CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-21 23:41:05 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

It is so comforting to find those you love after such a traumatic event....

2013-05-22 00:03:42 (12 comments, 7 reshares, 49 +1s)

Lost in Petals

she tiptoed soft
escaping the din
of crowds and horns
and once she was far away
inside the leaves of the forest
she hurried, she raced, she spurt into a sprint
trees blurred into bronze and buff
light faded into bark
the only noise she heard was her pounding footsteps
like rubble and pebbles bouncing down a cliff of stone
her breath became heavy, and she slowed to a stepping
an aroma was near, wafting through the air
she stopped and noticed a giant rose with petals that blush
soft and supple, thick and plenty
she parted the petals and climbed in between
underneath, beside
nestling inside the pillow of refuge
lost in petals
©Michelle A. Potter

for #penandlenswednesday  +Pen and Lens Wednesday  curated by me +Michelle Potter 

#photography   #flo... more »

2013-05-20 17:36:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Top photographers recommended by their followers

Recommend a top photographer whose great photos you enjoy!
1. Promote high quality.
2. Recommend a photographer you follow.
3. No self-promotion, no reciprocal recommending. Read "Fair play" below.

Fair play:
When you generously recommend others I'll check your posts and if you share your own high-quality photos, you'll be included in this circle!  Thank you!

2013-05-20 17:30:25 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Let's contribute ! I'm very honoured to to be in the new "How We See It" book to benefit the NOW foundation. p.26 -27
http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds
This book benefits the How We See It charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation (http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/), an organization that deals with body image issues and eating disorders. 100% of the profits of this third HWSI book will go to charity. The book is now available on Blurb in the hardcover version and a PDF version with an eBook version coming shortly.

2013-05-20 16:24:24 (40 comments, 3 reshares, 48 +1s)

Happy Monday to you all!

This is a song sparrow that is part of a family that lives and breeds in my yard. I could listen for hours to their beautiful song with its lilting melody.

#photography   #songsparrow   #sparrow   #bird   #backyardbirdingmonday  +Backyard Birding Monday #BackyardbirdingMonday +Celeste Odono +Ricky L Jones  #birds4all  +Birds4All +Walter Soestbergen +Ricky L Jones  #birdloversworldwide  +BIRD LOVERS Worldwide +Robert SKREINER +Heinrich Wagner  #hqspbirds  +HQSP Birds +Marina Versaci +Joe Urbz
 +Nikon Shooters 

2013-05-15 12:42:31 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

There are secrets in the spring for easy gardening.

#gardening  

2013-05-15 12:37:48 (56 comments, 17 reshares, 81 +1s)

Nature's Whisper of Freedom

the world spins and whirls
the colors blur into a swirling cyclone
what's next, when, how, with this and that
I am flung here and there
with a bleary breath of life
when all at once
the musical melody of the songbirds
buoy on a magic carpet to rescue and capture me
from all the chaos
the aromas of the unfolding roses and
the pigments of the presenting irises
wrap me with a loose rope of heavenly bliss
and I have found the haven of nature's deliverance

for #penandlenswednesday  +Pen and Lens Wednesday curated by me +Michelle Potter 

#photography   #iris   #floralphotography   #macrophotography   #wetwednesday  +Wet Wednesday +Jen Baptist  #photojournalworldwide  +Photo Journal Worldwide +andi rivarola  #hqspflowers  +HQSP Flowers +Nicole Best +WernerPolwein +Larry ... more »

2013-05-14 11:50:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

The third How We See It book "How We See It...the nature of our worlds" is now available in two printed sizes on Blurb.com +Blurb Books.  The smaller print version is available at this link: http://www.blurb.com/b/4306682-how-we-see-it-our-natural-worlds
and the original larger version is available at: 
http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds
The large version is also available in PDF and eBook format.
100% of the proceeds of all versions of the book go to the HWSI Charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation.  A 15% discount code of WESEE3 is also available. 
There is also a Charity Print Sale featuring 10 photographs and one artwork chosen by the 73 ladies involved in this project.  100% of the proceeds of the print sale will go to the HWSI Charity, and I am also donating the proceeds of any sale from my SmugMug galleries that uses thespeci... more »

