Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There’ll be sun!
Tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs
And the sorrow
‘Til there’s none!
That’s grey
And lonely
I just stick out my chin
And grin and say
Oh!
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
‘Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow, tomorrow!
I love ya tomorrow!
You’re always
A day
Away!
That’s grey and lonely
And grin
And…
I suppose you all remember the lovely Annie, singing this hopeful song. It seemed to me that today, with everything that is happening in the world, it’s a good time to remember that, although everything seems gray, tomorrow the sun will rise again and it will illuminate everything.
I don’t want to fall into gratuitous positivity. Not every day can be wonderful. There are times in life when suffering is there, for many reasons, and it is difficult to overcome. Those moments are part of life and no one gets rid of them. But how we live those situations and what we learn from them, is within us. Although a pleasant ray of sunshine always helps, right?
But it is not just an illusion of well-being. According to a study by Brigham Young University (United States), the number of light hours affect our emotional state. Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin is one of the most pleasurable sensations in the world.
…Ummm, whoever did this study didn’t spend the summer on my land… then I prefer lunar rays… 😉
Low mood leads people to be apathetic, unwilling to move on, with sleep problems, lack of strength, and a sense of discomfort and frustration. Something that might help is in front of our eyes: the Sun. It provides the organism with vitamin D, which positively influences the mood. In turn exposure to the sun favors the production of a neurotransmitter called serotonin whose deficit produces a low mood. Exposure to the sun for 10-15 minutes daily is very beneficial and greatly improves mood.
Sun of the Incas,
sun of the Mayans,
mature American sun,
sun in which Mayans and Quiches
recognized and worshipped,
and in which old Aymara
like amber were burned.
Red pheasant when you lift
and when stockings, white pheasant,
sun painting and tattoo
male and leopard caste.
Sun of mountains and valleys,
of abysses and plains,
Raphael of our marches,
golden lebrel of our steps,
through every land and sea
holy and sign of my brothers.
(Excerpt from a poem by Gabriela Mistral)
The translation is mine, so I apologize for any possible mistakes. It’s not easy to translate poetry.
This has been my contribution as host of this week’s Lens-Artists.
In my country it is said that “de bien nacido es ser agradecido“, in English it may be “gratitude is the sign of noble souls”, for which I want to thank Amy, Ann-Christine, Patti and Tina, for thinking of me for this task, I felt very honored.
Since I found their challenges, I have tried to participate every week, I like them a lot and I love the atmosphere that is “breathed” with all the participants.
And thank you in advance to all of you who dedicate your time to reading and participating in this song of sun and hope. 🙂
In your post, include a link to this post and use the Lens-Artists tag so that everyone can find your post in the WP Reader.” And “Next week, Ann-Christine’s will lead the challenge on Saturday, November 14th at noon.
1. Chris Breebaart shares a powerful image focusing on a small boy. https://chrisbreebaart.com/2020/11/01/melancholy/
2. Ingrid at Live, Laugh, Love, RV shares wonderful images from her travels in Wisconsin. https://livelaughrv.net/2020/11/01/focus-on-a-story-with-your-photos/
3. Brenda at A Meditative Journey with Saldage has posted beautiful images that highlight the different techniques of focusing on the subject. https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2020/10/31/lens-artists-photo-challenge-focus-on-the-subject/
4. Philo at Philosophy Through Photography shares wonderful images and quotes on the topic of focusing on the subject: https://philosophyvia.photos/2020/11/05/focus-on-the-subject/
Hi Ana, What a wonderful challenge. Who doesn’t love the warmth and glow of sunshine? Your sun guardian is so majestic. Your clouds shot was a good reminder. Very beautiful photos. Congratulations on a post well done. 🙂 https://tchistorygal.net/2020/11/07/lens-artists-photo-challenge-122-the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow/
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Thank you very much, Marsha,you are very kind 🙂
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I really liked your photo of the clouds obscuring the sun. So mysterious!
