“I would like to believe when I die that I have given myself away like a tree that sows seeds every spring and never counts the loss, because it is not loss. It is adding to future life. It’s the tree’s way of being. Strongly rooted perhaps, but spilling out its treasure on the wind.”
— May Sarton
Don’t you just love those glorious late summer skies? What treasures are you grateful for?
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Lady Fi 
Oh this is just beautiful.. I love this time of day.. at this time of year.
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There is as much joy in the light off the grass tops, as there is in the movement of your daughter in the twilight.
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This is absolutely stunning- my favourite time of the day.
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oh my! that golden sunshine and a child at play!
little treasures:
watching a hummingbird feed
waking up to a misty morning
experiencing a beautiful sunset
warming myself up with a cup of hot cocoa
seeing a blue heron skim along the water in flight
just to name a few!
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I can spill out kindness, or friendship, maybe my love of nature, or my art!
Wishing you all some happy smiling moments. Blu x
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Rejoice in the day!
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And I love to see a child as happy as the one in the photo appears to be!
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Fine night for play. Yes, the sun gets lower and lower now. Fine and evocative image. yes, how I did my picture. During long exposures, you can get track of the stars due to Earth’s rotation.
Unfortunately, the leaked light lens during exposure, and I got the purple color in the upper left corner. I may use black duct tape at the next attempt.
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I can picture myself there. So vivid!
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I love that shot … gorgeous! And, that joy … looks like a happy dance! 🙂
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Looks really like a lovely day!!!
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Wonderful late summer skies!
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Great autumn sunset! Have a great SWF!
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you have captured lovely light. Yes I love the light in these days, quite tangibly wonderful!
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Perfect. Just perfect.
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You really captured the autumn mood. Crisp cooler days.
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the smell of autumn……
so many good memories associated with it…
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Oh my gosh Fi — this is beautiful just beautiful. I’d like to frame it (and it isn’t even my child!) Fabulous.
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That is one of my favourite quotes.
and from one of my new writing loves.
and I so agree. there is just something about the light.
if we could hold onto all through the long dark winter ahead…
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those are such glorious skies with great quote to match.
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A glorious sky, the perfect quote and a superb capture! Doesn’t get any better and no one does it better than you! Thank you for the beauty! Enjoy a beautiful weekend!
Sylvia
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I love the quote, and the view of the wonderful sky. Umm what a lovely day to walk along the grassy land!
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gorgeous skies…love the glow the sun leaves on everything…
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so beautiful.
off hand i’m grateful for:
– the feel of soft grass on bare feet
– the smell of the world after the rain
– explosion of autumn colors
– smell of home baking
and a whole lot more.
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Both Oscar and your daughter are ready for a care-free romp! The tree is lit like a torch.
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What a lovely picture — a happy child, a happy dog, both on a beautiful evening!
Kay
Alberta, Canada
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Absolutely love the warm feelings that come with this photo! Seems like your girl is enjoying the gorgeous day as well. It’s raining here but I’m thankful the temperature has cooled off a bit 😀
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very nice shot,. Fiona.-.love it
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Wow what a happy image, I wish I could run around dancing!
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What a nice shot ! but honnestly I prefer a spring sky ! Late summer skies are pointing to autumn and winter !
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love the quote and the pic!
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That dark golden light is one of my favourite things. When I see a view like that I always feel happier!
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Beautiful. Cute dog posing for photo… and waiting for someone to play with 🙂
Have a nice weekend, Ev
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Beautiful image, so full of life. I love the way that the sun comes through the tree branches…
I am grateful for so much, most of all my home.
Have a nice weekend,
xoxo
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a great thought, marvelous photo.
i am grateful everyday–from the fast-moving traffic to the time i spend with my dog.:p
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Wonderful sky and colors!!
Wish you a blessed weekend:-)
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memories. i miss my summers:)
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Magical light celebrated by this dancing little one and a smiling dog! A great moment!
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Beautiful! I love this time of year and that time of day because it means my little’s will be going to bed soon and I will be getting a chance to catch my breathe. 🙂 I am grateful for the treasures of blogs like yours that give me beautiful pictures to look at and beautiful words to read, which all reminds me that I live in a beautiful world. XX
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The surprises of each day, the joy of a child, and, yes, sharing a picture of a late summer sky from far away are all treasures.
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Just beautiful– what joy! Those late summer skies are my absolute favorite, but alas, we are missing them completely this year. We’re shrouded in grey, grey, grey instead. So glad I can enjoy beautiful pictures like yours!
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Looks like Minnesota. 🙂
I treasure the changing of the seasons. I never get sick of it!
Pearl
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Great photo, but I think your dog-friend would like you to put away the camera and play catch more.
Have a good weekend.
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That last picture is pure bliss.
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Your picture is just amazingly beautiful. I just adore arising before sunrise and watchin’ the birds flutter around, the humming birds feedin’ in my gardens. Listening to Rocky ( a squirrel who has lived in one of my trees for years) chatter from the treetops. The bunnies play outside the thickets early and it’s just great to be alive! :o)
God bless ya’ll and have a terrific weekend!!!
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Wonderful photo – autumn has always been our favourite time of year and the treasure we find and Murray adores is very simple – chestnuts – its the highlight of his day at the moment – a walk after school every day and a handful of chestnuts to bring home!
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LadyFi: What a neat look at the Fall sky.
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That is the ultimate end-of-summer shot!
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yes, i love those late summer skies, especially framed by the underside of an orange dragon cloud and filtered through ancient tree sentinels. and two of gods favorite children dancing and posing for the camera.
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a nice evening. I also like the little poem you added. 🙂
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I haven’t heard that quote before – but it’s a great one. Thanks 🙂
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Right now I’m grateful for the treasure of a peaceful Sunday morning, a cup of coffee, and a quiet house. The fellas will be up soon, and I’ll be ready!
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I’m grateful every day to live in a beautiful little rural valley which makes the rest of the world seem to far away.
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Gorgeous!
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My best treasures are the ones right in front of me..just like yours are in that beautiful photo Lady Fi! Kids and Dogs..and a warm sunset making the whole world golden..perfect! 🙂
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