This week's PhotoHunt theme is "thankful."
There are so many things I'm thankful for, and it's been fun to count my blessings this week as I tried to figure out what to post for this theme. Family and friends, good health, my home, freedom to travel, faith hope and charity, Obama, my cats...
Then I got this classic old hymn in my head and decided to go in this direction:
"For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies..."
You can find more Photo Hunters and join the hunt here.
Have a great weekend everyone and Happy PhotoHunting!
i thank You God for most this amazing
day:for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes
(i who have died am alive again today,
and this is the sun's birthday; this is the birth
day of life and of love and wings: and of the gay
great happening illimitably earth)
how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any--lifted from the no
of all nothing--human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)
~e.e. cummings
Comments (43)
Stunning and beautiful shot!! and profound take on the theme. Happy hunting and happy weekend :)
Posted by Mar | February 27, 2009 2:14 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 14:14
What a wonderful take on the theme and a beautiful photograph. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | February 27, 2009 2:19 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 14:19
I love your take on the theme!
Your photo is so beautiful.
Happy weekend!
Posted by Randi | February 27, 2009 2:33 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 14:33
The theme came at the most opportune time as Lent begins. I think we have a lot to be thankful for and I'm very excited to see what fellow players come up with this week.
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by Photo Cache | February 27, 2009 2:34 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 14:34
Lovely photo. Like you I trawled through my head for something different to be thankful for because I thought everyone would have children or families and I find very few do!
Posted by liz | February 27, 2009 2:35 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 14:35
Beautiful photo and words, Annie.
Posted by candi | February 27, 2009 2:42 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 14:42
What a wonderful shot. I love the ee cummings poem. Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | February 27, 2009 4:19 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 16:19
That's quite lovely, both the picture and the sentiment.
Posted by Marcia | February 27, 2009 4:47 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 16:47
Beautiful shot!!
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Pat | February 27, 2009 5:05 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 17:05
Beautiful photo and such wonderful words. There really is a lot to be thankful for. Great take on the theme!
Posted by Eden | February 27, 2009 5:10 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 17:10
Gorgeous photo Annie!!
Posted by Chiocciola | February 27, 2009 6:29 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 18:29
That's a wonderful photo. :)
Posted by Leslie | February 27, 2009 6:48 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 18:48
i like the way u handled this theme.
Posted by isaiah | February 27, 2009 7:06 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 19:06
What a beautiful photo! Happy photo hunting :)
Posted by Sue | February 27, 2009 7:19 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 19:19
the sight of reeds bending in the breeze soothes my mind. :)
Posted by saint3 | February 27, 2009 7:58 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 19:58
Beautiful Photo.. so much to be thankful for...
Posted by ann | February 27, 2009 8:13 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 20:13
Annie, is that hymn the one that sings "Lord of all to thee we raise, this our song of grateful praise" I love that song!
Happy weekend!
Julie, yes it is. I love it too, it's one of my favorites! Annie
Posted by julie | February 27, 2009 8:45 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 20:45
Hi Annie, that is a stunning photo. The sky is really beautiful and you took it at such a great angle. I love your take on this week's theme! And those words are so beautiful too.
Very thoughtful post Annie. Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 27, 2009 9:26 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 21:26
Reading your entry, I got to realizing that this is a Photo Hunt theme that truly is full of wonderful possibilities... and what a lovely photo you've got for this week! :)
Posted by YTSL | February 27, 2009 10:25 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 22:25
That's a beautiful way to be thankful. It's great to have an unpolluted environment to live in. :)
http://crizcats.blogspot.com/
Posted by Criz Lai | February 27, 2009 10:48 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 22:48
Lovely, Annie! Thanks for sharing your sentiments and the photo.
Posted by menehune | February 27, 2009 11:38 PM
Posted on February 27, 2009 23:38
A beautiful photo.
The hymn is a favorite of mine, as well.
Posted by Mudhooks | February 28, 2009 1:40 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 01:40
Oh my this is a wonderful take on the theme. I do not remember this particular hymn, but, I am sure at one time I did learn it too.
Thanks for a wonderful share!!
http://shinade.blogspot.com/2009/02/thankful.html
Happy weekend,
Jackie:-)
Posted by Shinade | February 28, 2009 4:47 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 04:47
It is very pretty entry and thanks for sharing. TC
Posted by gen/entry | February 28, 2009 5:04 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 05:04
I couldn't narrow it down either - there is just so much to be thankful for!
Great shot - there is so much motion in that picture.
Posted by Jerry | February 28, 2009 5:37 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 05:37
Such a great choice! Lovely.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by SnoopyTheGoon | February 28, 2009 6:10 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 06:10
Beautiful photo. The best things in life are free and we're thankful for that.
Posted by Lynn | February 28, 2009 7:42 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 07:42
Annie, thanks for this awesome, uplifting entry! I love that cumming poem, and your photo is absolutely stunning!! :)
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Posted by Anne | February 28, 2009 8:28 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 08:28
love the shot. I'd like to stand out in the wind on the prairie, my hair in braids, a full skirt and twirl with the wind.
Posted by kaye | February 28, 2009 9:16 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 09:16
This is wonderful and inspiring.
Posted by Shoshana | February 28, 2009 10:23 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 10:23
This photo is beautiful I love the blue color :)
Have a nice weekend :)
Posted by Lene | February 28, 2009 12:05 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 12:05
Really gorgeous photo that captures this theme so nicely. . .
My post is up at:
http://beingchronicallyillisapill.blogspot.com/2009/02/photohunt-saturday-thankful.html
Happy Photo Hunt!
Posted by Maureen | February 28, 2009 2:07 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 14:07
Very nice take on the theme!
Posted by June | February 28, 2009 2:48 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 14:48
Annie, great take on the theme. That is one of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen!
Posted by sheri | February 28, 2009 4:06 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 16:06
Beautiful photo and take on the theme this week!
Posted by girasoli | February 28, 2009 5:55 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 17:55
We sing 'For the beauty...' very often at church. It's a very nice hymn.
I liked your post very much, hope you have time to drop by!
Posted by Gabriel | February 28, 2009 6:11 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 18:11
I love the way the grass is silhouetted against the sky.
Posted by Alice Audrey | February 28, 2009 9:03 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 21:03
What beautiful blues you captured in that sky - lovely photo and lovely sentiments.
If you have time, please visit my photo hunt this week.
JyLnC's Photo Hunt
Posted by JyLnC | February 28, 2009 11:41 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 23:41
Fabulous!
I am with you on this~
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | February 28, 2009 11:59 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 23:59
Lovely photo and words, Annie. Just what I needed as I get back to my everyday life.
Posted by Maria I. | March 1, 2009 10:10 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 10:10
Annie, what a fantastic poem. And a beautiful photo.
I'm afraid that I don't stop often enough to really think about how many blessings I have to be thankful for.
Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by sandrac | March 1, 2009 7:26 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 19:26
a great poem to go with the pic
Posted by Bengbeng | March 2, 2009 8:39 AM
Posted on March 2, 2009 08:39
Thanks so much everyone. I forgot to say that I'm thankful for all of you! I really appreciate all the wonderful comments.
Posted by Annie | March 2, 2009 12:07 PM
Posted on March 2, 2009 12:07