These Wasted Places

Feb 11

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these wasted places
paint their image in my soul
brushed with wind and sky

 
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Northern Arizona
 
More The Haiku Challenge 2012 with the theme “Paint the Image” here
(Because I post only my own photos on my blog, I have taken a different approach to the theme.)
 
More Haiku My Heart at Recuerda Mi Corazon here
 
More Straight Out of the Camera shots here
 
More Shadow Shot Sunday 2 photos here
 
More SkyWatch Friday photos here
 
More Himmelsk photos here

Posted on February 11, 2012, in Arizona, haiku, Haiku My Heart, Himmelsk, Northern Arizona, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, Sky Watch Friday, Straight Out of the Camera Sunday, The Haiku Challenge 2012. Bookmark the permalink. 42 Comments.

  1. Liliana Negoi | February 11, 2012 at 7:00 am

    i think you captured beautifully in your words the essence of this image – well done!

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  2. Grace | February 11, 2012 at 7:25 am

    I like that brush with wind and sand ~

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  3. Joy | February 11, 2012 at 7:39 am

    MMT … this is simply beautiful ! I am a tree fan of any perspective .. they keep teaching us whether they are living or not .. an image that will stay with me now, thank you!
    Joy

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  4. rebecca | February 11, 2012 at 7:53 am

    i love such mindfulness.
    the way the oldest trees can hold or comb the sky.
    the way the watcher expands their soul
    in their willingness to truly see.

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  5. BLOGitse | February 11, 2012 at 8:05 am

    I wonder what that old tree thinks about our globe right now…
    Happy Sunday!

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  6. TexWisGirl | February 11, 2012 at 8:35 am

    something magical about old trees…

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  7. Ralph | February 11, 2012 at 9:03 am

    It looks as if this is a hand, rising out of the sandy gully toward the strong blue winter sky. It actually feels more alive than dormant…

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  8. Sylvia Kirkwood | February 11, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Love your shadow shot for the day as always! Like TexWis, I think there is indeed something magical about old trees! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  9. onestillframe | February 11, 2012 at 9:13 am

    your words take me with you as you walked to take this shot. thanks mmt!!

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  10. Tatjana Parkacheva | February 11, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Very good photo.
    I like the composition and your haiku, too.

    Regards and best wishes

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  11. Cassie~Phoenix,AZ | February 11, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Great Shadow Shot! You know, I lived in northeastern Arizona 30 years ago for a short while and never appreciated all the wonderful, moody scenery that you have captured. Happy SSS.

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  12. Doru | February 11, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Amazing capture, stunning words!
    Thank you!

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  14. Patti Villers | February 11, 2012 at 10:28 am

    Beautiful photo and text.

    After viewing many of your stunning photos my guess is that a lot of places in the desert paint their images on your soul, MMT!

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  15. gemma | February 11, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I found a space for this in me.

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  16. toby | February 11, 2012 at 11:04 am

    My goodness, how beautiful and dramatic! Excellent shadow shot!

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  17. Amber | February 11, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Every picture that I’ve seen on this blog is so wonderfully described!!! Really nice, MMT! ❤

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  18. Ramesh Sood | February 11, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Pictures and words…. so very complimentary to each other.. you have very unique and wonderful imagination.. loved it..

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  19. Coloring Outside the Lines | February 11, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Lovely haiku- and I like the way the shadowed tree looks against the bright blue sky- nice shot!

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  20. Kelly | February 11, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I love the contrast between shadows and sunlight here. Good Haiku, too!

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  21. Susie Clevenger | February 11, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    there is beauty in such unexpected places…you found it with your photograph and words

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  22. Laura Hegfield | February 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    a beautiful image and poem.

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  23. Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio | February 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    What a great contrast! The paradox is that this wasted place gives new life somewhere along the line.

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  24. Mama Zen | February 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    That haiku is exquisite.

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  26. genie | February 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    What an awesome shot. It is absolutely beautiful. The tree branch against the blue sky is a lovely sight, and your poetry is wonderful. genie

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  29. Joan | February 11, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Still beautiful it is! Looks like he’s trying to climb up. 🙂

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  30. Gemma Wiseman | February 11, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Beautiful, intense shadow shape! It seems to be creeping slowly up the sandy “wall”! Almost like a stalker! Amazing drama in the stillness of this wild moment!

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  31. angela dunn | February 11, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Great Shadow Shot, very dramatic.

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  32. Vidya Sury | February 11, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Striking image. I love the color contrast. So nicely enhanced by the haiku!

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  33. Lighthousegal | February 12, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Great Shot. The dark tree trunk against the blue sky is great. Plus tree shadows too. Not to mention your wonderful haiku. Great Job!! You never disappoint me with your entries.

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  34. soho stitch | February 12, 2012 at 2:57 am

    Beauty in stark reality

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  35. Someone is Special | February 12, 2012 at 5:12 am

    Magical MMT… Loved it to the core..

    Someone is Special

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  36. antonella | February 12, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Wow! This is so neat – I love the tree in stark contrast to everything around it – beautiful!
    Hugs, antonella 🙂
    I’ve linked up with a shadow shot and some free love inspired printables here!

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  37. Maggie | February 12, 2012 at 6:53 am

    Stunning shot and just look at that gorgeous blue sky!

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  38. hootin anni | February 12, 2012 at 8:14 am

    Magical!!! The haiku and the artistic image…all so very magical

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  39. John McElveen | February 12, 2012 at 9:57 am

    They are so NOT wasted! Thanks for sharing these spaces with us! In word and pic!

    Ent John

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  40. chubskulit | February 12, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    A beautiful composition.

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  41. LaVoice | February 12, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Nature wasted noting in his very pretty scene.

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  42. gillisen | February 12, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Flott Himmelsk bilde ,Takker for att du delte det med meg.

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