Auguries of Innocence
To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour —William Blake
I shot this entry for Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness while I was walking to the office one morning last week after the election. The sunlight caught a spider web hanging from a bough of a pine tree and drops of rain caught in its delicate geometry. Its beauty stopped me in my tracks.
Spider Web Duet. Shot with a Samsung Galaxy S6
It reminded me of the power and beauty and healing of nature. It reminded me that the littlest drop of rain seems insignificant, but when it mingles with other drops, it can, in time, become an ocean. In the same way, each individual, no matter how small, has the power to be a force of good in the world.

Gif image source: http://www.macropoetics.com/
In closing, I’ll quote my literary hero:
A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.~Dante Alighieri
Have a great week, everyone.
Categories: Photography
That is so very nice indeed
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Thank you so much, Rajiv! I hope all’s well with you. I haven’t forgotten about our project. 🙂
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Ah! I hope not!
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Your image is beautiful Patti-it really captures the delicacy and resiliency of the spider web. And the drops gleam like tiny gems👌
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Thanks so much, Meg. It was a visual gift!!
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Gives me goosebumps.
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Wow. Thanks, Cindy. It’s a great compliment…mostly for Mother Nature!!
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Engaging image and wondrous quote.
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Thanks, Sally! So glad you enjoyed it and the quote. 🙂 You brought a smile to my day.
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Marvelous…
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The droplets look like tiny diamonds on a necklace. Stunning! 🙂
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I like that, Jackie. Nature’s necklace. 🙂
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Beautiful, looks like a Christmas tree garland.
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Thanks, Karen! So glad you liked it. It could be a garland or a necklace…
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Hey, I love your image of the spider web! What a great catch! I also love the quote by William Blake.
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Thanks so much, Maria! William Blake is a powerful poet, no doubt!
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Brilliant!
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Many thanks, Rabirius!
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Amazing capture Patti – and I love the way you tied it to the power of community.
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Thanks, Tina. I needed that “pat on the back!”
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I love spiderwebs as well, this is a wonderful capture.
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Thank you, Amy! I was so fortunate to spot it as the light was hitting it. They are elusive sometimes. 🙂
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Beautiful photography and I love that Blake poem. I’m reading his works at the moment from a book my son gave me.
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He is an amazing poet. I should re-read his works. How nice of your son to give it to you!
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He was moving from Ireland to the UK, Patti, and had to downsize his book collection. I did well out of it. 🙂
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Yes, I’d say you did!
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gorgeous image! and I love that poem.
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Thanks, Cybele. It is a beautiful poem, isn’t it?
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Wonderful web and droplets, Patti. Works beautifully in monochrome.
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Thanks so much, Jane! We’ve been traveling, so now I’m catching up. I always appreciate your thoughts.
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Pretty picture!!
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Thanks, Sydney. I’m glad we’ve connected here. Looking forward to seeing your work. 🙂
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Beautiful photo. I shot a similar once and also turned it into B&W. It works very well for these kind of shots.
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Thanks, Cardinal! So glad to hear from you. I appreciate your thoughts. 🙂
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Stunning photography and a great message!
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Thanks so much, Anju. I appreciate your thoughts and encouragement!
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