The Old Dog Practices: Stop, Look And Appreciate!steemCreated with Sketch.

in appreciation •  6 years ago  (edited)

Does your regular daily routine ever stop you from appreciating the little things that could make it beautifully interesting? 

If So Practice Stop, Look And Appreciate! 


These three random things that I've seen in the past few days will demonstrate that all is not what it seems to be if we just take a moment to reflect.

Chance Encounter One


Was that bird that I saw land on the paving  just a lowly sparrow? Look again!



A chance encounter in an otherwise boring, ugly road  was turned into a joyful one by this little guy. What species is it? Since I don't know the answer I've much to learn and my curiosity makes life more exciting!

Chance Encounter Two


Was the bug on the window sill just another annoying fly? Look again!


This little guy looks like a creature from another planet and one that deserves to be known and appreciated. Can I name this species? Do I know anything about it? No and no. I've so much to learn! 


Chance Encounter Three


How many times have you parked your car in a parking lot. What could be more boring? Look again!


The setting could not be any more sterile but taking the time to appreciate this old relic restored to mint condition adds a spark of playful interest to the day.

What About You?

  • Do you ever practice stop, look and appreciate?
  • What have you seen in the past few days of your regular routine that has brought you joy?



Until next time,    
@kus-knee (The Old Dog) 


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Wow what a nice pieces you found out there! The bird is really something, did you found it in Ticino?

Yes in the parking lot of Chiasso!

Early experiences in nature left a lasting mark on me, giving me a deep sensitivity of and appreciation for natural beauty.

That is a good thing!

Sometimes happens to me that my mind is somewhere else and I don't PayPal attention to things that I could appreciate more... In the future I will try to do better, thanks for make me think about it!

I love the bird & old Diane car(it's the right name?), About the insect I can't help you, I have a lot to learn too...

This morning I was at work and I stop to look a this old light bulb, really fascinating, look for yourself!😃

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I love the light bulb! Have you heard of the light bulb in the USA that has been burning for over 100 years?

Here is the trailer for a documentary that I would suggest: "The Light Bulb Conspirancy"! It discusses planned obsolescence. Perhaps. you can find it in Italian

No! really? I never heard about the 100 years bulb burning! I will dig now!

I just saw this trailer, I already know about this kind of things but I have to watch this movie, I'm interesting it, thanks for the info!

I prefer always to watch in original language, I don't write/speak really well in english but I understand it very well, American more than UK...I saw that they speak a little french too on trailer...and living in Aosta Valley I understand it too!

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Hey man your English writing is good!

Thanks man, really kind!😃✌️

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ahh !! This is definitely not a sparrow. it is called an indian nightingale. I took a few of these. really many desserts. It excited me to see it now on your share!

Beautiful, I think that it could be the Zebra Finch as it is known here in Switzerlnad.

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science-saturday_researchers-unravel-how-birds-learn-new-songs/43649218

Thanks for the nice film!

@ kus-knee, I watched the birds here is the link

Very nice!

Thanks so much! :)

life is full of small details that we love!
What a beautiful bird! it is really sweet and interesting :),

It was a pleasure to see it.

Yes, I agree, the everyday things around us has a lot of beauty that one can appreciate, we must just slow down a little to see what is around us!!
Great photos, especially the first and last ones, have beautiful contrast!!

Thanks so much!

Lovely bird...and.lovely photoshoot

Too bad that the one I saw didn't have a friend.

Every work needs appreciate, no matter big or small.

You are right!

Hello sir @kus-knee. Its nice photography, i love photography everything so love and appreciate never separated. I think 1st pic and 2nd hard photography, because shot the moving object, but 3rd picture so classic. Thanks for sharing it sir.

God bless you

Thanks for the visit!

Everything we see around is unique and the way it is made its definitely worth appreciation and more than that we are lucky to observe that :)

You are right!

I also don't know the species of this beautiful creature but they are the beauty of our nature. Your photography is always perfect. I like your photography.

We have so much to learn!

Yes I do this all the time! So much so my kids dont enjoy walking with me lol. I am always stopping to take pics. Nice finds Old Dog.

That's why your an interesting guy and a great Steemer!

The beauty of God’s creation is all around us and magical to behold.

You are right!

It was my habit not to praise the various dishes cooked at home. A few days ago I started cooking and then I realized how superb this thing is, Got appreciation a well. Then I decided to fully appreciate and praise the little things openly :)

I love what you're doing

Well, i always appreciate the beauty of nature whenever is see it, In our religion, we Say #SUBHANALLAH whenever we see the beautiful creature of our God, Anything that has made after a long hard work and efforts.

Nature is so beautiful.

Yes you are right. Enjoy God's creations!

We have see natural beauty in everywhere. You have posted well your captured encounters. The beauty of God's creation is all around us and magical to ... a deep sensitivity of and appreciation for natural beauty.

So true!

Do you ever practice stop, look and appreciate?

Yes, I do!!

What have you seen in the past few days of your regular routine that has brought you joy?

For example I met this parrot which was on a cycling tour with his owner:

Bye the way for unknown reasons you disappeared from my autovoter list some time ago, but now the problem is fixed.

I love your example and your cycling tours are amazing!

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Very cool!

Great work dear.Natural beauty always attracts the peoples.The beauty of God creation.I love the birds.Sparrow is my favourite bird.I totally appriciate your work.God create everything.God is great.Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for having a look

Realy lovely photography

Wow your photography is very good.I like it very much

generally speaking you couldn't say i was a person that stopped and look at things or payed attention to the little thing in life. 1-2 years ago that changed quite naturally.

A simple example is that this year i went to my village for vacations and note here that i am a person that is bored to move from one chair to another. Every morning at 6:30 i woke up and walk into the mountain while i admired the nature and the view!

it is very beautiful birds !

Que bellas fotografías my dear friend, I invite you to see my blog and support me ;) Thanks. Saludos desde Venezuela.