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Golden Stream Finale: Juxtaposition (VI)

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

This is my final picture in the Juxtaposition series. The gently curved stream reflected the setting sun while the hills around it were already tucked into their evening shadow blanket. A few moments of golden sun play on the water … Continue reading →

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Winter Stream: Juxtaposition (V)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

Driving home a few days ago, I caught these hues of blue in the semi-frozen little stream running alongside the road. Even though the blues on the icy water surface were only subtly contrasting with the snowy banks, the smooth … Continue reading →

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Golden Grass: Juxtaposition (IV)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

Evening light transformed this patch of tan sedge grasses into a golden wave, nicely contrasted by the stout and stern maple tree. The tree reminds me of a matronly guardian who keeps a watchful eye over the mischievous frolicking of … Continue reading →

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River Valley: Juxtaposition (III)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

This winter, I have noticed grasses more than ever before. In this picture, the tall grasses clearly demarcate the foreground from the mid-ground and background. The tan color sets them nicely apart from the greyish river and the dark green … Continue reading →

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Swan Dance: Juxtaposition (II)

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Beauty Along the Road

Before you read my poem below, please take your time and look at the slideshow as it switches back and forth between the two swan pictures. Notice how each one makes you feel, the qualities each evokes in you. Where … Continue reading →

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