2013-05-10 14:13:10 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Holes of Happiness

This is short, but sweet, little film about public reaction to some pothole gardens that have been planted around East London. More here: http://thepotholegardener.com

I hope you peeps are all happy and well. :)

2013-05-10 14:04:34 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

HWSI Book 3 Circle

What happens when 73 Google Plus Female Photographers, Artists and Writers get together and do a book for charity?  
How We See It...the nature of our worlds is the result. Just published on Blurb.com +Blurb Books This book benefits the +HWSI   #HWSI  charity, the NOW Love Your Body Foundation (http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org), an organization that deals with body image issues and eating disorders.
100% of the profits of this third HWSI book will go to charity.
 
The book is now available on Blurb in the hardcover version and a PDF version with an eBook version coming shortly.
http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds

We thank Beth Akerman for the organization and compilation of the book!

2013-05-10 13:32:21 (38 comments, 2 reshares, 51 +1s)

With a friend, there is a together smile.

Have a great weekend!

#photography   #dogwood   #pinkalicious   #pinkaliciousness   #floralphotography   #floralfriday  +FloralFriday +Tamara Pruessner +Beth Akerman +Eustace James +Kiki Nelson  #hqspflowers  +HQSP Flowers +Nicole Best +Werner Polwein +Larry Henley  #allthingspink  +All Things Pink +Barbara Sheeskin  #pinkcircle  +Pink Circle +lane langmade +Cheryl Cooper  #fourseasonsfriday  +Four Seasons Friday +Stephonie Schmitz  #nikonshooters  

2013-05-10 13:10:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Great news! +Blurb Books has created a special 15% promo code for the How We See It...the nature of our worlds.  It is:  WESEE3

It's good until May 31, 2013, and only valid for this book. The book link is: http://www.blurb.com/b/4293600-how-we-see-it-the-nature-of-our-worlds

Thanks +Blurb Books and +Kent Hall for all your support of the HWSI projects.   #HWSI  +HWSI 

2013-05-08 17:13:07 (23 comments, 2 reshares, 43 +1s)

A Belated Birthday Wish to +John Wade 

foraging through the wood
searching for the one
sharing adventures far and wide
tempting the palate with delectable dishes
racing in handsome cars with speed unmentioned
he is the man that has it all
and allows us a slice to savor

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

#photography   #Birds4All by +Ricky L Jones & +Walter Soestbergen (+Birds4All) #waterbirdwednesday  +Water Bird Wednesday +Sherry McBriar +Margaret Tompkins +Ray Bilcliff  #birdloversworldwide  +BIRD LOVERS Worldwide +Robert SKREINER +Heinrich Wagner  #hqspbirds  +HQSP Birds +Marina Versaci +Joe Urbz 

2013-05-08 15:22:16 (40 comments, 5 reshares, 75 +1s)

A Dance in the Garden

I take a walk through the garden on a quest to find the new blooms for today. Will there be a new color? Will I find something I have never seen before? Will the new plantings put forth a beauty display? Whether they be new or old, I always find sweet and wondrous surprises--sometimes stretching upward and outward to boldly shout their allure and sometimes hidden behind and under, gently peeking out with a shy charm. I am never disappointed. I am utterly awestruck at the magic and artistry of nature's dance.

