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Absolutely beautiful images and storytelling!

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Jul 9Liked by Whitney Barkman

Whitney, you are such a talented writer! Capturing the senses in your writing, I come here for my peace and calm for the day when I need it. I also get overstimulated by the noise and hustle and bustle of summer. Thank you for sharing your gift!

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Thank you Jayme! That's so kind of you to say. 🥰 I'm so happy that you're enjoying the calm and peace I can share from the forest. 🤍

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Jul 8Liked by Whitney Barkman

As a professional gardener I also find summer unfortunately hectic and far too hot for comfort. Also Its amazing to look at a Lupin that has no Aphids on it all. Its so clean and beautiful!

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Oh, I bet you feel that discomfort in summer being a professional gardener. Hoping you find some shady moments of calm from time to time. This lupin was really in prime condition, so lucky I caught it at the right time.

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Sure do. I live in England and this year has been thankfully, quite mild so far. Most people think I am lucky to be outside in the summer. So many people work indoors and they romanticise about being out in the elements. I wouldn’t swap it for anything but its certainly challenging!

Thanks for your posts. They are very calming and meditative.

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Lovely, Whitney! Thank you. I, too, get very overstimulated by all the noise of summer, especially living so close to a lake. There is so much noise! Totally resonates with me and, thus, when I read your work, my level of calm and peace is enhanced. XO

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That makes me really happy to hear that my work can help with feeling more calm and peaceful. Thanks Danielle!

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Jul 7Liked by Whitney Barkman

Oh, my! What a wealth of riches you have brought us today! Each picture better than the last until the spectacular lupin! Such a treat!

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Thank you so much Judy, that's so kind, I'm super happy you enjoyed these captures.

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Jul 7Liked by Whitney Barkman

These are so beautiful! I love that rose.. A forest after the rain is very special.

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Thank you Carri! It is so special and I'm glad you enjoyed it with me.

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I love keeping my eyes at my feet to see what little things I might be missing! Also, I saw (online) yellow lupins today for the first time. I didn’t realize they came in yellow at all. Gorgeous pics, as always!!

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Oh wow! I've never seen yellow ones before, I didn't realize they came in that colour either. How lovely! Thank you so much Natalie.

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I love how you've captured these as both shiny and brooding. Pensive delights!

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Thank you Martin!

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