“Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.”
~ Susan Sontag
Succulent in Rain
Beach Grass
A Snail’s Life
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
~ W.B. Yeats
Tidal Ripple
Aspen Leaf
Sweetgrass and Dew
Feeling Crabby
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
~Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
Already Been Chewed
Thistle Stop
Opening
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”
~John Burroughs
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Amazing!
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Thanks, Veena. These are some favorites. Nature is truly amazing, especially close-up!
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Beautiful selection of photos. Thank you,☺️
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Hi Baileystreet, I’m happy you like them, thank you so much. Your design blog is terrific. 🙂
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I love the detail in these pictures. Really beutiful
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Thank you very much, EilidhGClark. 🙂
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Reblogged this on LightWerx News and commented:
Some amazing designs in nature…
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Thank you, Lightwerx.
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Absolutely beautiful pictures! Just today I wrote a post about nature and how we must work to restore it. I would love to work with you sometime!
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Thanks so much, Collin. I’m all for saving the environment. 🌏
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Beautiful photos, love my Nikon and capturing nature 🙂
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Thanks so much, MKW. Glad you enjoyed. Love my Nikons, too, I switched to Fuji mirrorless a while ago.
It’s great getting lost in nature. 🌿
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Beautiful macros and textures!
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Thanks so much, Karine. 😊
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It really draws in the 👁 . Great work.
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Thanks so much, Violet.
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Really nice images
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Thank you, Bless. Glad you enjoyed. 😄
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Infinitely healing indeed! The sort of thing we need more of in these times….. Thanks, Jane!
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Glad you feel the calm…. I did revisiting these and thinking about how I felt creating them. Getting lost in nature, well, you know. Thanks so much, Gunta!💙
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😊 🍫🧁
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You have a magnificent point of view! Thank you for sharing how you see the world and emphasizing it’s beautiful details! It is definitely a wonder what is on this big blue marble and how it is made up of some many little pieces that put our world together.
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Thank you very much, JK. Well said- the earth is full of these magical little pieces. 🙂
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These are gorgeous observations and close-ups! The first and last are my favorites.
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Thanks so much, Denise. Sorry for the late reply. Hope you are doing well. 😄
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Loved it… I followed you… please check my blog too.. You may like it…and if you like it, then please follow me 🙏
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Thank you very much, Jay. Will do. 🙂
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I just loved it ❤
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Thank you, Purva. 🙂
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Great read
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Thanks.
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Sublime photos and quotes, Jane. I could spend hours just gazing at nature’s little details.
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I’m so happy this spoke to you, Julie. I’m with you, nature’s small wonders are endlessly captivating. Thanks very much for your visit. 🙂
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Truly an incredible post, my friend, filled with beauty and whimsy and wisdom. I love all the quotes, so meaningfully connected to paying attention and the beauty and power of nature. I liked your play on words with the subtitles, too — chuckled out loud at Already Been Chewed, in reference to the ABC gum I remember from early days. I liked “Thistle Stop” too, instead of Whistle Stop. And your photos are masterful. The succulent, so vibrant; beach grass not vibrant but filled with beautiful patterns; and the snail in its world. My two favorites were the crab and its shadows–wow!–and the stunning sweetgrass and dew. Thanks for this gift today, much appreciated.
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How fun to read your reaction, Jet and enjoyed my word play.. ABC..haha.
The crab is right up your alley- found on a beach in Australia- Eliza here researched that it’s a Sand Bubbler crab making those little balls. Fascinating. So glad you enjoyed these memorable moments of capturing nature’s amazing details. Thank you very much for your visit and thoughtful response. 🙂
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Great knowing what those little sand balls were from!!!!
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🙂 They were everywhere in very cool patterns. I’ll look for a photo (since I know you love this kind of thing!)
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Rutherford. Appreciate your visit! 🙂
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Wonderful
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Thanks so much, DiosRaw.:)
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I love your photos indeed!