©Michelle A. Potter

for #penandlenswednesday  +Pen and Lens Wednesday curated by me +Michelle Potter 

#photography   #azalea   #wetwednesday  +Wet Wednesday +Jen Baptist  #lovewednesday  +Love Wednesday +Pierluigi Failla  #allthingspink  +All Things Pink +Barbara Sheeskin  #pinkcircle  +PinkCircle +lane la... more »

2013-05-07 19:43:38 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Soon I'll be redoing my circles of
        Top 1000 most followed photographers on G+

Roughly the top 500 most followed photographers have more than 23'000 followers.  To be in the
     
        New Top 1000 most followed photographers

you need to have approximately 13'800 followers.  That might not be as high as you thought.

if you're interested in seeing these two circles please comment, plus and share this post. If you want to be in the circles you will need to have approximately 13'800 followers.  You will also need to have the word photographer in your tagline.  In the past I have assembled the list manually and this has caused some trouble when people got left off by accident. This time, if you want to be known as a photographer, your need to have the word photographer(or foto) in your profile.

Even th... more »

2013-05-07 19:16:54 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

Itching to get your hands on the third How We See It book coming out later this week?  Stay tuned for details on this great Google Plus Female Photography, Art and Writing project that benefits the NOW Love Your Body Foundation.  Some of your favorite female photographers, artists and writers have contributed to this third book that will be published on Blurb.com.  And be sure to circle the +HWSI Page for more information on this project. 

2013-05-07 14:35:47 (24 comments, 4 reshares, 75 +1s)

The sentinels of the forest will protect your dreams.

#photography   #tree   #treetuesday  +Tree Tuesday +Christina Lawrie +Shannon S. Myers  #hqsplandscape  +HQSP Landscape +Rodolfo Seide +Johnny Minor +Terrie Gray +Lani Banadera +Nicolai Neijhoft #landscapephotography +Landscape Photography +Margaret Tompkins +Carra Riley +paul t beard +David Heath Williams +Bill Wood +Jim Warthman +Ben T +jeff beddow +Tom Hierl  +Vishal Kumar  +Michael Blyde  +Carolyn Lim  +Steve Gould  +Jay Gould
#nikonshooters   

2013-05-03 12:03:12 (46 comments, 5 reshares, 76 +1s)

One of my favorite flowers in the spring is the pink dogwood. It has a softness, a gentle beauty that lasts and lasts. And when the breezes caress its petals, they appear to be buoyant against the sapphire sky--floating on the breath of the wind.

#gardening   #photography  +FloralFriday  curated by  +Tamara Pruessner #floralfriday #hqspflowers  +HQSP Flowers +Nicole Best +Larry Henley +Werner Polwein  #photojournalworldwide  +Photo Journal Worldwide +andi rivarola +Four Seasons Friday  curated by  +Stephonie Schmitz #FourSeasonsFriday #pinkcircle  +Pink Circle +Cheryl Cooper +lane langmade  #allthingspink  +All Things Pink +Barbara Sheeskin  #nikonshooters   #michellemusings  

2013-05-03 11:53:53 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

It is gardening season again, and I am so happy to see all the blooms and bees and butterflies. I have been spreading compost throughout the beds...that nutritious substance that just makes everything  better and better. 

#gardening  

2013-05-01 14:03:30 (21 comments, 1 reshares, 21 +1s)

So...how do you dress when you garden? :) This will make you laugh out loud.

#gardening  

2013-05-01 04:08:44 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

Spring has been slow and steady in its emergence, but what a display!

#gardening  

2013-05-01 02:31:01 (38 comments, 10 reshares, 71 +1s)

The Secrets Beneath

The secrets of spring emerge from every corner to introduce the rebirth of flora. Behind the stem, a peek of color reveals a soft beauty. On the trees where winter grays and browns prevailed, new colors splash in fuchsia, emerald, and pearl. Clad in green, buds appear and open to reveal all the blush of the rainbow. At once, as the eyes survey the landscape what was once a view of a few dull stains in the spectrum becomes a splatter of saturation that feasts the senses. What is exposed is all that life has to offer beneath the veil of secrecy.

for #penandlenswednesday  +Pen and Lens Wednesday curated by me +Michelle Potter 
#photography   #tulips  +GardeningWednesday  curated by  +Juliane Clausen +Jan Aynes +Grant Meyer #GardeningWednesday +Love Wednesday  curated by  +Love Wednesday #LoveWednesday +Wet Wednesday  curated by  +Jen Baptist#WetWednesda... more »

