Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

Not long ago I looked up in Boston.

Instead I’ve recently been looking for the view from above. Above is one of my favorite photographs: the view from above a beloved beagle who in turn hovers above our puppy. I challenge you not to at least think Awwwwwwwwwww. . . . .

I always think of my husband Jim as protectively looking out for us from above, from some all-encompassing vantage point, as he was when he was healthy–and handsome, and funny, and kind, and wise.

From my own little vantage point here, with the Earth sometimes tenuously beneath my feet, I have a few sights to share (and, for especially tolerant readers, some more haiku). I suggest for a soundtrack a little bit of John Hiatt, “Take it Down“:

The view from above/Is reflected and wavers/In water below

Down to the ocean/Weathered wooden planks take us/To the Atlantic

From above I see/Petals arrayed behind face/Just like Mickey Mouse

Disdainfully down/He casts his small eyes, as if/Weary of humans

Perhaps it’s just me/But look down at this flower:/ Steven Tyler, no?

From above the band/Musicians’ concentric curves/Magic to my ears

Waving and folding/Gold-tipped ivory petals/Origami burst

Circles on circles/Tightly folded in sequence/So rigidly held

A burst of bright pink/Above undulating leaves/An arresting sight

Sun shines down on leaves/A variegated green/ Like watercolors

About Stephanie

In her spare time, Stephanie works full-time, and then some, as an attorney. She has published articles and delivered talks in arcane fields like forensic evidentiary issues, jury instructions, and expert scientific witness preparation. She also is an adjunct professor at a law school on the banks of the Charles and loves that dirty water, as she will always think of Boston as her home. You are welcome to take a look at her Facebook author page, or follow @SMartinGlennon on Twitter and @schnitzelpond on Instagram. Bonus points for anyone who understands the Instagram handle. All content on this blog, unless otherwise attributed, is (c) 2012-2021 by Stephanie M. Glennon and should not be reproduced (in any form other than re-blogging in accordance with the wee Wordpress buttons at the bottom of each post) without the express permission of the domain holder.

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10 Responses to Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

seeker says:

May 7, 2013 at 9:44 pm

And I say Awwwwwwwwww on your photos. Great shots.

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lifecorked says:

May 8, 2013 at 12:41 am

Hi! I just nominated you for a “Shine On” award! To accept and participate go here: http://lifecorked.com/2013/05/08/paying-it-forward/. Thank you for inspiring me!

- Stephanie says:
  
  May 9, 2013 at 8:41 pm
  
  Thank you! I’m going to work on a post…..it’s going to be hard to narrow down all the bloggers who’ve inspired me with their writing and poetry and photography!
  
Touch2Touch says:

May 8, 2013 at 4:17 pm

Lovely photos. But I especially like that view of the orchestra from above, I wouldn’t have thought of that, but it’s perfect!

Susan says:

May 8, 2013 at 9:14 pm

How cool to be there while you were taking those pictures and then see them go viral here! Whew! It’s pretty heady stuff!
Love,
Susan

- Stephanie says:
  
  May 9, 2013 at 8:39 pm
  
  Ah, but don’t they say that it is best not to watch either sausage or blog posts being made?
  
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spannerr says:

May 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Hey! I have nominated you for the super sweet blogging award. Here is the link: http://spannerr.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-super-sweet-blogging-award/ 😉

happylady0009 says:

May 9, 2013 at 5:06 pm

Very nice! And I did say Awwww in my head!