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llmart

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20. "See the world, smell the air and don't miss a single detail."

Sun Jan 15, 2023, 09:25 PM

Jan 2023

That's why I rarely take pictures. I take pictures with my mind's eye and save them in my memory to pull out whenever I need to remember the beauty of this world. I have vivid memories of when my children were little where I can remember the weather on that day, the color of the fall leaves, the smell and feel of the air. Just this morning, here in Michigan, we had an actual sunrise, meaning that we haven't seen the sun for weeks. I stood at my doorwall just enjoying it and telling myself to cement that picture in my mind. When I go on vacation I never take pictures, but I've seen some amazing beauty in many different places and I can still recall most of it.

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January Photo Contest finals! At Last!! [View all] AndyS Jan 2023 OP

So many outstanding photos. Very hard decision! skylucy Jan 2023 #1

Wonderful photos! happybird Jan 2023 #2

This one was really hard to choose. Thanks to all who entered. Biophilic Jan 2023 #3

How am I supposed to choose? I would love to have any of them on my wall! Coventina Jan 2023 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author patricia92243 Jan 2023 #5

Wow! Tough choices. All are stunning! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #6

Great selections all. They make you feel like you have been transported... hlthe2b Jan 2023 #7

kick BWdem4life Jan 2023 #8

They're all spectacular! yardwork Jan 2023 #9

Moody Blues: either dawn or dusk, the sun showing off, a few people out in the morning or ... planetc Jan 2023 #10

I like the restrictions, and all of these are winners housecat Jan 2023 #11

As always, they're all winners. Harker Jan 2023 #12

K&R llmart Jan 2023 #13

Wellll, ya' have to understand that cell phones do a lot of editing all on their own. AndyS Jan 2023 #16

Thank you for that explanation... llmart Jan 2023 #17

The camera is less important than the eye, the light and the ability to SEE. AndyS Jan 2023 #19

"See the world, smell the air and don't miss a single detail." llmart Jan 2023 #20

Lovely photos! Interesting how the rules for this month's contest enough Jan 2023 #14

Indeed yes! I think that's a large part of why the submission thread filled up in 24 hours. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2023 #15

All great photos. This one was hard to choose. Lonestarblue Jan 2023 #18

They are all astonishing, but Moody Blues just grabbed me Hekate Jan 2023 #21

difficult decision,,,, All are stunning! Thank you. KarenS Jan 2023 #22

Was Summer Evening taken in Omaha? ggma Jan 2023 #23

I wish there was a way to hide the results Mosby Jan 2023 #24

Really hard choice. Beautiful photos. judesedit Jan 2023 #25

K&R Solly Mack Jan 2023 #26

Kick kick kick! Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2023 #27

Wow, really, really, really hard to choose. Outstanding. a kennedy Jan 2023 #28

Do they wade out to the canoe 🛶? Emile Jan 2023 #29

Good morning kick! mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #30

All are amazing. How can one possibly choose? niyad Jan 2023 #31

Kick this beautiful post back up! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2023 #32

Wowza. These are wonderful. ratchiweenie Jan 2023 #33

Kick! mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #34

Kick! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2023 #35

Kick! Kick! Kick! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2023 #36

Kickety kick kick! Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2023 #37

Kick Mz Pip Jan 2023 #38

K&R and same as everyone else, how are we supposed to choose only one?? Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #39

K n R oasis Jan 2023 #40

Kick! Niagara Jan 2023 #41

I wish I could have voted for all of them. No losers in the group. panader0 Jan 2023 #42

What a beautiful selection! Hope22 Jan 2023 #43

All really great however, Butterflylady Jan 2023 #44