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Tag: #nature
Drama of Jamaican Sunset—birthMONTH 2025 Travelogue 1 ©Dawn Minott
The drama of a Jamaican sunset is unmatched. It doesn’t just set—it performs. The sky becomes a stage, bathed in gold, set ablaze with orange, then kissed by fire-red and indigo. The sun takes its time, lingering like a lover not ready to leave. It dips behind the horizon with flair, casting long shadows and …
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Planetary Parade ©Dawn Minott |a #Shadorma
Cosmic motion in the night sky.
Convergence of Severe Weather and Aviation —my Experience of Terror in the Sky ©Dawn Minott
Experience the chills of a flight during a snowstorm! Read my journey of survival in the sky.
Flower of the Day Challenge #92–Precious Peony
Peony—pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #89–Vibrant Bouquet
Pretty by nature!!
Of Rain & Tears ©Dawn Minott
Tears and rain—both born of nature to nurture.
Hydrangeas Bloom
Last year these beauties didn’t flower This year their blooms are starting to shower Filling the garden and my heart with wonder Variety of blooms we are blessed to discover Fairytrail White cascade hydrangea Blue Deckle hydrangea Nikko Blue hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla https://createdbydeesign.com/2023/08/25/template-dawn-minott/?page_id=11973
Peacock ©Dawn Minott |a Cinquain
Resplendent peafowl!!
Peacocks & Palace ©Dawn Minott |Greece Travelogue (Part 2)
The beauty of peacocks from Cyprus to Crete, colorful and ethereal.
Flower of the Day Challenge #84–From Disappointment to Delight: My Hydrangea Journey
Hydrangeas—pretty by nature!
Rio Nuevo/New River ©Dawn Minott |an ekphrastic poem
River and sea entwine in liquid whispers.
Flower of the Day Challenge #83 Radiant Roses
Roses—pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #79: Ravishing Roses
Roses— pretty by nature!
Nature Poem: Eclipse Wonder ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Awe-inspiring beauty and profound collective experience of a solar eclipse.
Flower of the Day Challenge #74: Splendiferous Sunflower
Phenomenal sunflower.
Old Man Winter ©Dawn Minott | Haiku
The magic of winter!
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Cat Face Flower
Mother Nature at her cutest best.
Ocean ©Dawn Minott | a Dectina Refrain
Oceanic serenades, a soothing embrace of cleansing waves and radiant sunshine.
Walking In the Rain ©Dawn Minott| with audio
My heart bleeds for our world—our home 🌎 is in big trouble.
If These Lips Could Talk … ©Dawn Minott
Celebrate nature, embrace this sacred gift.
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Rousing Rose
Yellow rose like sun rays with folded edges.
Flower of the Day Challenge #71: Precious Poinsettias
It’s Christmas decorating time!!!!
If I … ©Dawn Minott |with audio
Pumpkin angel carving beauty.
Fireflies ©Dawn Minott
Fireflies are twinkling stars on earth.
Who’s Behind You ©️Dawn Minott |a Senryu
Fear not what is before you when those who care are behind you.
dot the “i” of LiFE ©Dawn Minott
Dotting the ‘i’ of LiFE is paying detailed attention to and appreciating the small things.
Muse In Absentia ©Dawn Minott
The power of a muse.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Adorable Anthurium
Even in what some might consider deformity, there's a unique and remarkable beauty in nature.
Quirky Nature #5: Love’s Eternal Embrace ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
The depth and persistence of love won’t let it die easy.
Quirky Nature #4: Birdy Emergency Rescue ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Parents’ love with no regard of risk to themselves.
Quirky Nature #3: Midweek Boost ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
It doesn’t matter your pace. What matters is the mark you make.
Quirky Nature #2: Nature Weaves ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Mother Nature weaves basket art.
Quirky Nature #1: Wonders of Iceland ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Nature at her quirkiest—Iceland.
Autumn’s Return: A Blogger’s Revival ©Dawn Minott
As summer transitions to autumn, reconnect, share stories, inspire.
Flower of the Day Challenge #67: Zealous Zinnias
Flowers, the gift that keeps on giving.
Life in Motion ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Watching nature unfold and grow.
