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A Place To Gather
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Art for art's sake? I should think so, and more so than ever at the present time. It is the one orderly product which our middling race has produced. It is the cry of a thousand sentinels, the echo from a thousand labyrinths, it is the lighthouse which cannot be hidden... it is the best evidence we can have of our dignity.
~Edward M. Forster

In any society, the artist has a responsibility. His effectiveness is certainly limited and a painter or writer cannot change the world. But they can keep an essential margin of non-conformity alive. Thanks to them the powerful can never affirm that everyone agrees with their acts. That small difference is important.
~Luis Bunuel

The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way.
~Heraclitus

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::gaeljet2
09/06/09 9:44 AM GMT
nice lightening
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::Roseman_Stan
09/06/09 11:55 AM GMT
A more powerful image than can first be appreciated John. Character and integrity, without them you have situations much like we are all having to struggle through in these times....
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you” - Richard Brinsley Sheridan
.Catharina1
09/06/09 12:23 AM GMT
Enjoy the lightning in this good photo! Mich
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::tigger3
09/06/09 1:06 PM GMT
A powerful, and beautiful image John. =^..^=sandi
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::0930_23
09/06/09 1:10 PM GMT
What a scene Shads. The table awaits for those who wish to warm their soul.

TicK

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Insure what you touch during your lifetime, is not coated with the fingerprints of apathy....Tick
::verenabloo
09/06/09 1:58 PM GMT
I'm not sure which is more beautiful. The photo you captured here or those wonderful words. You just have a way of sharing such wonders with us. Of course, I'm partial to poetry and writings too.But this photo has such gentleness and and is made even lovelier by the tables and benches, welcoming all right into this scene. Yes, each of us has a certain integrity to guide us and help us to know who we are, who we wish to be and long for. Thank you so very much, my dear friend. Verena
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Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen. Peter Marshall
::cynlee
09/06/09 3:09 PM GMT
Stunning image, John. What wonderful lighting, and wonderful colors. Both words and image are inspiring.
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“Life is precious; therefore, do not waste it by doing things mechanically without love. We should try to put love into everything we do.” - Amma
::Jimbobedsel
09/06/09 3:22 PM GMT
So when's the party? I can come any day that ends in Y. Nice colors and lighting in this one, John.

Jimbob
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.Joanie
09/06/09 4:11 PM GMT
I love the sunbeams coming through! Lovely shadows too!
Joanie
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::tigger3
09/06/09 4:43 PM GMT
I just voted on your beautiful image John. :) Oh and faved!
♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Logun7
09/06/09 5:44 PM GMT
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::Inkeri
09/06/09 11:28 PM GMT
A scene with Magical atmosphere..Stunning photo.
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::tealeaves
09/07/09 12:07 AM GMT
Another fantastic manip and commentary, John! It would appear that the path in the background leads to a better place, but then I have to ask myself, why the picnic table is illuminated ("it is the lighthouse which cannot be hidden")? I also see a path off to the right ("the echo from a thousand labyrinths"). Truly thought-provoking in image and words! Excellent work! :)
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*Tea is a cup of life*
::SEFA
09/07/09 9:37 AM GMT
The lighting is beautiful John. Moody and magical shot!
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.TheWhisperer
09/08/09 10:15 PM GMT
I love the sun beams in this and the way the tables and seats seem to be almost 'on centre stage'. Love the shadows too. Lovely capture. Well done!
Q-Ann
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.icedancer
09/11/09 4:49 PM GMT
Gorgeous colours and lighting, such a peaceful setting John
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.KT11109
09/13/09 7:32 PM GMT
Gorgeous sunlight! Ethereal.
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.lovestoned
09/14/09 4:46 PM GMT
Paradise!
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“The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes.” - Thomas Hardy

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