I actually thought ahead a bit on this week’s challenge. We were at the zoo on Saturday for Andy’s birthday, and as we were walking around, I noticed some things that made me feel peaceful (despite my crazy boys running around and the commotion over by the prairie dog lair that was swarming with peacocks).
A gorgeous willow tree, it’s long, flowing branches swaying in the breeze. (I grew up with a willow tree in my yard, and loved swinging on the branches. My dad, however, really hated the branches when they ended up all over the lawn after a big storm!)
Two beautiful swans, lazily swimming around the man-made “lake” in the middle of the zoo.
Sunlight, filtering through the clouds.
See other peaceful captures over at Beth’s blog!
Those are beautiful, I have always wanted a weeping willow tree! Makes you want to take a nap just watching it blow in the wind! Great job!
Lovely… willow trees are my favorite trees. Your shot of the sunlight is beautiful!! Have a peaceful day!
These are so peaceful and beautiful. I want to be there 🙂
Beautiful shots!
(we have a willow tree that my husband despises!!!)
I love willow trees so much. The clouds are beautiful, too. Great peaceful captures, even if it was loud and crazy at the zoo. You’d never know from looking 🙂
The swan picture is magnificent!
Everytime my 5 yo daughter sees a weeping willow she announces it and I have to say “awwwwww, why you so sad?”
Love the willow shots!
Oh wow, those are so beautiful! I especially love the weeping willow. There is something so magical about them.
What lovely shots! I especially like the willow tree; it is such a graceful–and peaceful–tree!
I love your shots! The sunlight through the clouds is beautiful and very peaceful.
I love these! Especially the first one!
these are all great, but the swans made my heart jump, very nice shot!
Oh wow, I especially love the first 2. They are amazing!
I LOVE willow trees…we just had to cut down ours because it was uprooting the driveway, I was so upset. There’s nothing better than reading a book under a willow tree on a gorgeous day.
Beautiful shots. They emanate peace!
Oh my goodness! Your pictures of peace are so great. I LOVE willow trees. I love how you caught the branches dancing in mid air : ) All of your shots are so perfect. So peaceful!
Awesome peace shots this week! I love them all. Wish I was laying under those trees looking up at the clouds.