Dance of light and dark
Last week, we enjoyed the autumn equinox:
That time of year when day and night are equally long
And a kind of balance hums throughout the world.
The earth slowly spins
In and out of the light and dark -
Like a child dipping her toes into deliciously inviting water.
This is also a metaphor about life:
A dance of light and dark
With peaceful moments of balance in between.
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Balance in between light and dark…And what a beautiful one at that! Wow!
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September 29, 2011 at 12:21
Love that pink hue in all of your images.;) The equinox means that light is disappearing but as it does, the sun truly knows how to leave with style here in Scandinavia, don’t you agree.;)
Gorgeous photography as always.;)
xoxo
September 29, 2011 at 12:25
yes it is a metaphor…lovely pics…i think there is a balance between both…if it was always light, how would we sleep…too much of either and life changes….
September 29, 2011 at 12:31
balance (~_~) a perfect discription
and beautiful pictures
Art~
September 29, 2011 at 12:46
I’ve seen these scenes in all sorts of weather and in all sorts of different lights. The purply effect is wonderful. Would grace any postcard.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
September 29, 2011 at 13:15
I love coming here. I know that I will always find harmonious beauty. (I can watch your header slideshow over and over). Thank you for making this beautiful blog.
September 29, 2011 at 14:30
Really great color.The gradation makes us relax.
September 29, 2011 at 14:48
breathtaking!
September 29, 2011 at 15:09
Wonderful shots. I love that colorful light on the water.
September 29, 2011 at 15:43
Wonderful colors and silence. Amazing !
September 29, 2011 at 15:45
What a beautiful series of photos!
September 29, 2011 at 16:11
Peaceful indeed. Thanks for warming my morning LadyFi.
September 29, 2011 at 16:24
Peaceful moments of balance in between..What beautiful words ladyFi and your images are always so evocative of far away lands…:-)
September 29, 2011 at 16:48
What a beatutiful place to be balanced in…
September 29, 2011 at 16:51
It is a rare moment to find balance and it should be cherished. Your pictures memorialize it beautifully!
September 29, 2011 at 17:00
Ahhhh…beautiful, and so true. Difficult to find that balance sometimes. Thank you.
September 29, 2011 at 17:09
Hello, ladyfi
What a tranquil and peaceful moment you captured! Everything look balanced so well, Silhouettes are just beautiful!! I especially love the gradation of purple in the second photo.
Best wishes,
keiko
September 29, 2011 at 17:14
Always beautiful.
September 29, 2011 at 17:18
Such a peaceful place.
September 29, 2011 at 17:52
these are such happy, peaceful photos. Made me smile. I like the banner slideshow , too!
September 29, 2011 at 17:58
superb photography…u r too good
September 29, 2011 at 18:52
Excellent light, I love those pictures of serene calm.
September 29, 2011 at 19:58
Lovely time of evening to take these photos. Very calm and serene.
September 29, 2011 at 20:25
Such superb captures and the perfect words! I do love the light and the sense of calm and the beauty! Always a delight to visit your blog! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world and your beautiful skies!
Sylvia
September 29, 2011 at 20:25
I can almost feel the air in these photos. Well done … as always.
September 29, 2011 at 20:52
So true! Nicely done Fi.
Jim
September 29, 2011 at 23:04
Lovely. I would like the Fall to Winter Equinox to last as long as possible please (and that is a metaphor about my life ;>))
September 29, 2011 at 23:04
Absolutely lovely!!! The pinks and purples are fabulous!
September 29, 2011 at 23:16
Gorgeous sunset! I love the pretty pinks and the reflections are gorgeous. What a beautiful scene and lovely photos.
September 29, 2011 at 23:22
ah the eternal dance!
Gorgeous post-
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September 29, 2011 at 23:37
LadyFi: Certainly enjoyed your photos at the lake, beautifully captured.
September 29, 2011 at 23:41
Beautiful peaceful photo’s. Great shots.
September 29, 2011 at 23:58
I just adore the shadows of your light and dark photos sweetie, there just breathtakin’!
God bless and have a terrific Thursday !!!
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September 30, 2011 at 00:15
Beautiful pictures…reminds me of the lake my grandfather lives on.
September 30, 2011 at 01:01
I certainly like the beautiful balance you’ve captured in these photos.
September 30, 2011 at 02:14
Beautiful words. Beautiful photos. That jetty is starting to feel like a little patch of home. Thank you so much.
September 30, 2011 at 02:22
your photos are captivating as always. it looks so peaceful and serene there.
September 30, 2011 at 03:19
Oh, so delightful. There is magic in the air, and your talent with the camera and your heart have given it form.
September 30, 2011 at 03:22
Beautiful scenes. Like the deepening purple sky with its reflection in the water.
September 30, 2011 at 05:39
magnificent! what a beauty….:)
September 30, 2011 at 05:48
Oh you’re so lucky to have such beautiful scenery to photograph! Enjoy the start of autumn. Your shots are lovely.
September 30, 2011 at 05:59
Relaxing!
September 30, 2011 at 06:10
Love your shots so much! Wonderful and peaceful…
September 30, 2011 at 06:14
Oh my! So beautiful and peaceful! Lovely!
September 30, 2011 at 06:29
a lake that never cease to amaze
September 30, 2011 at 07:01
Oh the things you know Miss Fi….I had no idea there was an equinox last week! Hmmm…you´ll have to give me a heads up on that next year ok? The photos are fabulous, I love all the purple tones in the photos…purple is such a yummy color…and nature gets that color perfect every time!!! Have a super Friday my friend!!!
September 30, 2011 at 07:40
Beautiful scenes and colors tones in your photos.