Our nature is the most beautiful thing in the earth. Priceless!😍
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That’s so nice to read, Cristine. Thanks so much. 🙂
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A great collection of natural patterns. Great see!
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Thanks so much, André. Happy you enjoyed them.
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thanks for sharing, Jane 😊
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Fabulous post, Jane, and I love the Susan Sontag quote. The beach grass is beautiful up close like that…the snail has an entire realm to itself there, like its own kingdom. Very cool image. 🙂 I like the leaf on leaf (on leaves) – the aspen leaf – very much. Oh, the sweetgrass is stunning. Love the chewed leaf and the tiny crab with its big shadow, too. The black and white (a Magnolia?) is very graceful and works so well with the John Burroughs quote – putting our senses in order, yes sir. Soothing and refreshing, Jane!
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Hi Lynn, Your thoughtful response made my day. I hold the feelings of calm when creating these images close. I am sure you have the same feeling as you find treasures in nature to photograph. Makes these quotes really hit home. Thanks very much, as always! 🙂
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Holding a feeling of calm especially shows in that last image. 🙂
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Oh, thank you. That’s a favorite. It isn’t a Magnolia- found on a bush in a park in SF. They are reddish in color but I loved this in monochrome. A memorably peaceful foggy morning photographing.
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Amazing photos you really captured the story with the images
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Thanks very much, EverythingTech. Appreciate it.
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Beautiful pictures, Jane, and the Rachel Carson quote is pure truth, and something that is in the core of me. My favourites here are Tidal Ripple, and Opening too. We move inexorably on towards 20 Jan, and I simply gape at Trump’s behavioural traits. Stay safe, my friend. 🙂
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HI Adrian, Pleased you like these and I agree, the Carson quote hits home. I find these moments calming.
We have the inauguration in our sights and hope for peaceful days until our nightmare is over. You, too. Stay safe. Thanks so much. 🙂
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I haven’t seen something this beautiful in a while, it made me notice that it has been a long time since I’ve been to a forest. thank you for this ❤️!!
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That makes my day, Hibadesu. I’m glad these inspired you. Thanks very much.
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Oh jane such deep looking, love the colours the detail the shadows the tones … nature is such a celebration …I wish the human race was more connected to her 🙏🙏
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Hi Therese, Maybe if people knew and appreciated these small wonders, they’d want to protect them. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 🌎
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Beautiful and mesmerising. The way the beauty of nature is captured in the moment, they just take the breath away… ❤️
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Well said, Binisonu. Nature’s designs are truly amazing. Thanks so much. ❤️
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Most welcome. ❤️ Looking forward to more of your creations.
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Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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As has been said, it’s the little things…
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Hi Michael, So true. Glad you enjoyed and good to hear from you. Thanks!
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Oh wow these images are stunning!
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Thank you, TwoSoulsRoaming. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
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Another lovely series! Nature is amazing and you have captured it so beautifully 😍
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Thank very much, Beyond. It is amazing to examine and capture the details of nature. 🙂
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Stunning photos, Jane! All of varying interest and a feast for the eyes! 🙂
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Hi Pete, Happy you like these- you’re a close-up artist so that means a lot. Thanks so much. 🙂
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Truly beautiful photos and thoughts.
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I’m happy you’re enjoying my posts. Thanks very much, LaDonna.
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I am. They are genuinely beautiful and inspiring.
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Wow! These are awesome pictures!
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So glad you enjoyed them, YC. Thanks very much! 🙂
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Indeed these are magic things. I have enjoyed seeing you getting in there close up.
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Thanks, Carol. As you know, it’s fun to get lost in the details of nature. So many amazing things to see. 🙂
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Looking at these glorious photos is how I feel each day as I draw my beautiful leaves. The beach grass is a beautiful and moving photo as I think about those huddled and separated children. 💕
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Thank you, Andrew. Your leaf project is a poignant tribute to this atrocity. I’m glad you found some solace in these images.
