If you were to ask me what I am most thankful for in my life, I wouldn’t hesitate to answer that it is my daughter. Hands down.
But you just try to get some camera time with her ;)
I’m thankful for a lot of things… love, friends, family, a roof over my head and a comfortable life. I try not to take these things for granted.
But I’m especially grateful for the ability to see the beauty of it all. Grateful for the moments when I stand still and breathe in the magic all around us.
And grateful for the means to show you what I see.
There’s beauty in the everyday, ordinary moments.
You just have to let yourself see.
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Kim Klassen’s fantastic Texture Tuesdays – come join the party! Thank you Kim, for the fabulous textures. Phoebe at 61% soft light, and Bent Edges at 30% soft light.
This post is a portion of my focus52 project, hosted right here at twoscoopz! Visit or join the focus52 flickr group here. My own focus52 project can be found on flickr here or by clicking ‘my f52′ in the category list to the right.

Oh my. I’m a huge fan macro shots, and a huge fan of flora/fauna. This is just gorgeous. Nothing else to say. Well done on the challenge :)
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Absolutely beautiful! Your focus is so crisp, and the textures soften the sharpness of the image.
Well done!
Heidi via texture tuesday
Hi Janice. :)
So so beautiful and crisp! A lovely edit too.
yes, this is an amazing composition; love the coloring and texture with the deep rich brown tones. your gratitude is so nicely expressed. thank you, kareninkenai {texture tuesdays}
kareninkenai´s last post ..Gratitude eDition Returns
Such a wonderful photo and texturework! Really beautiful.
Wow! Wonderful shot…and wonderful words:)
Leah C´s last post ..eDition Gratitude
so beautiful…love the dried flowers and subtle touch of texture
Linda´s last post ..Gratitude
Gorgeous, love this.
lovely . . .
Deborah´s last post ..KK’s Texture Tuesday/Gratitude
Beautiful post, Jan! Your words are so true. Love the brown tones in this image–would go so well hanging in my home office!
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we should do something about that ;)
Beautiful work !!!!
aenee/Lily over from TTP
lovely work…crisp macro with a nice soft background!
Cheers,
My Third Eye
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A beautiful post!
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Thanks everybody!
Such kind words and so very much appreciated.
xoxo