Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #155 – On the Water
John Steiner is the guest host for Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #155. He says throughout history, people have gravitated to water for trade and for relaxation and he invited us to share the photos on the water.
This week, I have fun reflecting and finding the quotes and sayings about water and ocean. Please enjoy the scenes and the wisdom about Water throughout history.
“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.” – Lao Tzu
“Water is soft and humble, but it is the most powerful and is the most endurable.” – Debasish Mridha
“There’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” – Sarah Kay
“Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” – Christy Ann Martine
“Water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing, in the end, can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone.” – Margaret Atwood
“Water is the driving force of all nature.” — Leonardo da Vinci
“Life is like the ocean; it goes up and down.” ― Vanessa Paradis
“To reach a port we must set sail. Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“We ourselves feel what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” ― Ryunosuke Satoro
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #155 – On the Water
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The Showers of Blessings 
Love the splashing waters on the rocks.
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I was waiting for a while to get some higher splashes.
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Great quotes and photos – like that single sail boat the most but all so nice for on the water
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These are lovely pictures and quotes, Miriam. I so miss the ocean. I haven’t seen it for months and months.
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Fantastic photos, Miriam – almost as good as a vacation! Toni x
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Beautiful photos!
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Thank you for following me and checked out my post. I’ll follow back, Luanne!
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You are right. I love pictures with water. What am I doing in such a dry state??
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We need water for so many reasons, Chelsea. We can fast for 40 days but people can’t survive without water for three days.
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Awesome quotes to go with the awesome pictures.
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Thank you so much, Indira! Hope all is well with you!
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Yes dear, now all is well. Thanks.
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It’s good to know.
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wow
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Thank you!
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Fantastic photos, Miriam! Wow!
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Thank you for checking out the post, Jan!
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Water is my element. I feel most at peace when I am around water. Great quotes, Miriam! 😊
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Water is a wonderful element, Yvette! I think in general, water brings the gentleness in us. Thank you for your comment. 🙂
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Such wonderful photos and quotes. I’d love to see all these places!!!
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Thank you very much, Rusha! I’m sure I haven’t gone to many places you travelled.
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But you’ve been to different ones that you love. Travel is all good.
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That’s true, Rusha. Your travel gives me tips of where I want to go next.
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Lovely Miriam 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Brian. 🙂 🙂
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Lovely pictures and quotes! Water is so serene but it can also be wild, fierce.
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Exactly, Esther. People love water for many reasons. We can’t do without water but too much water, liking flooding, is horrifying.
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Nature is both peaceful and awe-inspiring, and when it gets into its fury, it’s terrifying! It’s so vast and awesome…shows God’s power.
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You’re right, Esther. Water can be soothing, but flooding is destruction. Fire gives us warmth but wildfires leave us devastation and despair. God is saying something to us.
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Agree…nature is awe-inspiring and shows me the greatness of God.
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Exactly, Esther. That’s why I spend time in my garden every day.
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Did your caterpillars hatch? Your garden sounds lovely and you’ve probably learned a lot and honed your gardening skills through the years.
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Amazing photos. Water is so precious and so very beautiful.
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Exactly, Darlene! Water is precious. Thank you for your comment.
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Absolutely beautiful, Miriam. When I lived in the Irvine area, I loved to visit the Huntington Library. All the sites feed the soul. Thank you for sharing. 💗
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Huntington Library is a lovely place to visit, Gwen. I think I only walked around and visited all the gardens once or twice years ago when I lived close to San Marino. I can’t walk that much anymore. ❤
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Beautiful photos, Miriam!❤️
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Thank you so much for reading and comment, Jill! ❤
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The last photo is certainly a cherry on the top. Lovely captures and quotes, Miriam 🙂
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Thank you, Hammad. I love water, no wonder I capture so many wherever I go. I love sunset also. 🙂
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Wow! Amazing pics👍
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Thank you, Aami!
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Most welcome Miriam❤️
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Wow! That Maui photo is spectacular! I have missed the trips traveling on the water in the last 15 months. Looking forward to getting on the water again soon.
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When talking about Hawaii, My husband wants to go to Maui. I haven’t been to any other islands but have gone to Maui 5 times.
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I have a friend that goes to Maui regularly. My wife and I spent 10 days on Kauai and loved it. Our only other trip we made was to cruise around the islands with only one or two days at each port.
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Oh, I would like to cruise around the island to hop on and off! I’ll look into it.
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Unpack once and every night your hotel room moves with you to the next city. We were on Norwegian Cruise Line.
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I’ll look into it. Thank you, John.
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Glorious! Love the quotes as well, Miriam. x
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Water is so versatile, Judith. No wonder we gravitate toward the water.
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We are so lucky to live near the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, Miriam. I know just what you mean. x
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Yes, you’re lucky, Judith to be close to the ocean. We have to drive about half an hour to see the ocean. I’m lucky to live by the water all my life.
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Beautiful photos, Miriam! I feel as if I’ve just been on a vacation.
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I remind myself of the vacations whenever I do the photo challenges. I guess it’s a good way to refresh my mind. Thanks for your comment, Liz.
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Those are beautiful, Miriam. I especially like the water over rocks. That is such a calming sound.
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Thanks, Jacqui! There are so many falls and rivers and lakes within a short driving distance from my daughter’s home. They go every weekend. I went with them to Moulton Falls when my daughter was eight months pregnant!
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Great photos and quotes. 💧🌊
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I find water therapeutic, Alethea!
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Me too 💙
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