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Monday, September 13, 2010

What a wonderful world

It rained today, finally. A softly quiet, gentle rain that began at dawn and continued through the whole morning.

I wondered how the morning glories would look afterward.

So I ventured out to see.

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These were shot using my Nikkor 60mm f2.8 macro lens. It did a fine job today.

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And I think to myself . . .

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. . . what a wonderful world.

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Thank you for your kindness after Friday night’s post. It always surprises me, the outpouring of support as well as the fact that there are so many others out there fighting illness like my husband is.

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We do what we have to do to get through.

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Life ain’t so great sometimes, but good heavens, isn’t it beautiful?

Have a beautiful Monday.

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40 comments:

  1. SheilaSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Your shots are beautiful,so peaceful!

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  2. HilarySeptember 12, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Life is life, but it sure beats the alternative.
    And yes, there is such beauty.
    We sometimes get overwhelmed with the negatives.
    But there is SO much good in the world. Easy to forget that, and good to remember.

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  3. Brynwood NeedleworksSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Hi Kate:
    It truly is a wonderful world. Your images are stunning.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  4. DebSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    your lucky to have slow easy rain...we had bad storms last week...several tornaodoes...heavy rain...the kind that runs off...not soaks in.....

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  5. SnapSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Kate,

    It is a beautiful world. Your morning glories are indeed, glorious!!!

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  6. JoeSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Beautiful pics!! The rain drops look so nice. We got a little rain last night but we sure could use some more.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Oh. the blue flowers are so pretty, Kate. I see so many red and yellow flowers in nature but never enough blue ones. I'm glad you and your husband are no longer feeling blue.

    Di

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  8. Mental P MamaSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    It is beautiful. And you will always find that corner....

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  9. Laura ~Peach~September 12, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    yes it is ... LOVE the pics. :)

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  10. BBSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Wow - you totally need to do a series of Morning Glories to sell - like a panorama of shots! Divine.
    :-)
    BB

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  11. UnknownSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    smiles....

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  12. Low Tide High StyleSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful pictures! And I'm sorry about your day on Friday. Even when life seems so unfair there is beauty to be had if we can slow down long enough to find it! Wishing you better days!

    Kat :)

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  13. Judy Schwartz Haley | CoffeeJitters.NetSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    lovely. I especially love the shot of the purple flower.

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  14. deborahSeptember 12, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Stunning shots of the rain drops on the morning glories! I hope you found a little tranquility while taking these photos...

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  15. CarolineSeptember 12, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    These beautiful serene images are bring me much peace and clarity...so pure.

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  16. mrs mediocritySeptember 12, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    it is, and these are. beautiful.

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  17. JacksDadSeptember 12, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    We even have some morning glories out on the dog field. But it's sure not rain that's watering them! :)

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  18. Mary LouSeptember 13, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    You know I've been in your husband's shoes, waiting my turn at the imaging center. Never a fun place for anyone. I just have to say that he is a lucky man. I know you will say you are the lucky one and I'm sure that's true. I knit too. I burn myself out then have to quit for a time which is where I am now.
    We blog, we knit, we pray and we know that yes, it is a wonderful world.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    You are lucky you've got beautiful flowers surrounding you..
    And yes, this is a beautiful world..

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  20. Reddirt WomanSeptember 13, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    Absolutly!

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  21. The Weaver of GrassSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Glorious Kate - no other word will do.

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  22. JayneSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    And so... we have to simply choose to focus on the beauty instead. :c) Have a blessed day my friend!

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  23. GailSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    I can hear the flowers sighing!

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  24. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    oh, these photos are awe-some.

    We've got that rain too... I'm loving it today.

    I can count on your weather coming up to us about 12 hours after it's started where you are :-)

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  25. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    oh, these photos are awe-some.

    We've got that rain too... I'm loving it today.

    I can count on your weather coming up to us about 12 hours after it's started where you are :-)

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  26. SkogkjerringSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Stunning photos and beautiful (TRUE) words....have a great Monday my friend...

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  27. LuciaSeptember 13, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    love morning glorys they remind me of being a kid and I would stick my nose in the middle of one and smell deeply and they would close on my nose...beautiful pics of rain kissed Glory.

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  28. DarylSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    the furled Glory looks like its about to punch ...

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    What lovely raindrops your Nikor macro lens has captured. Your photos always bring me a smile. I look at your photos and want to inhale deeply.

    P.S. I always refuse the gadalinium.

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  30. Carolynn AnctilSeptember 13, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Life is, indeed beautiful, if we'll but slow down and notice the raindrops on flower petals.

    Blessings,
    Carolynn

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  31. Jill of All TradesSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    How totally stunning. Love the pictures and quietness they exude.

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  32. GailOSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Just breathtaking photos Kate! Morning glories in their glory...

    ...and it is a wonderful world:)

    xo

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  33. LiliSeptember 14, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Oh Kate, those are so lovely! ~Lili

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  34. Kerri FarleySeptember 14, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Beyond Beautiful!

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  35. Shirley @Blue Gate FarmSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Every picture is beautiful.

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  36. Lisa September 15, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    I love the rain.Beautiful

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  37. The JRSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    It is beautiful and your pictures show us how much it really is.

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  38. The JRSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    It is beautiful and your pictures show us how much it really is.

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Oh Kate these are so beuatiful! They took my breath away!
    I got the texture thanks!
    sprucehillblog.com

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  40. A New England LifeSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    All the colors, and rain drops, are just wonderful! MG's are just a delight at the end of a long, hot summer.

    Do yours reseed themselves? I've been told by others that they do but mine didn't.

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