Sights and Sounds of Nature












"Give your stress wings and let it fly away."
Carin Hartness



Still sharing photos from our trip to Asheville, NC.

Wishing you peace,

Becca

Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh my.... the sunlight streaming through your top and bottom photos are so lovely. Almost got carried away in that light.
August 17, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Rosie Grey said…
These are so wonderful, Becca! The light is so beautiful!
August 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Halle said…
Your pictures are magical!
August 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said…
Beautiful photos....these are some of the reasons I love living in Asheville....you captured it perfectly.
August 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Anonymous said…
Take me there Becca. I have always wanted to visit Ashville, now I got a little glimpse thanks to you. xox Corrine
August 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Ashley Sisk said…
oooh these photos are so dreamy.
August 17, 2011 at 2:05 PM
God's Little People said…
Becca, what a heavenly place! One couldn't possibly carry any stress in such a place.
Thought you might like to see one of my creative creations (from the Great Big Card Swap if you're familiar with it? - the theme is bloom). On Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24204388@N03/6037076910/in/pool-greatbigstitchedpostcardswap#/photos/24204388@N03/6037076910/in/pool-1392335@N25/
It's inspired by mixed media. I haven't actually started any pieces yet from the She Had 3 Hearts workshop, but the videos has given me so much already - love it. I love how simple and random it appears and yet so fantastic. It's made me aware of old "artistic ghosts" that I'll be more than happy to be rid of!! How did you find the workshop you participated in??
August 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Holly Loves Art said…
Gorgeous pictures... they gave me the chills. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
August 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM
erin's art and gardens said…
lovely and peaceful images here!! i love the light streaming through.......
PEACE to you too.
erin
xxoo
August 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Unknown said…
This shots are just heavenly. You captured the light perfectly..

Last day!!!! YEA!!!!!

Hugs, Linda
August 17, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Amazing shots,amazing!
Have a great day, kisses:)
August 18, 2011 at 2:02 AM
Darla said…
North Carolina is a beautiful state and you are featuring wonderfully.
August 18, 2011 at 4:07 AM
Catherine said…
Mmmm.... nature is always so rejuvenating. Lovely captures Becca!
xo Catherine
August 18, 2011 at 5:27 AM
ELK said…
just so pretty !
August 18, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
What beautiful photographs these are Becca!
The light in the first one is just gorgeous.
August 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Justine said…
oh these are wonderful! that first one drew me straight in, I could just sit under that tree with the beautiful light and then sit waiting for birds and wildlife to come to the birdtable in the last shot, perfect perfect shots with perfect light.
August 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Tracy said…
*sigh*... I feel refreshed and happy just looking and visiting here today--thank you for this beautiful moment, Becca :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
August 19, 2011 at 2:41 AM
Paula said…
Stunning Becca!! All that beautiful diffused light too - magic x
August 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM
God's Little People said…
Becca! Just did a bit of catching up and I LOVE that post about where you create. MY... to be a guest in your home! - and in the company of Shatzie and Fetzer :-) and the gorgeous setting of your creative space. It'd be difficult to keep fingers off! Bliss!
August 20, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Lovey said…
Tranquility...beautiful!
August 20, 2011 at 4:52 AM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Becca, your photos are amazing...you always have such feeling in your work!
August 20, 2011 at 10:21 PM
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August 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Pamela said…
Beautiful photos Becca!
What a gorgeous area.
I have the same apple tree!!
August 22, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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