perceptions matter

donnadavisart (66) · 7 years ago

I love peonies, wonderful photo, the light and dark really makes the image pop. I do believe that, because when one is in a good mood or looking for the good in things, they often find them or see them in even a bad scene or situation. I also believe how you choose to see things also attracts what you will get to see. I just found you, so new follower!

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

Me too. Peonies smell the best in the summer. I'm glad you enjoy the photo.

What you say is true — if you look for love you will see love, if you look for rejection you will find that as well.

Thanks for the follow and insightful comment!

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seareader1 (59) · 7 years ago

Wow, this is so very true. I could take something you say totally different from how another person sitting beside me does. And why, all because of how I am feeling or even just how I understand what it is you are saying to me. Great post @countrygirl

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

I'm glad you took something from this @seareader1. I'll bet on another day it could mean something else. :) I like to glean nuggets from here and there as well. Thanks for commenting.

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svemirac (71) · 7 years ago

And rarely we can see the things they really are :( No matter how we try to perceive it. Trough senses or our feel, and inner guts... Just by trying to comprehend something we "spoil" the true nature of it by giving it some of our 'touch' and how we see it. (If that makes any sense :) )
Cheers! :)

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Yes it makes sense. It's like the old saying about "rose colored glasses" - seeing things the way you want to see them rather than for what they are.

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silviabeneforti (72) · 7 years ago

Such a beautiful pic!!! Yes, I believe what I see is determined by how I hear and/or how I feel ^_^

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thank you @silviabeneforti - and thanks for the resteem.

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old-guy-photos (73) · 7 years ago

Sure I think how we are feeling at a point in time will affect and color everything we see or hear...like hearing a song play while having a great time is then forever associated with that great time.

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Very true. Have you ever heard a song in the store that reminded you of someone and you teared up? :)

Also, the color of the photo can cause a change in what you see - if I had left this photo in the original bright pink it might have evoked sunny happy feelings but with it painted in subdued muted tones I see a quieter, calm feel.

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agniese (50) · 7 years ago

I love how you captured water droplets form on leaves. And my answer for the question is yes, I believe so. Think how we look at people we love?

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

ooooo, that's a great point. How do we look at people we love. Not always with love that's for sure! This has given me something to think about today....thank you!

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emmamia (65) · 7 years ago

What a big flower! I usually don't pay much attention to peonies, but now, seeing them only in black and white they look so amazing and unique. And the water drops look like diamonds scattered all over them.

About your question - I can easily believe that. Emotions have a great impact on our vision of the world.

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks @emmamia. I like the water drops too. I'm glad you noticed them as well. Thank you for your insights too!

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intrepidphotos (75) · 7 years ago

Love Thoreau ; perception is everything in life. We all live such saturated lives now that we never have any space to see between the lines .

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

That can be true for sure. Everyone needs to take a breath, tune out the noise and just see.

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cognoscere (68) · 7 years ago

👍🏼👍🏼

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks cognoscere....two thumbs up is so nice!

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gillianpearce (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

I believe that what I see is determined by how I feel which is determined by what I'm thinking!

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

lol....you're so funny. I had to wrap my brain around your statement.

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trudeehunter (71) · 7 years ago

A wonderful quote to go with your wonderful monochrome capture @countrygirl I love the stages of growth represented in this photo......from fresh new buds to glorious blooms.

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Oh thanks @trudeehunter. You pointed out something I missed....the growth stages. Keen eye!

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trudeehunter (71) · 7 years ago

Very happy to oblige @countrygirl It is a gorgeous capture. Have you entered the #sevendaybnwchallenge yet? This image would be ideal for that.

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Yes, I've done that challenge already @trudeehunter. I was just asked again the other day. I might do it again if I can't get myself motivated. The challenges are good for that.

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artizm (60) · 7 years ago

my friend is a perfect photo! Excellent abstract , original and nice colors. Like a lot! Ceren :)

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thank you Ceren. I appreciate your opinions and insights. Glad you liked the photo.

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crazy-andy (61) · 7 years ago

Amazing work. I am glad that I found your profile :)

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks so much @crazy-andy!

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connieluebbert (44) · 7 years ago

beautiful!

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thank you!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

That is a stunning photograph!!

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

That's Deb.!

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pyrowngs (63) · 7 years ago

Beautiful peonies! Great photo!

countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thank you @pyrowngs. Appreciate it.

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sagor5828 (58) · 7 years ago

Amazing photography! continue this way.

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Thanks @sagor5828.

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boomerang (56) · 7 years ago

This post has received a 3.1 % upvote from @boomerang thanks to: @johnjgeddes

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booster (68) · 7 years ago

This post has received a 2.26 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @johnjgeddes.

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timmylace (45) · 7 years ago (edited)

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

no, no, no. This is spamming. Comment spamming.

It's bad steemit etiquette to comment on another's post with an invite to your post - no different than advertising something you have for sale when you are in a store.

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timmylace (45) · 7 years ago

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

I did inform you but you're still doing it. Reported.

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swissclive (63) · 7 years ago

@countrygirl. Well done. I am on a mission, like you, to stop this kind of attention seeking.

Sometimes, we are faced with irrational denials of wrongdoing, and kami-kazi like attacks, even for making a comment, without flag.

An example can be seen in a recent dialog I had with a spammer. The spammer had sprayed tens of blogs with a pretty girl’s photo and no meaningful comment. He has since removed all the offending photos, but he is still in denial that this is spamming.

You can amuse yourself with it here. Just search the comments section for my name, if this link doesn’t take you straight there.

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

I had to go to steemword to find your reply. Every time I tried to see it on my post it disappeared. I don't know what that's all about. I just wanted to say I got your reply. It must have something to do with the fact that he muted both of us.

Whatever. I'm not here to fight. I don't have the voting power to do that anyway. I checked the blog you linked me to....I wish people like that would go elsewhere to "play".

Thanks @swissclive. :)

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swissclive (63) · 7 years ago

Not sure what went wrong to stop you seeing comments. I never had such a problem. If you accidently hid a comment, just click on the “+” sign next to the flag (be careful not to click the flag). Otherwise if a comment is hidden/flagged (like above), you can click on “reveal comment”

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