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Evening Colors, Look for the Change, and Aged Beauty

by | Jun 7, 2018 | Photography | 6 comments

Today we continue our publication of photography with the work of Shelley Cooper. She took these three photos last October in Missouri. We look forward to posting more photos that inspire and transform everyday moments. 

 

Evening Colors

 

Evening Colors was taken on our farm in mid-Missouri. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures become cooler, I nudge myself to take an evening walk before dark. It’s tempting to stay inside where it is warm as night nears. The choice to venture out proves to be the right decision.

 

 

Look for the Change

 

Look for the Change is of the Missouri River in Lupus, Missouri following a blustery, wet, and gray day. As evening approached the sun made an appearance and changed my whole perspective. A good reminder to to keep looking for a change when life becomes melancholy.

 

 

Aged Beauty

 

Aged Beauty is of Dick’s Mill established in 1869. As I grow older, I’ve come to appreciate that beauty isn’t limited to the new and shiny. Weathered boards and evening shadows produce timeless beauty. Only decades of experience and standing tall can forge such lovely character both in buildings and people.

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6 Comments

  1. Karen

    The peacefulness of these photos is so soothing–exactly what most of us need right now. They are beautifully done and a lovely reminder to us to slow down and enjoy the beauty around us.

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    • Shelley Cooper

      I’m happy you felt the peacefulness from my photos. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  2. Karen DeBonis

    These are wonderful, Shelley. You’re so right about the mill; who would have thought it was so beautiful? But you’ve captured it.

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    • Shelley Cooper

      Thank you, Karen. I appreciate your kind words.

      Reply
    • BrendaWilliams

      Steve and I love your pictures Steve is riding Cowboy everyday on the farm Cowboy is doing so good will have pictures for you soon love all the nature pictures look so good love Brenda & Steve keep doing your nature pictures love Brenda& Steve

      Shelly when I left my email address it is lower case

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      • Shelley Cooper

        I’m happy to share my photos with you. No worries about your email address; it doesn’t show.

        Reply

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