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in absence

grateful in green

my mother saw life creatively ... especially through the tip of a watercolor brush
these thoughts return as I photographed the simple budding branch below
instantly reminded of the feeling in this unframed painting of hers

even in absence learning continues ... a gentle lesson to hold close in love

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Claire's Photoplay prompt . "share a photograph that reflects a life lesson learned"


38 comments:

Tracy said...

Like mother, like daughter... both beautiful, both creative, both with much to share. Thank you for these tender portraits, Elk ((HUGS))

Mrs. E said...

Your mother had to be a beautiful woman-- her daughter sure is! I'm sure she was so proud of her girl!

Marcie said...

Powerful...moving. Love how we find our voices emerging from those of those who came before us. A lovely tribute to both you and your artist mom!!!

spread your wings said...

beautiful... inspiring Elk. I'm sure you reflect your mother in many wonderful and talented ways.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful painting and equally gorgeous photo. Two wonderful talents evolved.

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Anonymous said...

trying to get my spelling right...
my comment was...

even in absence
it is true

kendalee said...

So beautiful ELK! Creativity is a wonderful gift and one that your mother has obviously shared with you. And I love the idea that these loving lessons continue... I hear my grandmother's wise, gentle voice ring in my head almost every day still with some comfort or lesson for me. It's a blessing.

Dawn Nielson said...

Art is the most powerful element in our lives that creates balance, nonviolence, inspiration and love. The sharing of these gifts exemplifies all of these traits. Thanks for sharing Elk.

Dawn Nielson said...

BTW...This is Dawn Nielson from lensustogether. Not sure why the icon & posting ID are a incognito??

Unknown said...

so beautiful in tandem
a bicycle built for two

kirsty said...

This is my first visit here and I think it's wonderful. Beautiful words and pictures! x

S. Etole said...

very gifted eyes that see such beauty ...

Umā said...

It's like she's still seeing through your eyes. Really lovely, and that photo is now one of my favorites of yours!

sherri said...

Touching thoughts you've recorded. These images illustrate them well.

Laura said...

you are amazing. what a gift has been passed through her blood in your veins...her eyes see still.

Elizabeth Halt said...

It does! And what a way to remember her in a simple act of creativity.

Pugelicious said...

What a great lesson, love the images, the colours are amazing.

Judy said...

Now I see where your talent came from.

Gayle said...

Oh, elk, that is so beautiful. It brought a tear to my eye.

JoLyn said...

So nice, elk. I love how you related this photo to your mother and her painting. What a tender story.

Prairie Girl Studio said...

oh elk ...
thank you SO much for sharing this ...
the creativity so beautifully flows through and through ...
for you and your mother ...
i am quietly touched in the nicest way ...
blessings to you,
pg xo

Jewels said...

Beautiful!!! What a sweet way to remember her.

oz said...

such beautiful images and a wonderful way to remember your mother...

Joan Elizabeth said...

The marriage of the two images is lovely. The painting is beautiful and I recognise the plant from one of your most delicate B&Ws. A pleasure to visit this day.

koralee said...

Love this today..xoxo The colours make me so so happy.

Memories Of Mine said...

Oh the blue and the green in your tree branch photo is simply divine.
You defiantly had a good teacher.

Sue said...

Such a loving tribute to your mother. As always, I enjoy your work.

Sarah said...

Lovely how the picture you made echoes the one of your mother's. Both very beautiful.

Unknown said...

elk there is a depth to this picture which i seldom see in photography.

it contains the depth of your life lesson.

rachel awes said...

her watercoloring is so beautiful & i adore it next to your photograph. different & similar.
connected through green beautiful creative life.
xo

Country Girl said...

I have missed you. I feel pulled in so many directions so I decided to hide in a book.

Love this post.

Anonymous said...

Those look so much alike, her painting and your photo. Lovely, you're her daughter.

Missy K said...

This is so beautiful, especially as you take up the gift of capturing beauty, and continue it. . .

Kathleen Overby said...

The painting like a poetry prompt for the photo.

Unknown said...

Elk,
this transcends . It is truly inescapably divine.

Mary said...

I don't have the words... everything sounds inadequate...

This is wonderful!

Janis Van Keuren said...

So creative and meaningful at the same time. The Lord has gifted you as He gifted your mother. You are a reflection of her.