Water is life. It may sound like a simple phrase to many, but for some of us it invokes a sacred sense of responsibility. Without water there is death. People, animals and plant life all rely on this most important molecule. It is a basic building block to life itself. Had I been born into the world of Greek mythology I think the role as a water nymph would have suited me just fine.
Peace
I find peace within watery scenes such as these. Calmness and reflection.
Reflection
Water offers us a reflection of ourselves and the world around us.
Wonder
When my son was a toddler he was fascinated by this little book. He had me check it out at the library so many times that I finally bought him his own copy. It’s amazing how much life can be found in a teaspoon of water.
Tracy Abell Another Day On the Planet
Water is a force of nature. Too much and that which gives life can also take it away.
Beauty
Water through the power of glacial ice or jet powered waterfalls has the ability to carve rocks into cliffs, mountains and valleys. I am humbled by it.
One need only to look upon the power and beauty of something like the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Movement
Water has the ability to transport us across shores, along rivers and through deltas. Like many people, I think, I find a lot of inspiration when surrounded by water. Why do our best ideas come to us in the shower when we haven’t got a stitch of clothing or a pen to write with? Who says nature doesn’t have a sense of humor?
Until next time friends, may you find peace and inspiration everywhere you look!
Next Photo Submission Request
July Submissions – Fields and Grasses
Show me your Elysian Fields or ornamental grasses (includes bamboo and palm trees.)
Due: July 31st
To be posted on August 1st.
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Email to: natureledlife@gmail.com, Subject line: Photo Submission for [month] (Multiple months of photos in one email is fine.) Image: Attached as a .JPEG or .PNG file preferred. Captions each picture: Subject in the photo (if known), State/Providence & Country, Date (optional). Your name as you want it to appear, Your blog link (if you have one.)
Feel free to add any interesting notes about a picture. I love interesting stories behind things! Let me know if it’s just for ‘my eyes only’ or if I can share any part of it with your photo. Pictures must be your own or you have permission from the Photographer to share it. All copyrights belong to their respective owners. This is a free, fun, community site about nature. Non-commercial and ad free.
The Nature-led Life 
True that – about getting the best ideas in the shower!
Another beautiful selection of pictures.
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Thank you. You know I work with what I get, so even I don’t know how a post will look until its all put together.
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Oops! I missed again! I was without a camera for a while, but that’s hardly an excuse as I have more than a few pictures on Flicker and Facebook!But my blog header is of the local beach and I’ve just managed a post today…
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Excuses, excuses, Dinah. Hahaha. No worries!
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Stunning shots, Thanks.
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Thank you! My favorite part is seeing what I get and then trying to bring it all together.
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Oh shit. I missed another deadline. And I had some pictures of water too. These may have been the best submissions yet!!!! All beautiful! Life is busy at the moment, how do I keep missing these things?
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I don’t know dear, they’re like clockwork, really! Always due the last day of the month. I expect a picture of grass from you now. I know you can do it because; I believe in you! 🙂
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Beautiful nature! Excellent photo! 👏
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Thank you! Please feel free to participate in this month’s submission request for fields and grasses. There are no judges here, just a community of nature lovers.
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I am not a photographer
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It’s okay, none of us are professional photographers, as far as I know. We just like to participate for fun. If it’s not for you, that’s okay too. 🙂
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Ah, what a lovely collection of images and words, Melanie. It makes me happy to know I tapped into your son’s puddle-love. Thank you for putting this together. 🙂
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Thank you for resurfacing one of my favorite memories! I think taking a picture of something like a puddle is a good reminder to appreciate the things that are already around us.
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I find water utterly fascinating, so this selection of photos really does it for me! And I remember being absorbed by a similar book to the one your son loved. In fact, there’s an almost permanent puddle at the foot of the cliffs here that Bitey likes to drink from when we’re having a walk down to the beach – It’s filled with various tiny, darting creatures that I could watch for ages if it wasn’t for a small dog impatient to continue his walk.
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I agree, water is fascinating! Says the one swimmer to the other. 😉 When I was a teen, I swam across an 8-mile (~13km) glacier lake and back. I think that’s the most challenging swim I’ve ever done. It was at a week-long summer camp. I also got to learn rock climbing too!
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