Through the Lens ~ 1

Through the Lens I see results of practice, practice, practice. ~ 


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Haiku for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai link ~ prompt ~ 'Dreams'
Haiku My Heart link
Haiku Friday link




'Blue Sky' on Cape Ann MA for Sky Watch Friday link.




Prompt ' Little Things' found on Cape Ann MA  for Little by Little link.




(T) for Toys ~ Dog toys that is for Alphabe Thursday link.



'Noir' on a beach on Cape Ann MA for Black and White Wednesday link.



Prompt 'companionship' for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai link.



Sun glistening over Cape Ann MA Harbor for Our World Meme Tuesday link
Spring is coming very slowly to our world here on Cape Ann MA.




Haiku for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai link.


We are wishing you the best in each day. xxx

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QUOTE TO PONDER: 'Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.' ~ Victor Hugo

HOUSEHOLD HINT: 'Spray a bit perfume on the light bulb in any room to creative a gentle scent in each room when the light is turned on.'



Comments

  1. Wow..Carol, the first photo is so gorgeous and peaceful to see!

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  2. I agree - mother nature is dragging her feet!

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  3. Oh, yes! I do love that first shot! So beautiful and peaceful!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!

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  4. Great photo - the sparkles on the water are very beautiful.

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  5. Carol, the photo backdrop of your haiku is beautiful!!! Of course, we are sitting outside our room, having a drink, enjoying the Aruban shade and breeze!!!!...:)JP

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  6. Slow but tender.. ;-) love it . But sometimes I wish for speed

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  7. Spring is on its way. Birds are nesting and all the bulbs are in bloom.

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  8. Shimmering light on the water is difficult to capture but you did it beautifully in the top photo.

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  9. Spring is on its way and all the bulbs are in bloom.

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  10. Beautiful light on the rippling water.

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  11. I love the way the water looks like glass. Beautiful shot.

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  12. A gorgeous photo! I love that glistening water!

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  13. You always take great pictures but that first one today made me say oooh!!! No kidding. I love it!!!

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  14. Though she is slow, she is always beautiful... Lovely haiku.
    -HA

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  15. Dearest Carol;
    Oh, your photo of Cape Ann MA Harbor with glistening sun is so beautiful♡♡♡ Mother Nature slow; must have expressed your feeling well. But Love that Haiku(^_^)v Take Care and Have a wonderful new week.

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  16. Nice shot of the light glistening on the water.

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  17. Love that second shot - an abstract of beauty!

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  18. Isn't it wonderful how a photo can convey such peace and tranquillity. Well done Carol. Hope you have a good week.

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  19. Spring is surely on the way with that beautiful scene of light touching the water. It looks so warm - hope it is soon.

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  20. Beautiful sparkling water -- the result of your practice is perfection!















    Beautiful coast -- beautiful sparkling water. The result of your practice is perfection! I sense a little frustration in your haiku. It has been a long winter! Spring will come.

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  21. Hari OM
    Wonderful... Nature sure is playing havoc here and have barely been able to see the other shore over the water from my window. So thanks for sharing yours!! YAM xx
    (Have been trying to 'join' your site, but Blogger is refusing to let me do it...)

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    1. I don't think Google Friend Connect is working from what I hear or you should be able to join G+ I think ~ thanks for trying ~ Cyberspace is filled with changes all the time ~ Happy Week to you ~ xoxo

      artmusedog and carol

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  22. Beautiful image and haiku!
    Cute dog! Lucky you. :)

    Eva Jorunn
    Norway

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  23. Beautiful photo! I like the quote too. It is good to remember. :)

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  24. Hi,Carol. Nice capture. Mother nature is truely wonderful. Your Haiku is very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. stunning scene carol!! next week I too shall be looking at the ocean with some girlfriends and I cannot wait to take in that salty air:):)

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  26. Heisann!
    I enjoy reading your blog, nice season to have a walk in wonderful nature. Will you join Bloggers Sunday Walk in May? You´re welcome!
    Happy days, ☺️

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  27. Love the sun and sea... Have a great day

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  28. Lovely thought on companionship. Indeed my friends are predominantly cyber. Hugs. Also love your noir photo!

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  29. Virtual interdependence.. Interesting.. and companionship is companionship in the end. The medium doesn't matter. :-) Lovely haiga.
    -HA

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  30. Wonderful post Carol ... all those gorgeous photos and than the haiku ... great!

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  31. It is a slow start to spring, isn't it? We have a lovely snow cover, though, to protect our plants from April freezing temps. I'm trying to be patient!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  32. Dramatic shadows and light in your black and white.

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  33. Wonderful images every single one of them!

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  34. Nice photographs. I agree with you. When it comes to photograph you cannot practice enough. Your work is never done, even after the deadline.

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  35. spring is taking its time here also.. tick tock tick tock

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  36. Every single image is beautiful - especially the black/white one!

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  37. a lovely collection of images. Enjoy the start of spring and have a wonderful weekend. and thanks for stopping by my blog this week.

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  38. Looks like ArtMuse Dog has a lot of favorite friends to play with -- especially the Ewok!

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  39. Look at that sun sparkling across the water! Can almost feel the warmth jump off the page! And there's a bit of sadness in every bit of trash left strewn on the shore - I see it at the pond too.

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  40. Lovely series! Practice is such fun!

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  41. Really love the images outdoors of nature! So pretty and calming.

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  42. Looks like there's a spoiled dog at your house!

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  43. VeIry nice post ! Love what Victor Hugo says ! It's true !

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  44. I love your stone angel. I collect angels.

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  45. Lovely images, Carol! I love the water glistening in the harbor.. And your haiku is pretty, mother nature is slow this year.. Have a happy weekend!

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  46. All your photos are very beautiful, Carol! I hope your weekend is just as beautiful!

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  47. A great SWF post, beautiful blue sky!
    My SWF-post at: http://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  48. Lovely SWF-post!
    My SWF-post at: http://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  49. must be morning when you took that photograph of doggie toys, all on the chair! {:-D

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  50. beautiful blue waters and blue skies.

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  51. Terrific photos. I have a "create" rock, too. Mine is a smooth, brown river stone. Love it.

    =)

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  52. I like your perspective of the flag and blue sky! And Artmuse seems to take good care of her toys.

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  53. Great skies and all wonderful photos :)

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  54. Those whispers from the inner void are sometimes hard to hear, aren't they?

    Under the Willow

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  55. Lovely whispers, Carol.

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  56. Great Skywatch, B&W and Our World photos! Mine

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  57. So much here is a gift! Thank you, Carol!

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  58. I'm a listening to those whispers... the void is rich and deep... thank you always for all your offerings here. I love your create stone.

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  59. practice, practice - that's for sure!

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  60. Great collection of photos, always a delight to visit your creative blog space.

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  61. Nice captures!

    Happy weekend!

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  62. Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

    may we all know the comfort of laughter as we wait to be fully embraced by spring.
    sending you love and a thank you for all the beauty you spread around the cyber world.
    xo

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  63. came in from the 'haiku my heart prompt', enjoy them all though; have a nice weekend

    much love...

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  64. Lovely to visit today♪ Victor Hugo has it right!

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  65. I love the Noir shot. Sometimes even litter can be interesting.

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  66. Enjoying your haiku, photos and quotes - getting caught up ...slowly.

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