2013-04-30 14:20:59 (28 comments, 6 reshares, 76 +1s)

Safe Haven

there is a hand
of protection,
a wave of a sentinel,
from the first breath
to the first whisper
through the emergence
of essence
unbeknownst
unrecognized
unseen
there...on the wisp
of a cloud
beside the feather of a wing
behind the stems of a petal
atop the quivering leaf
a steady, a steady cloak of comfort
©Michelle A. Potter

#photography   #daffodil   #spring   #treetuesday  +Tree Tuesday +Christina Lawrie +Shannon S. Myers +CREATIVE PHOTOS  curated by  +Edith Kukla   #creativephotos #hqsplandscape  +HQSP Landscape +Johnny Minor +Rodolfo Seide +Terrie Gray +nicolai neijhoft +Lani Banadera  #hqsppoetry  +HQSP Poetry +Alison Thurston +Landscape Photos  curated by  +Robert SKREINER +Landscape Photography  curated by  +Margaret Tompkins +Carra Riley+paul t beard +David Hea... more »

2013-04-29 15:21:54 (22 comments, 1 reshares, 51 +1s)

I may have been disconnected ...but not from my camera. :)

For #thesehands  +These Hands curated by me +Michelle Potter 

#photography  +Monochrome Monday  curated by  +Hans Berendsen +Jerry Johnson +Steve Barge +Dominique Hilbert +David Orr +Martin Heller #MonochromeMonday #monochromephotography   #monochromeworld  +Monochrome World +andi rivarola  #hqspmonochrome  +HQSP Monochrome +Luis Vivanco +Johnny Minor +Dennis Freeland  #allthingsmonochrome  +All Things Monochrome +Charles Lupica +Bill Wood  #nikonshooters  

2013-04-29 14:28:23 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 29 +1s)

Here is a fun photo for +These Hands !

2013-04-29 13:51:21 (28 comments, 2 reshares, 59 +1s)

Hello dear G+....I hope you all are having a grand spring or season. It has been quite busy as I have been playing catch-up and having connection problems. I am crossing my fingers that all is working well now. Life has been somewhat frustrating this month, but I am learning that the lesson for me is to live and let it all go. It all seems to work out in the end anyway. :) Wishing you the same...

For Bubbles #macromonday  +Macro Monday +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley 

#photography   #dandelion   #bubbles   #hqspmacro  +HQSP Macro +Vinod Krishnamoorthy +Vishal Kumar +Sandra Deichmann  #Macro4All  by +Bill Urwin, +Chris Levers  +Mark O'Callaghan   +Walter Soestbergen (+Macro4All ) #nikonshooters  

2013-04-16 12:44:05 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

We have launched Person Finder to help people caught in the explosions in Boston. Learn more.

http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions

2013-04-15 14:17:28 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

✯✯  *WS Bird Photographers circle*  ✯✯

This second edition from the Birds circle which has grown till 289 persons. This circle is a must have for people who love Birds.

Please support yourself and the community by adding and sharing this awesome Birds photographers

How to get in this circle:

Ask for inclusion here when you are active on google+ and regular posting Bird photos from yourself.

You comment, plus and share this posting

When I +1 you, you are in the upcomming Birds circle

It helps ;-) when you share your Bird photos also with +Birds4All / #Birds4All  theme. 

with kind regards,
+Walter Soestbergen

#sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles 
#circleshare #circlesharing #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles 
#Circle   #Circles   #Public  #PublicCircle   ... more »

2013-04-15 13:24:38 (37 comments, 3 reshares, 69 +1s)

Hello G+....I have been away for a while for a family emergency. Things seem to be better now, so life is back to normal.
As I open my eyes to see, to notice what is around me, there are blooms emerging in every corner of the landscape with colors of gold, magenta, lavender, crimson. How can I not smile.....
Have a blessed week in this rapture of spring!

