by Tonia, who hugs trees G.
Member since:
November 17, 2005

In Search of a Calming Moment.

April 08, 2009 11:32 PM EDT
views: 108 | rating: 10/10 (16 votes) | comments: 27

For some reason things feel stressed today. Perhaps it is the full moon adding some heightened energy, or maybe just the to-do list that is starting to pile up again. This evening I find myself being drawn back to a spot in Tasmania that infused me with calm.

 

 

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I love that I have been able to bring the entire trip back home with me due to the wonders of digital photography. This was a wind swept place which evoked a strong desire to put a kayak in the water and go exploring. I'll hold that thought in my mind as I head off to bed and perhaps it will allow me to glide calmly into slumber.
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Comments: 27

Tory H. Apr 9, 2009, 12:05am EDT
That really is such a wonderfully calm, vibrant photo. Hope your day has gotten more relaxing!
Debbie G. Apr 9, 2009, 12:09am EDT
The first time I saw this photo I wanted to do just what you describe, namely push off in a kayak and paddle slowly along the shoreline. What a delightful dream to drift into tonight.
Debbie G. Apr 9, 2009, 12:10am EDT
Tonia, you already know but I will share it with everyone else..I just love that tree.
Dannielle S. Apr 9, 2009, 12:16am EDT
I'm listening to the wind shushing through the leaves.... sweet dreams, Tonia.
Duckie 1 Apr 9, 2009, 12:53am EDT
The regal elegance of that tree against the blue skies is just awesome.
Aniko     Apr 9, 2009, 1:45am EDT
Also, not like I know why, but it's just about the perfect composition. An outstanding photo even for you, Tonia.
Granny Janny H. Apr 9, 2009, 2:01am EDT
My sister was there to visit her daughter who lived there temporarily. She was convinced and at the time convinced me, that it was the perfect place to live.
Svetlana Goryacheva Apr 9, 2009, 2:20am EDT
A great photo, Tonechka! :-) What a serene beauty!

Hugs and blessings - S.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Apr 9, 2009, 4:22am EDT
I know what you mean about the "stress level", Tonia... I have been doing nothing but "putting out forest fires" for members of my family and myself for about a week now and, frankly, I'm sick to death of it! I've got at LEAST THREE dear friends who are very ill AND I shall be attending the memorial service of another on Saturday... This just sucks!
Wilhelmine Estabrook Apr 9, 2009, 5:55am EDT
What a joy to see this lovely photo again. Here in NB Canada, the sun is beginning to rise through the trees, but my lawn is still under a foot of snow. The dooryard is bare which means, with four cats, one dog, two adults 24 paw prints to be wiped up, every half hour....
This photo depicts two of the aspects I love about Oz, Tonia - thousands and thousands of miles of beaches and endless sweeping sky.
Richard Frisbie Apr 9, 2009, 11:00am EDT
My RX for you - Rip up those "to do" lists and look at the photos some more!
mona d. Apr 9, 2009, 11:05am EDT
sorry about the stress level, honey. but glad that you have the pictures and memories of the trip to bring you some peace and joy.
Madame Donna C. Apr 9, 2009, 11:53am EDT
On your behalf, I will meditate at the shore today, sending as many tranquil images as I can to you.
Verie Sandborg Apr 9, 2009, 12:06pm EDT
Thanks for giving us the tip that using a pleasant image to help fall asleep is better than medications. I hope you slept well last night.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Apr 9, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
Beautiful photo, hope you are feeling better soon. It's sometimes hard to settle back in after an exciting vacation.
Nancy S. Apr 9, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
This is one of those photos that is so perfect that it looks like it cannot possibly be real. Thanks you for sharing it. Beautiful.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Apr 9, 2009, 1:45pm EDT
funny, when i think of Tasmania, i just think of cartoons.
Alison H. Apr 9, 2009, 2:05pm EDT
Serenely magnificent
Katrina Hall Apr 9, 2009, 4:36pm EDT
Gorgeous picture, Tonia! Sometimes I like being charged up, and sometimes I like lying in bed, reading all day. Lately it's edging into pandemonium, so this picture reminds me to take my feet outside and take a walk near the pond.
This is gorgeous. I would like to crawl into it and stay there.
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Apr 9, 2009, 6:02pm EDT
beautiful!
Sonia M. Apr 10, 2009, 6:39pm EDT
The blue of the sky and water are so deep and......well, blue.
We also have a lot of Norfolk Island pines growing here............lovely, lovely photo, Tonia
d g. Apr 13, 2009, 11:56am EDT
Serenity adds up, like soft nudges to the soul. Beautiful colors and contrasts...
K D. Apr 13, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
We all need peace in our lives and sometimes it's just so hard to find. Lovely picture.
Ruth MacGill Apr 14, 2009, 1:25am EDT
I especially like the flotilla of whale-like clouds on the horizon. You really out-did yourself with this picture, Tonia.
Digital Diva S. Apr 14, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
it looks like a place to go when you need some peace. I love digital too.

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