Scene & Story: December 2017

My neighbourhood

Now when you live in the town, 
you have to look that little bit harder to find beauty
away from all the buildings and busy streets.

So I decided to make that my mission, I would look out the beauty
in my own neighbourhood!

I started off by walking more slowly and seeking out nooks and crannies
which I had never thought interesting before.

I chose different times of the day for my walks, so that I may see things in different lighting.
I started to look at things from another point of view,
as if seeing them all for the very first time.

The winter months had revealed all sorts of new things to notice
because hedges and trees were without their leaves
and there was simply more to see!

One day, I came across this partially hidden garden,
I had never taken the time to really notice it before -
maybe I was always walking too fast to get somewhere else?

I took lots of different shots, from different angles and on different days.
This is the image I finally chose because it perfectly captured the atmosphere
I wanted to convey.

The little lantern seemed to be the main subject.
enhanced by the red berries which acted as an embellishment
and the lines of the branches seem to bring it all together
as a whole.

Although I first discovered this garden in December 2017,
I know that it has encouraged me, in this New Year,
to continue seeking out the hidden beauty in unusual places 
and what better place to start than in my very own neighbourhood?

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Linking up for Scene & Story
for the very last time.

This has been the wonderful project of Sarah and Lee
who had the grand idea of starting these monthly gatherings.

I shall miss these gatherings very much,
but I know I shall continue writing stories!

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22 comments

  1. What a beautiful adventure, to explore near to home, and try to find something different or see in a new way. The scene is a wonder. Thank you for being a participant in Scene & Story, I will miss them too.

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  2. Thank you, Sarah! It's been fun joining up every month and I hope that we'll all still visit each other to keep in touch!

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  3. Isn't it amazing what we can find if we put our minds to seeking it? And it shows up in the most unlikely places. I love you photo. I would have thought that you lived in a very quaint, quiet neighborhood if you hadn't said otherwise. You have some cute nooks and crannies in you neighborhood.

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  4. Thank you! I find that slowing myself down on my walks has allowed me to notice more and to see that there are quiet, unspoilt spots to visit and enjoy as I seek them out!

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  5. Your photograph and words make me wonder what other beauty is in the garden... When we take the time to really look, we can find treasure where we thought there were none before. I will join you in finding hidden beauty this year. :)

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    1. Thank you, Michelle. I'm sure we shall make wonderful discoveries!

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  6. This sounds like fun, Sandra, and what a beautiful photograph this is.
    Have a wonderful week!

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  7. That is so beautiful! There is indeed beauty to be found everywhere...

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    1. Thank you, Fi. Many kinds of discreet beauty and not always apparent at first glance. We have to slow down and seek them out!

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  8. You always find the most delightful things to photograph! I love the lantern among the red berries! Slowing down really does let our eyes wander and find beauty where ever we are!

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    1. Thank you, Cathy. I was rather pleased to discover that little lantern out on a walk. Yes, slow, deliberate walks allow us to notice things much more!

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  9. It is a wonderful photo and says a lot. Keep on looking for the beauty!

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    1. Thank you so much. Yes, I will keep seeking out the discreet and hidden beauty which surrounds us!

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  10. It makes me smile to consider you looking at your neighborhood anew.
    So fun that you found a new garden. Surely you will note as spring and summer even autumn come to visit.

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    1. There's always something new to notice when we take the time to do so! Thanks, Tammie!

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  11. this image/photo just makes me think of spring, I like the berries and the lantern. they seem to go together very well. it's always nice to discover something this beautiful especially when you don't expect it.

    have a lovely day.

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    1. Thanks so much, lissa. Sometimes, we are surprised at where we find beauty!

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  12. Isn't it interesting what you find when you change your focus? You did find beauty, discoveries in your neighborhood you wouldn't have noticed before. I'm glad that you shared it with us, this is such a beautiful image.

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    1. Thanks so much, Carola! Yes, I'll be looking out for more charming corners on my walks as I slow my step in old and new haunts on my walks!

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  13. It's probably something we should all do in our own neighbourhoods - explore a little more, see what we have been missing.

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    1. Yes, take the time to notice all the tiny details! Thank you for your visit and comment!

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