I woke up early this morning to a magnificent summer storm.
The incomparable sound of rolling thunder and rain; finally quenching the thirsty garden and filling puddles for small wild things.
Step outside and smell the very essence of summer.
A year in pictures – Happy 2016!
The turning of the calendar is a place in-between. A perspective both backwards and forwards. This year in pictures represents gratitude for what has been, and eager welcome of what is yet to come.
take time to enjoy small delights
be the change
even when it’s really bad, get your hands dirty and try to make repairs
appreciate the beauty that surrounds us
focus on what really matters
follow new paths
don’t be afraid to shine
spread the love
take time with family and friends
be happy
bake a cake
Celebrate!
(Happy 2016)
Finding beauty all around you
In a previous post (PowerPoint Design Best Practice) I discussed my #1 tip for creating beautiful and compelling presentation slides:
Just one problem – where to find fabulous backgrounds and images? Although there are lots of “free” image sites online, I have found that many of these tend to be over-used and/or not what I’m looking for. Stock images are a great option and alternative, but subscriptions can be costly.
Believe it or not, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to create your own gorgeous images. Composing and capturing the “perfect shot” is far from easy, but there is great beauty in the tiny details that surround us every day. Here are some examples of pictures I’ve taken that I can’t wait to use in future presentations. The extreme close-up strategy makes it easy even for rank amateurs like me to create my own image stock with a borrowed camera during a morning walk.
One word to ponder.
Something we are always learning and relearning.
Warm wishes for joy and peace in this holiday season
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