Soul Seasons ©Dawn Minott
The essence of life is change. The essence of living life fully is to embrace change.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Beautiful Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan watching over the yard like a sunshiny boss!!!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #65: Hardy Happy Hostas
Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. 2023 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Aurora: Ode to Dawn ©Dawn Minott
Aurora, natural light display in the Earth's sky. A dance of colors that makes our spirits fly.
Apricate ©Dawn Minott | Shadorma & Haiku
Bask in sunlight’s tender embrace. Let nature’s light within you shine.
Ammil ©️Dawn Minott
As soon as the snow stopped falling I headed out to my fav park before others could disrupt the fallen-white-art of nature or wind could shake the fluffy flakes off tree branches and just basked in the beauty of fresh-fallen snow.
Moonwake ©Dawn Minott
Moonwake—for the love of nature.
Psithurism: Ode to Jamaica ©Dawn Minott
Psithurism—for the love of the sound of the wind in the trees.
Dog Ate My Homework ©Dawn Minott |a Limerick
Teacher: Johnny no fibbing. Johnny: It’s true, the dog did really eat my homework!
Ode to Mint ©Dawn Minott
Mint—every leaf, a treasure resides, a symphony of flavors, nature provides.
Mid-Week Boost: Decorate Your Soul
Roses pick-me-upper!
The Giraffe ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
All photos taken by me 😊 Grasslands roam Awkward elegance African Queen of height Safari expedition Moments etched in time Afterword: Shadorma is a Spanish 6-line syllabic poem of 3/5/3/3/7/5 syllable lines respectively. 2023 All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I …
Ten Thousand Feet Above ©Dawn Minott—Tribute for Earth Day (April 22)
Today, April 22, is Earth Day, a time set aside to celebrate the Earth, learn about the environment, and promote conservation.
Full Circle ©Dawn Minott |a Shadorma
Live life in full circle.
Birthday Gift Poem #5 |an Acrostic
The best gifts to commemorate the day of my birth—the gift of words in poetry.
Blessed Easter ©Dawn Minott
Blessed Easter. Resurrection Sunday. Thanks
Tulips in Winter @Dawn Minott |Haiku series
Tulips’ peaceful defiance to winter’s stronghold.
Sunday Photo Reflection #36: Bride Waterfall
No! It’s not a painting or a photograph. It’s a recently discovered waterfall in Peru, called “Bride waterfall”. Mother Nature is at it again. She totally rocks!!! More details/video http://bit.ly/3WS1Gg5 Why just be a body of water free falling over rocks, down a mountainside when you can flow expressively like a bride wearing a wedding …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #53: Helleborus x Hybridus—Black Beauty
… also referred to as 'Dark and Handsome' or 'Black swan'. Mother Nature totally rocks with flowers in the full range of the color spectrum including black!!! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt 2023 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 …
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Springtime Bunny© |with audio
It’s spring time I’m abounding with joy There’s a cute little bunny that drops by the garden each spring He’s an elusive frisky little fella Ears always at attention, pointed straight up to sky like soldier resolute to flight, not fight At best I’ve managed only to stare longingly at “His Royal Cuteness” Face pressed …
You, Me, We ©Dawn Minott
“Ubuntu” is part of the Zulu phrase "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu", which literally means that a person is a person through other people.
Small Talk: A Tale in the Park©️
As I’m on the final-final days of leave and the NY weather has been unseasonably mild, I decided to take my reading to the outside. I strolled to my favorite park, just across the street from home, and chose a bench facing the river to perch. I perched because much of the bench remains wet …
Flower of the Day Challenge #49: Pretty in Pink Rose
… garden’s last hoorah! before winter sets in —pretty in pink rose 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #48: Delicately White Rose
… garden’s last hoorah before winter sets in—delicately white roses 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
The Grand Canyon Adventure| a Haiku series
Grand Canyon adventure
Shabbat Shalom: Dear God, I’m Grateful | with audio
Extraordinary flowers that look exactly like animals, aliens, fairies and other strange creatures
The Jaguar Parade©
She’s America’s largest cat. Iconic symbol of Power. Beauty. Freedom. Resilience. Grace Yet she’s being eradicated from our world, her world …
Sunday Photo Reflection #33: Black on Black | a Haiku series
Have you ever seen black sand? Held lava pebbles in your hand? It’s magical!
