I love how the wind blows over the California hills sometimes. It sweeps it clean leaving only the strongest…from a small dry blade of grass with its roots firmly planted in the ground to a majestic oak. It reminds me how with all the turmoil of life surrounding us, we have to be firmly rooted in our beliefs and hear our inner voice. It’s there that we find our strength.
Standing Ground
Laura Macky Photography 
July 26, 2014 at 9:07 am
Such a fan of your work!
July 26, 2014 at 9:58 am
Thank you Alex! I love it when people like what I do. 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 9:09 am
Once I read your words, I found this image to be deep and profound…and I enjoy it so much more now.
July 26, 2014 at 9:59 am
Aw thank you Dan. 🙂 I’m glad you felt what I wrote here.
July 26, 2014 at 9:11 am
Where’s the love button? This is just gorgeous- and that’s not a word I use often. Wow! Your words that accompany this photo were not too shabby, either!
July 26, 2014 at 9:59 am
haha that is so cute Emilio….the LOVE button. ❤ Thank you so much!
July 26, 2014 at 10:08 am
❤ Love button is great! 🙂 Your work is wonderful, Laura! We love it sincerely!
July 26, 2014 at 10:15 am
There it is…the heart 🙂 ❤ Thank you Dina….I am touched!
July 26, 2014 at 9:15 am
I see it…
July 26, 2014 at 9:59 am
I’m so glad you do 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 9:27 am
Perfect, Laura! It soothes our inner thoughts in these times of turmoil. Thank you! 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 9:59 am
You’re welcome Fabio 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 9:36 am
LM…….very nicely done. I am usually not a fan of these motion blurred images, but this one sure changes my mind. Great vision and technique to put it all together…….j
July 26, 2014 at 10:00 am
Thank you so much! I do like using motion although I usually use it a lot more subtly than this. Glad I could change your mind!
July 26, 2014 at 10:01 am
Lovely powerful image, Laura. Thanks for sharing!
July 26, 2014 at 10:12 am
Thank you so much Daniel. I appreciate your comments. 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 10:08 am
I like the abstract quality this image. Did you do some rotating of the camera?
July 26, 2014 at 10:10 am
Whoa! That’s one incredible image, lady! And your words are perfect. I would frame this whole post if I could…Thanks!
July 26, 2014 at 10:16 am
Thank you so much Debi :)))
July 26, 2014 at 10:29 am
Quite an emotional image even without the explanation. Just stunning!
July 26, 2014 at 10:31 am
I’m so happy that you like it. It means a lot to me when people respond in this way. Thank you. 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 10:33 am
The image leaves a lot to imagination – a good thing Laura!
July 26, 2014 at 10:44 am
Thanks so much 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 10:47 am
And it’s hot too.. I hope they don’t send me to Concord this afternoon…
July 26, 2014 at 1:07 pm
It’s awful today!
July 26, 2014 at 11:05 am
sweet inspiration, Laura!
for some reason
i feel a little shaky
looking at it, though 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 1:08 pm
🙂
July 26, 2014 at 11:10 am
A very profound thought to accompany a thought-provoking image. Thank you.
July 26, 2014 at 1:09 pm
I so appreciate your comments! Thank YOU. 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 11:33 am
Great text and image.
July 26, 2014 at 1:09 pm
Thanks so much Robert. 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 1:11 pm
Like you said…great when we step out of our usual fare.
July 26, 2014 at 1:18 pm
I think it’s good to push the boundaries and thanks much 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 11:39 am
Amazing photo!
July 26, 2014 at 1:09 pm
I appreciate you saying so, thank you!
July 26, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Ooooh I like what you’ve done with this.
July 26, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Yay! Thank you 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 4:09 pm
your image is superb!
July 26, 2014 at 6:10 pm
Thank you so much!
July 26, 2014 at 4:29 pm
A resounding yes in agreement 🙂
Such a memorable post – image and words. Perfect Laura!!
July 26, 2014 at 6:10 pm
I love that! A resounding yes. I’ll take it! Thank you so much Robyn. 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Pleasure 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 4:48 pm
Awesomeness Laura.
Love your work.
Cheers,
Lance
July 26, 2014 at 6:13 pm
I’m so glad. Thanks much Lance!
July 26, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Swept away by the image…
July 26, 2014 at 6:13 pm
Come baaaaack!!! Thank you 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 6:40 pm
sucked in or swept away….can’t decide.
fab Laura.
July 26, 2014 at 6:46 pm
Thank you! :))
July 26, 2014 at 9:47 pm
nicely abstract, interesting image.
July 27, 2014 at 7:16 am
Thank you Ben 🙂
July 26, 2014 at 9:51 pm
beautiful
July 27, 2014 at 7:16 am
Thank you!
July 27, 2014 at 1:57 am
Phweeee that’s a great feeling in there Laura !
Words just perfect .
July 27, 2014 at 7:17 am
Aw thank you :))))
July 27, 2014 at 7:03 am
Gorgeous interpretation of the incredible strength and motion of our inner voice. The more rooted in that space we are, the deeper the life experience! Yay for getting deep 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 7:19 am
It’s there, I just don’t show it. lol. Thank you Carrie. 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 7:43 am
very profound Laura both words and photo!
