and
each heart needs the sound
of singing waters – as each
spirit needs a place of solitude.”
Water in swimming pools changes its look more than in any other form. Its color can be man-made and its dancing rhythms reflect not only the sky, but because of its transparency, the depth of the water as well.
If the water surface is almost still and there is a strong sun, then dancing lines with the colours of the spectrum appear everywhere. – David Hockney
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” Loren Eiseley
”The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.” B.K.S Iyengar
”The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts of men.”
Mark Twain, American writer, from “Life on the Mississippi” (1883).
“May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.”
Rainer Maria Rilke, German poet, from “Rilke’s Book of Hours” (1905).
“On the low-tide beach
Everything we stoop
To pick . . .
Moves in our fingers”
Chiyo Ni
DOGS and BEACHES THE PERFECT COMBINATION FOR HAPPINESS
“Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift.”
Mary Oliver (poet, “Dog Songs”}
To view Lorelie’s previous post, MEMORABLE MUGS – https://notesfromanester.com/2024/03/05/memorable-mugs-by-lorelie-olson/
Very delightful. I certainly enjoyed this presentation.
Very enjoyable. Thanks, Loreli.
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