Shoulders of Boulders by AngieDavies
AngieDavies

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“As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off our responsibility upon the shoulders of God or nature. We must shoulder it ourselves. It is our responsibility.” ~ Arnold J. Toynbee

I love the softness that you can observe in the rounded worn shapes of boulders. When covered with moss, lichen or other vegetation, they almost look alive. This boulder covered with succulents reminded me of a human shoulder, and I felt the quote fit the image well.

cactus and succulents display at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. USA , Canon Powershot S51S

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About AngieDavies

I am a photographer who loves to paint. Or, I am a painter who loves photography? No matter, they are very compatible! :) I really enjoy working in watercolor, and love the magical qualities that it can give to a work of art! You will see photography,watercolor and acrylic paintings on my bubble. Hope you enjoy! :)

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boulders, stones, rocks, landscaping, succulents, cactus, cacti

Comments

  • autumnwind
    autumnwind4 months ago

    wow, such an interesting find and great capture! excellent quote too! well done! xoxoxoxxoxoxoxooxxo

  • Thanks for the very thoughtful comment and fave! Glad you enjoyed the quote! :)

    – AngieDavies

  • LisaBeth
    LisaBeth4 months ago

    love that moss and the colors on your be half. great result!

  • Thanks for the lovely comment and fave LisaBeth! :)

    – AngieDavies

  • LisaBeth
    LisaBeth4 months ago

    or say about your 1/3 or1/4 results:)))) ha. lololol. good art!

  • Thanks again! :)

    – AngieDavies

  • Bunny Clarke
    Bunny Clarke4 months ago

    Beautiful capture. Love the ground cover on the rock.

  • Thanks Bunny!!!

    – AngieDavies

  • Kate Adams
    Kate Adams4 months ago

    Beautiful Angie, wonderful textures, colours and details!!… the green rock looks both powerful and yet soft , likened to a shoulder to cry on….gorgeous!!

  • What wonderful words! Thanks for stopping by and for the fave! :)

    – AngieDavies

  • maggie326
    maggie3264 months ago

    Wonderful find Angie great capture

  • Thanks for the kind comment and fave!

    – AngieDavies

  • mom23girls
    mom23girls4 months ago

    Great find and capture!

  • Thanks for the kind comment and fave!

    – AngieDavies

  • trekarts
    trekarts4 months ago

    thanks for the quote and imagery! you put them together perfectly and that rock does look alive…

  • Thanks for stopping by with a lovely comment!

    – AngieDavies

  • Maree Cardinale
    Maree Cardinale4 months ago

    awwwwww that’s lovely. Now I will see shoulders in some rounded rocks as well. You have a beautiful mind and a beautiful eye :)

  • What a great comment! I am happy to know that you will see something new in boulders now after viewing my image, and reading my words. Always a blessing to inspire! Thanks for the fave!

    – AngieDavies

  • swaby
    swaby4 months ago

    Very beautiful capture Angie and I also like the quote you included! Its seems sometimes in the winter green is so hard to come by! Youve managed to give me at least a glimmer of hope! This is a very beautiful reminder!

  • Thanks for the lovely comment and fave! Nice I could give you some hope regarding spring greens! It won’t be that much longer! :)

    – AngieDavies