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31-JAN-2008

The Movement of Life.

Thursday Challenge ~ Movement.
It's not obvious, but these two plants, a Jade and a White Pine,
more than any plants I've ever grown, seem to be in a constant state of movement
upwards and outwards. The White Pine is special because it was given to me when I was
first diagnosed with cancer in 1999 (in remission now);
then it was only a splinter of a plant about 8 inches tall.
Now it stands nearly 3 feet tall and three and a half feet wide. I've never been able to grow a Jade plant before this one; from just one small stem, it has grown two feet in about 15 months.

Kodak Z650
1/8s f/2.8 at 6.3mm iso160 full exif

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Inga Morozoff01-Feb-2008 14:20
Wonderful interpretation!
Yvonne01-Feb-2008 02:44
I love this sort of movement!
Dan Chusid01-Feb-2008 02:40
Time moves slowly when we want it to speed up
and fast when we want it to slow down.
I guess it's all about balance.
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography31-Jan-2008 22:01
very nice
Guest 31-Jan-2008 21:02
Nice interpretation and very meaningful to know the story behind it!
Guest 31-Jan-2008 20:27
One that has great meaning for you, wonderful..v
Al Chesworth31-Jan-2008 19:11
A triffid, it will be taller than you next year.
Jola Dziubinska31-Jan-2008 15:32
Very nice interpretation.
Jonathan Popp31-Jan-2008 13:41
terrific idea!
Dick Lowthian31-Jan-2008 13:34
Great entries, Carol, and nice story to go along with the photos.
Silvia Roitman31-Jan-2008 13:14
excellent!!!
Guest 31-Jan-2008 13:00
Like the lateral thinking,Carol.Like the story behind the pics!
Ann...31-Jan-2008 11:40
Lovely idea and a beautiful shot.
Ilana gil31-Jan-2008 10:52
Beautiful entry and very nice idea!
Sheila31-Jan-2008 09:28
Good interpretation of movement!
beverley harrison31-Jan-2008 08:41
great idea....
Barbara Heide31-Jan-2008 08:19
beautiful entry!
Alexa Bloesch31-Jan-2008 08:14
Impressive strength and vigour portrayed. Great entry!
Maaike Huizer31-Jan-2008 06:46
Beautiful entry!
Barry S Moore31-Jan-2008 06:24
Imaginative entry. Glad to hear that the plants can add so much to your well being
carolynne_w31-Jan-2008 06:13
These images are a wonderful selection for this week's challenge!
Guest 31-Jan-2008 05:47
Very nice!
Guest 31-Jan-2008 04:50
Lovely idea and photo. Well done.
Patricia Lay-Dorsey31-Jan-2008 04:00
Beautiful entry...both images and your story.
Greg Harp31-Jan-2008 03:37
Marvelous entry, nice shot.
Carol Rollins31-Jan-2008 03:26
Excellent entry, Carol! These are great. V
royalld31-Jan-2008 02:56
Awesome entry.
As you said, all movement is "not obvious".
Laura Sebastianelli31-Jan-2008 02:44
Lovely....
Cindi Smith31-Jan-2008 02:35
Movement of life....some move up and some move on. Wonderful entry!
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