Tag: rain
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The Gift That Holds Us~
Rain falls quietly on the old stone bridge in Qibao, as the figure under the umbrella becomes part of the story of the place. The droplets draw lines on the umbrella’s surface, each one marking time, memory, and a quiet persistence. I’ve always been drawn to rain—not just the way it transforms the landscape, but…
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Rainy Days and the Texture of Feeling~
There was something in the air today, a strange kind of stillness. It rained in Düsseldorf after many days of sunshine— but not the kind of rain that chills the bones. It was warm. Soft. A spring drizzle. And still, it felt unusual to me. Having grown up in Lebanon, where warm weather always meant…
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A Love Letter to the Rain
Here in Germany, when it rains, the sky feels as though it leans in closer, as if to whisper, “All is well.” It’s a peculiar sensation, one that dances between a gentle gloom and a quiet comfort. The rain envelopes the world, softening the edges, muting the noise, and creating a space that feels safe,…
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Embracing Surrender: Finding Peace in Chaos
As the world spins faster, louder, and more unpredictable, I’ve discovered that the most profound answers often come not from resistance but from surrender. It may seem counterintuitive, even passive, to stand still amidst the chaos and simply allow things to be as they are. Yet, in a time when we’re flooded with uncertainty and…
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Daily Coffee Talk~ 58/365
Hi from a great rainy evening in Germany, Despite the grey that covers the sky in a monotonous blanket with no texture, I feel a wave of inspiration. We are created to be able to create, and I am constantly being moved to create. I will keep it short and wish you an inspired rest…
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Morning Coffee Talk~24/365
Good Morning, It’s cloudy here in North West Germany with clouds threatening to rain, and all feels ready to make a pause. Families are doing their last minute shopping and preparing for dinners at home with cozy lights, Christmas trees and gifts that get opened this evening. You can feel and see the excitement of…
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A Grey Day in Istanbul ~
It rained most of the day today In Istanbul. Rain has this way of forcing it’s mood on you, doesn’t it? There is a sense of containment and going inwards, where if you had the choice, you would curl indoors with a book or bake cookies. I love rain photography, when reflection, rain drops and…
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This Too Shall Pass~
This year we have all lived to some extent the opening words of ‘Tale of two cities’, haven’t we? Upheaval, breakdown of old systems, pandemic, loss, economic collapse, social and physical isolation, poverty, fear, uncertainty, extreme weather, unstable leadership and so much more… Yet, somehow, something extremely bright filters through our planet at this time,…
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The magic of a rainy day~ Germany
There is a charm that can only be captured on a rainy day and a mood particular to that atmosphere of chilly raindrops, umbrellas and leaves blowing in the wind that I always long to photograph. It’s visual poetry that turns gloom into romance and magnifies the bit of light the day has against the…
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April rains~
Anticipation of May flowers… The magic of new life ready to appear, our planet never ceases to amaze, Year after year, just in case we get jaded, familiar and we forget. Day 90 of 365~