This is a fading daffodil among newly bloomed ones for the theme, antique, for #macromonday  +Macro Monday 

#photography   #daffodil   #narcissus   #hqspmacro  +HQSP Macro +Vinod Krishnamoorthy #Macro4All  by +Bill Urwin, +Aamir Shahzad, +Mark O'Callaghan   +Walter Soestbergen (+Macro4All ) #allthingsorange  +AllThingsOrange +Nina Piccoli +Kenneth Williams +Lauren Kelly  #nikonshooters  

2013-04-03 00:41:46 (39 comments, 8 reshares, 76 +1s)

Spring Drop

spring golden
in frosty dew
dripping with the honey
of a new season born,
sweet, smooth,
with the milk
for life unborn

©Michelle A. Potter
for #penandlenswednesday  +Pen and Lens Wednesday curated by me +Michelle Potter  #hqspmacro  +HQSP Macro +Sandra Deichmann +Vinod Krishnamoorthy +Vishal Kumar  #hqspflowers  +HQSP Flowers +Nicole Best +Larry Henley +Werner Polwein  #hqsppoetry  +HQSP Poetry +Alison Thurston   #nikonshooters   #michellemusings  

#photography   #daffodils  +Wet Wednesday  curated by  +Jen Baptist #WetWednesday

2013-04-02 14:23:52 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

Another great #macromonday  has come and gone.

Next week's mini-theme is: S E C R E T

Here are a few of the great submissions from this week:

+Charlotte Therese Björnström 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102518571087840972824/posts/iqBhfkdzzu8 

+Shannon S. Myers 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/117614470593378431513/posts/emqh7bbjHpN 

+Aarthi Ramamurthy 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/111616639695621825244/posts/i9azSUhi5ui 

+Mandy Allen 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114662745306354012748/posts/4rzTvjhJEcq 

+Lynne Goodwin 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/105213636585253009224/posts/PLarVnG19Vz 

+Michelle Potter 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/118374140197759598567/posts/U2X4G9HvxYW 

+Karthika UJ 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/108739102656548939749/posts/7n8LZBL4dB1 

2013-04-02 13:58:32 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

A blogger friend of mine, Petronela Ungureanu, has written a romantic fantasy novella. The story is quite intriguing.
#novel  

2013-04-02 13:26:30 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

An idea on reusing broken clay pots that I featured on my blog, The Sage Butterfly, a while back was featured in an article on a Dutch gardening webzine. 
#gardening  

2013-04-01 14:50:33 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

Dear YouTube community,

After midnight tonight, we'll no longer be taking video uploads. It's been eight amazing years, and we finally have enough videos to select a winner. Stay tuned for the live ceremony --> http://goo.gl/MhyI8.

2013-04-01 13:28:09 (45 comments, 2 reshares, 79 +1s)

As spring's bounty slowly emerges, the buds sprinkle the landscape before the color moves in. Hydrangeas are budding. Spring bulbs are budding. Cherry blossoms are budding. And the dogwood tree is budding. I have always found the buds of the dogwood tree to be almost as beautiful as the blooms. The outer petals of the bud blush with subtle color of what is to come when the flower appears. There is a softness, a pastel glow, a whisper to draw us in for the unveiling of elegance and beauty.

#photography   #dogwood   #macromonday  +Macro Monday Theme: Buds +Kerry Murphy +Jennifer Eden +Kelli Seeger Kim  #hqspmacro  +HQSP Macro +Vinod Krishnamoorthy +Vishal Kumar  #macro4all  +Macro4All +Walter Soestbergen +Shane Williams  #dailydepthoffield  +Daily Depth Of Field +Vince Ong  #photojournalworldwide  +Photo Journal Worldwide +andi rivarola  +DOFMonday  curated by  +MaraAcoma +Mark Hall +Alan... more »

2013-04-01 13:12:22 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

It is spring, it is April. There are signs of spring even amid the weather changes.
#gardening  

2013-03-29 13:51:50 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

The new Pʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ ENGAGERS Cɪʀᴄʟᴇ is out!    [ Mar 28, 2013 ]
Record participation again last week!  The bar has been set higher!

