Light … a noun, an adjective, a verb
Light … what makes sight possible
Light … a brightness produced by an illuminant
Light … an electromagnetic radiation
Light … travelling (in a vacuum) at a speed of about 186,281 miles (300,000 kilometers) per second
Light … the sensation arousing the stimulation of visual receptors
Light … a spiritual illumination, a truth, an enlightenment, from a point of view
Light … something that informs, a public knowledge
Light … an aspect or appearance presented to view
Light … a medium (as a window)
Light … a set of principles, standards, or opinions
Light … a leading person in a particular field or place
Light … as a source – a lighthouse, a beacon, a traffic signal
Light … a flame to start burning, to ignite
Light … from the point of view
Light … a glare, gleam, glow, illumination, radiance, shine, brightness, luminosity, dazzle, blazing
Light … an expression in someone’s eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood.
Light … understanding of a problem or mystery
Light … fluorescence, incandescence, LED, halogen, natural
Light … an aspect, angle, slant, approach, interpretation, viewpoint, standpoint, context
Light … an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings
Light … as in lights, lit, lighting, lighted
Light … as a descriptor of little mass, weight, low density, easy to lift, lightweight
Light … as a color shade, hue, tone, complexion
Light … as a taste – not sweet, not heavy, not too strong
Light … a descriptor of quantity – as in a meal – small, modest, simple, easily digested
Light … a descriptor of food – as porous, fluffy, low-calorie, easy to digest, small quantity
Light … as in easy, simple, undemanding
Light … as in frivolous, superficial, undemanding, trivial
Light … as in gentle, delicate, soft, dainty
Light … as a comparative – light, lighter, lightest
Special thanks to Robin (MaidinSun Photography) for providing the photographs. I encourage readers to visit her at Breezes at Dawn. All photos are copyrighted by MaidinSun Photography.
I’m not sure if it’s appropriate for me to “Like” this (seems odd, at any rate), but I felt as though I was looking at someone else’s images, especially since this is the first time I’ve seen how you put it all together. Thank you, Frank, for inviting me to participate, and for the wonderful words you put to my photos.. Light is a subject near and dear to my heart since most of what I photograph grabs me with the light first.
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Robin,
The pleasure was all mine in this collaboration. The words part was easy, but you are the one who had to sift through images to make it work. A hardy Thank You!
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🙂
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Applause for both of you
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Thanks Mouse … and I will bow for both of us.
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Beautiful images, Robin – no, make that extraordinary! And Frank, what a great job tying it all together. I had no idea there were so many ways to consider ‘light!’
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Eliza,
Welcome first-time commenter … and a special welcome to one of Robin’s followers. My apologies for the late reply as I just found your comment in the Spam file.
As you know, Robin’s photography is wonderful, so when she volunteered for a collaboration, I couldn’t pass it up.
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I’m working with Akismet on the spam thing…can’t figure out why it is doing this! Thanks for letting me know, you’re the 7th so far – so frustrating!
Yes, Robin has a wonderful eye for photography, it is always a pleasure to see her posts.
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Oh no … the Akismet gnome is working against you. Yuk … that has happened to me, and is quite painful. Good luck.
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Oh dear, not good news, let’s hope they go easy on me!
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It happened to me a while ago … 4 years ago … maybe longer. But it seems to intermittently happen to someone.
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The ‘fickle finger of fate’ award, eh? 😉
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LOL … hope it works out soon for you.
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Lovely.
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Elyse,
… thus a tip of the cap to Robin.
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Thank you, Elyse. 🙂
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Really beautiful photos, Robin. I’m going to check your blog out now!
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So many meanings and nuances to the word ‘light.’ I love how you presented them with these beautiful photos. So nicely done.
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Carrie,
I know light would have many nuances, but there were more than I anticipated! Cheers to Robin for sharing her work. BTW – her current post was wonderful images to go along with this post. so I encourage you to visit her.
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Thank you, Carrie. 🙂
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I love how you take a simple word and just expand it to the nth degree!
And thanks for the Matchbox Twenty Video! Hadn’t heard this song in a eons!
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Dale,
Glad you enjoyed this collaboration with the good lady in Maryland. All those wonderful images, so I end with a video … but I thought it worked here. … Good morning.
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Franks is so good at that, Dale. That’s what made the collaboration so much fun.
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Good morning. Indeed, a wonderful collaboration!
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Thank you, Ms. Dale. Just so you know, two other collaborations are coming down the road.
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Ooohhh! Looking forward to it (maybe one day we could! )
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Hmmmm … got any ideas?
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Hmmm…gonna think about it and you can do the same!
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Well done ‘spotlight’ on light, Frank. Soon, you might get a memo from dark telling you that it’s ready for its closeup.
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Lame,
LOL … An Onionesque headline … Dark demanding equal time … but my twisted mind may look into that.
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lol! I think it’s only fair, Frank.
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OMG. You’re going over to the dark side. Quick the light (select various meanings) sabers
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Don’t you agree, Lame’s suggestion being very much like The Onion?
