I took a photo of the white tulips, a quick shot, a forgotten snap.
The next morning, I posed them on the table adding a canvas to the background, a candle in the foreground, lights on and lights off, an interesting book, some seashells.
In the end the best shot was the simple one I’d taken the day before, as I was headed for the dog leash and a late afternoon walk.
So much of life is like this, where the un-orchestrated is the most pleasing, the image that works.
Note to self: allow things to be themselves, independent, uncluttered and free— people, ideas, love, tulips.

This image is perfection, Sylvia. I can’t remember ever seeing white tulips! Perfect vase, perfect contrast. Just exquisite (in case you have a doubt 😉 )
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Oh thanks Dale!😀
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Soft and subtle photograph. Perhaps plan less, walk the dog more ???? 😂😂. Very nicely done.
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Absolutely, for sure!!
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Your composition is perfect, Sylvia! The rule of thirds is great. ❤️😊
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Thank you John!
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You’re welcome, Sylvia. ❤️😊
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Beautiful picture and very appropriate quote.
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thanks Lynette!
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Good observation to share, esp. since I do lots of arranging and tend to stuff too many things into a vase! Thanks for the reminder to KISS (Keep It Simple, Sweetie)! 💕
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Well, I’m not sure. I love big, full arrangements. Although, you’re right, sometimes a single stem is the way to go. I guess it just depends on the day, the feeling, the mood, the stem, the vase, what song is playing, what kind of coffee is being consumed…………….
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Yes! 😀
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It often happens to me when inspired to take a Still Life!
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yes, the taking away instead of the adding….
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That is so beautiful Sylvia, white so white, green so green, lovely balance for life 😀
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yes! Thank you Brian!
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Uncluttered and free… yes! 😊
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yes. 🙂
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A great reminder of powerful principles.
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Thank you Roger!
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completely agree!
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Loved the image and double loved the words that you wrote. Too, too true.
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Thank you so very much Amorina!
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