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Behold Glad Nature's Triumph!

12/25/2018

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"Behold glad nature's triumph! Lo, the sun
Hath burst the pall of night, and o'er the earth
Reviving radiance scattered! Sleep hath done
Her death-resembling reign, and thoughts have birth
That thrill the grateful heart with sacred mirth !
Like glittering flowers that deck the dewy ground,
How Fancy's bright-hued images abound,
And mortals own the glory and the worth
Of that proud boon—existence. All around,
Unnumbered charms arise in every sight and sound."
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"The scene is steeped in beauty; and my soul,
No longer lingering in the gloom of care,
Doth greet creation's smile. The grey clouds roll,
Even from the mountain peaks, and melt in air!
The landscape looks an Eden! Who could wear
The frown of sorrow now? This glorious hour Reveals the ruling God!
The heavens are bare! Each sunny stream and blossom-mantled bower
Breathes of pervading love, and shows the power
That spoke him into life hath blessed man's earthly dower."
                                                                              ~Richardson
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Angela Free link
12/25/2018 10:24:35 pm

Beautiful pink and purple sky!

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Joanna link
12/26/2018 08:28:25 am

Yes it was stunning! Probably the most beautiful sunrise I've ever seen!

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Noelle link
12/26/2018 06:00:40 am

That is such a beautiful skyscape. Thank you for capturing it and sharing it. I find beautiful skies one of those gifts one to enjoy in the moment.

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Joanna link
12/26/2018 08:30:57 am

It was a very special moment for sure! It only lasted a few minutes. I had just stepped out the door to do some chores, saw that and turned right around again to get the camera. :)

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Cindy Coghill link
12/26/2018 10:29:49 am

Gorgeous!

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Joanna link
12/27/2018 06:45:22 pm

Yes it really was! 😊

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Eliza link
12/26/2018 12:51:52 pm

Glorious! Worth getting out of bed early. :)

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Joanna link
12/27/2018 06:47:39 pm

Yes indeed! We've been getting up earlier the past month or so and while I don't really like getting up 2 hours before the sun, when the sun rises I think it's worth it! 😊

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JanetLee
12/26/2018 08:56:30 pm

Joanna, these are gorgeous! The poetry is a perfect match to your lovely photographs. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Joanna link
12/27/2018 06:51:03 pm

It was a magnificent morning, I'm so glad I caught it on film! 😊

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Jason link
12/28/2018 01:33:35 pm

What a beautiful and dramatic sky!

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Joanna link
12/28/2018 06:47:52 pm

It sure was!!

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