Friday, February 21, 2025

Just Keep Rising

 A L O H A  From
H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

I believe the image is 
always driven by 
the experience. 
You're always trying to 
capture what you feel 
more than what you see.
  Andy Mumford





I want to photograph the considerable ceremonies of our present. I want to gather them, like somebody's grandmother putting up preserves, because they will have been so beautiful. Diane Arbus



Secret To Longevity
Eat your vegetables,
have a positive outlook,
be kind to people,
and smile.
Kamada Nakazato,
Okinawan centenarian




Yes, I struggle.
Sometimes I hurt
Often searching
For just the right word.  

Thoughts slip through
Fishes elusive and bright.  
Garden of echoes
Longing for light.  

Colors collide
In a tempest of dreams.  
Resilience unfurls 
Growing stronger it seems.

In the cracks of my soul,
Where the wildflowers grow, 
There’s beauty in struggle  
Learning to let go.
     Cloudia Charters 

𓀞𓀟𓀠𓀡𓀢𓀣𓀤𓀥

Love You,
Pixie and Cloudia


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14 comments:

Teresa said...

Pixie looks adorable today. I think that secret to aging quote forgot what the lady in the picture above it was demonstrating: let your dog ride in the wheelchair while you take the walks.

roentare said...

Andy Mumford’s quote beautifully encapsulates the essence of photography and visual storytelling

s.c said...

Andy Mumford's quote is good for a debate of two.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful poem and quote Cloudia.
Love the sky capture.
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

magiceye said...

Splendid photography!

Tom said...

...rise and shine.

Barbara Rogers said...

Now I'm thinking, do feelings come first, or the sight I see. I think the sight, because I wouldn't have the reaction without it. But oh yes, there are so many emotions your pictures and poems evoked for me today. And dear Pixie being prone but alert just says a million words.

William Kendall said...

Beautiful shots.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Always a comfort to visit with you. Blessings, Cloudia and Pixie!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Hi! Wow! what a gorgeous sky in the first picture! Oh, how cute Pixie is!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

What a beautiful sky!

RedPat said...

This is always an inspiring place to stop for a while, Cloudia. ;-)

James said...

Beautiful shots as usual. I'd rather eat more meat and less vegetables.

Bill said...

Beautiful photos and words.