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Beautiful choice of pictures, Frank! Is quite strange how man doesn’t regularly think about this wonder… it should be a good topic for a daily meditation!
Have a “brilliant” day .-)c
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Claudine,
All praise on the photos to Robin, my collaborator … but I had to determine their position. Looking at this as a mediation is quite high praise – and something I didn’t think about until now. I encourage you to visit Robin’s blog because (to me) she has a meditation side to her writing that accompanies her pictures … and her current post matches this one.
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Good… I’ll do it, thanks a lot! .-)c
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Thank you, Claudine. As Frank pointed out, I gave him the job of determining where to put the images since they are his words (hence, his interpretation). I agree with you. He created a beautiful arrangement.
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Great marriage of photos and meaning of a single word. Who knew of so many possibilities existed. Very well done.
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George,
Many thanks for you kind words. Posts like this one requires a word with many meanings … and Robin did a great job selecting the images.
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Thank you, George. 🙂
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All of the ‘light’ thought and images. Absolutely beautiful.
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Val,
Many thanks … and worthy praise to the photographer! I encourage you to visit her blog for other images and her soothing words for our inner selves.
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Thank you, Val. 🙂
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What a great array of photographs and perspective on light! Good morning, Frank. You’ve enlightened my morning 🙂
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Audra,
Indeed, a post that a librarian would like! Many thanks for the kind words … Check this out … https://breezesatdawn.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/a-light-reminder/ … and good morning to you!
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Thank you, Audra. 🙂
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Feast for our eyes ( and souls) lovely.
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I loved this post (and Robin’s, too). It made me feel light! 🙂
I was actually thinking about light before I read your post. It’s very sunny right now, and the sunlight is streaming in my kitchen windows. It’s going to be hot. (Well, it’s already hot, but it’s going to get hotter today.) Summer sunlight is so different from winter’s.
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Thank you, Merril. 🙂 It is hot here, too, and getting hotter. I agree about summer sunlight. I am one of those odd people who prefer winter, and I like the angle of the sunlight better during those months. There is also something to be said for autumn’s long shadows.
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I am definitely NOT a winter person, Robin, and I hate that it is dark so much of the time then. I do like to look and think about the different types of light and shadows though. Early Autumn skies have such a distinct clarity, and then the long shadows.
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Merril,
Seems light has caused a serendipitous moment in our minds. Cheers to that. … and I’m not a happy camper with hot and muggy!
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It seems you’ve covered it all. That is a compliment not to be taken light-ly.
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Nicely put, Jim. 🙂
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Your pictures were a pleasure to view and added the touch needed.
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Oh yes … especially when I chose a photographer for this collaboration.
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Thank you so much, Jim. 🙂
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Jim,
Glad you enjoyed this … and this is for your lightly comment … http://tinyurl.com/2lmyu3 🙂
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Thanks
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Wonderful collaboration. Well done to all.
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Thank you, John. 🙂
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🙂 You are welcome.
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John
Thank you kind sir … and I have two other collaborations in the works.
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Can’t wait.
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Beautiful arrangement Frank –
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Mary,
Many thanks … and I couldn’t have done this without Robin’s help.
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de-light-ful!
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Cynthia,
To me, this type of post is hits multiple facets of your personality … so I’m glad that it worked. Make sure you visit her current post.
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Thank you, Cynthia. 🙂
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My dear Frank, what a beautiful post! You, my friend ought to be an example in the blogging [and not only] community! You bring so many different small worlds together -your friends that is- in very creative and insightful ways. Through you I have ‘met’ so many beautiful people [happily follow their works / blogs to this day]. Robin is one of those beautiful and very creative people and what a lovely post on light! Indeed, Cynthia [Jobin]: De-light-ful! 🙂 Thank you both! 🙂
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Marina,
Many thanks for the extra kind words. My community is small, but it’s huge in terms of what it is and the goodness of all. Two more collaborations are in the works, with one of them being very close! I’ll keep you in the loop.
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🙂 Those words were the simple truth! Looking forward! 🙂
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Thank you, Marina. You are right about Frank and how he brings people together. 🙂
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🙂
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You’re too kind. Thanks.
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Shining examples, the both of you. Brilliant.
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As soon as I finish this comment, I will officially be on a blogging break. I just wanted to stop by and thank anyone I might have missed for your lovely comments, and thank Frank again (especially for all the compliments I’ve found scattered throughout the comments). You have a great group here, Frank. 😀
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Robin,
Cheers for your work here, and more cheers for taking a break. Glad this was able to send into break with a smile.
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Robin (aka MaidinSun Photography) and you have put together a wonderful collaboration.
In the words of George Carlin’s character, Al Sleet your hippy-dippy weatherman, “Tonight there will be a 90% chance of dark followed tomorrow morning by a 70% chance of light.”
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Mudge,
Al Sleet is a classic … gotta love it. Meanwhile, glad you enjoyed the collaboration, and I encourage you to see the current post at Robin’s.
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Thank you, Curmudgeon. 🙂 Frank did a really great job of putting it all together.
