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Inspiration Photo Friday: At Peace

03 Friday Aug 2012

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animals, cemetery, death, huntington, nature, new york, path, pets, photography, the little shelter, trees

Most people think of cemeteries as morbid and sad. I wouldn’t say they are happy places but they hold the remains of ones we love. I often find peace in cemeteries even though it makes me sad to be there. Surprisingly, they are beautiful places.

I took this photo during my visit to The Little Shelter in Huntington, New York a few years ago. What a place this is. There is so much space for the animals to run and be free. The one thing I thought was interesting was their pet cemetery. I was taken back by how serene and peaceful it felt to walk through it. The trees were mesmerizing and the grounds were simply graceful. It brought a tear to my eye to look at all the little stones engraved with the pet’s names but it made me happy to know they are resting in such a natural and pretty place.

Inspiration Photo Friday: At Peace - Copyright 2012 Melissa O'Connor

Inspiration Photo Friday: By the Sea

27 Friday Jul 2012

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bench, boats, calm place, connecticut, dock, lunch break, mystic, mystic connecticut, nature, ocean, peaceful, peaceful moment, rustic, sea, shack, travel, vacation, water, wood

I took this photo in Mystic, Connecticut while Dan and I were visiting the area. I love this place. The seaport is one of the coolest places to go, so taking photographs is a must for sure. Besides the texture and color of the wood, I thought this dock house was really a nice element among the backdrop of the sea. The rustic bench placed oh so perfectly under the window was such a nice touch as well. I imagine a fisherman or some type of port worker sitting here on their lunch break, eating a sandwich, enjoying a peaceful moment in their busy day. I sat there for a few minutes myself to rest and I must say, what a calm place to be, just sitting by the sea.

I hope you all have a peaceful Friday. Enjoy!

Inspiration Photo Friday: By the Sea - 2012 Copyright Melissa O'Connor

 

 

Inspiration Photo Friday: Autumn Lush

20 Friday Jul 2012

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autumn, blue, branches, brown, earth, fall, ivy, meroke preserve, mother earth, nature, seasons, sky, trees

Happy Friday Everyone! Today is a rainy day over here in New York which is kinda nice considering its been very hot and humid the past few days. The rain has brought a cool breeze as well which I have been waiting for. This weather reminds me of my favorite season, fall. This is why I have chosen this photo for this week’s inspiration. It was taken at the Meroke Preserve in Bellmore, NY, which will always have a special place in my heart.

I call it Autumn Lush because there is so much vibrancy in these branches. Reaching out to one another, becoming tangled in the sweetness of the cool air. The ivy acts as a cushion for harmony to form as it boasts its earthly colors and soft cloud like shape. This is one of the reasons I love fall. You look up and see the trees connecting with each other, spreading life, and the remaining leaves appearing to hang on delicate garland of hugs.

It may seem like everything dies during this season but it is indeed the opposite. Mother Nature resets and recharges as it sheds its outer layers for all of us to see. Its quite personal and beautiful, if you ask em. Seeing the bare souls of many of Earth’s gifts. it opens up a world where details and hidden secrets come alive. In this autumn lush, I am invited to get a little bit closer to what I love the most, Earth.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Autumn Lush - 2012 Copyright Melissa O'Connor All Rights Reserved

Inspiration Photo Friday: Pink Silence

13 Friday Jul 2012

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bathroom, bayard, flowers, light, long island, pastels, peace, photography, pink, vintage

I took this photo in the second floor bathroom of the Bayard Arboretum in Long Island about 4 years ago. There was something about the peacefulness in the room I fell in love with. The light was really beautiful as well. The whole space brought me back in time to my Grandmother’s old apartment back in the day. It may not have looked like hers but the vintage feeling it gave truly made me smile.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Pink Silence - Copyright 2012 Melissa O'Connor

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