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So beautiful! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much, Lifewise. 🙂
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Gorgeous images, Jane and inspiring quotes!
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Happy you enjoyed the combination, Terri. Thanks very much. 🙂
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How beautiful!!
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Thank you, Rosida! 🙂
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enchanting and very precise. a beautiful collection as always
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Thanks so much, Andy. Nature is amazing. 🙂
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A stunning series, Jane, very much enjoyed!!
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Thanks, Donna! Happy you enjoyed these. It’s fun to go close every so often. 🙂
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Beautiful and very detailed shots. They fully show the wonders of nature that so many people pass by. Those who immerse themselves in this world really get respect for what nature creates.
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Hi Picpholio, Pleased you enjoyed these as you are a macro shooter, too. I agree, it does help to appreciate the bigger picture when you observe these small wonders happening every day. Thank very much! 🙂
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Wonderfull photos , jane ✨
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Pikat. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Beauty!
✨☀️🙏🕉️♾️☮️🙏☀️✨
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Thank you, Graham! 🙂 🌈
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The sweetgrass and dew one is blissful☺☺☺
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Thank you, Stuti. I found them completely captivating. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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Superb work, Jane! Way beyond our already high expectations. Bravo!!!
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Thanks as always, Fabio. 😃🌈
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Attention, what a great subject, Jane, as some people are struggling with paying attention to the beauty of nature, as photographers our intensions to attentions are just like embedded within us, but we are so lucky to share an open eye to others. Just like you do with these wonderful close ups.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Cornelia. I think it is much more difficult to maintain attention in this frenzied world and photography helps us practice attention. Getting close reminds me that there are many different ways to look at a subject. Pleased you enjoyed this viewpoint. 🙂
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Indeed, there are so many ways, that’s what I enjoy in photography.
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You’ve outdone yourself with pictures this time. Very nice.
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Hi Steve, Thanks! Much appreciated coming from a close-up aficionado. 😃
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Stunning!
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Thanks so much, DiosRaw. Appreciate you stopping by. 😃
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So lovely, Jane. I must pull out my macro lens! My favorite is Sweetgrass with the sparkling dewdrops.
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Hi Susan, very glad I inspired you. Helps take your mind off things. Thank you! 😊
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Another wonderful quote and photographs. I think attention is diminishing rapidly in humanity and for that we shall pay a very dear price. My intention for today will be to stay eager.
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How wonderful to read, Amanda. I agree, the world is whizzing around us and so many important moments are missed. I too will stay eager. Thank you so much.
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The dew droplets on the sweetgrass, that’s a really nice one. During the summer, we can get a lot of dew on the grass in the early morning, especially if it rained the day or night before. You have to get low and close to get the detail. 🙂
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Thanks, David. One of my favorite things to do are early morning foggy walks and get immersed in the droplets everywhere. Glad you like them. 🙂
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Wonderful images and great quotes! I especially like the SNAIL and the quote by Yeats … “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
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Thanks, Michael! That little snail world is fun and makes the quote seem so true. Glad you enjoyed this collection. 🙂
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So many lovely images Jane 🤗💕
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I’m pleased you enjoyed these, Jo. Thanks very much. 🙂 💕
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Wonderful photos and quotes, Jane.
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Thank you, Belinda. Glad you enjoyed these small nature moments.
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There is so much beauty in nature. I especially like the succulent in the rain.
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Thank you, Sharon. Miss you!
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Another fine collection, Jane. Thistle Stop!!! 🙂 Love the crab and the succulent is awesome with all those beautiful drops.
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Thanks, Steve. Haha- glad you laughed at Thistle Stop. 🙂 Succulents reflect some awesome colors when wet. Happy you enjoyed these with your keen eye. 🙂
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Stunning images
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Thanks, MM. Happy you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Incredible photos! Especially those water droplets, absolutely amazing!
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Thanks so much, Digital Wonders. I can’t resist a good water droplet! Glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
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As always, beautiful images Jane! I especially adore the snail capture.
