quiet celebration

Typically when I think of the holiday season I think of festive, boisterous, falalalaing. This year I have changed my tune a bit. I have learned to find the beauty in the quiet of the holidays. The peacefulness, the unspoken love between families, the loveliness of nature this time of year. Perhaps the key is to learn to appreciate both. Take the time to celebrate with loved ones, but also take time to enjoy the quiet- take it in.

This photo reminds me of my newfound appreciation for quiet. Walking through my neighborhood alone I happened upon this cluster of pink sticks, perfectly framed by an evening sunset. Escaping the joyous noises of December is just as important as partaking in them. Capturing them can be equally festive.

Today's giveaway consists of 2 8x10s from my etsy shop, you choose. Pink sticks is a recent addition. Comment to be entered to win and good luck!

Words, Photo and giveaway graciously offered by the blissful and beautfiul Traci French. Click over to be enraptured by her blog Bliss.

Comments

[Dennylyn]

very beautiful (contented sigh)

[Bo]

just lovely!

[Bridge]

i just love talented people.

[Kyla]

Just beautiful! Love that pink!

[Melissa de la Fuente]

OMG, Mrs.French! 154 comments! YAY! This image is gorgeous my friend, and I couldn't agree more....the quiet amid the "falalalaing" is so wonderful as well. What a wonderful giveaway!
xo
Melis

[buttercupyaya]

what a wonderfully peaceful picture

[sammie]

love quiet orchard and tiny moon

[Marina]

Love quiet. Beautiful work and awesome etsy shop. I could definitely shop there!

[Tracie]

I took my kids to our local university's arboretum today for a nature walk. It is so lovely to slow down and just appreciate nature!

[ConnieC]

Beautiful photo.

[Cicada Studio]

I have two prints already, but like most good things in life, you just can't have too much!

[victoria winters]

Ooh, ooh! I love your work so please pick me!!

[emily]

Your work is beautiful!

[Jodi B]

I have been enjoying your photos, would love to win one!

[mayalu]

so beautifully peaceful and YOU!

[t does wool]

I needed a smile today..I found it.

[lmc]

Luminous! I love Mrs. French's work!

[Julie Alvarez]

Oh, I would like so much to win this giveaway! I love her work...

[stella]

i love the idea of introspection and a bit of quiet time at the end of the year.. what a gorgeous pic to represent that : )

[Nicole]

I would love to have one of your images...they are so vintage yet modern at the same time!!

[Camille]

Oh my GOODNESS. I just wanna snatch 'em ALL up!
I'm really loving the "bursts" and the "pink sticks"... so many of those would look so stunning in a collection.
Just looking in your etsy shop is so filling and inspiring, love it!!

[emily]

Beautiful!

Pink Sticks. I love the simplicity of it.

[Jeannie]

i'm a photographer too albeit quite an amateur. i admire your work and point of view. i just found your site/blog a few days ago and love it.

[tammie]

this image is extremely lovely!

[darlene]

so beautiful!!

[Mandy]

Love them! Soooo pretty!

[bleachusd]

That photo speaks volumes.

[Christine]

I love love LOVE Mrs. French's cupcake photos! <3

[JS]

I love the red ni the photo. It is beautiful.

[kasey]

me, me, me. love, love,love it.

[katie]

wow, this is incredible, i'd love to be a proud owner of one of your works! fingers crossed...

[holly]

such talent!

[jeanne]

oh the choices!!!!!! please pick me

[Lily]

choosing just two would be difficult as they are all so lovely :)

[karin]

lovlies! chosing two would be so wonderful! i'd so love to win ... in need of new art! :)

[anairam]

This is such a beautiful photograph, Mrs French! The celebratory piink against the restful turqoise background perfectly encapsulates that combination of ceebration and calm that you speak of. I would love to be considered for your giveaway!

[jeanne]

love the colors in these photos