Quick start instructions:
➀  post a URL link to a G+ photo in the comments below,
➁  check out some photos from others and +1 and comment on them,
➂  publicly share this circle-post, from a new friend's stream (instead of ours)
➃  add this circle, and replace it every week.

You will get a comment from us and be added (or stay in) the circle share next week!  Questions?  Ask in comments below - you'll get help!

Full story: This circle is for meeting engaging G+ users about photography.  The interaction happens in the comments and re-shares.  Post a link to a photo from your stream during the last week inthe comments below.  It can be your photo... more »

2013-03-29 13:35:47 (34 comments, 4 reshares, 99 +1s)

Some posies for you on this beautiful Friday. Happy Friday!

#photography   #primrose  +ColorsOnFriday  curated by  +Karsten Meyer +Britta Rogge #ColorsOnFriday +FlowerFriday  curated by  +Angie Davila +FloralFriday  curated by  +Tamara Pruessner #floralfriday +Four Seasons Friday  curated by  +Stephonie Schmitz #FourSeasonsFriday +Best of PixelWorld+  curated by  +Alberto Carreras +PurpleCircle  curated by  +Lynn Langmade +Sinead Sam McKeown +Craig Szymanski +Alexis Coram #PurpleCircle #nikonshooters  

2013-03-26 15:10:22 (51 comments, 10 reshares, 101 +1s)

Why Winter Won't Leave

Spring gently knocked on the door of Winter.There was no answer. Spring knocked once again. No answer. Spring blew a soft warm breeze that penetrated the cracks around and beneath the door, and said, "Is anyone there?"
There was a long pause, but then a snowflake slid under the door. Spring picked up the multi-faceted star, and it began to melt in her tepid hands. As it melted, it uttered a whisper, "Winter can't sleep."
And then the snowflake was gone. Spring knelt down by the door and slid her warm and golden hand beneath its frozen edge. She said, "Hello, Winter. May I see you."
After a few minutes, the icy door began to open. A small crack appeared as the door slowly moved toward Spring, and the frigid air brought her warm hands to her shoulders to brace against the cold. "Hello, Winter. I hear youcan... more »

2013-03-25 16:44:23 (15 comments, 8 reshares, 46 +1s)

Que raro esta imagen...es linda...es de awwww, pero es rara igual
#Ryoga  

2013-03-25 16:36:02 (54 comments, 10 reshares, 89 +1s)

The Wren's Song

at dawn
before the dew has settled
the wren awakes
quickly flies to the tallest tree
overlooking the landscape
and sings a song
melodious
emphatic
a forte of notes
that rally the morning
©Michelle A. Potter

#photography   #wren   #backyardbirdingmonday  +Backyard Birding Monday #BackyardbirdingMonday +Celeste Odono +Ricky L Jones +BIRD LOVERS Worldwide  curated by  +Robert SKREINER #birdloversworldwide  +Birds4All  curated by  +Walter Soestbergen #Birds4All #hqspbirds  +HQSP Birds +Marina Versaci +Joe Urbz  #nikonshooters   #michellemusings   #hqsppoetry  +HQSP Poetry +Alison Thurston 

2013-03-24 22:23:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Hand Picked Photographers Circles - Nikon Camera L-Q - 9 of 14

Note: These circles are sorted by camera type and last name. They are split to not exceed 500 members.

I am now sharing one circle per day, for the reason see:https://plus.google.com/u/0/103752943025677384806/posts/RrPNTzHhQuH

As before these circles are photographers that I admire. They also have "more photos, less spam." There have been many additions and a few drops (mostly for spam or inactivity).

Be sure to get all 14 circles. Share! If you miss any of the circles they can be found at: +Gailen Mapes and scroll back to March 15th for the start of this set.  (Previous complete set was published starting March 2nd.)

