Surprising Lives has always aimed to help, inform, and offer the many perspectives of all people in our world. One current topic is, are Jews in The USA safe, particularly considering the recent synagogue shooting and current political environment. I am very proud to welcome a new guest author, Gordon Andrews, who has agreed to offer his …
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Vulnerability.
“When your heart feels heavy like a ball of lead, and the walls start to build themselves up around you once more. You can’t help but think of how this even came to be. The one you love didn’t love you back; you’re vulnerable once again. You promised yourself it would never happen again. And …
Magic Macro Flowers By Su Leslie.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing the very talented photographer, Su Leslie, and her blog Zimmerbitch for about four years. Throughout those years Su has repeatedly impressed me with her stunning photographic posts. Su has also been a favourite guest author here on Surprising Lives, so I’m thrilled to offer a new compilation post of …
An Unlikely Fox Photo Opportunity.
“Yeah, I see you too!” Nature continuously amazes and impresses me but getting glimpses let alone shots of some of nature’s shyest creatures blows me away. So when I saw these beautifully natural, relaxed, and adorable fox photographs I was duly impressed. A morning yawn. Why are you watching me? “One second, what’s that?” …
NYC Light II – Photo
A Manhattan sunset captured from Queens across the East River. Part 2 in a New York trilogy called NYC Light. ~ Lars Sivars, Photographer This photo caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First, NYC is my fav city in the world. Yes, I think I like it even a bit better than London. But …
Polar Bear Love. – Photography.
“I saw a polar bear mother and her newborn cubs in Wapusk National Park, Canada in March 2016. The -35F degree windy weather became even more challenging after sleet coated my camera, lens, and other gear in a solid layer of ice. Luckily, after several days of waiting, the mother-cub finally emerged from her den …
You Can’t Pick Your Family But You Can Love Them
I love this post by Floridaborne or Joelle LeGrendre, one of our regular guest authors. I’m sure you will agree with me, especially if you’re an animal lover. It may coma come as no surprise to frequent readers of my blog that 3:00 am and I aren’t strangers. Unfortunately, when I’m ready to sleep again, my …
Awe Inspiring: Iceland’s Kirkjufell
Iceland’s Kirkjufell Photo by: Francesco Russo National Geographic
Surprising Gifts – A Guest Author Tanka Poem
Treasure life. See, hear, feel, inhale a forest scent, imprint each moment. In surprising ways we find everyday gifts meaningful. If you want to participate, here’s the link: http://ramblingsofawriter2016.com/2018/01/31/weekly-tanka-prompt-poetry-challenge-week-82-treasure-surprise/ ©Joelle LeGendre Joelle LeGendre is one of our popular guest authors. Click here to can see more of her Surprising Live’s posts.
Larung Bar Buddist Academy, Chendu, Sichuan, China.
A stunning photograph of the world’s biggest Buddhist school called the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy which inhabits over 40,000 monks and nuns. Larung Gar Buddist Academy.
Larung Bar Buddist Academy, Chendu, Sichuan, China.Read More
Aztec Dancer – Photography
“When most people think of Seattle, Washington, they picture cultural icons like Starbucks, Microsoft, and Boeing. But the city is also home to a thriving community of ethnic Aztecs. Here, an Aztec dancer dressed in handmade “atueno” (traditional dress) dances at an event held in honor of the Aztec New Year (March 12). The Aztec, …
Biei, Hokkaido, Japan.
“I saw the beautiful grove reflections in the early morning blue pond.” ~ Mashiro Hiroike Source: 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year | National Geographic