To gild refinèd gold, to paint the lily,
To throw a perfume on the violet,
To smooth the ice, or add another hue
Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish,
Is wasteful and ridiculous excess.
Some of the most memorable moments I’ve had as a child was the times that I had at the beach. Not so much in terms of swimming, but actually playing in the sand. The following pictures below are some of the most exquisite I’ve ever seen. I’m no expert, but I think […]
In The Philippines, Holy Saturday, is called Black Saturday or Sábado de Gloria. The city is literally dead, and business is usually not transacted during this day. It’s even hard to catch a cab during these days. But, there are a lot of things to do in terms of religious activities.
The wonder of childhood, the fun of bubbles, and the wonderland that is the world. To see the surroundings as a child is to reminisce of your own innocence, when life was simple, and when making bubbles was the most important thing you did during the day.
It’s nearing summertime, won’t you go out, and […]
05 Apr
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I also liked this following set of photos made into a video with some background music. The pictures were of last year’s celebrations, but it rarely ever changes from year to year, all of the activities are pretty much about the same. Enjoy!
One of the best places to truly feel the experience of the Stations of the Cross is in Cebu, Philippines. There, you will not only walk far from station to station, but you will have to do it walking uphill. At Celestial Gardens, Banawa Hills, Cebu City — hundreds, if not thousands, go […]
I saw this picture, and was captured at the bird’s feather. Especially the bright red coat. Nature is such an artist, God is such a creator.
The Golden Pheasant or Chinese Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom […]
Sitting, looking out into the sea
Wondering, thinking of beauty and peace
Wondrous light, oh wondrous inspiration
It is a dream, sweet child! a waking dream,
A blissful certainty, a vision bright,
Of that rare happiness, which even on earth
Heaven gives to those it loves.
(photocredit: valentin)
A truthful page is childhood’s lovely face,
Whereon sweet Innocence has record made,
An outward semblance of the young heart’s grace,
Where truth, and love, and trust are all portrayed.
– SHILLABER
(photocredit: pelayo)
This wonderful world.
My shelter.
My solace.
The wonderful artist and creator that is God. The beauty of flight, the beauty of the sunset, the clouds… Thank you for all that you have given us.. including ducks…
(photocredit: viorica)