Category: ART

Under the bridge…

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, quotes

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Art is what gets us beyond what is real. It makes reality more real. It also shortens the distance we gotta travel to see how connected we are.
(Laura Pritchett, Sky Bridge: A Nove)

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Dawna Bowles published from Iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com copyright 2014

Graffiti Lux and Murals Luxuriating in Ephemeral Art

ART, INTERESTS, PAINTINGS

http://graffitiluxandmurals.com/
Visit this page to view an extraordinary display of street art.
It’s absolutely beautiful!

Graffiti Lux and Murals
Luxuriating in Ephemeral Art

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Published from iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com
[by Dawna Bowles (C)2014]

A gift from the heart

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY

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My daughter Candice is so thoughtful. She is always buying, or makeing me unique gifts that are usually a treasure of nostalgia.

She gave me this necklace last year while I was in Portland Oregon. It appears to be one made in the 70’s.

She gave it to me for no apparent reason other than, she thought I would love it, and of course like everything she gives me or makes me it’s sincere and precious to me.

I miss Portland and I miss my children.  I have two daughters and four grandchildren that reside there, and I’m certainly overdue for a visit.

Published from iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com
[by Dawna Bowles (C)2014]

I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

ART, Humor, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Smile in spite of yourself, even if it hurts.

Today I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn’t find any new prospects to photograph.
I went to Old Navy, and on my way out the door, I looked up and saw these mannequins smiling. My first  thought was, “how funny.”  I then said if they can smile being stuck up there, then I’m sure I could smile and get unstuck from down here. 
It worked. ~°•○☆”smiles”☆○•°~

I had to smile in spite of myself.
I snapped a few shots then left the store with a sincerity of heart, and a fresh perspective on life.

(Dawnasong)

Published from iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com
[by Dawna Bowles (C)2014]

My rubicund thorn

ART, LOVE POEMS, PHOTOGRAPHY

Your beauty is without measure

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In wrath you change

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A protection I blame…

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A sacrifice in pain…

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Your softness returns reluctantly…
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I missed you…

Published by Dawna Bowles (C)2014 from Iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com

Today’s Brunch photos

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Out door malls in Arizona

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Palm decor

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Brunch time with misting lines 108° today….we ate inside. We’re not seasoned Arizonaian’s yet. Outside dinning in this weather is for guys like poncho and lefty. {{{{Laughs}}}}

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In Arizona misting lines are hung above out door dining, for a refreshing mist that slightly caresses you while you’re enjoying your brunch.

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Published by Dawna Bowles (C)2014 from Iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com

The Day I Stopped Turning

ART, INTERESTS, LOVE POEMS, Poetry

Reminiscent of times before my record player stopped playing my song, merry-go-rounds, carousels,
and I, the forgotten ferris wheel stopped turning and left me on high…

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I found this image on line and it made me feel like I was able to touch a profound moment from the past.

This image is from..
ttp://fuckyouimagentleman.tumblr.com/post/94715026112/de-preciated-abandoned-ferris-wheel-by-city

Published by Dawna Bowles (C)2014 from Iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com

Robin Williams You Are Gone…

ART, INTERESTS, LOVE POEMS, Robin Williams

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Robin Williams, what can we say, you are gone and so is a part of us.
Today’s memory saddens us.
Yesterday’s memories will keep you with us forever, always encouraging our hearts to smile.

Your astounding ability to nudge us out of our comfort zones, has changed us profoundly, and because of it, we are wiser.

You were a lighthouse, when we needed guidance and understanding of our world.

You made us laugh in spite of ourselves.

You gave us a uniqueness of vision that could never be surpassed.

You touched our hearts, and made us feel love, no matter how hard we tried not to feel.

You turned our sadness into endless smiles.

You challenged our minds to ponder.

You were a bridge that we needed to cross.

You were our reflections when we were afraid to see.

Robin Williams, you are loved, and missed beyond measure and,
I can’t say it any better than Don Mclean.
“The world was never created for anyone as beautiful as you.”

Your friend and greatest fan always,
Sincerely,
Dawnasong

[Dawna Bowles (C) 8/2014]

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Koko the Gorilla with Robin Williams.mp4: http://youtu.be/GorgFtCqPEs

Babylonian Fall

ART, INTERESTS, LOVE POEMS

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Like a soul without radiance.

As a heartbeat without rhythm.

A violin absent of its bow.

A visionary with hollow eyes.

His dream apparently has died.

Comparisons of contrast as, brass resounding in the wind.

Is a nuisance of its tone.

Incongruity is the equal of its sum.

Resonance of harmony, is of course an impossibility.

As a conductor of a symphony directs with amputated arms.

So is a society blinded by demise.

Humanity is hopeless, filling rivers with her cries.

As history repeats a babylonian fall.

A Holocaust of America.

Will be remembered in her majesty.

Only as a “pop” on every Facebook wall.

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Published from iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com
[by Dawna Bowles (C)2014]

LEVI FOREVER YOUNG

ART, FAMILY, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Levi,

May God’s bless and keep you always,
May your wishes always come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
(Bob Dylan)

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Published from iblogstr8sicit.WordPress.com
by [Donna Bowles (C)2014]

~HOKUM~

ART

Playing with colors of photography
Like a finger painting child you see
I love to play makeing messes all day
Idle hands are the “devils-workshop”
The conclusion of what my Mother would say..
Get to work there’s no time for play
Yet spectrums of rainbows
Insures a renewal of life
Mother I beg you
this hokum brings strife

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LONELY TREES.. CONTINUED

ART

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Oh my I am indeed surprised
To see you back so soon
I had a few lonely nights
My dreams of you made me bloom

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Thoughts of you provoked me to feel light
Did you bring your camera tonight
We could show the world my grin
Look at my silhouetted limbs

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I practiced to be great while you were gone so that I might sing a lovely song
Will you be my friend forever and a
Starry Starry night

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Naught allowing them to cut me
To a hollowed trunk
Did you catch that smile
It was the best    ~**smiling**~
☆~snap°•○~●☆snap°•○●☆snap○•☆
Oh I look handsome°•○●~blushing~°•○
Thank you for taking the time
You did catch a good side of mine
Will you come back tomorrow
And stay with me
It gets terribly lonesome
Without my best friend and me
Goodnight sweet dreams

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[by Dawna D. Bowles
(C) 2014]