quiet celebration

Typically when I think of the holiday season I think of festive, boisterous, falalalaing. This year I have changed my tune a bit. I have learned to find the beauty in the quiet of the holidays. The peacefulness, the unspoken love between families, the loveliness of nature this time of year. Perhaps the key is to learn to appreciate both. Take the time to celebrate with loved ones, but also take time to enjoy the quiet- take it in.

This photo reminds me of my newfound appreciation for quiet. Walking through my neighborhood alone I happened upon this cluster of pink sticks, perfectly framed by an evening sunset. Escaping the joyous noises of December is just as important as partaking in them. Capturing them can be equally festive.

Today's giveaway consists of 2 8x10s from my etsy shop, you choose. Pink sticks is a recent addition. Comment to be entered to win and good luck!

Words, Photo and giveaway graciously offered by the blissful and beautfiul Traci French. Click over to be enraptured by her blog Bliss.

Comments

[Mandi]

Lovely pink!

[Lizabeth]

beautiful photos!

[Marcie]

What a stunning image. And yes I have to agree...it's really in the simplest of moments that the holiday exists.
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[Vanessa]

so beautiful....

[Christiane]

Wow, those colours really blow me away. Lovely!

[Francine]

So lovely.....

[i see beauty]

yes i agree .... finding balance, the just middle ... gorgeous colours !

[Kimberly]

Finding solace is hard this time of year with the hustle and bustle of each day. Thanks for the wonderful photo and the reminder..."to find the peacefulness" of the season.

[jeanine]

i knew it was mrs. french as soon as i saw the photo. i so love her style.

[lora]

could someone tell me where the drawings from the give-aways are being posted? they started out being posted at the end of each post the following day, but i haven't seen a winner in quite a few days. am i missing something? =)

[Sebrina]

Gorgeous!!!!! Wow !

[Puna]

Lovely picture.

[jenney]

Wow, what a gorgeous photo!

[Jenny]

Beautiful photo! The colors are amazing!

[Bunny]

Beautiful!

[Heather]

Wow, the colors and textures in this photo are amazing. Well done!

[Sue Carter]

I love your images! The colors are so beautiful.

[lisa]

Amen...a quiet amen. :)

[Abbie]

This would be a great prize! Pick me =)

[Traci]

gorgeous for a snowy wednesday morning here in upstate ny!

[cindy k]

beautiful sentiment and photo.

[camerashymomma]

i agree that quieting down is an important balance to this time of year especially!
that's a beautiful photo, love the story behind it. knowing where you were and what you saw...

[Stephanie]

Beautiful photos! I love the ones with vivid color

[chocolate covered musings]

yes please can you enter me?

[kristin]

yes not much better than a walk alone with your camera. i enjoy those quiet moments to really see. great pic traci.

[krista]

beautiful!

[Heather]

great photos. i love the flower ones.

[margie]

i looked at each of your beautiful photos and i love tick tock.

[Sheri]

Just lovely. Thank you.

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[jag]

mrs. french - I knew it was you immediately! So amazing that your photography has such a unique signature... Thanks for your peaceful offering... xox

[jag]

mrs. french - I knew it was you immediately! So amazing that your photography has such a unique signature... Thanks for your peaceful offering... xox

[jag]

mrs. french - I knew it was you immediately! So amazing that your photography has such a unique signature... Thanks for your peaceful offering... xox

[nadia]

I am all for finding "the quiet of the holidays"... I hope I can

[littlepurplecow (Stephanie Roberts)]

I too and seeking the calm this time of year. Beautiful image.

[Beth]

Gorgeous!

[marcy]

beautiful photo, thank you

[Kari]

So pretty

[Kathleen O.]

It's the wise woman (and healthy one!) who can find peace in the simple things during the holiday season.
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[Esperanza]

Lovely photo

[claudia]

yes please! love mrs. french's work!

[Renee]

I love etsy! Your photos are amazingly peaceful and the colors so calming, what a great reminder that the simple things will make us the most happy. Beautiful work!

[Dree]

I love the washed up and the seagulls.

[Liz Dager]

Oh, really, really, I'd love this!

[Sandra]

balance is so important and the pink is gorgeous....thanks for the reminder!

[raina]

I love Traci's photos...so beautiful.

[CarrieJ]

gorgeous colors, and wonderful perspective

[Jessie]

The glowing and the pink of this photo are absolutely to die for!!!

I so admire you, dear!

[jag]

mrs. french - I knew it was you immediately! So amazing that your photography has such a unique signature... Thanks for your quiet offering... xox

[Charlane]

I adore Mrs. French!!! Her work is just gorgeous!

[Mary]

beautiful...i love her work.