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David Barton's avatar

Beautiful writing and evocative images; I really feel that I’m walking that very same path 🌿

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you David, I am so glad you got that feeling. 🥰

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

Beautiful storytelling and photography. The water droplets are like jewels 💎

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so much! They really are, sparkling and perfect. ♡♡♡

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Phoebe Freer's avatar

I love the whimsy of your writing style. And gorgeous photos - you really took me into the woodlands with this piece. 💚

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you! It's so fun to explore the whimsical side of both myself and the forest. So happy that you enjoyed it. ♡♡♡

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Carri's avatar

Those ferns! Thanks again for helping me to take a breath.

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

So happy to provide that moment for you. The ferns are just divine, aren't they?

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Carri's avatar

They are!

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Tami Close's avatar

We're bound for Imagination! I've really connected, recently, with my powers of pure Imagination, so much that I was singing the lyrics last night to Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka). And, here you are, in the same frequency.

In my walk through the forest, with my imagination boots on, I saw Fern, drenched in water drops from her recent squirt gun fight with Red. I could hear the giggles and laughter as Fern and Red, each took turns, in their water play.

Oh, Whitney, it is indeed pure Imagination leading the forest journey! Thank you ever so much, your Majesty!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

How fun, I love your imagination while scrolling through this post!

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TrustPeace's avatar

Green reverence, the most spectacular gift of nature. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. 🌿

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

♡♡

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Dabbas Baba's avatar

Thank you for yet another wonderful post. Your weekly posts are a high point of my week. It really feels like going to a trip in the nature. 🤗🌱🍃

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Thank you so very much, that truly means so much to hear. ♡♡♡

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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

I love that you go from the grand to the close up!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Such a joy to capture all angles and aspects! ♡

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JudyC's avatar

Whenever I see your photos, I always think of the scenes in Walt Disney’s Fantasia of the fairies making dew drops on the forest leaves! I keep expecting to see a sprite caught by one of your photos!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

Oh, I love Fantasia, and that piece in particular always lives within me! Also, Fern Gully is one I often imagine when I'm out in the forest.

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JudyC's avatar

Soooo gorgeous! For those of us who live in arid or semi-arid climes, these photos are especially nourishing! Oh, the poppies! Sigh!

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

I'm glad I can provide some luscious greenery to you, and any, who live in such different climates! Thank you Judy. ♡

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Cynthia Woodyard's avatar

Beautiful timing, how did you know! Thank you!🥰

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Whitney Barkman's avatar

♡♡♡

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