Lens Artists Photo Challenge #137 – Soft
This week for the Lens Artists Photo Challenge #137, Ann-Christine wanted to continue with another S – Soft. This is all about how we interpret Soft.
I see soft Physical appearances, softness of characteristics, and hear soft sounds everywhere. The photos included here represent the several things that are soft in sight and in touch.
“Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It’s the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events.” – Sharon Draper
This photo was taken from the ship of the Ensenada Cruise. It was my first time watching the soft glow of sunset in the middle of the ocean, even though we were not too far from land.
“Nature is a mutable cloud which is always and never the same.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
We saw the fluffy clouds all the time when we were in Maui, Hawaii. They don’t seem to bring any rain except on one trip among our multiple trips.
“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This clearly shows the principle of softness overcoming hardness. ” Lao Tzu
Water is soft, but when it combines with other natural phenomena, it can be powerful. The tide was coming in this sunny afternoon on the Makena Beach, Maui.
“The red rose whispers of passion, and the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is a falcon, and the white rose is a dove. ” – John Boyle O’Reilly
I love the softness of the Iceberg Roses. The innocent color brings me refreshing calmness.
“The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats…” – Albert Einstein
This was my daughter’s neighbor’s cat. She had such an unusual combination of soft fur colors and soft blue eyes, and I wondered if it was a kitten. I would love to have a kitten like this one.
“A wee bit of Heaven drifted down from above, a handful of happiness, a heartful of love.When the baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into thousands of pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.” From Peter Pan
Thank you for Balroop Singh‘s comment on the softness of a newborn baby. I added this photo of my younger granddaughter Nora. My daughter Mercy did a photoshoot of her when she was three weeks’ old. Nora will be one-year-old on March 22! I look forward to going to her birthday party.
Lens Artists Photo Challenge #137 – Soft
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What a beautiful post, Miriam. I love the photos (you’re amazing) and the perfect quotes. I must say the one from Peter Pan is my favorite and the photo of you granddaughter is so beautiful!!! I can’t believe it’s been a year. Thanks for starting my day with a smile, my friend. Hugs. ❤
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That one is my favorite quote also, Diana! I missed so much of watching Nora and witnessing her growth. I could only get glimpses from the videos. I’ll be packing very soon for my long anticipated trip. Thank you for your comment, my friend! ❤
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I hope you have a wonderful time. Lots of hugs.
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Your posts are always so peaceful, Miriam. Thank you for these brief moments at the start of my day. I continue to have problems with WordPress so keep missing posts I normally love. Sigh. I just changed my theme for one of my WP blogs and I think that might have helped some. WP doesn’t like expired themes.
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No worries, Jacqui! I spent more time to focus on getting my first children’s book published, so I’m behind on visiting blogs. The book is for primary grades with 2,000 words, fully illustrated. All the pages of illustration are done. I’m done with the cover, the front matter, and inserting the text. I’m working on the end matter and the blurb. Then send it out to format for eBook and paperback.
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That is exciting, Miriam! Congratulations!
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Your photos and the corresponding words reveal your creative eyes and soul, Miriam. Beautiful! The sunset, stunning! Interesting observation about water. The rose, exquisite. Balroop is right about the softness of a newborn baby. Nora is adorable. A fun birthday ahead.❤️
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I love to do the photo challenge, Erica! I could go through my photos and get reminded of the beautiful things and places I’ve seen. And yes, I love the Iceberg roses. They are so tender and innocent yet so strong and hold their heads up for many days. I’m counting days to see my granddaughters. ❤
How old are your granddaughters, Erica? My first children's book is almost ready to be published. It's for primary grades with about 2,000 words. I may have PDF and MOBI files available. With MOBI, you can read it on Kindle. Those two versions would be free. It may be a while before it's available because I haven't sent it to have it formatted yet. 🙂
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My two granddaughters are 5 and 7 and two grandsons are 1 and almost 3. Congratulations about your first children’s book! I am certain it is a wonderful book, Miriam.
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well it seems your daughter has inherited her mother’s taken Miriam – that image of your granddaughter is wonderful. Your image of the cat is also beautiful – what wonderful colors!
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Oh, Tina, my daughter has done more in photography. She took two semesters in college. She did a portfolio once but didn’t use it for anything. We talked about doing something together – combine photography with reflective thoughts and poetry. Right now she two bundles of energy. We still keep that project in mind. The cat so so cute to pose for me!
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A pleasing mix of poetry and excelent photography. I’d say that you’ve captured the theme perfectly. Nicely done, Miriam. 🙂
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I really enjoy the challenge, Mark! I love to combine my writing and the quotes with the photos. Thank you for your comment. 🙂
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Stunningly beautiful, Miriam! Thank you for sharing, and God bless you richly, ever and always!
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Thank you so much, Jonathan! I’m glad you liked the photos. Have you seen your children lately?
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Yes! As a matter of fact, my son is here now and spending the night! Yay! Are you going to get to go to Oregan to see your daughter and her family???
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Yes, we’re leaving on the 18th. Nora’s one year birthday is on March 22.
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Oh, wonderful!!!
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❤ 🙂
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Love that sunset, but that granddaughter is so precious.
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The sunset seems to be different in the middle of the ocean, John! Yes, Nora is so precious. She is giggling and blowing bubbles and climbing stairs now. I can’t wait to see her.
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This pandemic has been hard on grandparents and grandchildren. The light is growing larger at the end of this very long tunnel.
