Friday, May 1, 2009

Cool Blue Calm

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I love these blue photos from Paris photographer Nicolas Vandeven's "Dark Blue" flickr set. They're so calming to look at. It's a perfect visual respite after a frenzied week. It's sprinkling here and I'm so glad. I hope it really rains. I'm looking forward to a weekend of rest.

Thank you everyone for your kind messages of concern about my dad. I read him your comments in the hospital today. It made him smile. And me too. He's doing better.

Ah sigh....

xo

(PS: One more blue photo here.)
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30 comments:

  1. LenoreNeverM♡reMay 1, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    I'm so glad your dear dad is doing better... I know the feeling since my mom was admitted recently too... Hope you have a restful weekend Tina! ~my thoughts & prayers darling!

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  2. K.May 1, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Ah, my favorite color! Thank you...

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  3. Tina TarnoffMay 1, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    So glad your father is feeling better, Tina, and that you are in for a weekend of rest. These photos are truly so calming, wonderfuly mysterious and refreshing. I can almost feel the mist on my face. It's been raining all day in SF, and it's been lovely to just stay in. We have a skylight in the bathroom, and you can really hear the rain in there. I had a long, relaxing bath, a glas of wine and listened to the raindrops. I wish you a relaxing weekend, my lovely!
    xoxo

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  4. rosedale's 4headMay 1, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    i hope dad gets better...i've been there...and the odd thing is...they are even more cuter.er---than before...

    thoughts with you.

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  5. JenMay 1, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Glad to hear your dad is improved Hopefully he is Out of the blues and getting better.
    The pics are absolutely stunning in their blue wonder.
    Have a calm weekend. Rest from running.

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  6. Phone with a CordMay 1, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    calm is the word

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  7. PilarMay 1, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    these photos make me feel scared :S
    haha

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  8. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Thanks for the link, the photography is so dreamy, I've favourited already. Glad your Dad's doing okay xoxo

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  9. Joanna LeeMay 2, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    I was just thinking about him...when I was reading your Muse post. I'm so glad he's doing better. How nice that you read our comments to him...like a bunch of get well cards or one huge one!

    It's already raining in Northern Ca...I hope that a nice rain heads your way.

    Have a great weekend!

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  10. clare @ the pretty walrusMay 2, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    these are amazingly peaceful. i could look at them for hours!

    xx

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  11. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    You are Botox for the soul. Incredibly soothing and calming photos -- and site, as well. Including your father in Sunday's mass prayers for the ill.

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  12. Brian MillerMay 2, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    wow, haunting pics. like them a lot. glad to hear dad is doing better and hope you get a chance to slow down.

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  13. Marsi @ The Cottage CheeseMay 2, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    I'm so glad to hear that your Dad is doing better. The images of the misty sky really captivate me. These are beautiful!

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  14. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    great series and very calming. :-)

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  15. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Glad to hear he is doing better! Get well dad!!!

    Those photo's are stunning. Very cool blue.

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  16. Jill of All TradesMay 2, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    These photos are very calming, serene. Glad Dad is doing better.

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  17. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineMay 2, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    I love these pictures. They are so serene and stunning...a great way to start a day. They inspired me today. Thank you. And so glad to hear your dad is doing better now.

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  18. MaiaMay 2, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    ooh, that IS calming. I'll just sit and gaze at those for a while.
    It's drizzling here too, and dark. Baby is sitting in my lap eating fortune cookies.

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  19. KayMay 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing...I could just crawl right in and be in that art...

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  20. HayleyMay 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    these pictures are wonderful...ah..

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  21. Charlotte.May 2, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    How could your Dad be anything but better with a daughter whose sense of care for the inner person leads her to share wonderfully contemplative photos. I feel as if you're caring for me, too. Thanks.

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  22. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful photographs!

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  23. Mag YipMay 2, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    oh..made me confused !!
    like blue color!!

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  24. Laura TreveyMay 2, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    gorgeous blues... and very soothing...

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  25. CharlieMay 3, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Gorgeous, soothing and mesmerizing.
    You amaze me. Hugs

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  26. Single LadyMay 3, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Thank you for sharing these, they almost have a ghostly quality - I love them! Flikr is a fabulous resource!

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  27. umamaMay 3, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    So happy to hear about your dad... and these pictures perfectly capture the peace I'm sure you are feeling!

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  28. Black MosesMay 3, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    those blue flicks are gorgeous
    thanks for sharing

    although I can't say I share your desire for rain to come. I'm looking forward to a warm, sunny week (finally)

    cheers

    http://havetravelled.blogspot.com
    http://nevertravelled.blogspot.com

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  29. TMay 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Nicolas Vandeven is amazing hope your Dad is doing ok

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  30. Jennifer LeaMay 5, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    these are gorgeous! thanks for sharing

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