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juana 2012 August
ebey's landing on whidbey island

I am coming out of a long winter into my Spring.


"To the great sky then my spirit soared, that secret things still could give me joy."
- Tu Fu

joining In the Picture

Comments

urban muser said…
What a great shot! Thanks for linking up at {in the picture}.
Zena said…
Oh... wonderful shot
Anonymous said…
great shot!
seabluelee said…
Oh, I love this. What a free and joyful image!
Sandra said…
A free spirit against the sky! Lovely!
leanne can blog said…
What a great shot, it's a lovely feeling coming out of winter into spring.
gina said…
What a wonderful capture! I love the tones and the composition. How great that you're coming into your spring!
Simon said…
Love this; it is so joyful and I am immensely jealous of your spring. Wanna trade it for my fall?
Carrie said…
happiness in person! what a great photo - enjoy your spring (as i move into autumn, arrghh) xxx
Becs said…
Lovely. Your image sums up your mood beautifully!

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