For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.
“Serenity is the peaceful reply to a loving thought.” – Harold Bockor
“Tranquility, serenity, and beauty of nature taught me how to find happiness in life and in the silence of eternity.” – Debasish Mridha
Sharing for Lens- Artists Serenity and Dawn’s Spring Festival
We’re in the midst of planning details for my father’s upcoming memorial service. Please join me Sunday for the theme of “FLIGHT” for Sunday Stills Photo Challenge.
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Your desert sunrise picture is lovely and really captures the soft serenity of the desert southwest.
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Thank you, Janis! It’s been nice to see late spring in the desert this trip.
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So sorry for your loss, Terri. I love the golden feel of your shots, they are indeed serene.
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Thank you, Sofia. These are from our first morning here. Very apropos 😊
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condolences for your father and hope the service goes well.
Also, I liked your serenity post here and the daffodils in the opening of the post were so interesting front and across the left like that was very creative
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Thanks so much, Yvette! All will be well. It’s weird to be here and not see my dad. 🥺
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💜 o 💜 o 💜
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The desert has a feeling all its own Terri and you captured it perfectly! I’m sure your father’s service will be perfect. My sympathies for the loss.
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Thank you, Tina! So true about the desert–at least the deserts of the Southwest.
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Terri, I love that desert sunrise photo! I need to get up earlier when I am in Arizona. >grin<
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Thank you, John! My brother’s home in Fountain Hills has a front row seat–at 5:30 am 😦
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Beautiful and serene, Terri. Beautiful sunrises to start my “rainy” day. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana! I’m glad it’ raining up our way. Hot and dry enough here.
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Beautiful photos and lovely quotes, Terri. I am sorry to hear about your Father, Terri. May you and your family being surrounded by serenity. Hugs.
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Thank you, Eugi. It will be nice to gather with our family to say a final farewell to Dad.
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You’re welcome, Terri.
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Deserts are so unlike anything I have experienced, and so have a mysterious pull on my imagination. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Matthew. There are many kinds of deserts to experience. The deserts of the US Southwest are unique.
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That looks really stunning Terri, I can see the serenity there.
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Thank you, Leanne. With a few clouds, a desert sunrise or sunset can be magical.
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I always love sunset, and the desert sunset here looks magnificent.
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Thank you, Hazel! The Scottsdale, Arizona area boast beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
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Oh, how beautiful! You’re most welcome, Terri
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Thank you, again!
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Beautiful images! Loved them! ❤️
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Thank you so much!
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Very nice sentiments. Love that second photo in particular. I hope all goes well with your father’s memorial service.
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Thank you, Graham! The details are going well. Glad we have time to help with the service.
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Well, the consolation for the reason for this trip are the beautiful flowers and sunrise. Very nice and the quotes are perfect Terri.
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Thank you, Linda. This was a bonus trip. We’re still planning Dad’s service. A lot of details to deal with not to mention family dynamics. 🤔
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Well thankfully you got back there at Christmas and enjoyed the family at less-stressful times.
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Beautiful captures, Terri, and the serenity must be calming. 💖
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Thank you, Debbie. You are so right.
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So sad about Dad, Terri. Sending hugs! That was a glorious sunrise xx
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Thank you, Jo. His journey of 88 yrs was good.
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These photos definitely whisper serenity. Beautiful!
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Thank you, Donna!
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Lovely.
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Thank you, Dawn!
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Terri, so glad you are finding serenity in the desert. Your images are beautiful and calming.
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Thank you, Beth! I’m very grateful!
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What a great pair of images you chose for the theme, Terri. The quotes are also profound. Thanks for joining the challenge with these beautiful images. I especially love the serenity in the desert sunrise.
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Thank you, Egidio. I’m relieved to find serenity here as we continue to plan my father’s service. Thank you for the timely theme this week.
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I’m truly sorry for your loss, Terri. May your father rest in peace, and may you and your family find the strength and serenity to face these difficult times.
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Aww thank you! Serenity indeed! ❤️
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Ahh the beauty of the desert!! ❤️😊
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I can’t complain, John. This area of Fountain Hills is quite beautiful!
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I see that. ❤️
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Beautiful images Terri! The desert always delivers serenity. How can a place so desolate be so beautiful and calming?
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Thank you, Anne! It’s been hot here but today has cooled down. I prefer mountains and pine trees, but this area is surprisingly beautiful!
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