Spring air.
Nobody knows
how it appears and disappears.
The sun opens its eyes:
Sprouts shoot in my thoughts.
Air more than leaves,
a flutter barely green,
they turn for a moment and scatter.
Time weighs a little less.
I breathe.
-- Octavio Paz
#BloomScrolling #PoeticNature

Do Not Fear Blooming Boldly
“Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth” -Pema Chödrön
“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.”
- Toni Morrison
#BloomScrolling #PoeticNature

#BloomScrolling #PoeticNature #AppleBlossoms #April
"How far are you from me,
O Fruit?
I am hidden in your heart,
O Flower."
- Robindranath Tagore,
Bengali poet

- Will Shakespeare
“From you have I been absent in the Spring, When proud-pied April, dressed in all his trim, Hath put a spirit of youth in everything, That heavy Saturn laughed and leaped with him.”
#BloomScrolling #PoeticNature #Spring

Anais Nin: “Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death. Perfection is static, and I am in full progress”
#BloomScrolling #Hellebore #TruthAndBeauty #PoeticNature

Trilliums: Mary Oliver
Every spring
among
the ambiguities
of childhood
the hillsides grew white
with the wild trilliums.

I believed in the world.
Oh, I wanted
to be easy
in the peopled kingdoms,
to take my place there,
but there was none.
#BloomScrolling #Spring #PoeticNature

#BeHereNow #BloomScrolling
#AprilShowers #PoeticNature
“Fearlessness is what love seeks... Such fearlessness exists only in the complete calm that can no longer be shaken by events expected of the future... Hence the only valid tense is the Present, the Now.” -Hannah Arendt

A tranquil lakeside scene unfolds beneath a wide, clear sky as soft pink cherry blossoms drift slowly through the air. In the foreground, shallow water stretches across the frame like a reflective mirror, its calm surface scattered with floating petals. The reflection of the sky and blossoms creates a luminous layer of color across the water, blending pale blues with delicate shades of pink. At the center of the composition, a solitary figure stands ankle-deep in the still water. The person wears a light, flowing dress in soft rose tones that moves gently with the breeze. The fabric appears airy and translucent in places, catching the warm light and forming graceful folds around the legs. Their posture is relaxed and contemplative, with the body angled slightly to one side as they gaze outward across the lake. Above, branches of blooming cherry trees stretch across the upper portion of the scene from the left side, heavy with clusters of pale pink blossoms. Petals detach and fall steadily, suspended midair in various stages of descent. Some petals appear sharp and detailed while others blur softly in the foreground and background, creating a sense of depth and quiet motion. The distant horizon reveals low, hazy mountains silhouetted against the soft light of the sky. The sunlight appears warm and low, suggesting early morning or late afternoon, bathing the landscape in a gentle golden glow. The reflection of the figure in the water forms a near-perfect mirror image, elongating the silhouette and anchoring the scene with calm symmetry. Keywords cherry blossom petals, tranquil lake, spring landscape, falling blossoms, reflective water, serene figure, poetic nature scene, soft pink tones, peaceful atmosphere, blossom reflection, quiet spring moment Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

#3WordChallenge Mar 6: Fragile • Sakura • Lakeside
Where Petals Fall Quietly
Spring drifts across still water
#CherryBlossoms #SpringAtmosphere #PetalFall #SereneLandscape #PoeticNature #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares

The sun never asked if the flower was ready,
and still, it found the courage to open—
petal by petal,
becoming a bloom even the sky had never seen before....✨✨ #Bloom #PetalByPetal #QuietGrowth #PoeticNature #Bluesky #FlowerAesthetic #Becoming #SoftStrength

A single dandelion stands upright in the center of the frame, its thin, dark stem rising from a rough, muted ground scattered with tiny fragments and dust. The seed head is partially intact, but much of it is in motion, unraveling into the air as if caught in a sudden, invisible gust. Hundreds of delicate seeds lift away from the core, spreading outward in a loose spiral that fills the upper half of the image. Each seed appears as a small, soft shape, some sharp and distinct, others blurred by motion, creating a sense of depth and quiet chaos. The background fades into a distant, out-of-focus horizon beneath a dramatic sky. Near the horizon, warm tones of peach and pale orange glow faintly, suggesting sunset or early dawn, while cooler blues and grays dominate the upper sky. The contrast between the warm light and the cold ground emphasizes the fragility of the moment. The lighting is gentle and low, catching the edges of the seeds and giving them a faint shimmer as they drift away. The atmosphere feels still yet transitional, capturing a precise instant where balance gives way to dispersal, and something delicate is released into open space. Keywords dandelion, seeds in motion, windblown, fleeting moment, soft light, muted tones, minimal landscape, quiet atmosphere Attribution Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.

#3wordchallenge Feb 5: Souls Free Wind
What the Wind Keeps
Even the smallest stem carries a quiet refusal to stay whole.
#PoeticNature #EphemeralMoment #AtmosphericStillness
#GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares

#Haiku #Lion #Picture #Poetry #CreativeWriting #AnimalLovers #ArtisticExpression #Inspiration #HaikuCommunity #PoeticNature #NatureInspiration

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© Albert Dros || @albertdrosphoto No copyright infringement is intended. This content is shared solely for purposes of appreciation, commentary, education, archival, and other non-commercial uses, under the protection of fair use. All moral and patrimonial rights remain with the original creator mentioned above.

Every leaf tells its story — of growth, change, & quietly yielding to winter.

A tiny diary of sun, storms, & morning dew, finished before it drifts away.

A short, perfect chapter in life’s ongoing story.