Regards and best wishes
September 30, 2011 at 08:25
Very beautiful pictures !
September 30, 2011 at 10:20
SUPERB! I love the color combination of both hard and soft light
Very great composition 
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September 30, 2011 at 11:01
Fantastic pictures! The first one is amazing
September 30, 2011 at 11:03
Gorgeous light and tones. I especially like the last photo.
September 30, 2011 at 11:21
simply beautiful, those resting ducks are just too cute
September 30, 2011 at 11:31
Superb capturing of the gentle transition from the warm colours of daylight to the cooler ones of night. Especially like the last scene.
September 30, 2011 at 11:43
Hi there – one of the things I really like about these memes is the way in which you can see the seasons changing in other parts of the world. We have just had the spring equinox – so it’s the slide into summer for us, as you glide into autumn and winter.
Great pictures.
Cheers – Stewart M
September 30, 2011 at 11:52
Delightful colours!
September 30, 2011 at 12:03
Winter has arrived !
Not me, your photos say so.
September 30, 2011 at 13:42
Not winter – but the gentle onset of autumn.
September 30, 2011 at 13:43
I just love your purply water and skies.
September 30, 2011 at 13:50
Your photos are stunning. Beautiful view, and breathe-taking colors of sky!
September 30, 2011 at 15:47
The old, twisty pier is what did it for me. Brings back so many memories. Thanks.
September 30, 2011 at 15:51
Fabulous shots.
September 30, 2011 at 16:00
Great colours!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
September 30, 2011 at 16:13
I am always amazed at the gorgeous light in your captures!
September 30, 2011 at 16:23
Ah! The colors so soothing and calming. Great shots.
September 30, 2011 at 16:32
I love the lavender shades. Beautiful captures.
September 30, 2011 at 17:06
These beautiful photos and your words made me feel especially peaceful. Have a lovely weekend and thanks for your kind comment on my recent “Notte Bianca a Marta” post.
September 30, 2011 at 18:13
Splendid sunset!
Really love the colours.
September 30, 2011 at 19:09
Simply beautifully captured shots…lovely composition!
September 30, 2011 at 19:09
you captured this in photos and words so beautifully
i love the violets of the sky ~
September 30, 2011 at 19:16
Aye, these “do it” for me too!……. whata wonderful way to spend a friday evening, chilling out to your pics!…. thank you!….:)
September 30, 2011 at 19:18
“Dance of Light and Dark”
Perfectly apropos!
September 30, 2011 at 19:55
Hi Fi, I’m up to my eyeballs in fall here in CO, but I always love the serenity of your lake to offer s bit of reflection to my day (a pun but I didn’t really intend it!). That curving dock with resting ducks is my metaphor for life today!
September 30, 2011 at 19:57
Wonderful colors of your sky! I love that lilac in nr 2. The light is great at this time of year.
Happy weekend to you:-)
September 30, 2011 at 20:35
Lovely post-processing on these peaceful lake scenes, Fi. I’ve always sought respite in balance. And then sometimes not.
September 30, 2011 at 20:41
Thanks. The only post processing was to boost the colours one notch in iPhoto. It really did look like this – amazingly enough!
October 1, 2011 at 07:31
These photos are stunning, I can feel the peace in them. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and commenting, I hope you stop by again soon
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September 30, 2011 at 20:44
Lady Fi, those are gorgeous!
Say, I have a problem with my RSS feed, it won’t pull up your site. I only get a gray screen. But I can access this through the comments on my blog. Wondering if it’s me?
September 30, 2011 at 21:51
Breath taking views Lady Fi. Sometimes, it’s good to have darkness in life. It’s during the dark times that we are able appreciate the light — just like your beautiful photos. The dark contrast really shows off the beauty of the gorgeous lights.
October 1, 2011 at 01:04
Beautiful photos, beautiful thoughts.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
October 1, 2011 at 03:31
I love your gentle views and photos. I like waht Emily Gooch, above, said about the dark times helping us appreciate the light.
What beauty you have, again, shown in these shots.
October 1, 2011 at 03:44
You bring a little peace and harmony to our lives just by posting your lovely photos and writing your beautiful words. Many thanks. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie
October 1, 2011 at 04:00
Those are all absolutely gorgeous, the colors are fantastic and the images so serene.
October 1, 2011 at 04:24
I would so love to be sitting in that first capture. All of these are just so calming…just what I needed after this week!
October 1, 2011 at 05:28
I love the last image and the first image has great textures.. I’m very sure that it will make a excellent b/w as well. Rishi
October 1, 2011 at 06:07
Very peaceful shots
October 1, 2011 at 07:37
Such a lovely sunset. My favourite shot is the first one. As El Idioto says (and I’m sure not really un idioto), the textures are great. Happy weekend!
Janice. xx
October 1, 2011 at 14:05
Beautiful photos of the sunset. Wonderfully captured.
October 1, 2011 at 14:52
Beautiful metaphor – Love the way you capture these peaceful moments, the colours are once again amazing.
October 1, 2011 at 20:38
Another lovely post, LadyFi.
October 2, 2011 at 00:24
Oooooooooooh, love all! But the first shot attracts me so much… it invites me to walk the peer! Thank you for so much beauty!
October 2, 2011 at 04:52
Such Loveliness shared~
October 2, 2011 at 09:11
Wonderful post with fantastic shots and lovely words!
Thanks for sharing;o)
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October 2, 2011 at 12:17
So true! Love that purple light!
October 3, 2011 at 04:25
wonderful series, stunning photos, my favorite item sunset and sunrises
thanks for posting, and also thanks for your kind comments
Greetings, Bram
October 4, 2011 at 07:18
Gorgeous!
October 6, 2011 at 17:34