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Yes, we can’t wait on vacationing but the little ones grow so fast. It’s hard when the grandparents and grandchildren miss the young ages to have fun, to laugh and bond.
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Precious photos and post, Miriam!
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Thank you so much, Bette!
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I love the white rose and am thrilled to learn its proper name! I love each photograph, they all stand out!
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I’m getting to love the Iceberg roses also, Claire! They have a light tint of pink in the center if I look closely. When I travel, I take way too many photos because I may not go back to the same place or the weather won’t be the same even if I do. I meant to delete a whole bunch afterward but I never did. 🙂 🙂 Then I may find a few I really like. 🙂 Thank you for your comment.
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I really enjoy this series of softness. The last one is precious.
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Yes, Nora is precious! Thank you, Amy!
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These are all so soft and beautiful, Miriam! I had to return to them again and again… Love especially the cat, the rose, the little baby Nora.
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Thank you for the theme, Ann-Christine. I had so many things to choose from. It was fun doing the challenge this week!
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Having fun is important!
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Exactly, Ann-Christine!
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Gorgeous post! It brings such gentleness and beauty to my heart :))
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I needed to look at beautiful things these days. Life is not too exciting without too much going on. Thank you for your comment. Do you have kids? Teachers from my previous school district were vaccinated. Schools will reopen after the spring recess. So Kids will be back to school.
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I totally hear you!
Yes I have 2 sons, college freshman, and highschool sophomore who might go to school after spring break just like you say.
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They must look forward to seeing their friends again, Pragalbha!
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Thank you 🙂 Yes it is a transition, they are curious and looking forward.
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Beautiful post Miriam, soft is such a lovely word… your pictures perfectly fit the theme and those quotes enhance their meaning. Besides flowers, the image of a new-born baby comes to my mind when I think of soft. 🙂 Have a wonderful day.
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Thank you for your comment, Balroop! Perhaps I should add a picture of my granddaughter since she is not 1 year old yet. 🙂 🙂
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What a beautiful post, Miriam. The photos are stunning! And the captions are perfect. I agree about the cat. Just gorgeous!
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The cat was one of a kind, Jan! I hadn’t seen cats with those colors. Thank you for your comment!
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Wow!
These soft captures certainly grabbed my heart. Can I add this post for my Weekend Sky challenge?
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Of course, Hammad! Thank you for doing it! I’m coming to check out your Weekend Sky challenge.
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A belated happy birthday to Nora!
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Thank you so much, Hammad!
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You really outdid yourself with this theme, Miriam. These are absolutely stunning. I especially love the rose (breathtaking) and the cat (so gorgeous)!
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Thank you, Mae! When I first planted roses, I bought almost all 10 red and pink bushes on one side of the front yard. Then I fell in love with the white Rosebery (there are pink ones), and I bought 10 bushes to pant on the other side of the front yard to balance out! 🙂 🙂 The cat sat still for my photoshoot!
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Beautiful photos, Miriam! Beaches and cats – two of my favorite things.
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I can see that, beaches and cats, Teri! Cats are different than dogs, they come to you and rub on your skin all the time.
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The quotes you selected add so much to these posts Miriam. I love how they meld with the photos you take. Beautiful.
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I collect quotes, Carla! I have to do something with them someday! Perhaps make a photo album with quotes? Thank you for your comment!
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That would be a wonderful keepsake for sure.
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I love the pictures and the quotes. The beach/ocean are my sanctuary. 🙂
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I love going to the beaches also, Yvette! My partner just told me all the district people (in LA) just got vaccinated two days ago and school will open after Easter. I have an after-school tutoring program at one school. I hope to have enough parents sign up to open the class. 🙂
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A great collection of “soft”, Miriam. I especially love the cat and the rose!
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Thank you, Patti! I was glad the cat sat still for a moment to let me take the photo. I love the white roses.
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These pictures are just stunning, particuarly the sunset over the ocean and the rose.
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I was glad to capture the sunset on the first day of the cruise, Liz. It was cloudy the rest of the trip and my husband got sick and stayed in the cabin for the last two days. I was glad to have a book with me.
I have 10 Roseberg rose bushes and bought them as1-gallon plants. I enjoy them very much.
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The sunset was the highlight of the cruise, then. It’s a shame that your husband got sick.
You definitely have the magic touch with your garden.
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Gorgeous photos, Miriam. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for your comment, Jill!
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Beautiful Miriam. Well done.
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Thank you very much, John!
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So good Miriam. Love the Rose 🙂 🙂
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Isn’t the rose beautiful, Brian? I must prune them today because spring is coming here. 🙂 🙂
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I’d say you pretty much nailed this challenge, Miriam. The quality of your photos is stunning.
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Thank you, Pete! I usually take a few days to think about how to present to suit the theme!
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Beautiful images, Miriam. Toni x
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I’m glad you liked them, Toni!
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Gorgeous pictures, I miss Hawaii. Such a pretty kitty too!
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My husband wanted to retire in Hawaii, but I would feel like a prisoner being trapped on the island. Besides, things are mostly imported and expensive!
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My husband has talked about moving there too. For me I would miss the cold and like you the ability to get into the car and just drive and explore, which is limited on an island. xo
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I’m a city girl all my life. I don’t think Hawaii, especially a small island like Maui has enough of the activities I enjoy.
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These are all wonderful pictures for this theme, Miriam. The cat is beautiful.
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I love the cat also, Robbie! She let me take many of her pictures!
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