July 27, 2014 at 7:57 am
Thank you so much! Once in awhile it comes out.
July 27, 2014 at 8:13 am
Love what you’ve done with the photo … looks a vicious wind…
July 27, 2014 at 8:21 am
It was windy in photoshop that day. 😉
July 27, 2014 at 12:23 pm
Nicely done my friend! Great words too 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Thank you Sarah! Once in awhile I can form a sentence that’s not full of laughs, although not too often. 😀
July 27, 2014 at 3:26 pm
Anything prose or poetry-like tends to bring out my serious side too! I’ve tried writing comedic verse and it just doesn’t work :$
July 27, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Truth.
July 27, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Sensational Laura! I would love this framed on my wall to look at every day, together with you your words; an inspiring Sunday post. Beautiful 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Aww thank you Andrew! I’m glad you like it. 🙂 Now can you convince my hubby that I can have something of mine on the walls?
July 27, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Tell him if ever there was a photo worthy of framing and enjoying every day this is it 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 5:08 pm
Thanks Andrew 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Such beautiful words Laura. And the photograph is truly amazing!
July 27, 2014 at 6:45 pm
I’m so glad you liked them! I’m not much of a writer but it’s fun to try 🙂
July 27, 2014 at 10:31 pm
Beautiful work, Laura! You’ve really managed to capture the movement and color of our summer landscape.
July 27, 2014 at 11:00 pm
Thank you 🙂
July 28, 2014 at 4:08 am
Indeed, Laura, we can learn from nature, if we can see, hear and feel. Very nicely done, a photo with a lesson for all.
July 28, 2014 at 7:39 am
Thank you Robert. Once in awhile I’m not funny. 😛
July 28, 2014 at 7:51 am
Understood, completely. 😛 back
July 28, 2014 at 7:52 am
hehe
July 28, 2014 at 6:18 am
Beautiful abstract, Laura!
July 28, 2014 at 7:39 am
Thank you very much Eden. By the way, I adore your name!
July 28, 2014 at 7:40 am
Thank you Laura! 🙂
July 28, 2014 at 8:34 am
Beautiful what you did with this image and it is perfect, just so powerful with the words you spoke of. The Inner Place and all else flows from that place. Incredible, Laura, what I have read and have seen here today. Thank you. Love, Amy
July 28, 2014 at 8:36 am
Thank you for your kind words Amy. It’s not often I can take down the “funny mask” and show a bit of what goes on inside. I’m more comfy being funny. But thank you…I appreciate it!!
July 28, 2014 at 8:48 am
You should show more of the “serious deep”, Laura. Look how many responded to this post, just look at the comments. Many were touched, and that is what it is all about. Touching and encouraging those who view your work, to help them with their own lives. At least this is how I see it. It’s scary to show our vulnerable and deep sides, yet when we do, so many Hearts “sigh” and say OH YES! With Love, Amy
July 28, 2014 at 11:52 am
Thank you amy :). I also hope my funny side lifts people up and puts a smile on their faces. Sometimes I like to change it up but mostly it’s easier for me to be on the perky side. It distracts me from my own baggage. Thank you for your encouraging words….another more serious one will be next week. Hugs Amy!
July 28, 2014 at 1:54 pm
You can be serious without having to include baggage. I’ve learned how to do it. The words that come from me are ususally from life experience, yet they are worded to encourage others. At least I hope they do. I look forward to all your work, being it either serious or funny. This post really struck home with me, and I really thank you. Love, Amy
July 28, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Wow this from you really spoke TRUTH to me. Thank you too! 🙂
July 28, 2014 at 2:02 pm
Oh, Laura, you are so welcome. I am SO glad you understand. Bless your Heart! Love, Amy
July 28, 2014 at 4:29 pm
😀
July 28, 2014 at 9:28 am
Such brilliant motion in this piece Laura!
July 28, 2014 at 11:54 am
Thank you Sharon!
July 28, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Nice painterly effect
July 28, 2014 at 1:01 pm
Thank you much! I have fun doodling in photoshop. 🙂
July 28, 2014 at 3:22 pm
I thought it was in camera. Nice
July 28, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Yeah right! lol Thanks 🙂
July 28, 2014 at 5:00 pm
It could have
July 28, 2014 at 5:11 pm
I’m way too lame to do that kind of thing haha.
July 29, 2014 at 3:40 am
You are funny
July 29, 2014 at 7:14 am
You just noticed????? 😛
July 28, 2014 at 1:29 pm
Powerful. I can’t look away.
July 28, 2014 at 1:40 pm
That’s so neat you feel that way. Thank you!
July 28, 2014 at 7:41 pm
I didn’t notice it at first but after looking at it again it looks like a dragon’s head where everything is spinning together. Fits perfectly together with the words as it’s like it’s standing its ground against all the turmoil coming at it. Great job Laura!
July 29, 2014 at 7:12 am
Wow great imagination. Kinda like seeing clouds! Thank you Justin.
July 29, 2014 at 8:10 pm
Well done. Very impressive. Hugs, Barbara
July 29, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Thank you Barbara. 🙂