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Peace

Peace
This week in SSC:

"Take a photo of something in your home or yard that is serene or calming to you"

I like to relax on the porch with my outdoor cat "Marble" (PIP) on my lap and just enjoy nature and maybe listen to some music or the wind chimes (PIP) blowing in the breeze. (I feel like I'm writing an ad for a dating service lol :D

I enjoy looking at this weeping Japanese maple that has just leafed out this week and is literally glowing. Eventually, the verbena from last year will also flower here. It has just started growing so you can't really see it yet. This is always a calming part of my day and sometimes I get so relaxed that I just fall asleep. :))

(I shot this with my Minotar f2.8 35mm lens at f5.6 (which doesn't show any EXIF)


...and for Sight and Sound:

From Gustav Holst's "The Planets":

Venus the Bringer of Peace

Venus the Bringer of Peace

Ronald Losure, Malik Raoulda, Erhard Bernstein, Frans Schols and 29 other people have particularly liked this photo


42 comments - The latest ones
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
très zen ; l'érable est magnifique
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to neira-Dan club
Merci, Dan.
4 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
Marvelous green maple tree, Karen !!! Love the PIPS too and my favour goes to the lovely cat !!!
Have a nice Saturday !
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet
Merci, Marie-claire. He is such a nice boy. :)
4 years ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
belle zénitude, j'adore les carillons j'en ai moi meme un, ca apaise,,
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Annaig56 club
They really are soothing. Merci annaig.
4 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
That’s a beautiful tree, Karen. I think watching him is very meditative ! Good Morning. Have a nice and safe Saturday !
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ulrich John club
Danke, Urich. Have a nice Sunday.
4 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Just looking at your photos I seem to hear the tinkling of the chimes, very Zen!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Gudrun club
It's very light and has a nice sound. Danke, Gudrun. :)
4 years ago.
 Nautilus
Nautilus club
très bon choix de musique . La photo est belle.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Nautilus club
Merci beaucoup, Nautilus.
4 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Que belo acer... uma das maravilhas que o meu clima não permite!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Xata club
Obrigado, Isabel. :)
4 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
Oh Karen, you know how to relax! The whole series is beautiful! :-))
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Valfal club
Thanks, Val! :)
4 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
Yes I can relax there Karen. How long will it take me to get there. Oh Oh. I have been transported but I’m not allowed. For a moment...........
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Jan
Oh, I wish you could transport, Jan. You're most welcome. :)
4 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Lovely selection, Karen, what a gorgeous maple tree
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thanks, Gillian. :)
4 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
beautifully composed in a lovely light
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Thanks, Wierd.
4 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Most beautiful
Happy sunday:)
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Annemarie club
Grazie, Annemarie.
4 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Karen

There is something so special about Japanese gardens, and you have captured the same peace here! Great to see a bit more of this beautiful house your husband built!

Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Thanks, Peter.
4 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What a stunning Japanese maple.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Esther club
Thanks, Esther.
4 years ago.
 * ઇଓ *
* ઇଓ * club
A wonderful spot on earth that really invites to enjoy and relax. The gentle wind chimes, a contented purring cat and the wonderful music make the dream perfect. :)
Have a wonderful week, and stay safe and well, Karen!
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to * ઇଓ * club
Thanks so much, * ઇઉ *

Wishing you a good week as well. :)
4 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann
Herrlich frisches Grün. Die Hasen scheint es nicht zu interessieren...
Bleib gesund!
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
 Bruce Dean (Puchinpappy)
Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… club
One can only see that colour green in the rainforests of the Pacific coast.
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… club
Yes, it really glows when the leaves are brand new. The color has changed a little now but is still so pretty.
4 years ago.
 polytropos
polytropos club
Very peaceful! Looks like in a Japanes Zen garden!
Except the Easter bunny; he forgot to go home ;-))
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to polytropos club
Lol, those are our "Welcome Bunnies" :D

Thanks, poly!
4 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Yes Love it
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Thanks, Fred.
4 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A beautiful series of images Karen. It looks so peaceful. It has been ages since I listened to this music. A great combination
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Ecobird club
Thanks, Carol. It's nice to revisit this music every so often.
4 years ago.
 Heide
Heide club
I think it's also a meditative place.
I particularly like the cat - she is so beautifully relaxed. That works contagious.
Very nicely shown, Karen
4 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to Heide club
Danke sehr, Heide. :)
4 years ago.
 Ronald Losure
Ronald Losure club
What a wonderful, peaceful Japanese garden you have.
4 years ago.

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