To me and probably you, quiet is lack of noise or lack of movement…it is peace.
I ended up absolutely loving this week’s challenge, I could have captured quiet in a million different places, which I think makes me a little bit lucky that I feel that way.
Quiet is the pretty decor that sits on my dresser in my bedroom … day in and day out.
Quiet is my daughter painting … she loves so much to paint. (it keeps her busy.) (it keeps her quiet.)
This morning, I sat by the patio door and listened to the peacefulness of the outside world, the world that we have been missing all winter long. I created and wrote out thank you cards. No music. No TV. Just me and my gratitude and the sound of the eyelet puncher.
and then there is me, in quiet prayer, quiet remembrance, quiet anticipation, in the baby’s room.
Quiet is good.
Now it’s your turn to share.
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Reaching. (courtesy of Nic, she is on a roll!)
I remember the quiet of a house filled with just me and the baby in my tummy. It is such a beautiful quiet.
Blessings.
I always love your shots…the editing is wonderful. Love the post, I can almost feel the quiet.
[...] is always music among the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it.” — Minnie [...]
I had so much fun this week! And as always, you photos are beautiful!
How is it that you manage to turn the everyday into the essence of beauty.
love your photos, mine this week was similar, a cup of tea, good book, no tv…gotta love those moments when you can grab them!
The vibrant picture of your daughter painting doesn’t look quiet at all, but painting has the same effect on my kids too. It will keep them quiet and happy for hours.
Lovely pictures.
Beth, that one with the belly (really them all but the belly…) tears. What OH WHAT am I going to do when I get to see you with a newborn?
I’m so blessed to be your friend.
Steph
Wonderful, WONDERFUL pictures. Oh, so gorgeous! I love the last one, made me teary-eyed!
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! I love them! You look so cute next to the window with your big belly!
Oh PS I meant to say that during my comment Joshua Radin “what if you” was playing and I made it repeat so I’m listening to it again.
What a lovely night.
Steph
I love all the places we can find quiet in our lives if we simply just try. Thanks for sharing yours.
I love these photos and the kind of gritty color they have to them.
Did you do that in photo shop?
I have so much to learn about taking better photos…at least I have to keep me inspired. : )
just what I needed in my life this week…quiet.
Hope you are getting your needed before-birth-peace and quiet Beth!
L
Oh Beth, I always love to see your captures. I am especially impressed that you create your own thank you cards. There is no end to your talent.
Your gorgeous photographs have captured some beautifully quiet moments. Enjoy the peace while it lasts!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Thanks for sharing these lovely images and thoughts…
Best wishes,
Natasha.
I won’t have mine up until the morning… I hope that’s ok.
these are gorgeous… your belly is beautifully amazing!
I really enjoyed this weeks theme also – it gave me an excuse to take pictures without the kids around. I also love how a good art project can keep them quiet. Beautiful photos this week – love the belly in the nursery (so moving)!
The belly shot… magical <3
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I (like everyone else) love the belly shot! I wish I would have taken more when I was pregnant! Beautiful pictures. I love your blog! I found it on Mommie Life, and just added your button. I’m excited keep reading!
The beauty of your baby belly makes me cry.
Just beautiful and peaceful captures.
Lovely to see the quiet… beautiful flowers! I wish you many more moments of peace and stillness. =)
I have done my post for the week. (-:
The light in your pictures is fabulous.
your quiet is so relaxing….the last picture is so calming!
Love your “Quiet” photos.
Great belly shot
Your “quiet” is so peaceful. It felt serene just to take a look. Great captures… Beautiful belly shot!
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Beautiful photos…I especially love the one of you.
Thanks for a great topic. I have my photo up now too!
As parents, we have to steal moments of quiet among the chaos. It’s a nice challenge this week.
Beth,
Your photos this week are just fabulous.
This is so awesome!!!
beth,
you, steph, & love are personally responsible for my newfound motivation to pick up my camera & “try again” after almost ten years of being too scared. i so want to be a “real” photographer when i grow up, so thank you. what a precious gift.
(& i can’t wait to see pictures of the precious little nugget!)
lauren
charleston, sc
I really enjoyed the challenge this week, thanks Beth! And your photos are, as always, stunning.
beth,
you, steph, & love are personally responsible for my newfound motivation to pick up my camera & “try again” after almost ten years of being too scared. i so want to be a “real” photographer when i grow up, so thank you for such a precious gift.
(& i can’t wait to see pictures of your little nugget sometime very soon!)
lauren
charleston, sc
That last photo is gorgeous and says it all…quiet and contemplation. Love it.
I absolutely love the last picture of you in the baby’s room. A little bit of quiet before he comes.
Your captures gave me chills. Thank you for that.
I feel peaceful and quiet just from looking at your pictures. As I was reading your beautiful words, I heard you whispering. Just what my soul needs today. A little bit of quiet.
Thank you.
Such a great subject for you this week: carry this peace and calm right on through until you burst to the other side with joy, celebration and awe
Lovely. Very very lovely. And quieting to me.
I cannot think of anything more quiet than a baby in a women’s belly. Sleeping, gently floating around inside. Oh, so beautiful. And your capture in the baby room is just the perfect way to showcase that quiet.
Thnaks again for doing these challenges! I love the bowl of flowers!
I feel all feet off the floor happy when I look at your photos.
Oh, that belly. That beautiful KISSABLE belly!
yours are so peaceful!
i love that belly. and you did a good job w/ his curtains!
I’m gonna miss the belly shots when baby boy arrives, but I’m sure there will be equally beautiful shots to replace them.
You are such a skilled photographer. I really like your style!
so much to love in this post, but that last shot is perfection.
ps good news! my L adores painting as well, so when we get together (someday) to sew, our gals shall happily paint away the hours together. that, or drink the colored water. you never know.