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Gorgeous images for a lovely word. Nice Frank!
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Brigitte,
Many thanks … and a wonderful collaboration it is.
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I was captivated by the beautiful photography as you went along. How lovely! I love to pay notice to the slant of the sun and the way it changes the light across the seasons. This was delightful to read, Frank.
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Debra,
I’ve enjoyed Robin’s photography for several years .. a soft look with a calming effect … thus I knew she would be perfect for this topic. FYI – other collaborations are in development.
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This was really beautiful, Frank. I will check out Robin’s site. What a wondrous word light really is. Thank you for bringing that to “light” for me. 🙂
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Kelly,
This was my first collaboration with Robin … and hopefully not the last. He pictures always have a soft look. … and we are happy you enjoyed this joint effort.
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Yes, they are beautiful! And so are your words. Really nice 🙂
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More collaborations are in the pipeline, but with other people.
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That’s great!
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Light – Frank’s personality & sense of humor
Light – Frank’s kind heart 🙂
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RoSy,
Many thanks for your kindness!
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It’s the truth!
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I’ve been spell-bound by Robin’s beautiful photos for some years now, but seeing them put together here, with Frank’s words, I saw Robin’s photography in a whole new light (pun not intended). You are both artists in each field displayed here today, is there any chance there may be future collaborations? I enjoyed this immensely. 🙂
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Joanne,
Welcome first-time commenter to my little corner of the world. Thanks for the many kind words. We both know Robin’s photography is outstanding. Sometime last fall I wrote something about collaborating, and Robin was one of two who stepped up. I remembered it, then approached her (and the other) with ideas … both agreed.
The format was simple. Once I wrote the text, I sent it to them with the broad direction of a pic every 4-5 lines. Robin did an unexpected twist as she sent me a group of pics, but I decided where they go. I think I used all but 1 or 2 that she sent. Nonetheless, I can see working with Robin again!
I have two other collaborations in the pipeline – one is about ready and the other is still in progress. The next one will be with a painter.
BTW – Check Categories > Collaborations for a few others that I’ve done.
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For painters, LIGHT is: (1) an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings, (2) a color shade, hue, tone, complexion, (3) a glare, gleam, glow, illumination, radiance, shine, brightness, luminosity, dazzle, blazing.
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Tim,
Your painting studies is increase your light on the subject.
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simple – meet complex. complex – meet simple.
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Rich,
You’ve given a great analysis of what I attempted in this post!
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thanks. that’s what i was guessing.
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Frank, your paean to light was not so much enlightening as inspirational. Like a butterfly lighting on a light branch of the tree of knowledge, lightly imitating in its breezy motion the evolution of the sprightly ballet of context and definition. It is a relationship not to be taken lightly, I submit. Thanks for the dance.
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Jim,
Thanks for the high praise, but I thank Google for finding the info for me and to Robin for the wonderful pics. This post is subtle with much food for thought.
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Hola aFrank,
‘Light … a spiritual illumination, a truth, an enlightenment, from a point of view.’
This line along with the photo of the illuminated sky that your collaborator, Robin, captured is my favorite part of this wonderful post.
So much said in one little word. Who knew ??? Words are powerful.
Gracias,
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
To me, the essence of this post is the each reader captures something different – so I appreciate that you shared what captured you. Robin is a wonderful photographer, but on her blog, she also writes to accompany her images into a total theme … and I confidentially say that you would love her site.
Here’s a sample of her post. https://breezesatdawn.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/a-light-reminder/ … enjoy!
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I think this is the last post I’ll read today. It was just the perfect one to end on…so, well, light! 🙂
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Lorna.
Glad this one was a good read … and it sent you offline in a good mood.
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That it did!
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Robin… amazing work! And Frank, thank you for showing Robin’s light to all of us… Light, A Frank Angle! Hugs to you both. 🙂
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Resa,
I’m proud to be a conduit for displaying Robin’s work. Thanks.
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Hello! I’m a reader of Robin’s blog and came over to have a look. Very cool! I thoroughly enjoyed all the interpretations of light in both words and photos.
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Karma,
Welcome first-time commenter … and thanks for letting me know that you came from Robin’s. Her and I have been visiting each other for several years (at least).
This was a wonderful collaboration with her. Once I finalized the words, she sent me a group of images to consider … and now this is what we have. I’m hoping to collaborate again with her, but I need to come up with the one word that will work … so if you have any suggestions, I welcome them.
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I really loved this post. I have always been fascinated by lights and how things…objects..people react to it. Your photos are wonderful Sarah
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Sarah,
This post tries to stimulate thinking, but the photos aren’t mine – they are Robin’s, my collaborator who is a photographer. Glad you enjoyed this.
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Another enlightening collaboration, Frank, your photons and Robin’s photos. Simply outstanding… I would request you both visit my site and feedback on my post, ‘Luceat Lux Vestra’. It is an old one, so you may have to scroll down a bit..best wishes… Raj.
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Raj,
This was a enlightening post to do – let alone working with Robin. I visited your post … interesting how we covered much of the same, but in different ways.
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