Moonstruck
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Today I am going to share the love a bit and I let my husband, who is a fantastic writer and an inspiration, write the post.
I know I usually only post wildlife, but he really likes this photo of the moon, so for today I will make an exception..
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Thanks for your support everyone!!
Moonlight streaming through the treetops illuminates the hillside in white light, where shadows loom the darkness seems to have no bounds. Since I was a small boy the full moon has had a profound effect on me. Restlessness, combined with a desire to explore the night when the moon is full, has caused me to wander through the moonlight on more than one occasion. There is no doubt that the moon has power. The moon moves oceans, dictates the movements of animals in the wild and effects humans throughout the world as it moves through it’s phases. I have often wondered what it is about the beautiful luminescent orb that attracts us so much. Wolves will speak to the moon for long moments as will coyotes. Do they share a secret with the moon that we can not comprehend? Or, do they, like me, sense something of it’s power, and voice their honor of the natural order of things in the night? We as human beings may never know what the other animals feel or know about the power of the moon, but we will certainly look toward the heavens and marvel at the majesty of the bright sphere looking down upon us.
I sit upon a large rock bathed in soft moonlight, the night is still and quiet except for the call of an owl in the distance. It is answered by another, in a voice understood only by owls. I am for a moment part of the natural world around me, suddenly the light fades and is gone, a large cloud has moved across the sky obscuring the bright light and blocking out the moon. Pitch black darkness once again claims the night. The magic of the moonlight is erased from sight but I can still feel the power in the night. I turn and retrace my steps through the darkness back to my camp. As I go, the wind picks up and a coyote sends a song across the night, as if on cue the moon reappears, lending light to shadow on the mountainside. Yes! The coyote must know something about the moon and it’s magic, but he will probably never tell.
I sit upon a large rock bathed in soft moonlight, the night is still and quiet except for the call of an owl in the distance. It is answered by another, in a voice understood only by owls. I am for a moment part of the natural world around me, suddenly the light fades and is gone, a large cloud has moved across the sky obscuring the bright light and blocking out the moon. Pitch black darkness once again claims the night. The magic of the moonlight is erased from sight but I can still feel the power in the night. I turn and retrace my steps through the darkness back to my camp. As I go, the wind picks up and a coyote sends a song across the night, as if on cue the moon reappears, lending light to shadow on the mountainside. Yes! The coyote must know something about the moon and it’s magic, but he will probably never tell.
I’m getting embarassed … I keep promising myself I’ll pay a visit every day to such a marvellous blog and I fail …
Each time I come here you amaze me with great musical choices, magnificent words and excellent posts.
So, congratulations on a fine piece of blog world!
Great moonlight power.
I love the photo Stacey and Mike the commentary is superb.
I love the way the sun is illuminating the clouds a nice rich, red color. I’ll bet this would make a nice print.
quintarantino.. LOL I completely understand.. time, where does it go.. I do appreciate when you can make it over though.. thanks..
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Luiz
Thanks you
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Pappy, you are so kind. thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks John, I will have to try this one, just don’t know how big of a market there would be for it.. Hmmm
Beautiful photo Stacey,
and I feel like I was right there on the rock with “Hawk”!! Wonderful morning read guys!
Pappy…We both appreciate your words. Have a great vacation and I promise not to mention the new HAT again..(wink)
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Morning Eve.. thanks so much!;-)
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I enjoyed looking around yours–incredible pictures!
Tiffany, Any time.. thanks for stopping by
What can I say? The picture and writing speak for themselves. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Sandpiper.. good morning. thank you so much for your kindness..
I love this! There really is something magical about the moon.
Amazing colors, fantastic.
That is such a beautiful picture
Stacey…you and Hawk are a perfect team…well suited to each other! A perfect photo with an outstanding commentary to compliment it!!!!
Beautiful, simply beautiful – both the photo and the words. I know that magic of the moon too.
Excellent post.
Stunning, stunning moonshot. There really is something magical about your images.
The colors in your shot are lovely, and that write-up was.. wow! Very moving for me. Thank you both
Thanks Daniel and Suzie!!(grin)
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Jan :*) thanks so much!! I love his writing, but I AM partial..
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Hello Janice, yes I know you do feel the magic of the moon, It shows in your beautiful work
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babooshka thank you so very much..
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Carolyn I thank you also from the bottom of my heart.
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To all Have a great weekend.
Stunning shot! Excellent SWF post.
You made the moon look so beautiful and mystical.
That is gorgeous! Thanks for commenting on my blog; I am always looking for other photographer’s blogs for inspiration and am happy to say I will be back!
Lovely!
Wish I had taken this one!
Yes, yes, yes! Hawk, your words spoke my heart. I know exactly how you feel. I kept saying, ‘Me too! Me too!’ Excellent.
And the photo – magical!
What a wonderful “family affair!”
Stacey, I would have missed out on a great pleasure in life if I had not found your blog. Yu continue to amaze me with you photos. Your were right, Mike is a good writer. Thanks for sharing these exquisite photos.
Shellmo and John thanks so much
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Jennifer Robin, Anytime and thanks for your kindness
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Thanks kimber
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Rose
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Cherie, I thank you and my husband thanks you also.. the moon and lightening storms have this strange effect on me
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Birdlady (Helen) thanks so much, YOU are a true lady.. (grin)
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For the people, That is really sweat of you thanks for your support, keep up the great work!
Stacey/Hawk: You both know I make regular visit to both your sights for this exact reason. The writing of Hawk is intrancing and the photography by Stacey is outstanding. I stand in awe of both sights.
As I mentioned on Mike’s blog, to which you steered me this day, I cannot begin to explain how your pictures and his words (not to mention the music) speak to my soul. They often bring tears to my eyes with their sheer beauty.
The two of you have such great talents. Yet again, an amazing post.
Wonderful photo, Stacey. Mike-your commentary makes me feel as though I were there! Excellent post!
This is an award winning photo! Superb!
I love your choice today and quint is right…nice music!
Stacey and Mike,
As I read your entries, I feel myself sink into you world. The music that accompanies your fabulous words and photos astounds me.
A busy beaver I am, one who wishes more time in the day to experience what you see…
“I am for a moment part of the natural world around me.”
Wow. Your blog can heal a tired soul. I need to be here more often
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Thank you.
Mary
This is a superb post; so evocative.
Look forward to reading more.
Awesome shot. Fascinating!
Cheers, Klaus
Which comes first .. your photo or the prose? Both just great and together really make an impression .. Daryl
Amazing! How did you manage to take this photo?
Petunia’s ABC
Namaste’ Mike and Stace! this is one of my ultimate favs. have to say I just took a zillion shots of the moon the other night and my shots just arent coming out right yet hahahaha, the moon just has not wanted to play with me to date and runs far away hahahaha ;0)
Mike, someone can fall totally in love with you, with just your words alone, your both amazing people… and together, your just dynamite, this is a hot post and photo. I am honored to know you in some way, and embrace you both through the ethers.
As far as the *secret* world of the skys inhabitants, that is the beauty of life…a little intrigue and mystery, no? ;0) me thinks they whisper different pieces to different animals, including ourselves.
Now imagine if we put all those pieces together, as a collective whole in harmony?
metta
sky
Mike, this is incredibly eloquent! I too am drawn by the force of the moon and it’s mystery, and you have put it into words perfectly! Simply amazing.
WOW! Wonderful shot and Mike definitely has a talent for words!
Stacey….wow, what can I say?? This is one great shot!! Mike, you should write a book…you sure have a way with words!!