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Hi Cyndie, Glad you enjoyed– isn’t that little snail world fun? Thank so much. 🙂
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Love the John Burroughs quote – that’s me. Also love Sweetgrass and Opening.
Alison
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Hi Alison, That quote hits home, doesn’t it? Glad you enjoyed these especially those in particular. I find focusing on the details brings much needed calm. 🙂 Thanks very much.
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Outstanding collection of the beauty of nature, Jane. I particularly love “Tidal Ripple” and “Already Beeb Chewed” that could only be captured by your trained photographer eyes. Thanks for sharing these images.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Stephen. And those in particular which are faves. Your photographer eyes picked them out….thank you very much.
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Love macros!
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Thanks, Sue! They are fun way to get lost. 🙂
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These photos take me to a better world. Thank you, Jane!
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That’s so nice to read, Peter. Thank you very much! 🙂
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Such an apt theme. Beautifully produced.
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Thanks very much, Paula. A little calm amidst the storm. 🙂
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Gorgeous, as usual.
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Thanks very much, Bruce. 😊
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Jane, as always your photography and quotes are superb. I always enjoy getting these posts from you. I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe.
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Thank you, Elliot. Happy you enjoyed these. We are doing well, thanks. I’m sure you are resting easier these days. 😉
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Nature has so many beauties, so thanks for capturing a bit of it. For me, the snail image is remarkable.
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Thanks so much, Frank. I do enjoy finding nature’s small details, especially a surprise like the little snail. Glad you enjoyed.
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Perfect for a future beach walk about nature.
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Gorgeous images Jane ❤️
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Hi Joe, Thank you! Fun to get up close and get lost in the details. Glad you like them. ❤️
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Love the images. That little snail is so cool. Makes me smile.
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Thanks, Janie. That snail was fun to find in the midst of the palms at the Sanctuary. Glad you enjoyed these details. 🙂
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LOVE! each and every one, esp. the crab with its enormous shadow, it must feel quite pumped up! 😉 Do you know what those little sand balls are next to it per chance?
Such beautiful forms and patterns, thanks for sharing the beauty, Jane. ❤
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Hi Eliza, I’m so happy you enjoyed these nature moments. Thank you! I get so lost in them when I’m photographing.
I found those tiny crabs on a beach in Australia and they were feverishly rolling the sand into those little balls. I looked them up at the time… but cannot remember the reason they are doing it. (I have more little ball pattern photos… 😉)
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I just looked it up… Sand Bubbler crabs filter through sand for organic matter, creating bubbles of the inedible sand grains… such an amazing feeding technique!
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Thank you for researching, Eliza. Another one a nature’s wonders! Amazing indeed! 😃🦀
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Such lovely detailed images, Jane. Yeats was so right. Love all the quotes. Nature is so amazing.
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Thank you, Sylvia. Happy you enjoyed these little wonders. 🙂
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I love the Fiddler Crab, makes me miss Long Island. Great shots!
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Thanks so much, Mike! Happy you enjoyed. 🙂
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This is a wonderful Up Close collection, Jane!
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I’m happy you enjoyed these, Ellen. Thanks so much. 🙂
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Gorgeous! My favorite Is “Snails Life”!
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Thanks very much, Angela. This little guy was hidden in the middle of a fan palm. Photographing him felt like I’d entered a secret world. 🙂
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Yes, it has a “secret garden” feel. The color pallet is so captivating too.
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Really beautiful photos.
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Thanks so much, Timothy. Inspiring to look at nature’s details. Glad you enjoyed these.
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The details are always amazing.
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And often missed. 🙂
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So many people are so preocupied with their phones and themselves that mis the larger sense of beauty that surrounds them, and never bother to look at much of anything beyond their screens.
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This is so true. Screens have become the horizon line. A sad perspective…
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You’re right, Franck. Hopefully photography helps people to see the magical world that they may be missing.
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