With such short days, sometimes the dawn
Is a silver coin of moon instead of the sun.
It is the misty blue hour
Of moon rising
When all seems possible
As a heron skims across life’s surface.
It brings to mind a lovely verse written by Rumi:
“Some nights stay up till dawn,
as the moon sometimes does for the sun.
Be a full bucket pulled up the dark way
of a well, then lifted out into light.”
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It’s really BLUE, I love the islands’
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Some beautiful, almost haunting photographs of the lake and the mist! Truly wonderful! And then your words go with them oh so well! Phenomenal post! Keep up the good work!
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its been cool this week seeing the big fat moon in the sky on my drive in….
def great shots between the moon and the mist….
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The poem is perfect for your photos. 🙂
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This time of year the moon gets to ‘know’ the sun a little better.
Lovely photos Fiona.
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A beautifully captured moon.
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the heron circle is awesome!
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Beautiful words by Rum. The images are so wonderfully mystical.
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Beautiful photos, beautiful words. The moon has been shining into my kitchen window in the morning and making patterns on the floor.
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Beautiful captures, perfect words and I love the moon! Wonderful post for the day as always, Fiona! Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!! Enjoy!!
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Lovely to see the trees above the mist!
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Oh, my, simply magical!
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I love the beautiful blue landscape of these photos.
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The Long Nights Moon is one of my favourite moons – always shining like a beacon before passing the baton to the sun again at the solstice. You had a stunning view, with that beautiful lake and the mist rising – just lovely. And you always know just the right words to enhance the pictures.
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Lovely!
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I saw the moon early this morning as a silver disc, and your poetry nailed it perfectly: “With such short days, sometimes the dawn
Is a silver coin of moon instead of the sun.”
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“It is the misty blue hour
Of moon rising
When all seems possible” Those are perhaps the most beautiful words I’ve ever read! Gorgeous photos, Fi, but the words stand on their own too! Magical!
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Awww -thank you!
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Such lovely atmospheric shots. The photo of the heron, in particular, goes beyond the mist and into the mystical!
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so lovely .. the moon which is still not quite full yet was visible in the sky this morning on my way to work
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These shots are really beautiful and ethereal. Just lovely!
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I really like the moon and the mist.
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Wonderful mood, I love the mist:-)
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Gorgeous dreamy images. I especially love that first one!
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It is the magical moody misty blue hour. Thank you.
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Your photos have a dream-like quality to them, gorgeous! Thank you so much for stopping by with your anniversary wishes. So kind of you 🙂
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Beautiful photos, I love these so relaxing landscapes!
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Very beautiful photos and verse!Really peaceful landscape!Have a nice weekend,ladyfi!
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each image each word so tenderly chosen… how beautiful this is… you are one wide awake human Fi!
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That’s very poetical and some of those pictures look like watercolours……
Shortest day nearly arrived! Roll on Spring!
Maggie x
Nuts in May
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I love the last shot!
Not Nessie, right? 😉
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Wonderful shots of the moon rise.
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Here was a huge moon here this morning but sadly it didn’t photograph all that well
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Oh, these blues are amazing!
And the poem is so perfect for them.
I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year.
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So beautiful. Isn’t it wonderful to live on/near the water!! I am so surprised sometimes to see how much your lake reminds me of the one in Oregon where we stay in the summer. So similar (if my pictures were as good as yours).
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Hi! Nice captures. Your photos are very fantastic. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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I love the pretty blues! Lovely moon capture! Enjoy your weekend!
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So beautiful. I wondered at first what that wee circle was. Just amazing.
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Gorgeous series.
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A study in blue…
All three of them are beautiful!
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Very bluetiful! (I made that up.) How long are your days this time of year?
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Sunrise at about 8.30 and then sunset before 15.00.
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I can feel the quiet in these!
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Gorgeous as always, I love the verse by Rumi, speaks of new beginnings, of hope, a new dawn.
My Yatra Diary…
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Marvellously evocative … and a breath of fresh air for those of us stuck in a downunder heatwave!
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We are getting these rare pink sunrises that make me think of your photos….stunning.
