I have been, too. Early this morning, a dream of sunlight bursting through pink petals, which had appeared overnight in a vast and wondrous garden.
Even though winter’s time has not yet expired, in my dream I took up my camera…
… and switched the setting from black and white to color
for the fluffy clouds of rose which appeared through all the branches.
When I awoke, my thoughts were not of this joyful explosion of spring, but of stories recently heard of sadness and loss, tears flowing for people I’ve never met but who I send my heart out to, and wish them to feel some comfort amidst their difficult days.
I thought of the party I attended yesterday, the 90th birthday of one of my Mom’s oldest friends, Anne Marie, and how she looked elegant and gay in a sparkly top and black velvet pants, surrounding by loving family and friends, all so grateful she was still with them. I was only dropping Mom off, and hadn’t planned to stay, but swallowed my tiny bit of resentment at changing my plans as Anne Marie seemed so glad I was there… How many more of her birthdays will I have the chance to attend?
I arose to lovely messages from two dear friends met through Flickr, who expressed that my photographs have inspired and meant something to them, touching me beyond words.
An eventful morning already, by all accounts. Emotions and wishes and hopes and dreams. And now the sun is shining and I shall venture out. The pink petals from my dream may not be real, but love and friendship and compassion most certainly are. As the song says, Life is precious, and every day is a prize. And so, here is my wish today for all of you:
What a beautiful post dear G
I am in awe of your blossom photos
it brought to mind the song Edelweiss (maybe spelt wrong)from The Sound of music…..
"blossom on snow may we bloom and grow bloom and grow forever" when the Captain sings it, I always feel so moved,
and then I came to your last photo with the very words about blossoming
Thankyou for that wonderful blessing.
Love always kat x
And I think you should sell that one as a card!
Oh my!!! What beautiful, radiant and dazzling blooms/photos. These are magnificent. I could spend all day looking at your photos. You have such an amazing talent and I personally want to say thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you for the wonderful wish!
Cindy
I just stumbled upon you from another blog I stumbled upon. Wow, what enchanting photos you take! I'm simply mesmerized by the details and textures. I love flowers and nature as well. Your photos this evening were a gift that made me smile. I thank you for that. And shall bookmark this site to return so I can smile again!
Brenda
These photos and this post are sunshine to my gloommy day. I'm so happy I stopped by. Thank you…
Hi dear Kat! Oh, you are up late! Thank you so much. Yes, Edelweiss is such a lovely song, so sweet, like the flowers.These images were taken when we had a rare snow fall in late March two years ago. big hugs!
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Gosh, you're such a sweetie, Cindy. Thank you very much! Especially when your own photographs are so beautiful!! xo
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Thank you so much, Brenda, for your kind comments! So much appreciated. I'm really pleased you enjoyed my images. I will stop by your place, too!
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And thank you so much, Jamie, too!! I'm happy to have brightened your day. Your endeavors are very important, keep going!
xoxo – g
If you could see me now swooning over this beautiful post! Always such a treat to come here G, thanks for sharing your beauty with us!
Thank YOU, Sylvia, for your many supportive comments, here and elsewhere, I really do appreciate you! xo – g (When are we going to meet up?)
I did a link again from my sidebar to this particular post because it represents how you understand the moments of waking in black and white and in knowing that sometimes the answers to sadness are not in black and white the peace is in visiting the pink blossoms of dreams and hope. You have given this to all of us with this magical snowy post and know it is appreciated. Blessings beautiful spirit.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love that fifth picture with the snow:) I've sort of started a blog..I have a banner up! lol. Have a wonderful week!!:)
Such a beautiful post – your work is gorgeous~
So delicate! lovely images…thank you for sharing…smiles.
Georgianna, I have an award waiting for you! Feel free to pass it on or you can simply enjoy it on my blog. Hugs, Jamie
This is such a beautiful post! Your photos are gorgeous and so very inspirational! I am really loving your gorgeous space here! So glad i stop by today from BYW! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to yoU!
Oh, Georgianna. I can't even tell you how much I love this post. I adore it because it is a feast of beauty. I love it even more because it is a full reflection of a beautiful heart.
Such beautiful photos, Georgianna! Wishing you more lovely dreams of pink petals … xoxo
WOW! This may be my favorite post from you…ever. Of course that may change because you are full of such brilliance. These images are bursting with hope and meaning. Thank you for adding some beauty to a rainy and dreary day dear friend.
Oh my goodness, how absolutely gorgeous!!! The snow is falling here this morning, but you have swept me away to a dream world, dear G. And you have my eternal thanks for that. :)
Thank you so much, dear friends! I think I've contacted you each directly, if not here. It's such a thrill for me to have you visit!! xo – g
Thank you so kindly, Mary, for visiting and your sweet words! I hope your snow is beautiful and peaceful, and that your day is the same. :)
xoxo – g
oh g, i can't tell you how much i love this post, really it's amazing. the photos and words are just so divine, those images are breathtaking, definitely the most beautiful blossom photos i've ever seen :)
Hey G! I've fallen in love with your photos yet again. Adore the flowers in the first few photos the most, though! They're so sweet and gentle. Such is a beautiful life when dreaming of such peaceful and lovely things.
What I love most in all these very old people is that they truly know how to enjoy life the fullest with every little bit that they have – just like Anne Marie being so very happy that you were there for her party. :) Their smiles just makes the world a brighter place.
Thanks for sharing, darling.
Such a sweet post… I was touched by the story of your mom's friend. It happens with kids, too, no? Sometimes we get so caught up in the chaos of daily lives and then suddenly – we remember what's really important. And it's a little bit magic. Like spring-time snow.
I enjoyed my visit here. Thank you for sharing your words and your beautiful photographs.
-maria
This post, your photographs, all of it is so gorgeous Georgianna. I am amazed and flattered that you feel you have anything to learn from me!
I love your work.
xo
These are beautiful! I just had a dreaming post myself. Anything to take me a way from the cold! Even if only for a second. :-/
I have taken a magical journey to your wonderful blog tonight and journeyed into a wonderland of blossom. Your words are so beautiful and inspiring, my visit has been so delightful I am glad to have found your blog.
Thank you
Have a beauty filled day. xxx