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Monday, March 3, 2014

What do we see?


What we see depends mainly on what we look for. 
John Lubbock 1834-1913


I found this quote on Facebook and it fit perfectly with my seed pod photos.

John also said ''Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin''



this seed pod on our Dwarf Poinciana made me feel happy

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33 comments:

  1. troutbirderMarch 3, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Absolutely true quotes. I do think practicing photography helps us see more of the world about us...:)

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  2. My Mind's EyeMarch 3, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    What a great quote....and might I add we are all responsible for our own happiness.
    Hugs Madi and Mom

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  3. Miss DebbieMarch 3, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    You certainly "see" many things that the rest of us would just pass by! You have an eye for the beautiful and the unusual! :-)

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  4. Suburban GirlMarch 3, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Two excellent quotes today.

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  5. TexWisGirlMarch 3, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    they are pretty - and you stopped to notice and share. :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Pretty pics and I like both quotes.

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  7. RoseMarch 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I love the quotes and the pics! Both quotes are so true.

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  8. Scott LawMarch 3, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    That is sooooo true, both of them.

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  9. Cheryl @ TFDMarch 3, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Love your quotes today and the photos, too. Yes! It's the simple things in life that makes me happy, too.

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  10. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 3, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Love the photos and the quotes!

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  11. MontanagirlMarch 3, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    I like these - and a the quotes are so true!

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  12. DeniseinVAMarch 3, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Great quotes Sandy and I love your photos.

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  13. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 3, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Those pods resemble my Thomas Jefferson Vine!!!!...:)JP

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  14. What Karen SeesMarch 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Love the quotes and I'm all for photographing things that make one happy!!!!

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  15. DawnTreaderMarch 3, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    In the 2nd I see a flamingo!

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  16. Chatty CroneMarch 3, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    I could not agree more! Both those quotes. Not always easy, but it is true. sandie

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  17. EG CameraGirlMarch 3, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    WOW! I love your seed pod!

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  18. photowannabeMarch 3, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I really like the curve of the seed pods.
    There is something very musical about it.
    Great quotes too, Sandra.
    I hope you have a Happy week.

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  19. diane bMarch 3, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    It is like a modern sculpture. I see things like that I'm glad I know someone else with the same vision.

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  20. DeeMarch 3, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    The shape of the pod would have drawn me to it also. It looks as if it was frozen in the midst of a dance. You have a photographers heart and artistic vision....it is a gift.

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  21. DeeMarch 3, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Almost forgot...i may use your quote someday :)

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  22. AnnMarch 3, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    I like that quote and of course I like your photos too. Bonus that the subject makes you happy and double bonus that taking pictures of it makes you happy too

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  23. AnnMarch 3, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    I like that quote and of course I like your photos too. Bonus that the subject makes you happy and double bonus that taking pictures of it makes you happy too

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  24. Beatrice P. BoydMarch 3, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    We should all do things that make us happy, but so often forget.

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  25. Ruth HiebertMarch 3, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Gorgeous shots of the seed pods.

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  26. SquirrelQueenMarch 3, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Those are great quotes and so very true. The seed pods are beautiful, I love the way the sun is hitting the middle one.

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  27. GeorgeMarch 3, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    Seeing your photos always makes me happy as well. I really like the quotes as well.

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  28. SusannahMarch 3, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    I am glad you took the time to share these photos with us. I saw 'upside down rabbit ears" in each one! I know...SILLY! But see something like that makes me happy.

    I always enjoy your quotes.

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  29. Cranberry MorningMarch 4, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Wow! Those are beautiful images. Make me happy too, just seeing them. What beauty in a mere seed pod!

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  30. LindyLouMacMarch 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Perfect! Thanks for sharing the words and images. :)

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  31. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 2:28 AM

    Great images and the shadows are playing in the pictures. Like the quotes too

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  32. Betty ManousosMarch 5, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    i like both quotes and those macro shots are truly awesome!

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  33. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteMarch 10, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    The clarity of the pod is stunning in contrast to the blurred background. My blurred vision is getting better but will never again be as sharp.

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