Ordinary Wonder

I could have - so easily - walked right by.

The rain had stopped. The morning's fog was just lifting..making space for the first of the new day. As I was walking - I was sure - that I'd been here too many times before..that there was nothing for me. Nothing new to find and see.

I reminded myself of that child like wonder. That moment when we discover and uncover something we've never seen before. On this day. This one that is not quite like any other.

I reminded myself of that beginner's mind. That one that begins again and again and again - each time - for the first time. This exact moment - has never happened in quite the same way ever.

And - I looked at the field of ordinary flowers...the ones I've walked by so very many times before. But this time - it was the one and only time - that I'd seen them on this day..in this way.. in this exquisite light.

I could have - so easily - missed it all. It could have - so easily - passed it right by. But - this time - I didn't.

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Comments

[Cheryl]

Beautiful light! It reminds me of a misty morning...fresh and new. I'm glad you didn't just walk by.

[anita johnson]

I love this photo Marcie...simple everyday sights that are totally outstanding when you take the time to see them.

[Judy Salcedo]

And I am so glad that you didn't walk right by! Beautiful! Just beatiful!

[Ruth]

Absolutely stellar. And yet also earthy and simple. I'm blown away.

[Juli]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[JMS*]

Quelle douceur...une ambiance très écolo.

[JMS*]

Quelle douceur...une ambiance très écolo.

[Montucky]

Beautiful photo!

[Ginnie]

And with your POV, Marcie, we become one with what we see. WE become part of the ordinary wonder!

[Arnd]

So simple and yet so beautiful!

[justine]

what a beautiful light, I love that dark behind those pretty flowers

[Doug Hickok]

We are glad you stopped by. Your image is beautiful.

[Fritsch]

Exquisite light, exquisite moment & an exquisite photograph, Marcie. Reching out to someone & resting in itself all at the same time. Superb!
All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.

[Deborah]

The light is so amazingly beautiful. Thank you for stopping and looking again, and sharing it with us.

[Mary Sherman]

quietly beautiful!

[kelly]

so enjoyed browsing your site and your beautiful photos. thank you for stopping by to say hi yesterday. :)

[LensScaper]

There's an essential truth in your writing. Doing the same things, and yet discovering new ways of seeing. No two days are really the same even in a familiar surroundings.

[Pat]

This is so beautiful!

[Harry]

I like how your low viewpoint isolates these beautiful wildflower/weeds against the blue sky.

[navin harish]

WOW. Very nice shot

[Beth]

Yes! Exquisite!

[Joseph]

SUPER!

[george]

An masterful image of magical delicacy in colour and structure

[DebC]

Being open...good reminder.
LOVE this photo.
How wonderful for us that you didn't just walk on by.

[Ida]

Wow! This is just so peaceful and serene and breathtaking. So glad you didn't just walk by.

[Beverly]

This is a magical looking picture - so lovely.

[Stephanie]

This is a beautiful photo. Everything is perfect especially the lighting.

[Pieces of Sunshine]

Beautiful photo. I love it when I find something beautiful in the ordinary overlooked trails of life. Quite an encouraging eyeopener.

[Bella]

What beautiful flowers. This post reminded me of a line from The Color Purple On Broadway.

"How dare you walk past a field and not notice the color purple. Look what I made for you...." (says God) And then Shug says, "I think it piss God off."

So true. I miss that childlike discovery of seeing things with brand new eyes and being amazed by its splendor.

(Visiting from Write on Edge)

[Anita Bowera]

Well, Marcie, I would have walked right by. So glad you didn't. Delightful image!

[leaca]

wow. this is gorgeous.

[rian]

it's nice you took a snap of it.. it looks really nice.. :)

[Katarina - Sweden]

A fantastic shot! The light is perfect!

[Richard Geven]

I like the point of view...this let us see the beautiful from below...

[Lisa Gordon]

Marcie, this is absolutely gorgeous!
I see this enlarged and hanging for all to enjoy.
Happy Sunday to you!
xo.

[Candy C.]

I'm glad you saw the beauty and I love the angle of this shot! :)

[Louis]

You could have walked by
fortunately you have the eye

[Cherie]

The fog makes this so ethereal! Gorgeous shot!

[Christopher]

Absolutely beautiful wildflowers Marcie--the light is so exquisite.

[Rohan]

Beautiful and yet simple! Thats the way you roll.

[christine]

love!

[yz]

there's wonder where the ordinary is

[Henrietta]

That is really amazing light, SO beautiful.

[john]

quite extraordinary capture.