Sunday Photo Reflection #32: Iron things | a Haiku series
Iron things remindNature we can imitateNever duplicate Nature protectedShe is the only motherIrreplaceable 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #31: Blue on Blue | a Haiku
Nature pretty in blue! From ocean to sky to boat sails going by my window.
New Dawn Rising ©Dawn Minott
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge to get over the hump. Happy hump day!
Midweek Boost: At the End of the Rainbow©
The week is long. The weekend is short. Midweek is a good point to recharge. Let’s get over the hump giving value to ourselves.
Flower of the Day Challenge #43: Luxurious Lily
2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #29: A Walk on the Wild Side
When I saw these beautiful wildflowers while walking through the park, I reflected on Jesus’ parallelism between God’s care for wild flowers and God’s care for us. Why do you worry? Look at the wildflowers of the field and how they grow. They don’t work, they don’t make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #28: Of Birds & Feathers
Walking by a river long Sunday strolling along Birds hanging about headstrong Feathers not where they belong Duck strolling along Feathers not where they belong Heron chilling by the river, neck long 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #41: Merry Meadow Sage
Enjoying Meadow Sage
Flower of the Day Challenge #40: Luscious Lily & Haiku
Yellow bright revealNature caught red-handedlyOpening the show 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #39: Delicate Daisy & Haiku©
Adorned yellow diskDelicate white petal raysDaisy mimics sun 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #38: Pretty in Pink Roses
Isn’t she lovely? Pretty by nature! Apricot Drift Rose. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #37: Rosey Red Roses
… red roses are back and blooming in their radiant redness bringing the garden back to life!!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #36: Alluring Azaleas
…she allured me with her beauty at the start of spring, now her blooms adorns the garden bed. See you next spring my vivacious beauty. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #35: Flamboyant Foxglove
… and they’re back in their delicate gorgeousness—flamboyant foxgloves 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #34: Perky Peony
Hello gorgeous!!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #28: Cute Baby Rabbit
…look who’s a guest in the garden!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #32: Showy Iris
…my first iris!!!!! Isn’t she lovely?! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #31: Bloomerang Dark Purple Lilac 1st Blooms
Bloomerang dark purple lilac—beautiful and fragrant 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #31: Field of Tulips
When spring blooms show up in unusual spaces like a busy NYC thoroughfare… Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #30: Azalea’s First Bloom in ‘22
… the gorgeousness of blooming azalea shrubs is about to grace my garden as it springs back to life … accompanied by the resilient Bugle Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #27: The Bouquet
The joy flowers bring!
Flower of the Day Challenge #29: Spring Bloom & Blue Sky
Spring is taking a little longer to manifest herself fully which is perfectly ok as we’re having a longer time to enjoy her blooms.
Flower of the Day Challenge #28: Easter Lily
…received her on my birthday …she bloomed right on cue! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #27: Tulip
…she’s pretty by nature! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #26: Hyacinths
Elegant and fragrant hyacinths.
Flower of the Day Challenge #24: Yellow Hibiscus Haiku
Nature’s golden hues in yellow hibiscus. Sun on a stem 🌞🌻
Sunday Photo Reflection #26: Snippets of Nature
Celebrating the wonders of the natural world through snippets of God’s creation!
Spring Breakthrough©
When Mother Nature is on her own timetable and ushers in spring blooms early.
Smoke & Water© | a Haiku
Autumn smoky-orange Escapes across water’s glass Reflection, cascades Written in response to Ronovon’s Weekly Haiku Prompt inspired by the image above. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 and …
Spring’s Dawning© | a Haiku
I’ve long admired the beauty of flowers that bloom in early spring. I moved from admiration to action and planted tulips and hyacinths for the very first time!! And now the first signs of life have emerged from beneath the cold earth. In my excitement an Haiku was born.
Eye Quadrille©
The dance of life!
Celebrating Women & Girls Everywhere: International Women’s Day
On this International Woman’s Day: Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, just and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #25: Fruit Art
Photograph it or eat it?! Ate it!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #24: Tall Palms & Sunlight
Palms taller than high-rise building … … Sun gloriously bright! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! Feel free to “like” or drop a comment, I love hearing from you. You may start here👈 and for more subscribe to the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Poems & More 