I am hard up against the 5000 limit. From here on, I am going to have to become rather more strict about the "spam rules." Essentially if I have to... more »

2013-03-25 16:34:57 (35 comments, 3 reshares, 69 +1s)

Happy Birthday +Dusty Gedge 

in flight
on roofs
in laughter
within the nature wood
you are the
trumpet
for the voice
of her Mother Earth's longings
©Michelle A. Potter

#photography   #textureblendphotography  +Birds Of Prey Sunday  curated by  +Jeffrey Van Daele #birdsofpreysunday  +Dawn On Sunday  curated by  +Ray Bilcliff +Sherry McBriar +linda stokes #DawnOnSunday  +SacredSunday™  curated by  +Manfred Berndtgen +Robyn Morrison +Justin Hill +Chatchai Rombix +Steve Barge +Sherrie von Sternberg +Carolyn St.Charles #SacredSunday  +Sentimental Sunday Theme  curated by  +Louisa Catharine Forsyth #SentimentalSunday  +ShadowsOnSunday  curated by  +André Roßbach +Daniel Graupner #ShadowsOnSunday  +Zen Sunday  curated by  +Charlotte Therese Björnström +Nathan Wirth +Simon Davis-Oakley #ZenSunday  +TheSociety Of Light  curated b... more »

2013-03-22 14:54:44 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

2013-03-22 14:16:56 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

►► 244 All Star Visual Artist Contributors Circle for +PixelWorld   By +Alberto Carreras ◄◄
 .......... SHARE IT With Your CIRCLES .THANKS IN ADVANCE 
.         Today is March 22 nd of 2013 - UPDATED CIRCLE
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  I share the circle with the Visual Art supporters! Every Friday Updated
.................Join the circle  You may hop on the train by following the rules!
To All My Dear Friends:  If You Share This Circle, Thanks In Advance

            ACTUAL SET OF RULES BUT VERY EASY TO FOLLOW

        If you want to support this effort please follow these rules!!

1  Are you a kind and communicative person  constantly sharing your personal visual art good content in google+? ifyes
2  Reshare the Circle Public  ,-If you dont have time to share it... more »

2013-03-21 19:58:02 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

When I shared my photo of hands a little while ago, I searched for a photography theme for hands. There wasn't one. So...

Announcing a new page to share your photographs of hands....or even paws and claws. Hands are so beautiful--young and old, hand in hand, working hands, artist's hands. Share your original photographs or art of hands.

2013-03-21 19:00:22 (66 comments, 13 reshares, 109 +1s)

In the Purple

Peeling back the petals
folding over the hue
looking deep inside
there may be something
something hidden
something beautiful
something daring
something delicate
something blooming
something worth seeing
©Michelle A. Potter

#photography   #crocus   #purple   #purplecircle  +PurpleCircle curated by  +Lynn Langmade +Sinead Sam McKeown +Craig Szymanski +106787788 +NatureArtThursday  curated by  +Trisha Standard +Dane Clingan #natureartthursday +ColorsOnFriday  curated by  +Karsten Meyer +Britta Rogge #ColorsOnFriday +FloralFriday  curated by  +Tamara Pruessner #floralfriday +FlowerFriday  curated by  +Angie Davila +Four Seasons Friday  curated by  +Stephonie Schmitz #FourSeasonsFriday +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS  curated by  +Robert SKREINER #10000photographersaroundtheworld +HQSP Flowers  curated by +Rinus Bakker +Tammy Bol... more »

2013-03-21 18:36:42 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

New photography/art theme sharing page!

2013-03-20 21:52:43 (36 comments, 3 reshares, 56 +1s)

This quote, attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, is from the book, Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. 

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly...

#photography   #leaf   #leavesonthursday  +Leaves On Thursday +Stephen Thackeray +Anne Durand +Ray Bilcliff  #breakfastclub  +BreakfastClub +Gem... more »

2013-03-20 19:23:01 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

A book from a gardening friend is a delightful addition to my gardening library, demonstrating the beauty of combining foliage colors and textures.

#gardening