Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nature Notes ~ The Cycle of Life


Spring



and
Autumn

closest to each other in nature, yet furthest apart.

Both seasons of change, one glorying in the newness
of rebirth, the other baring its soul in preparation,



just transmutation never ending.....

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21 comments:

  1. brattcatNovember 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    I feel very much like that child in the second image. Thank you for your wonderful comments at my site. They are truly appreciated.

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  2. MariaNovember 17, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    beautiful & poetic ~~~ thank you Arija
    ~Maria

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  3. Silke PowersNovember 17, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    That's just beautiful! Those two are my favorite seasons! Both seasons of change - I like that!! Hugs, Silke

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  4. LoranNovember 17, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Oh I like this very much! I'll remember it when I'm complaining about winter.

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  5. Sylvia KNovember 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Beautiful as always, Arija! Thank you!

    Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  6. SunnyNovember 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Such a lovely post, these are my favorite seasons.
    Sunny :)

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  7. WRNovember 18, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    What a creative lovely blog!

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  8. ReneeNovember 18, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Never ending......

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  9. Beth NiquetteNovember 18, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    These are beautiful--I love the seasons.

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  10. Nature Notes ThursdayNovember 18, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Just beautiful Arija..How I wish I had your gentle way and gift of prose. You are such a wonderful advocate for Mother Nature... Thank you for participating in Nature Notes.. I really appreciate it.. Michelle

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  11. CarverNovember 18, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    I never thought about the similarities in fall and spring but you're right they are. I like the shots as well as the drawing. Great post.

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  12. JanieNovember 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    So thoughtfully and poetically expressed.

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  13. alicesgNovember 18, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Very lovely tree. I love the drawing too. Very nice, I wish I could draw that well. :)

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  14. Crafty Green PoetNovember 19, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    lovely drawing and photo! Yes i often notice the similarities between spring and autumn, the seasons of change

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  15. AnnieNovember 19, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Lovely Arija..and the post below also!

    Yes, I have been hearing of your heatwave again! Last year you had a terrible one too! Just wish it would all end for you all! 43 degrees is just way way way too hot!!

    Thanks for visiting My Skywatch and My World in Toowoomba also.

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  16. MarvinNovember 19, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    A lovely and thoughtful post. I spent the first 35 years of my life in a climate where summer just muddled its way into being winter and vice versa. I like having more distinct seasonal changes much better.

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  17. WolynskiNovember 19, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful photo. The only reason I like autumn is that it brings us closer to spring.

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  18. aspiritofsimplicityNovember 19, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    I have often thought of this myself. Even though Autumn is a dying of sorts it's a necessary death if we are to have new life in spring. And, it is a spectacular way to go! All that nature does not die quietly.

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  19. NicoleNovember 19, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    The second pic doesn't want to load for me.
    But I can imagine that they both look great.
    I love both seasons. Yes, similar and yet so different.

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  20. LeoraNovember 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    What a wonderful drawing (the second one). Did you do that? I love the line work.

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  21. Kathie BrownNovember 20, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Arija, did you draw that last picture there? How sweet, but the litle girl looks sad. I am trying to get my Christmas cards drawn and painted so I can get them printed and mailed!

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