scroll down to the very bottom for Thursday Doors this week!
In reality, the reflection of the tree in Yosemite Nat. Park
was much more visible
than in this capture where the water is shiny.
Too beautiful of an opportunity to pass up
to make an 9 x 12 plein air in oil of it.
See below for Wordless Wednesday
Makro-Tex, Weekend Reflection
Shine, shiny, shining is on my mind.
A light shining in the darkness is such a beautiful concept,
for darkness cannot erase light.
Jesus, God’s son, is the light of the world.
Nothing can erase him.
No mysterious philosophies, or
overwhelming immorality
or tyrannical government.
Evil and death has been conquered by his light.
He keeps piercing the darkness …
Light always wins.
Stay close to the light
for he opens before me the right path,
leading me on in his footsteps of righteousness
I will never be alone for he is near
and fights the battles for us
They sang the last part on our wedding day
© Oil, 9 x 12, St Germain
Wordless Wednesday
Deer seen from the side
PhotoAWeek
My African Violets are blooming every well and long, here in Texas
FOTD. Floral Fri Foto
Not correct English, but when the grass and the trees are so green
what comes to mind is that nature is blooming:)
Der Natur Donnerstag
Sky Watch with telephone lines
(still learning Photoshop Elements)
MONDAY – Our World * Weekly Smile * FOTD *
TUESDAY – Travel Tuesday * Makro-Tex * PhotoAWeek *
WEDNESDAY – Wordless Wednesday * Der Natur Donnerstag *
THURSDAY – Thankful Thurs. * Sky Watch *
FRIDAY – Fri Bliss * Weekend Reflection *
living between two realms 
Beautiful examples of light winning over darkness, Jesh. The Deer is lovely.
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Thank you Deborah! Maybe you noticed, but I changed my username, because of another (sigh) blog issue.
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I did notice! I didn’t recognize it was you at first.
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That shot was taken in Pioneer. What countryside light will do for you, haha.
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Wonderful post for all these challenges. 😀
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Maybe it’s what blogging has become – the challenges – I should be more inner directed than that, …
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Beautifly phographed light.
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Thank you so much!
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love the light and darkness photos!
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Thank you Carol! The title was the thought that got me to looking for images that had a strong dark component – I should do that more, because I have really enjoyed that:).
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Great to know your African Violets are growing well, Emille.
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Went to your blog to comment on the sugar tree – I didn’t know that song:) But I love the header image!
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Hi Jesh,
I know the wonderfully clear lakes and the reflections in Yosemite NP. I like your photos.
Herzliche Grüße – Elke (Mainzauber / Naturdonnerstag)
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Dear EIke,
Isn’t Yosemite NP awesome? During my study time we went there every summer for a week, and resulted in many plein air paintings. Thanks for commenting back!
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I loved visiting Yosemite NP! I also like nurturing African Violets –yours are beautiful!
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Beautiful sky.
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Thank you Jim! Have a great weekend:)
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They say, “follow the money”, I prefer following the light.
Great photos!!
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Hehe – so true! Thanks for getting back here:)
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Beautiful photos all of them.
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Many great photos! Every time I see your post I think about participating in other blog linkies too but never get around to do it! Have a lovely summer! Best regards, Teresa
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Lovely photos and all a creative take on your theme. Thanks for linking up and stay well.
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Great post! I like the pictures and the title reminded me of the song “Here I am to worship”.
“Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes
Let me see”
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Great photos of light.
Amalia
xo
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Loved your artful photos and photogenic art. Yes, His light wins out! Sorry I am late visiting– too many distractions, some good and some bad.
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Beautiful pictures! The oil is quite impressive.
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