Snow, would you like some? I’ll send it on over.
Jen
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Beautiful photos!
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beautifully romantic mood…
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Incredible shots!! I really like what you’ve captured here.
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Your images and your poetry are such a perfect match.
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Very beautiful Lady Fi! Have a very Merry Christmas 🙂
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The landscapes look surreal. So minimalist and yet enchanting.
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Lovely capture of moon rise.
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so beautiful!!
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Wonderful captures.
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A stunning set of images…beautiful
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The second image is so evocative and in perfect harmony with your words! Hugs
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Serene and mystic blue. Lovely shots.
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TRAUMHAFT
LG vom katerchen
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oh my – your second image is stunning. We had to photograph the blue hour for our photography group a few months ago – mine certainly didn’t come close to the beauty of your images.
Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for stopping by my blog this week.
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These are some beautiful moody pics. I love the imagery of the poem.
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Beautiful blue sky photos!
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Your lake looks like it comes out of a fairytale again.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, LadyFi!
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These are mesmerizing sky photos! Beautiful shots!
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Magnificent ~ Happy Christmas to you ~ carol, xxx
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I am sure these are the most beautiful and unique pictures on complete database of Skywatch. In fact, the word should be one of its kind pictures.
I am kind of lost in the 2nd picture imagining myself at that beautiful location. Keep sharing such beautiful pictures.
Remember a quote “The sky is full of dreams, but you don’t know how to fly― The Killers”
Have a good weekend ahead.
Regards
Rachit
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Thank you so much for these kind words.
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Lady Fi!
Marry Christmas to you and your family.
I wish you health, happiness, pleasure…
Hug me an Oscar.
Lucia
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Wow what a great series of blue hour captures. Beautiful blue and the Heron capture… Awesome! Merry Christmas
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Beautifully magical!
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A very special atmosphere !
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Beautiful photos!
Merry Christmas to you!
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Looks so magical! Merry Christmas!
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You know, tomorrow is the Winter Solstico the days begin to grow. It is an occasion of joy and celebration in different ways in different cultures.
I wish you well, and you’re still doing extraordinary photos.
· many hugs
· CR · & · LMA ·
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Yes – can’t wait for the days to get a little longer again!
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Stunning photographs and beautiful poetry.
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Brilliant, as always. Do you ever have an ‘off’ day?
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I have many off days. I just don’t show the world! 😉
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Lovely! We had that moon here a week or so ago. It was magical, haunting, beautiful. Great captures.
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I like that last heron shot – its wonderfully abstract.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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Such beautiful sights!!!! I wish I could have such views too!! Meanwhile, have a great weekend, and Merry Christmas!!!
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beautiful tones and place, stunning moonrise series
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“A silver coin of moon” in the “misty blue hour” – how poetically beautiful!
This is my last comment to you from me this year. I always scrolled down your new post with bated breath, ladyfi, and I also thank you for the kind and encouraging comment throughout the year. With the best wishes to your peaceful Christmas and healthy New Year.
Yoko
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Homesick now! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Gosh, such beautiful photos and I love your words too. I thought this matched perfectly with the atmosphere in your photos: It is the misty blue hour / Of moon rising / When all seems possible.
Thank you for your kind comment on my blog – it was quite an honour to be complimented by such a good photographer as you.
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The second photo is beautiful!
Happy Christmas! hug
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gorgeous and great mood 🙂
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simply beautiful
thank you for all the beautiful photos you share with us through the year
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Magical photographs!
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Läckert!
God Jul på Er!
Majsan//
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Så vakkert … tåke over vannet, blåtime – du fikk med deg alt!
Ønsker deg og dine en riktig god jul!
Irene
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What a gorgeous dawn!!! My favourite is the first image!!! But I love the whole effect, like I am turning in a circle, admiring the different views…
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So ethereal! Lovely shots.
Happy Christmas, Fi. 🙂
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First one is a watercolour, really nice.
Jim
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Beautiful tones, very nice mood and photos
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Wow, those are spectacular ‘blue’ shots!
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3 perfect photos!!! love it ♥
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