Serenity is the balance between good and bad, life and death, horrors and pleasures. Life is, as it were, defined by death. If there wasn’t death of things, then there
wouldn’t be any life to celebrate.
– Norman Davies
Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Do your work, then step back.
The only path to serenity.
– Lao Tzu
What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter – a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.
– Henri Matisse
Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, filling it with a steady and perpetual serenity.
– Joseph AddisonĀ Ā
The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity.
– Andre Gide
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24 replies on “Serenity”
Immagini stupende! Grazie per condividerle in questo momento di profonda tristezza universale! La meditazione puĆ² permetterci di entrare in contatto con il nostro SĆ© piĆ¹ profondo, che ci puĆ² aiutare a guardare al mondo con speranza e positivitĆ . SerenitĆ al tuo cuore :-)c **** Beautiful images! Thank you for sharing them in this moment of profound universal sadness! Meditation can allow us to get in touch with our deepest Self, which can help us look at the world with hope and positivity. Serenity to your heart š c
Love every single image. I recently traveled to Dong Van – Ha Giang – Vietnam and had a chance to visit these tribal markets. They are very colorful and beautiful, plus the atmostphere was great. I shot as many as I can and then I was asking myself what if you were there and what would you photograph. I’m not sure about that, but I think will be must better than what I have now. The markets will be hold every 6 days. the name is: Pho Cao Market and Sa Phin Tribal Market. I like to include the links to my photographs below so just in case if you have time, you can take a look and maybe you will like it and want to visit it someday. Take care and stay safe during this time, sir.
Sa Phin Tribal Market:
http://nhanlephoto.com/vietnam-photo-tour-sa-phin-tribal-market/
Pho Cao Tribal Market:
http://nhanlephoto.com/fixer-in-vietnam-cao-pho-market/
Take care, sir.
Imagens maravilhosas, trazendo uma vibraĆ§Ć£o positiva, serenidade e paz de espĆrito, tĆ£o necessĆ”rias para o momento que estamos passando.
Das passt gut zur jetzigen Zeit, Stille und Entspannung
Lovely frames capturing the essence of the surroundings.
How comforting it is to travel the wide wide world with you. Thank you.
I agree. These serenity words and shots brought me back to my youth when I practiced my spiritual faith. bb
I just love your work, and the perfect timing of wisely supporting serenity in this complicated global moment of cuarenten. Thanks
Another great work. Thank you.
As always magnificent photos and equally beautiful quotes on serenity. We need this during this turmoil. Thank you Stevebhai
Thank you Steve! These images are powerful reminders of the need for equanimity in a time of uncertainty. Looking into them brings a sense of peace, and yes, serenity.
Blessings
I adore Your work,and follow you sinca Afgan girl. There is one mistake , I am from Croatia. Yugoslavia does not exist for 20 years. We had war for 4 years,and Republics that used to be Yougoslavia are now separate independent countries.Sometimes I see Yugoslavia under your pictures,mmay be they are from before. All the best from Croatia
As always the pictures are lovely. These did bring on relaxation and serenity if only for a moment. Thank you.
beautiful pictures
Beautiful photos and words to live by! We need more posts like this. Thank you!
Beautiful work Mr. McCurry! I wish to meet you one day!
Wonderful images, this world needs all the peace and serenity it can find.
Photos that tell a story, one photo at a time.
Thank you for your continued inspiration!
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Such wonderful images, the world can use all the peace and serenity it can find!
The beauty of the world in your posts.
Always magnificent. I feel more relaxed just looking at them.
I had never realised that you could float alongside the Taj! What an idyllic scene š š
Some truly serene images, Steve
So many of these photos I just want to walk in to. ā¤