When September begins to draw to a close, early morning arrives much later for a photographer. It is almost a sensible hour to be out catching the first light of the day.
Sunflower maidens milk the scant light as they swing their heavy heads through the mist towards the drifting dawn. These beauties are both received and given as blessing one.
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I am counting my blessings both received and given on this Monday morning and for every Monday following until the end of the 2013. This proposed practice has come about because of an invitation from Kathy Drue in her Lake Superior Spirit Blog post “Count our Blessings” blogging practice. Even though life can be contrary at times there is no particular reason for accepting her invitation other than, well, there are so many everyday ordinary blessing that I feel compelled to notice. Such as these sunflowers in the fog above.
The day’s colour is caught on the ridge and chases the mist across the field in a sparkling two-step. Autumn is almost upon us. She is not in her grandest finery yet. But her undergarments hold out a promise as we caress the landscape – seeking and hoping. Softly, her golden jewels remain slightly hidden from our wanting eyes. Her beauty is profound, hushing our pleas before we dare to speak. I bring her to you as my blessing two.
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The poplar trees stretch as if they have an invisible string attached to their bushy early autumn crowns with the other end anchored in the heavens. It is too early for leaf-kicking and too late for a swim. But the trees give it no mind as they shine and shine through the morning mist. I bring these trees as my final blessing in threes.
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These photographs were taken on September 23, 2013 at Sturgeon Point Farm, Vanderhoof British Columbia and the home of my parents. I am back on Mayne Island now and up late or maybe possibly it is now considered early 🙂 In any case, I shall release this post immediately and then be off to catch a few winks.
What Monday morning blessing are you feeling compelled to notice?
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Creative Potager – Visit with painter and photographer Terrill Welch
From Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
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Creative Potager 
Oh, Terrill, this is gorgeous. Truly! My eyes are barely opened–just crawled out of bed–and the first thing I see are these wonderful sunflowers. The print is amazing. I stared at it for a moment unable to determine if it was a photo or painting. So glad you’re counting blessings, too. Have a wonderful day. (I think my day to count blessings will be Mondays or Tuesdays.)
I shall do the same I think Kathy and I believe you have inspired a few bloggers to join you soot should be rather fun! All the best of the week to you and yours my friend.
Glad the Sunflowers brought me for a closer look . . .
Me too Deborah:) I always welcome your visits no matter where they happen.
Terrill – With eyes closed, if I’d simply heard the descriptive word picture you painted — I would have “seen” these photographs in my mind’s eye. Girl, you definitely have a wonderful way with words!
Thank you Laurie though I think it might just be the power of experiencing these moment that render the accompanying words rather then any definitive skill on my part.I am so pleased that a master of words such as yourself enjoyed this offering regardless 🙂
The poplar trees caught me eye this morning via a facebook post! I had to go search for your blog for some reason they are not showing up in email, or I deleted by accident.
I have not seen Kathy Dure’s “Count our blessings” call but I will certainly check out !
Just to be able to go out into that space to witness that beauty of nature is a blessing in itself. To be able to photograph the surroundings so beautifully is a gift worth experiencing and sharing.
I think sometimes people just get accidentally unsubscribed Jeff as they are going about sorting through their subscriptions. I do agree with you about the blessings of being able to go out and also to able to share these moments with others – a fine way to live I say!
I think I finally figured out the wordpress google connection and fixed the email flow!
So keeping track and staying on the path of blogging and reading/commenting shall be easier !
Good to hear Jeff! Seems that things get a bit tangled sometimes through a process of changes we are not even really aware.
Your response Terrill is proof that I did figure it out! Yes! Happy Dance !!!
Oh My! Thank you for sharing…we have been having some random power outages and it is lovely this morning to be on line and see what has been posted
Always lovely to have drop by Patricia and it is that time of year where we will both be braced for those crazy windstorms from time to time.