Call it a casualty of overcast, rainy days. Rain on Friday night. Storms and hail on Saturday. More rain for most of the day on Sunday…but Tanner and I did get in a walk between storm fronts. And more storms last night! Today isn’t much better with overcast skies.
Have you ever noticed that some flowers instinctively know where the sun is in the sky despite heavy cloud cover. They face the sun in anticipation of clearing skies and wait patiently to feel its warmth again. Others, like the Gazania, close up and refuse to show their beauty when the sun hides in the clouds; choosing only to open when the days are perfect.
So I’m thinking about this quote for Quotography and Texture Tuesday and wondering…what is the sun in your life?
What do you follow to keep you focused on the cloudy days?
What gets you through the stormy times in life?
Do you follow your Sun even on cloudy days?
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On the more technical side, the prompt for Texture Tuesday was to use two of Kim’s textures any way we wanted. I chose Shine and the Multiply effect at 66% opacity. Then I chose Oh My and the Soft Light effect at 83% opacity. Finally, I used the eraser tool to bring the daisies back to full view and then added the quote.
Peripheral Perceptions 
My sun in my life? It is just that I have life and there is so much to appreciate in that. The joys of the friends and family, all those that I love so dearly, keep me going, keep me focused. My girls, all four of those furry, hairy, shedding girls, bring me joy. The birds in my yard, the deck on which I can enjoy the outside – all of those are my life. But let’s not forget the joy of chocolate and wine!
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You are very blessed! And let’s definitely not forget the chocolate and wine!
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Great pic! Love the texture you used and the quote is great!
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Thank you Elena!
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I like the texture with these beautiful petals of soft colors, very pretty and bright, poetic.
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Thanks for stopping by Leovi.
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The “son” does guide me through life’s storms.
Absolutely love this quote.
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I knew that would be your response. 😉
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My first thought – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uk_6WWy0RA
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Yes, I’m sure you did! 🙂
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Gerbers are my favorite!!! I really love the texture on this one!
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Thank you Amy. I love Gerber daisies too.
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Wish I could give you an unequivocal YES as an answer. But that wouldn’t be so. When I find myself struggling to stay positive, I try to just “feel” what I feel, take a breath, and keep going.
The light returns, and we’re able to follow. Sometimes, we just need a bit of shade for awhile.
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I find there’s usually a reason we’re temporarily in the shade. We all need to take a deep breath and keep going when those times happen.
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I love this quote and photo. When ths sun is hidding, I just think about tomorrow, but trying to enjoy the present …
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A beautiful photo to go along with captivating thoughts.
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I try really hard to find my sun within. Doesn’t always work but then again, some days are like that.
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lovely combination today. kaye—the road goes ever ever on
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Just beautiful! I’m sharing this on my Facebook page! 🙂
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Very pretty and poetic. 🙂
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Wonderful post and beautiful editing.
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This is so sweet and I love the quote. Visting from Texture Tuesday and would love to have you share with my Flower Art Friday linkup @ http://www.photosbyleanne.net/2012/05/flower-art-friday-3-may-11-2012.html.
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