20 July 2012
Lens:
Reflections from Bridge, July 2012, iPhone 4s, July 2012; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2012
Pens:
On my walk each morning I stop and stare at the same creek from two vantage points: on either side of the street that hides its presence. Of course, each view is always new, because the water, light, debris (natural or not), reflections, and wildlife are constantly changing.
On Monday morning the sky was performing a delicious array of cloud formations that radiated up from the creek and kept me watching. I moved from one side to the other, and that second view is what I posted in the Lens section. It’s one of five shots that I took of those memorable reflections.
This image is a thank-you to Joanna at “Ancient Foods: Exploring the Origins of Food & Drink Around the World.” I am heartened that she nominated me for the “One Lovely Blog” Award. I’ve been reading her posts for months, and find them packed with fascinating information that brings the past into the present. Please visit her here. I am truly appreciative that she nominated me.
Here are the rules for the “One Lovely Blog” Award are:
1. Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them in your post. (Check)
2. Nominate 8 bloggers you admire. (Below)
3. Leave a message on your nominees’ blog. (Check)
4. Put the logo of the award on your blog site. (Check)
5. Share 7 things about yourself. (Below)
Seven things about myself:
1. I read several books at once, and it can take time to complete one or all.
2. I’d love to be able to eat entirely from my (spring through early winter) gardens.
3. I love to cook.
4. I’m a fan of Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart.
5. Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture and design are favorites.
6. I could read daily the essayist and philosopher Michel de Montaigne’s works.
7. I’ve seen Pride and Prejudice (with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy) over and over and over.
My nominees (not in any particular order) are:
1. http://abrahampacana.wordpress.com (Abe Pacana Photography Blog) by Abe
2. http://munchow.wordpress.com (Munchow’s Creative Photo Blog) by Otto
3. http://lightrhythms.wordpress.com (light rhythms essays) by William
4. http://artyoldbird.com (Arty Old Bird) by Val
5. http://anantiquarianspersonage.wordpress.com (An Antiquarian’s Personage) by Jessica
6. http://gardeninginthelines.wordpress.com (Gardening in the Lines) by Erin
7. http://jennirey.wordpress.com (Jennirey) by Jen
8. http://blog.lushpupimages.com (Pictures with Words) by Geoffrey
This nomination is simmering through my synapses, giving me a moment to pause and be grateful for my Followers and those who stumble upon my photographs and words. “Reflections from Bridge” is synonymous with my reaction after receipt of Joanna’s message about the award: it prompted introspection about this blogging life that connects people through their vision of the world.
Note: I welcome any comment about this post or any part of this blog.
Lens and Pens by Sally 
Congratulations. You do have a lovely blog that brings inspiration and joy. Beautiful photo.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Sally
Yeah! Yahoo! Yippee! & Congratulations! Now I’m off to click on your nominee links.
You’re very kind, Sally
Congratulations. Well deserved.
My sincere thanks, Sally
Reblogged this on belindainspiration49.
Belinda, thanks so much for re-blogging my post, Sally
Very interesting cloud picture. One of my favourite things of all time are taking pictures of clouds – especially when taking a flying trip. Thank you very much.
Congratulations on your nomination!
Marialla, clouds are enticing subjects. Often it’s tricky to cast them properly. But I’m enamored by them and love it when an unusual formation appears. Thanks so much, Sally
Congratulations and thank you – email on its way to you.
Your welcome, Sally
Again I am so glad to nominate you and I am pleased you like my blog so much. I write this from my iPad and saved your image to enjoy
Joanna, once again thank you. You know from reading my blog, my photographs are under copyright. I appreciate that you want to re-visit the current image. As you did this time, just let me know if you are going to be using my photographs for your own enjoyment. Until next time, Sally
First of all; congratulations with the award. You really deserve to be nominated. Your blog is always full of inspiration. And thank you for passing the nomination on to me. With much humbleness I will take on the requirements of the award.
I guess that we can count ourselves in the “mutual admiration” society, because I feel the same about you and your blog. I hope that you will gain a few more admirers from the recognition, Sally
Spectacular picture!! I was scrolling down, and thought that it was snow, then a picture of the sky, and then….I love art that is “open,” that unsettles you and that then gives you a key – your own key – to interpret it. Marvelous.
And I took it with my iPhone 4s. Many thanks, Sally
Congratulations, Sally! Amazing shot!
Amy, thanks so much, Sally