#Photography #PoeticNature #EtherealMoments #TracesOfTime #NaturePhotography #Nature

She talks to the moon in the language of trees,ancient and rooted, the ways of sap. The moon talks back in the language of moons, shadow and light, the ways of water. The stones listen
and translate what they hear into the slow stillness of stones.
-D.Kester
#BloomScrolling #PoeticNature

“Rooted in Freedom ~ Wild, gentle, and unafraid to bloom.”

#RootedInFreedom #WildflowerSoul #NaturePhotography #FlowerArt #DaisyLove #WildAndFree #NatureInFocus #PetalsAndPeace #SimpleBeauty #MindfulMoments #NatureLoversGallery #BotanicalBeauty #FloralMagic #PoeticNature #StillnessAndLight #Wild

The photograph captures a cluster of delicate pink-and-white wildflowers in full bloom. Each blossom is made up of many small petals forming a rounded crown, blending hues of soft rose and pale white. The flowers rise above a bed of slender, green grass blades that frame the scene with a lively natural texture. The sunlight highlights the petals, giving them a luminous, almost translucent glow. In the lower left corner, a watermark is clearly visible: “©ahaktekin.” These flowers belong to the Crown Vetch (Securigera varia), a legume species often found in meadows, roadsides, and grasslands. Their clustered blooms attract bees and butterflies, playing an important role in supporting pollinators. Crown Vetch also contributes to soil stability with its deep root system, making it valuable for erosion control.

Blushing Blooms of the Meadow in Pink

#Photography #NaturePhotography #VisualPoetry #PhotoOfTheDay #Wildflowers #CrownVetch #MeadowBloom #NaturalBeauty #EarthElegance #PoeticNature #BloomingSeason #EcoPoetry #PetalsAndLight

David Whyte - The Sun
“... I look out at everything growing so wild and faithfully beneath the sky and wonder why we are the one terrible part of creation privileged to refuse our flowering." Trictyrtis Hirta
#BloomScrolling #PoeticNature
#SeasonalCycles

#PoeticNature #EastCoastKin #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited #PhotooftheDay

These crimson petals are more than blossoms; they are an elegy written in color. Their silence recalls the lament “Sardunyaya Ağıt” by Fazıl Say and Serenad Bağcan—

youtu.be/58hC0GWCcrQ?...

A painterly forest scene where bright red flowers bloom atop a moss-covered fallen log, glowing in sunlight that streams through tall trees, with thick impasto brushstrokes and vivid autumnal colors.

Testament of Growth

#forestart #naturepainting #mossandflowers #fallenlog #renewalart #expressionistlandscape #woodlandpainting #ecologicalart #natureloversart #successionecology #poeticnature #forestfloorart

In forests deep where silence sings,
We carved our names on autumn’s wings.
Your hand in mine, the world stood still—
A love that bloomed beneath the chill.

#NatureRomance #RomanticEscape #PoeticNature #BlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #photography #thewildimages #eastcoastkin #nature #SilentLove

In the stillness of a single bloom, the #universe moves — not with noise, but with the quiet purpose of becoming🤔 #NatureLovers #BeeAndBloom #CaliforniaPoppy
#MindfulMoments #NaturePhotography #PoeticNature #DeepThoughts #SpiritualAwakening #LifeUnfolding #tuesdayvibes #PHOTOS #tuesday #nature #life

Butterfly Fly Above the Field
Over fields bathed in golden light, a butterfly drifts—
weightless as a forgotten dream, carrying whispers of wildflowers and summer skies.
#PoeticNature #WatercolorWings #FieldOfDreams #SoftFlight #NostalgicArt #WhispersOfNature #SummerInPaint #DelicateWonders

Above the green of sycamore #leaves,
he slips like a thought not yet spoken—
a secret held between #wingbeats and light.

#bird #birdinflight #mockingbird #wildlifephotography #poeticnature #sycamoretree #virginiawildlife #ClearSky #Flying #MidAir #Nature #VirginiaBirds

He parts a wing to chase a need,
a fleeting itch, a humble deed.
For even those who soar and sing
must yield, at times, to smaller things.
🪶
#BirdsArePeopleToo #EasternBluebird #Bird #FeatheredFeelings #RelatableBirds #PoeticNature #BackyardBirding #NatureWithSoul
#Nature #Perching #Wildlife

Layers.

#photography #Spain #landscape #poeticnature

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While the two-legged ones squabble over their latest drama, I’m just here soaking up some rays and eavesdropping on the sparrows. #TreeWisdom #LeithLinks #NatureObservations #EternalPatience #ScottishNature #ReflectiveRoots #PoeticNature

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Watching humans juggle urgency like squirrels with acorns. Always amusing, never dull. #TreeWisdom #NatureReflection #LeithLinks #TimeAndNature #ScottishSerenity #EternalObserver #PoeticNature #AncientElm

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Humans and their endless dramas—like squirrels chasing their tails. Meanwhile, I relish another day of cloud-watching. #TreeWisdom #LeithLinks #NatureReflections #EternalCalm #ScottishSerenity #AncientElm #PoeticNature #CloudMeditations

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Humans seem busy as bees while I ponder the point of all this buzzing. #TreeWisdom #NatureReflections #LeithLinks #EdinburghLife #TimelessTales #TreeThoughts #SeasonalShifts #PoeticNature

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Humans and their hurried tales—they never tire of running in circles. Meanwhile, I simply stand and observe. #TreeWisdom #LeithLinks #NatureReflections #SeasonalChange #EdinburghLife #AncientElm #PoeticNature #TreeThoughts #ScottishNature

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As humans tangle in their own branches, I simply observe from my wooden throne. #TreeWisdom #LeithLinks #NatureMeditation #ScottishSeasons #PoeticNature #AncientElm #EdinburghReflections