One evening, I was out enjoying the pink rippled effect
On the silk of the lake
When a sailboat came into view.
It was a magically, calm evening – not a breath of breeze in the air…
The lesson seemed to be this:
As we set sail across the oceans of our own lives
We have to remember that the strength lies within us
To get to our haven – even when there is no wind to help us on our way.
For more calm skies, please visit: Skywatch.
Lady Fi 
Lovely words and gorgeous photos, Lady Fi! The ripples and colors are so pretty, lovely skies. Have a great day!
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I like the ripples in the first picture! Beautiful.
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Truly beautiful as all your images and words are. Thank you.
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Just so beautifully serene. Appreciate your words about the the scene. For me it also speaks of our aloneness in life. Yes, we’re altogether in this thing called life, but each alone. Love the image
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It’s so beautiful scenery!
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Beautiful scenes, especially the first and a great message.
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nice…love the wisdom in this…we can not always wait for fair winds to push us on surely….cool pics as well…would not mind sailing right now…
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Your lake looks so peaceful, what a treasure for both you and your puppy
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A lot of rippling happening there – is the dog in the water?
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Lovely indeed. Even without the sail hoisted, a sailboat is always a lovely sight.
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Amazing colors ! I love sailing. Its freedom for the mind and the soul.
Hugs, Synnöve
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How lovely and calming. xo
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Beautiful post!
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Vackra färgor og trollsk stämning.
Hälsen Dina i Norfolk
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Beautiful settings, from pink to purple.
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sure looks heavenly … i love the slide show header!
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I love the texture and colour of the water in that first photo!!
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Awesome indeed! The ripples are so facinating…
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Hi There, What an awesome photo—and wouldn’t it be great to be out there in that boat????? I’d love it…. Like you said—we need to learn how to get through life even when there’s no wind to help us…. We need to turn on the motors of our lives and move forward!!!!!! BUT—before doing that, we need to enjoy the solitude and quiet of the calm waters around us!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
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oh my goodness. this was beautiful on so many levels.
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Delicious photos as always some nice photos with high quality, great colors. Greetings.
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Breath taking images!!
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It doesn’t look very warm, 🙂 , but I would love to be on that boat. Wonderful setting and shot!
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Such a gorgeous way to begin or end any day, Fiona, and such wonderful words of wisdom! So very true and we’d all do well to remind ourselves of them — every day!!
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I really like the way you’ve captured the ripples of water in your first photo. The sky and reflection in the second photo are gorgeous.
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A few steps more to find the golden award.
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stunning scene!
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Magical is definitely the best way to describe these images Fiona, the pastel colours are divine.
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Beautiful shots and yes, the strength lies within us. Thanks for this lovely lesson 🙂
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these images make me calm and peaceful ♥
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Lady Fi!!
Wonderful, amazing pictures.
They are beautiful!!
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What beautiful words and, of course, the images are stunning!
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Such a beautiful photo and poignant lesson!
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Beautiful shots and words. I have been sailing with almost no wind and it can be pleasant especially if it’s not too hot. I used to sail pretty often but haven’t in a long time.
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Breathtaking photos… Looking forward to visiting more often!
– Cobi & person
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Beautiful photos and words!
Wish you a wonderful weekend.
Mette
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Fi, coming here to this magical place you’ve made always makes me more hopeful about life, the future, and even brings a touch of eternity! Thank you for sharing your marvelous images and words. You make the universe a much more beautiful place.
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Beautiful, peaceful photos.
So true–sometimes the wind is going to go out of your sails. 😉
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I do believe these peaceful moments can bring such clarity. You expressed that so well here. 🙂
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Lovely and so beautiful. 🙂
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Such splendid words and images. Really.
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What a good lesson to remember. What a magical scene that is!
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I think I needed to see this today…
Pearl
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Oh so pretty…love the color and the ripples. Haaha..so sweet.
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I SO needed to hear that today. Thank you.
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Beautiful sunset!
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What a wonderfully inspirational post!
Your photographs are just beautiful, and so perfect for your words.
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I love how you find these inpiring life lessons in your gorgeous photography.
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Thats a nice picture – and I like the title as well – reminds me of a number of days I’ve had at work (i.e. not making mush progress!)
SM
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Wow! These are wonderful.
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Awesome post in every way! thank you
Aloha, Friend
from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
=^..^=
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Your wisdom and keen eye are inspirational. Thanks Fiona.
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Perfect shots here.
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Lady Fi.
I adore the wisdom of your words, insight, & perspective. Xxx
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Lovely! Inspiring post from you, thanks!
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Stunning captures with lovely reflections.
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Beautiful photographs, fantastic view, I love such climates. I am greeting
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Beautiful pink sky. Happy sky watching.
Skywatch
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Fabulous as ever.
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Ah…the incredible colors in the sky…and lovely ripples!
So picturesque, and wonderfully captured 🙂
http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2012/09/sky-watchhorizon.html
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wonderful pic! 🙂
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lol, that´s not easy. 🙂
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Lovely photos Fi. I’m going to use one for my desktop screensaver – Dave
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Wow! Beautiful photos! a little bit sad for the sailor folding the sail.
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These are wonderful dreamy shots again, Ladyfi.
Must have been a very peaceful moment on the waterfront.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.
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Wow ! very romantic pictures !
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True and very beautiful !
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Great picture , seems like someone didn´t listen to the wheather report 🙂
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Incredible shots!
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Beautiful series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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That is indeed magical, lovely photos.
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Beautiful picture, beautiful metaphor! But we do need the wind sometimes ;>)
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Beautiful.
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Nice pictures you show.
Wish you a good weekend 🙂
Hanne Bente
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Vilken underbar kväll med ett fint ljus och speglingarna i vattnet gör bilderna så fantastiska .
Ha en underbar helg !
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The lesson you attached to this is perfect! We set sail and expect the sailing to be smooth, and then either we are becalmed and can’t get anywhere on our own, or we are tossed by rough wind and seas…trust in God is what life is about!!! Lovely photos too. Wonderful!
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Beautiful lights from a sunset, you are so good in words, wonderful post! 🙂
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beautiful scenery! and stunning colors, very nice photos
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Awesome! I love all the elements here specially the lines and colors!
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I think I forgot to comment here. I love the boat on the lake and the thought/words are inspiring. Cheers! -Danette
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This is stunning! I like the phrase “silk of the lake”!
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This post is just the right reflection (pun intended) for something I’m struggling with right now. Even without the wind I was hoping for, I can still do the work with the strength and knowledge I carry inside.
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Sweden has the most amazing sunsets!
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