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Red (Flame) Skimmer 2 comments

Red (Flame) skimmer (Libellula saturata) — Photo-Artistry by kenne

Philosophy is like trying to open a safe with a combination lock:
each little adjustment of the dials seems to achieve nothing,
only when everything is in place does the door open.

— Ludwig Wittgenstein

Posted June 18, 2022 by kenneturner in Arizona, Capturing the Moment, Dragonfly, Information, Photo-Artistry, Quote, Sweetwater, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Dragonfly, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Quote, Red Flame Skimmer, Tucson Arizona

Sonoran Abstract 2 comments

Sonoran Abstract — Photo-Artistry by kenne

All art contains elements taken
from what is perceived as real.
The more elements are distorted,
reflecting a common ground
of color and line, allowing
each to stand alone,
while searching for new ways
to express emotions beyond
the reach of words.

— kenne

Posted December 14, 2021 by kenneturner in Abstract Art, Information, Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Poetry, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Poetry, Sonoran Abstract, Sonoran Desert

Cut Saguaro Ten Years Out 3 comments

I took this image in September 2011 while on my first Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists (SCVN) nature walk.
I was so appalled that someone cut off the top of this young (probably 35-40 years old) saguaro cactus.

Sadly, over the years, I have frequently seen this type of vandalism.

This Image, taken July 27, 2021, illustrates the resiliency of nature. — Image by kenne

Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns,
so that each small piece of her fabric reveals
the organization of the entire tapestry.

— Richard Feynman

Posted August 31, 2021 by kenneturner in Capturing the Moment, Hiking, Information, Nature, nature walk, Photography, Quote, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists, Saguaro Cactus, Santa Catalina Mountains, SCVN, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Giant Saguaros, Nature, Philosophy, Photography, Quote, Richard Feynman, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, SCVN, Ten Years Out, Tucson Arizona, Vandalism

In Spite Of . . . 2 comments

In Spite of the Drought Nature Finds Ways To Survive — Image by kenne

Life is a journey

trying to learn

the unwritten

laws of living.

— kenne

Posted March 29, 2021 by kenneturner in Information, Nature, Philosophy, Photography, Poetry, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Desert Drought, Laws of Living, Life, Philosophy, Poetry, Poppies, Tucson Arizona

Pipevine Swallowtail Abstract Leave a comment

Pipevine Swallowtail Abstract — Photo-Artistry by kenne

“There are moments in our lives, there are moments in a day, when we seem to see beyond the usual.
Such are the moments of our greatest happiness. Such are the moments of our greatest wisdom.
If one could but recall his vision by some sort of sign. It was in this hope that the arts were invented.
Sign-posts on the way to what may be. Sign-posts toward greater knowledge.”

— Robert Henri

Posted March 29, 2021 by kenneturner in Abstract Art, Butterflies, Information, Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Abstract Art, painter, Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Pipevine Swallowtail, Quote, Robert Henri

Cooper’s Hawk After Sex Leave a comment

Cooper’s Hawk after Sex — Image by kenne

Sometimes to love someone, you’ve got to be a stranger.

— kenne

Posted March 19, 2021 by kenneturner in Cooper's Hawk, Information, Philosophy, Photography, Quote, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Coopers Hawk, Philosophy, Photography, Quote, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson Arizona

The Desert Winds Are Blowing 2 comments

March 2021 Sunset Paintings — Photo-Artistry by kenne

The desert winds

are blowing

Dust in the air

A haze on the horizon

Is it today, tomorrow

Or the end of time?

I’m an old man taking

A look at my life

At seasons through eyes
Still chasing the rabbit

So I will ask Alice

Where will I be tomorrow?

Tomorrow can be a long time
I don’t care anymore
Just responding
To life’s facades
Looking for an answer
Have I been deceived?

Not knowing for sure
Will not cease exploring
In time arriving at a place
Which was the beginning
Will there be knowledge of
The place for the first time?

— kenne

Posted March 12, 2021 by kenneturner in Art, Information, Photo-Artistry, Poetry, Sunset, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Poetry, Sunset, Tucson Arizona

Death On A Sabino Canyon Trail Leave a comment

Death On A Sabino Canyon Trail — Image by kenne

We name time when we say:

every thing has its time.

This means:

everything which actually is,

every being comes and goes at the right time

and remains for a time during the time allotted to it.

Every thing has its time.

— Martin Heidegger

Posted November 21, 2020 by kenneturner in Hiking, Information, Martin Haidegger, Philosophy, Photography, Quote, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Death along the trail, Every thing has its time, Hiking, Martin Heidegger, Philosophy, Quote, Sabino Canyon, Saguaro Cactus, Time, Tucson Arizona

Tree By The Tanque Verde Wash 2 comments

Tree by the Tanque Verde Wash — Photo-Artistry by kenne

“Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life.
If you continue to believe as you have always believed,
you will continue to act as you have always acted.
If you continue to act as you have always acted,
you will continue to receive what you have always received.
If you want different results in your life or your work,
all you have to do is change your mind.”

— Unknown

Posted September 11, 2020 by kenneturner in Abstract Art, Existential Moment, Information, Photo-Artistry, Poetry, Tanque Verde Wash, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Poetry, Tanque Verde Wash, Tree By the Wash, Tucson Arizona

A Moment Of Peace Leave a comment

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico — Image by kenne

Posted August 29, 2020 by kenneturner in Capturing the Moment, Information, Photo-Artistry, Poetry

Tagged with A Moment of Peace, Philosophy, Photography, Poetry, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico

Cactus Flower 2 comments

Cactus Flower — Photo-Artistry by kenne

“I feel that a real living form is the natural result
of the individual’s effort to create the living thing
out of the adventure of his spirit into the unknown —
it has where experienced something — felt something —
it has not understood — and from that experience
comes the desire to make the unknown — known —

Making the unknown — known — in terms of one’s medium
is all-absorbing — if you stop to think of the form — as form
you are lost — The artist’s form must be inevitable —
You mustn’t think you won’t succeed –“

— Georgia O’Keeffe in a letter to Sherwood Anderson, 1923

Posted January 27, 2020 by kenneturner in Cactus Blossom, Georgia O'Keeffe, Information, Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Quote, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with cactus flower, Georgia O'Keeffe, Philosophy, Photo-Artistry, Quote, Sherwood Anderson, Tucson Arizona

Windmill On Hope Camp Trail Leave a comment

Windmill On Hope Camp Trail — Image by kenne

Where do you go
when you’re
Already gone?

— kenne

Posted October 23, 2019 by kenneturner in Black & White Photography, Information, Philosophy, Photography, Tucson Arizona

Tagged with B&W Photography, Hope Camp, Philosophy, Poetry, Windmill

Canyon Sunrise Leave a comment

Canyon Sunrise — Image by kenne

We must rediscover the distinction between hope and expectation.

— Ivan Illich

Posted October 21, 2019 by kenneturner in Arizona, Information, Photography, Quote

Tagged with Canyon Sunrise, Ivan Illich, Philosophy, Photography, Quote

Cholita Grandma — Photo-Artistry 2 comments

Cholita Grandma — Photo-Artistry by kenne

The world is full of travellers.
Once in a year go to someplace you have never been before.
You will meet Confused seekers, Hopeful wanderers,
Enthusiastic story-tellers, Happy families.
Look into their eyes and stuff your eyes with wonder,
live as if you’d drop dead any moment.
Look at the world. It’s more beautiful than any dream you’d have ever seen.
Make the most beautiful travel diary and open it up your third generation
because only your grandchildren will understand what your children will fail to.