The world turns softly not to spill its lakes and rivers. The water is held in its arms and the sky is held in the water. What is water, that pours silver, and can hold the sky?
— so beautifully worded by Hilda Conkling
the oceans don’t spill either
— unsolicited observation 5,731
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Kiki says
September 28, 2018 at 11:08 amSuperb atmosphere under these lights of the night and beautiful texts to accompany.
tatar@y says
September 28, 2018 at 1:41 pmMagnifique atmosphère, chez nous nous avons besoin de pluie pour remplir lacs et rivières. La sécheresse fait des dégâts.
Tom Wilson says
September 28, 2018 at 2:05 pmA lovely evening view.
....peter:) says
September 28, 2018 at 4:52 pmohh! i like this Sherri….peter:)
Michael Rawluk says
September 28, 2018 at 7:39 pmThat is a superb moody image to accompany the wonderful words.
Elizabeth Buckalew says
September 28, 2018 at 8:32 pmSuch a lovely, soft image- and the perfect quotation for it!
Martine Girard says
September 28, 2018 at 9:24 pmJolie photo avec les reflets sur l’eau.
Harry says
September 28, 2018 at 9:52 pma nice shoreline shot
Barbara Thomas says
September 28, 2018 at 10:22 pmLovely shot in soft light.
Nicou says
September 28, 2018 at 10:51 pmCes trace sur le sable ces reflet en vagues quelle vue quel ciel et iamge sueprbe.
Belle jojurnée
mhelene says
September 29, 2018 at 1:59 amA wonderful image and the words are really what I feel .
Bill Phillips says
September 29, 2018 at 2:55 amThis is a delight Sherri. Love the soft light
grouser says
September 29, 2018 at 4:43 amBeautiful light/colour/mood
ruthiebear says
September 29, 2018 at 10:18 amThe words are so poetic! I live on a river and I know the words to be true. I like the B&. It captures a moody feeling.
Willem says
September 29, 2018 at 2:30 pmA fine atmosphere and i like also the colors.
Elaine Hancock says
October 1, 2018 at 10:42 amA beautiful and very peaceful view. I love the use of monochrome.
Diane says
October 1, 2018 at 2:04 pmwhat exquisite words indeed! exquisite.
Your photo is so wonderfully calming, yet there is interest to draw the viewer’s eye as well.
Mireille T says
October 1, 2018 at 4:29 pmThe light is so subtle and beautiful! Wonderful photo!
Steven says
October 1, 2018 at 9:47 pmSplendid composition with an ominous sky!
By Marie says
October 2, 2018 at 12:25 amBetween light and shadow, this composition is superb
mhelene says
October 2, 2018 at 6:17 amBeautiful composition and an important subject …water and environment …!
....peter:) says
October 2, 2018 at 11:54 amoh! this is spectacular Sherri… love it….peter:)
Harry says
October 2, 2018 at 7:35 pmbeautiful sentiments, but those in southeast NC and eastern SC might disagree with the idea of not spilling. Your image shows the capture of the sea in a small bay in a really pretty and peaceful peaceful composition.
Elaine K says
October 3, 2018 at 2:52 pmdoesn’t it say somewhere in the Bible that there is waters in the heavens?
the flat earthers say that water never lies 🙂
lovely picture, lovely quote
Steve says
October 4, 2018 at 10:59 amA beautiful image of the calm waters. Sometimes the waters aren’t so calm and spill out onto the land rather dramatically. I prefer the smooth waters full of reflections.