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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Robinson Preserve - from archives






"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." unknown




Keep your sense of proportion by regularly, preferably daily, visiting the natural world. - Catlin Matthews














The day, water, sun, moon, night - I do not have to purchase these things with money. - Plautis

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao Tzu



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31 comments:

  1. AnnFebruary 16, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    I want to go there. Looks like a very peaceful place. I love the ornamental grasses and they look pretty waving in the wind

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  2. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    I very much like the quotes that go with these photos, Sandra.

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  3. TexWisGirlFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    love the pinks. and LOVE those grasses!

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  4. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I'm with Tex...love that grass!!!...:)JP

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  5. Debby@Just BreatheFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Love the colors, so pretty!!!

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  6. WillowFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Gorgeous , seeing things like this does take my breath away ~ isn't life magnificent !

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  7. Miss DebbieFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Such a pretty place and the quotes are perfect!

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  8. Betty ManousosFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:29 PM

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  9. Betty ManousosFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    omg! these are all gorgeous! such beautiful colors!!
    totally awesome!

    p.s. sent you an e-email xo

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  10. MontanagirlFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    I like the colorful grasses. Very nice!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I love all the pinks. The reflections are so nice.

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  12. My Mind's EyeFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Pink theme and spoon bills!! Purrfect archives
    Hugs madi and mom...
    PS your 15 Grain PF bread is scrumptious

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  13. LCFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    And you have taken my breath away, my friend, with ypur capture of subtle colors, the birds' mix of pinks and the the timeless truths in the quotes you have chosen.

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  14. rottroverFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Ahhhhh. I literally just let out a huge sigh... Really beautiful!

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  15. SusannahFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Oh, Sandra...these pictures are fantastic. They draw you right in and you feel like you are experiencing it all to yourself! I also enjoy these thought-provoking verses.

    Have a great Sunday evening!

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  16. AngelaFebruary 16, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    It's so beautiful there and peaceful looking. Then I look out my window and there is snow! I'm ready for the seasons to change. Beautiful quotes to go with your pictures too!

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  17. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 16, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Wonderful post, Sandra... I love seeing colorful photos like this especially this time of year, when it's so drab up here. Can't wait til Spring here --and some pretty colors!!!!!

    Thanks.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  18. What Karen SeesFebruary 16, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Beauty and color in nature are for everyone to enjoy if we will only take the time. A peaceful post!

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  19. CatherineFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Loving all your color here today! Happy Sunday Sandra.
    xo Catherine

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  20. Chatty CroneFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." unknown

    That is why I love blogging and looking at photos and learning new things.

    Life is wonderful.

    sandie

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  21. MichaeleFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Such a wonderful Sunday post!

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  22. SquirrelQueenFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I love the first quote, it is so very,very true.

    Gorgeous shots of all the ornamental grasses and The crane with pink wings? What is that critter? Doesn't look like a flamingo.

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  23. Ruth HiebertFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    I love the look of that feathery grass.

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  24. DebFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    beautiful colors Sandra...so ready to seem some color again around here...

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  25. GeorgeFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    I'm glad you shared these from your archives. The photos are beautiful, and the Preserve looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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  26. Cheryl @ TFDFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    I love the beautiful colors and the grasses! Such beauty is a sight for sore eyes during these long winter days.

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  27. diane bFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    I love the grasses. Yes there is a lot to see and photograph in nature even the humble grass.

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  28. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I love what you've done to those grass pictures. It's Monday again...where did the weekend go? ;)

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  29. barbara l. haleFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Lovely!

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  30. RoseFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    I needed this one...just beautiful when the pictures were enlarded.

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  31. DeeFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Tickle me Pink....♥

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