Beauty All Around Me

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Have you ever noticed how much beauty there is in the everyday, simple things in life? I love seeing the Creator's hand on each and every little thing. Sometimes, I love just walking through the woods and looking for the small details that are so easy to miss.

The intricate webbing on a dragonfly's wings.

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Mammoth sunflowers.

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Delicate Wildflowers.

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Sun dappled leaves.

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Fruit laden vines.

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Wildlife all around.

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And His ultimate creation.

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If you open your eyes, you too can see the beauty around us.

Comments

  1. ElizabethdAugust 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    It's so true Terri, and it is so easy just to pass by all these lovely things.

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  2. NadineAugust 11, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful photographs Terri...thank you for sharing them with us! :)

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  3. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    sweet photos! I love to take hikes and capture God's handiwork. It's amazing!

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  4. RebeccaAugust 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    good for you! One of the greatest things about photography is the fact that looking through that camera, you take time to notice things. Ordinary things, that become extraordinary when they are really looked upon well.

    I can see that you are practicing Terri, and I have been *very* impressed with your last few months Foto Friday contributions too. I see your talents growing by leaps and bounds! Keep up the great work.

    (That dragonfly is incredible. REALLY.)

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