Showing posts with label #nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #nature. Show all posts

Sunday, April 30, 2023

The Guest #poetry #photography

 


The Guest





I rose with marked anticipation
seeking nature’s orchestration




Someone new had joined the brass
a painted, fiery violet lass
How brilliant! 
Closer now, I need to see…
Oh yes! 
There you are, I knew you’d bee





To see your face
in this wondrous place
is a treasure!
How can one measure 
the worth of the earth’s
generosity~
her ferocity
astounds!

Would that I could follow you
and touch her face the way you do,
collecting gold for distribution~
Where, then, is the attribution
you deserve? 

I see you,
I hear the whirring of your wings,
an aria without horn or strings,
a breath in the cacophony~
Nature’s ancient symphony

Cheryl Pennington 
Copyright words and images 
2023








Saturday, February 11, 2023

Queen of Hearts #SoCS

Once again, Linda Hill has given us a Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt that I can sink my teeth into. 

I always seem to find the heart in so many things I see, especially Nature. This Earth shares its bounty and love with the humans who tread it and I’ve seen her messages many times. 



Well, it was a commercial rendition of potato love…



But this was the real deal. I found it on my oldest son’s wedding day when I made potato salad for the reception. 




This tree in Roswell, GA was sharing its love with everyone who took time to notice



Let’s have a kiss then… 



This sunflower has a really big heart



“Please don’t break my heart.”



Butterfly hearts are always beating for love…






Forever in my heart..



A morning heart! 



Dragonflies making hearts in love at the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln, NE

I may not be the Queen of Hearts but I am definitely in the court. 😉❤️

While there are many songs that speak to issues of the heart, this one is a favorite…










Monday, January 2, 2023

Holiday Rainbow! #CFFC

First of all I want to thank Cee for such a fun challenge this month. Much like my blogging friend Dan of No Facilities I have an endless archive of unused photos. This gives us a great opportunity to share them. Oh, and if you haven’t been to his blog lately you need to check out the link for his book trilogy The Dreamer’s Alliance. It’s a great series and available on Amazon. 

So, without further babble from me I’ll share some of my yearly ‘holiday’ colors! 

Easter means Spring to me. My Mama loved this time of year..


Perpetual Spring in Panama



Bees n blooms always an Easter gift



Japanese Magnolia




My little tree from a twig. My second favorite here in Panama

Okay I do love the feel of Valentine’s Day but without the commercialism! 



Nature can coexist. Why do humans make it so challenging?



Dragonfly bliss



Well, I mean a red rose…
With dewdrops!

You can’t be from Louisiana and NOT celebrate Mardi Gras. You’d have to be some kind of Scrooge or something. 🫢😂



Color defines this festive celebration! 



And no Mardi Gras season would be complete without a King Cake. I always baked my own.



The Wooden Boat Festival in Louisiana is a colorful affair! 


While living in Costa Rica we had the chance to celebrate their Independence Day celebration



This image always reminds me of Veterans Day



Happy Halloween! 

Too many Christmas photos to even sift through but these show the color and joy the holiday should bring! 



Twinkle twinkle!



My ‘famous’ Jalapeno Cheese Bread! 



Well… just his first time to remember digging into those gifts! 



What? Haven’t you ever had pizza on Christmas? The color is there! 😛

And what New Year’s celebration would be complete without the ritual detonation of the dried out gingerbread house? This was our own tradition with our boys when they were growing up. 



Kaboom!


Almost as much fun as the hours it took to put it together! 

And then there’s my favorite holiday! 
Earth Day. What better way to celebrate our sustainer than by touching it?



I have too many ‘tree and me photos’ to post so I snagged a couple


I love trees and the energy they have. They’ve seen it all! 



I once had a Summer of dragonflies!



The Pelican Brief reminded me of Nature’s magnificence



Resplendent Quetzal 



The Earth saying goodnight in the most glorious way



If we only look up the sun will wink



Yeah, says the tiny wonder, I’m here too!



To feel the beat of Earth’s heart you must connect with her..



The gentle Manatee understand love



Where the ocean meets the sand is where I understand the power of our living force



and in the shadows of a forest there is no sound but that of its family



Yes, seeing these things a beautiful gift
but being able to capture them in photos has been my greatest joy



Can you feel her? Do you see her? This image was a reflection of my peace when in the company of the Earth.
 Step outside and share her light. Whisper words of thanks for all she gives. 
Life is miraculous! 


Hugely minuscule in the glow of Existence,
 and so fragile…



Enjoy it before it’s gone. 
Happy New Year everyone. May yours be a wonder! 























Monday, December 19, 2022

Pear Colors #CFFC

Are just peachy! This week Cee’s color prompt is pear colors. Greens are some of my favorite colors and are prevalent in Nature. It’s why Spring is most beloved by many people living in places with harsh Winters. Seeing the green sprouts and buds peeking through the debris of Winter’s blanket is a very encouraging sign. 
At this point in my life I am blessed to be living in a place with perpetual green. That isn’t to say there aren’t seasons but they are categorized differently. There is dry season, wet season and windy season. There are minor temperature changes that go along with these seasons but nothing drastic. Still, as Grandfather Sun makes his journey around the Earth, the shadow of his smile changes and still brings to mind all the Autumns and Springs in the places I have lived. 
Here are just a few of the images I’ve captured over my years of observing Nature. 
Happy Holidays everyone! 

Juggling dewdrops



Such posers! 



Not a pear but they love palm fruits



A damsel in distress?



I think my friend from our favorite restaurant in Manuel Antonio represents ‘pear’ very well! 



This night cirrus plant knocked itself out blooming when we lived in Florida! And oh the scent! But you have to get up after midnight to catch the blossoms.



A bit of art I did for a friend’s youngest. She is so precious.



Resplendent Quetzal



A bug’s life. Meal or spectator? It’s a toss of the coin!



Doing his best ‘let me love you’ performance did little to impress the female he stalked for a week. 



Everyone loves the fuchsia blooms! 



Good morning. I know, I didn’t care to climb out of bed either! 



Just… colibri ❤️❤️


I sincerely hope your holidays are peaceful and love filled.