The Hour Glass

Whereas the landscape is rendered in shades of coppers and gold...there was something quieting about the endless blues and greys. A silver patina. Something soothing...centering..calming.

I see - a bird and her shadow.

I see - simplicity...elegance..long-legged grace.

In the abstract - I see an hourglass forming...an old-fashioned instrument gently marking the passing of time.

Half-empty - maybe. Half-full - for sure. Half-way to 'there'....to wherever 'there' may be. And always right here...today.

Can you..do you - see it too???

Comments

[Liang]

i love the reflection shown here. :)

[Sue]

And I love how you are able to 'see/read' so much into each image. Such vision. Beautiful.

[Juli]

I see it! I see time and beauty standing still. Captured. Reflected. How incredibly gorgeous!

[Ginnie]

Absolutely...I see it. You always know how to "show-n-tell" a good story, Marcie.

[Photo Attraction]

Beautiful photo and matching title.

[Arnd]

I see it clearly – no doubt about it. Love your interesting musings and the wonderful photograph.

[Elena Caravela]

Yes, for sure.

[Gotham Girl]

Absolutely! I so love the colors in this capture...silver patina...delicious!

[Christopher]

My goodness this is wonderful Marcie!

[Judy Salcedo]

I see it. Beautiful.. you've captured such beauty in this one fleeting moment in time.

[Joni James]

I so love your images/words-- especially the images from your pond/lake & the great blue heron. (I see the hour glass). :)

[Roselle]

Beautiful image!

[Kim Kath]

I know I usually comment mostly on your photos but I forget to make a comment on your writing. And it really is such an important part of your daily postings. I love how you can find the words to suit and enhance every photo. So many of them speak so directly to me. Thank you for your commitment to the process of photographing and writing, I enjoy it sooooooooo very much

[anita johnson]

I see it too and it is wonderful!

[Bo Mackison]

Oh, I love the silver patina -- very rich.

[paolo]

fabulous subject, mood and reflections

[Barbara]

I see it - between her reality and her reflection....so peaceful. I'm always drawn to monochromatic.

[javga]

An elegant reflection, perfectly cropped.

[rian]

that's great! i do see the hourglass.. :)

[george]

The long delicate legs of the heron reminded me of a ballerina - Blue Heron Lake perhaps?

[Pat]

Beautiful.

[christine]

I see all of it and more. The tension you've created with the crop is fantastic!

[yz]

yes, it really resembles the shape
beautiful shot

[Brenda]

What an amazing palette - those cool green/blue shadows and palest copper tones. And the stillness and peace of time passing - through the hour glass, one grain of sand at a time.

[Anita Bower]

Yes, I see it, thanks to your artistry with camera and words. Love the silver patina.