Okay, I'm afraid I'm with Steviewren on this one. The poem eludes me, although Bonnie's comment offered some enlightenment. Love the color and detail in that first leaf photo, though. (Am I forgiven for not "getting" the poem?)
Thanks for the very kind words, everyone. You're all very much appreciated.
The e.e. cummings quote is to be read as "a leaf falls on loneliness" - a kind of visual play with words with the words "a leaf falls" landing within the word "loneliness."
I just thought it was kind of suited to the images and so I used it as it was written. Thank you all for stopping by. :)
Ah. Perhaps my favorite poet. People either get him or not. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground with old Edward Estlin.
Myself, I particularly like the solitary lower-case L following "one." I'm sure those of us old enough to remember the typewriter recall that there was no number 1; you used the lower case L. Heh, heh.
The photographs are perfect.
Should you require a soundtrack, why not listen to the wind in the trees?
I don't know how you do it but you've taken blogging to a whole new level when it comes to photography and philosophy. A beautiful marriage, that's for sure.
Breathtaking! The shapes of the leaves are exquisite! Well done!!
Also read your previous post. I hadn't a clue what a monitor engineer did...WOW...that's an amazing responsibility, not to mention all the knowledge that goes into knowing what to do when. Your son's extremely talented! Good luck to him!
Thank you all so much and welcome to a few new faces in the crowd. I'll be around to visit blogs and get back to my regular comment replies shortly. Thank you, everyone, for your visits.
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wow.. !! superb.. !
Wow - exquisite! Absolutely breath-taking!
Pretty colours. And thought-provoking.
Dear Hilary,
NAMASTE!
Good Afternoon!
Amazing shot!
When one leaf falls,ten new ones grow........
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead,
Sasneham,
Anu
Wonderful Hilary!!! Very powerful photos and beautifully done!!
Hugs
SueAnn
oh i love these pictures, something i'd hang on my wall
Yep, they are totally beautiful.
Oh...
So very . . . sole.
Classic and beautiful. Simply beautiful.
a perfect pairing hilary. a lone fallen leaf is a good metaphor for loneliness.
Oh, I'd definitely hang a grouping of photos like these, each of a single leaf heralding the passing of time and our place in the world.
Fantastic Hilary!
Nicely done, my friend. Very nice.
When is your book coming out? ;)
there's something very zen about that second picture Hilary. really lovely.
My, I need to work on focal length! Breathtaking.
Mary Anne in Kentucky
It feels very calming.
Okay, I admit it....I can't read the poem! But your lone leaf is pretty. You found the beauty of oneness.
Good job again.
Those shots are just marvelous! Absolutely stunning photography!
Wonderful... the first one looks like a feather!
This post is so very you.;))
xoxo
the shapes in the second shot are spectacular!
nice...love me some ee cummings...and some great leaf shots...
Perfectly match the poet. I took some single leaf photos, but they do not have the spirit or austere strength that yours do.
the picture, the poem, the poem, the picture, one, the other.
Brilliant.
Love it! Have a great evening.
Very nice, one I don't remember reading. When I type fast it gets to look like his style.
again, perfect marriage of verse and image for the sparseness of each.
Finally! I get to make my rounds on those I follow....
This is wonderful Hilary!
The photos and
e.e. cummings...favorites!
Have a wonderful new week!
Okay, I'm afraid I'm with Steviewren on this one. The poem eludes me, although Bonnie's comment offered some enlightenment. Love the color and detail in that first leaf photo, though. (Am I forgiven for not "getting" the poem?)
Thanks for the very kind words, everyone. You're all very much appreciated.
The e.e. cummings quote is to be read as "a leaf falls on loneliness" - a kind of visual play with words with the words "a leaf falls" landing within the word "loneliness."
I just thought it was kind of suited to the images and so I used it as it was written. Thank you all for stopping by. :)
Fun and creative and the color in that top leaf is AH-mazing!
Ahh perfection.
Thank you. jj
Ah. Perhaps my favorite poet. People either get him or not. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground with old Edward Estlin.
Myself, I particularly like the solitary lower-case L following "one." I'm sure those of us old enough to remember the typewriter recall that there was no number 1; you used the lower case L. Heh, heh.
The photographs are perfect.
Should you require a soundtrack, why not listen to the wind in the trees?
e.e. cummings
You have to be in a certain mood to "get" his work.
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Hilary at The Smitten Image
Always a 1-der-full place to visit.
I don't know how you do it but you've taken blogging to a whole new level when it comes to photography and philosophy. A beautiful marriage, that's for sure.
have you gotten a new lens by chance? these 2 are spot on!! very nice!
Breathtaking! The shapes of the leaves are exquisite! Well done!!
Also read your previous post. I hadn't a clue what a monitor engineer did...WOW...that's an amazing responsibility, not to mention all the knowledge that goes into knowing what to do when. Your son's extremely talented! Good luck to him!
Wow! Magical moments.
I love the odd focus in the first shot - blurry, sharp, blurry.
Beautiful!
Possibly my two favorite photos evah
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so exceptionally elegant Hil
This is coooooool!
Thank you all so much and welcome to a few new faces in the crowd. I'll be around to visit blogs and get back to my regular comment replies shortly. Thank you, everyone, for your visits.
Fantastic work, Hilary. The three works of art complement each other so perfectly.
I love this so much, Hilary.
It's unanimous, everyone LOVES these images. Your DOF on the first one is amazing!
I don't think you need any more notes on this, but I have to add that the imagination is superb.
Thank you kindly, to those who continue to drop by. Your kind words are so heartwarming. :)
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