Perfect balance
Last week saw the autumnal equinox (and the vernal equinox if you live in the southern hemisphere).
A day when the world is perfectly balanced and in harmony.
A day when everyone in the world shares this balance: an equal number of hours of daylight and night.
For two days every year, when we all have 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark, I like to think of everyone around the globe as being united by a thread of light.
An invisible string that reminds us of our shared experiences rather than our differences.
Autumnal equinox 2010 - unedited
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Stunning, but I do hate mozzies!
September 30, 2010 at 13:22
Such beautiful photos and a wonderful thought to go with them. A world united…wouldn’t that be amazing?
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
September 30, 2010 at 13:43
United in one household, here. My husband was brought up in Australia and still thinks of September as Spring, unless he’s paying attention!
September 30, 2010 at 14:35
I love those days of equal light and darkness too. Sunday we change our clocks an hour forward again, then we have the long evenings. I love that time of year.
September 30, 2010 at 14:43
I love the pictures, but I love the sentiment even more!
Well-said!
September 30, 2010 at 15:01
Beautiful photos and I love the “thread of light” concept.
September 30, 2010 at 15:33
Lovely. Is the close-up cropped out of the big picture?
September 30, 2010 at 16:12
Not cropped. I actually tried to focus on the reeds with the sunset in the background… and I managed (for once)!
September 30, 2010 at 17:28
You understand balance and it shows, not only in your photography, but your comments and your life. Thanks for being there for me and for all of us. Sonia.
September 30, 2010 at 16:17
Oh, blush! Thank you for this kind comment! Great news about your accomplishment! Can’t wait to read it.
September 30, 2010 at 17:30
great compositions, love the low light- pretty, pretty!
September 30, 2010 at 16:31
Fantastic photographs, Fi.
September 30, 2010 at 16:45
I love the invisible string imagery.
September 30, 2010 at 17:26
These photos are just brilliant, Lady Fi!!! Absolutely beyond beautiful. Wow!
September 30, 2010 at 17:38
fabulous tandem. but i absolutely adore the first image. i could see that image being used when some church song or hymn is playing in the background.
September 30, 2010 at 18:57
excellent images and super thought!
September 30, 2010 at 19:06
beautiful skies…even once the light is gone there is a thread that runs through…
September 30, 2010 at 19:23
Girl, you’re a regular pro photographer!! Those are STUNNING photos!!
September 30, 2010 at 21:34
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing. It’s a great time now for taking pictures, isn’t it? 24 hours of daylight is cool during the summer time but you do get bored of it after awhile!
September 30, 2010 at 21:36
These sky shots are gorgeous. Neat post about the equinox.
September 30, 2010 at 21:45
the first photo is perfect! I love it.
September 30, 2010 at 22:25
Oh my! Two glorious photos that visualize your wonderful words!
September 30, 2010 at 23:18
Great photos, and lovely words. It’s great how you got the depth of field you wanted in each exposure, creating such different shots.
October 1, 2010 at 03:27
Thanks for sharing your equinox perspective–fantastic.
We were disappointed that it rained out our view here. Oh well.
October 1, 2010 at 05:18
Beautiful images and words!
October 1, 2010 at 05:50
A marvelous couple of photos. You have an impressive blog and photography.
October 1, 2010 at 05:53
Incredible captures and I do so agree with your words/thoughts! Your posts and photos are always inspiring and thought provoking and I always enjoy my visit as well as learn something I needed to know or to think about! Have a wonderful weekend, you and your family!
Sylvia
October 1, 2010 at 05:59
thanks for the reeds and the “string”:)
Z
http://www.thebabaylan.blogspot.com
October 1, 2010 at 07:21
beautiful colors and compositions
Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,
Regards, Bram
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Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 12
October 1, 2010 at 07:30
I missed the moment, but glad to see it here.
October 1, 2010 at 07:58
awesome sky shots!
thanks for visiting.
October 1, 2010 at 08:05
captivating photos. the thoughts that go with these photos are just as awesome.
October 1, 2010 at 08:59
beautiful and so peaceful! visit my skywatch friday
October 1, 2010 at 08:59
Beautiful pictures and words well worth remembering!
October 1, 2010 at 11:59
Wonderful post : )
Love your words. Your pics are so gorgeous!
Thanks for dropping by
October 1, 2010 at 13:45
A thread of light, I like that!
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your wonderfully supportive comment. I appreciate it.
October 1, 2010 at 14:02
Wonderful shots.
I love the colors.
October 1, 2010 at 16:04
I can enjoy the playful time with your charming dog under your fantastic seasonal sky.
And then I love funny cats shouting- S・N・A・K・E ！！
October 1, 2010 at 18:20
This is so wonderful!! Great light and skies..I love nr one!:-)
Wish you a blessed weekend!
October 1, 2010 at 20:31
What pretty pictures, and what a lovely thought.
Would that we could harness that balance and put it in to practice as a people, forever more.
October 1, 2010 at 20:42
beautiful photos to mark the change of seasons
really enjoyed your last post as well full of colourful leaves
October 1, 2010 at 21:38
Wow, beautiful shots
I love sunrises and sunsets, along withe silhouettes.
October 1, 2010 at 21:58
Just gorgeous.. I think you’ve captured magic!
October 1, 2010 at 22:40
I love this…the photo’s and your words. Totally love this line…”An invisible string that reminds us of our shared experiences rather than our differences.”…to which I say Amen! I do hope that you have a wonderful weekend doing something that puts a smile on your face.
XX
October 1, 2010 at 23:15
very engaging images.
October 2, 2010 at 00:07
It is always such a pleasure visiting your blog. As soon as I see your photos I immediately relax and smile.
These are gorgeous.
Happy weekend, jj
October 2, 2010 at 01:21
What two lovely contrasting sky scenes. I am not sure if I could handle 12 hours of darkness. I am sure you eventfully adjust to it.
October 2, 2010 at 01:39
Such gorgeous photos, the branches of the tree and the straws in front of the sun, very beautiful!
October 2, 2010 at 02:52
You have a beautiful brain.
October 2, 2010 at 03:37
Oh how I wish your words could come true for those two days and every day!
October 2, 2010 at 04:30
Amazing shots. Very beautiful color shades.
October 2, 2010 at 07:38
Wonderfully peaceful shots.
October 2, 2010 at 07:46
I’d never thought of it in quite that way – thanks
October 2, 2010 at 13:24
Everything about this post is sooo beautiful… as you said ‘ In perfect harmony’…
Have a great weekend
October 2, 2010 at 16:01
I know..I am dreading the disappearing daylight that summons up the cold of winter, but I am sure you will make that sound lovely too..:)
October 3, 2010 at 03:00
I’m dreading the loss of the balance and days that are dark at 5:00 pm.
October 3, 2010 at 03:46
Dark at 5.00 pm is a luxury. Our days will be dark by just gone 3 pm!
October 3, 2010 at 07:19
The skies are beautiful, as are your harmonious thoughts.
October 3, 2010 at 04:17
Once again stunning balance between colour and form.
October 3, 2010 at 08:02
Beautiful photography… Sharing similar latitude with you I know this means that we are entering the dark period, but hopefully the imminence of the holidays will ease the days of twilight a bit.;)
xoxo
October 3, 2010 at 09:59
Oh my beautiful shots.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
October 3, 2010 at 17:32
I couldn’t wait to see these photos.
and you never disappoint. phenomenal.
October 4, 2010 at 03:43