Peace

This week in SSC:

"Take a photo of something in your home or yard that is serene or calming to you"

I like to relax on the porch with my outdoor cat "Marble" (PIP) on my lap and just enjoy nature and maybe listen to some music or the wind chimes (PIP) blowing in the breeze. (I feel like I'm writing an ad for a dating service lol :D

I enjoy looking at this weeping Japanese maple that has just leafed out this week and is literally glowing. Eventually, the verbena from last year will also flower here. It has just started growing so you can't really see it yet. This is always a calming part of my day and sometimes I get so relaxed that I just fall asleep. :))

(I shot this with my Minotar f2.8 35mm lens at f5.6 (which doesn't show any EXIF)

...and for Sight and Sound:

From Gustav Holst's "The Planets":

Venus the Bringer of Peace

Venus the Bringer of Peace

Ronald Losure, Malik Raoulda, Erhard Bernstein, Frans Schols and 29 other people have particularly liked this photo

42 comments - The latest ones

neira-Dan ^club

très zen ; l'érable est magnifique

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Merci, Dan.

5 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Marvelous green maple tree, Karen !!! Love the PIPS too and my favour goes to the lovely cat !!!
Have a nice Saturday !

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Merci, Marie-claire. He is such a nice boy. :)

5 years ago.

Annaig BZH ^club

belle zénitude, j'adore les carillons j'en ai moi meme un, ca apaise,,

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Annaig BZH ^club

They really are soothing. Merci annaig.

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

That’s a beautiful tree, Karen. I think watching him is very meditative ! Good Morning. Have a nice and safe Saturday !

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Danke, Urich. Have a nice Sunday.

5 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Just looking at your photos I seem to hear the tinkling of the chimes, very Zen!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

It's very light and has a nice sound. Danke, Gudrun. :)

5 years ago.

Nautilus

très bon choix de musique . La photo est belle.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Nautilus

Merci beaucoup, Nautilus.

5 years ago.

Xata ^club

Que belo acer... uma das maravilhas que o meu clima não permite!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Obrigado, Isabel. :)

5 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Oh Karen, you know how to relax! The whole series is beautiful! :-))

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

Thanks, Val! :)

5 years ago.

Jan

Yes I can relax there Karen. How long will it take me to get there. Oh Oh. I have been transported but I’m not allowed. For a moment...........

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Jan

Oh, I wish you could transport, Jan. You're most welcome. :)

5 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Lovely selection, Karen, what a gorgeous maple tree

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thanks, Gillian. :)

5 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

beautifully composed in a lovely light

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Thanks, Wierd.

5 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Most beautiful
Happy sunday:)

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Grazie, Annemarie.

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Karen

There is something so special about Japanese gardens, and you have captured the same peace here! Great to see a bit more of this beautiful house your husband built!

Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thanks, Peter.

5 years ago.

Esther ^club

What a stunning Japanese maple.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thanks, Esther.

5 years ago.

* ઇଓ * ^club

A wonderful spot on earth that really invites to enjoy and relax. The gentle wind chimes, a contented purring cat and the wonderful music make the dream perfect. :)
Have a wonderful week, and stay safe and well, Karen!

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to * ઇଓ * ^club

Thanks so much, * ઇઉ *

Wishing you a good week as well. :)

5 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann

Herrlich frisches Grün. Die Hasen scheint es nicht zu interessieren...
Bleib gesund!

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

One can only see that colour green in the rainforests of the Pacific coast.

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

Yes, it really glows when the leaves are brand new. The color has changed a little now but is still so pretty.

5 years ago.

polytropos ^club

Very peaceful! Looks like in a Japanes Zen garden!
Except the Easter bunny; he forgot to go home ;-))

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to polytropos ^club

Lol, those are our "Welcome Bunnies" :D

Thanks, poly!

5 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Yes Love it

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks, Fred.

5 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

A beautiful series of images Karen. It looks so peaceful. It has been ages since I listened to this music. A great combination

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thanks, Carol. It's nice to revisit this music every so often.

5 years ago.

Heide ^club

I think it's also a meditative place.
I particularly like the cat - she is so beautifully relaxed. That works contagious.
Very nicely shown, Karen

5 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to Heide ^club

Danke sehr, Heide. :)

5 years ago.

Ronald Losure ^club

What a wonderful, peaceful Japanese garden you have.

5 years ago.

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