This week, Egídio asks us how we find serenity, and invites us to bring it into our photography. Serenity comes to me when my mind and body are in equilibrium, creating a state of being at peace with myself in the world, and having a sensation of calmness and tranquility. Even if only fleeting, these moments sustain me through stressful times.
Serenity starts with breathing fresh air! It renews my body and mind, as I shed stress and begin to relax.
Sunlight in natural settings provides powerful sensations of calm to my spirit. Whether its filtered as in the above photo of sunrise mist across the dunes, or bright as sunlight filtering through stately fir trees, below .
Colors evoke emotions in people. Blue, green and pastel shades all tend to bring me a feeling of calmness. Blue as the sky and water, green of the living flora on earth, and gentle pastels of sunrise, sunset and of filtered light.
The rippling rhythmic sounds of water summons a sense of peaceful harmony. Streams, lakes and rivers all offer places for quiet contemplation. Though the Pacific Ocean is not always calm, sometimes it is sublimely so, as in the photo below.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lindy, I love the way you have shown serenity in your beautiful photos and words. I agree, serenity starts by breathing fresh air!
Thank you,Beth! I truly appreciate your praise.
Lindy, I echo Beth’s words. The balance of mind and body you mentioned is the way to serenity. Your photos are simply beautiful. I breathed relaxed after seeing these images. The forests, the water, the air — everything is serene . Thanks for this excellent response to the theme.
Thank you, again. As a retired counselor, it’s nice to have opportunities to share ways to find healthy balances.
I’m in the same boat about finding healthy balances.
Thank you for a beautiful response – one I can totally understand and share. Fresh air – yes, that is the start. Wonderful pictures to go with your words too.The perfect post for the challenge.
Thank you,Leya. I’m looking forward to taking in the responses of others Lens-Artists contributors soon!!!
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Great photos Lindy. The misty ones are my faves.
Thank you, John!
All beautiful Lindy and I agree 100% on the things that bring us serenity. Especially loved the misty landscape and the pink sky
So beautiful, Lindy. The foggy landscape is a fantastic photo!
Thank you, Sophia!
Lindy, as a nature lover & dog owner, I love your photos – especially the long view of the sand, waves breaking in the distance, and the forested ridge in the back. I have a place on Long Beach peninsula (actual name is North Beach Peninsula, but no one seems to use that), and never tire of those views. : )
Thank you! It’s interesting that the actual name is North Beach Peninsula. I love those views too, and every time I snap a photo it is a different scene!
Breathtaking scenery series! Love the last two especially!
Thank you, Amy. Those last two just screamed at me to feature them!
A lovely gallery, Lindy!