Thanksgiving Rose — Computer Art by kenne
My Thanksgiving rose
It is yours if you want it
A gift of my love.
— kenne
Thanksgiving Rose — Computer Art by kenne
— kenne
Dragonflies — Image by kenne
What is it about a work of art, even when it is bought and sold in the market, that makes us distinguish it from . . . pure commodities? A work of art is a gift, not a commodity. . . works of art exist simultaneously in two “economies”, a market economy and a gift economy. Only one of these is essential, however: a work of art can survive without the market, but where there is no gift, there is no art.
— Lewis Hyde
“Becoming is Superior to Being” — Paul Klee (An early 1970’s gift from Larry J. Bailey)
— kenne
Jeri, Mother Virginia, Joy & Jody (July 8, 2012) — Image by kenne
It was just less than three weeks ago that Joy was in southern California planning her mother’s 90th birthday celebration with sisters, Jody and Jeri. This past Tuesday she returned, this time to her mother’s death-bed. This afternoon Virginia pasted away peacefully. She is survived by her eight children, many grand and great-grandchildren.
— kenne
Sunflower Image by kenne
My Sunflower
Sunflower.
Smile
in my dream.
Sunflower.
Orange
touch of gold.
Sunflower.
Big
as the sky.
Sunflower.
Blossom
trying to turn.
Sunflower.
Gift
without pushback.
Sunflower.
Close
to the breast.
Sunflower.
Cunning
among lovers
kenne
Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalist (SCVN) Dan, with Kindergarten Students — Image by kenne
When given a gift, the only appropriate response is gratefulness. Life is a gift. Each day is filled with blessings — just by our presence, we are able to express our gratitude.
I’m grateful I can spend time in nature capturing its many beautiful moments. Still, for many, it is easy to miss the beauty of nature. Many do not have the opportunity to spend time out in nature. However, through the time-lapse photography of Louie Schwartzberg’s we can experience the stunning beauty of nature. (See Moving Art by Louie Schwartzberg)
Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director, and producer whose notable career spans more than three decades providing breathtaking imagery for feature films, television shows, documentaries and commercials.
The following video is a TEDx San Fransisco presentation, which includes his short film on Gratitude and Happiness, reminding us of the precious gift of life, and the beauty all around us.
kenne