Gentle and Strong
Like water, be gentle and strong. Be gentle enough to
follow the natural paths of the earth, and strong enough
to rise up and reshape the world.
-Brenda Peterson
Water fascinates me….the stillness of the lake in the early morning….the gentle lapping of waves on the beach…..the powerful rush of the river on its way to the ocean….
This shot was taken yesterday at Copeland Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park where the roar of the river is overwhelming at times, the mist in the air is cool and refreshing, and the gentleness and strength of water is at its finest.
Part of the journey is about finding the balance….gentle strength….
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shadyuk
Great Capture
Jan Landers replied
thanks so very much, shadyuk….it was amazing to hear and see it…
Susan Bergstrom
Now there is the Colorado we know and love!!!
Jan Landers replied
full of spirit and life….yes…. :-)
tkrosevear
what a beautiful spot to honor our mother earth’s blood sis ;) xoxox &hearts dohiyi~
Jan Landers replied
thanks, sis…..the whole day was full of beauty…as is everyday….love ya….
aspectsoftmk
i am amazed always by water’ by the power and yet the gentle force of the rolling falls..and the way they can just touch my soul….yes in the gentle and the strong..beautiful photo jan…..
Jan Landers replied
thank you, sweet terri….i know how you love the water, too….it is so amazing….
Scott d'Almeida
happy brithday excellent work
Jan Landers replied
thank you, scott….so very much…
Karin Taylor
oh such a refreshing image Jan, i love the quote, about gentle strength so much :) xxxx
Jan Landers replied
thanks, karin….i really love that quote, too…i hope all is well in your world, my friend…
Rhenastarr
Powerful and intense shot. Just lovely.
Jan Landers replied
thank you so much, rhenastarr….so glad you enjoy…
Lynn Moore
Love the shot, and the combination of it with the words is amazing!
Jan Landers replied
thank you for your kind comment, lynn…i much appreciate it…
LindaR
beautiful Jan ~ love the way you describe the feelings and teaching as you take in nature’s gifts ~ so appreciate these moments you deliver xx
Jan Landers replied
thank you, dear friend…..i am happy that you share in the beauty of nature with me…
gabryshak
glorious quote!!
and what power in those waves!!
perfectly married together
♥t
Jan Landers replied
thanks, tonja….much appreciated, my friend…
IrishEyes0
great rhythm…such intense flow…smiling, again of like spirit, water continues to be where i regain strengh, and, too, where The Divine Speaks into my being…powerful surge here Jan…
Love, Light and Mir,
Mare
EarthGipsy
Feel the power!