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.

For more harmony, please visit: Skywatch.

95 thoughts on “Dance of light and dark

  1. 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

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  2. 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….

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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  6. 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!!!

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  7. 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

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  8. 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!

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  9. 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?

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  10. 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. 🙂

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  11. 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.

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  12. 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 🙂

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  13. 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

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  14. wonderful series, stunning photos, my favorite item sunset and sunrises 🙂
    thanks for posting, and also thanks for your kind comments

    Greetings, Bram

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