Here’s my contribution this week. Early morning photos & haiku. https://bendbranches.com/2020/11/08/in-the-morning-light-4-haiku-lapc/
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Thank you very much 🙂
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What a very lovely post, and thank you for spirit-lifting challenge. I especially like the first photo: sunlight and growth perfectly framed. https://tishfarrell.com/2020/11/08/through-a-hedge-backlit/
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Thanks a lot, Tish 🙂
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hi ana, wow, a great mix of your photos I like them very much, here is my contribution, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-3DF.
many greetings robert
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Thank you very much, Robert, I’ll come by and see your post as soon as I can. 🙂
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Beautiful images Ana and thank you for hosting this lovely challenge! Our contribution for this week is here: https://tranature.com/2020/11/08/tanka-new-world/
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Thank you, for your words and for participating 🙂
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Such lovely timing on this challenge!
My response –
https://followyournose.me/2020/11/07/the-sun-came-out/
includes some musical accompaniment –
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Thank you very much, Katharine 🙂
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Fantastic writings and the accompanying photos were amazing as well . An awesome theme !
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Nice post Ana…well done 🙂
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Wonderful topic and great shots!
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Welcome!
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Hi Ana, thank you for this great challenge. I enjoyed all of your photos. Here’s my post:
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2020/11/08/lens-artists-photo-challenge-122-the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow/
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Thank you very much, Miriam 🙂
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You’re welcome, Ana. 🙂
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I kept my contribution simple:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/11/09/the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow/
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Thank you 🙂
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Hello again Ana, Eivor and Pearl’s contribution for this week is here: https://whippetwisdom.com/2020/11/09/haiku-aureate/
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Thank you very much, I’ll come by and see your post as soon as I can. 🙂
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Great theme for our times! Here’s my contribution: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow-and-i-will-photograph-it/
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Thanks a lot, I’ll come by and see your post as soon as I can. 🙂
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Ciao Ana.
Here is my entry
https://max510.com/2020/11/09/lens-artists-photo-challenge-122-the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow/
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Thank you very much ☺
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To you 🌻
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Thanks for hosting this very interesting challenge.
I’ve always had a problem capturing the sun.
Your photographs prove it’s possible. Great selections.
Isadora 😎
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Thank you very much, Isadora, it has been a pleasure to launch this challenge, especially for the response from all of you.
Do not stop trying to capture the sun, you will surely succeed. There are some ideas that can help you get started:
-Capture it early or late in the day
-When it hides in the clouds
-Between the branches of a tree
-Use buildings or others to let only a small part show.
Sure you will 🌞
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Thank you for the clues on photographing the sun. As soon as our rain stops, (Florida) l’ll pop over to the beach at sunset. Sweet of you to offer this help. Thank you
Stay Safe … Isadora 😎
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I’m looking forward to seeing those sunset shots. Take care 😘
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An irresistible one, Ana. Thanks for sharing hope and beauty 🙂 🙂
https://restlessjo.me/2020/11/10/sunshine-after-the-rain/
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Thanks to you for joining ☺
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Wonderful theme for recent times and an excellent post, Ana.
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Thanks a lot 😘
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We couldn’t want for a better theme, Ana. And what beautiful images you gave us.
Much as I’m loving the autumn sun at the moment, I couldn’t resist popping back to my all-too-brief summer trip to Mont St Michel for my contribution to the challenge: https://travelwithintent.com/2020/11/10/the-sun-will-rise-again/
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Thank you very much, Debbie. I love St. Mitchel and you took wonderful images 😘
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Ana, thanks for this timely challenge — we’ve been wondering if things could get much worse in the U.S., and, of course, they could. But we remain optimistic about so many new programs and initiatives coming our way, least of all the resourcefulness of people. I love your photos. You’ve inspired me to try to capture the sun coming through trees or from behind a statue so that I can emulate what you’ve shown here. Until then, I’ve used some pictures of Maine for this challenge: https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2020/11/10/lens-artists-photo-challenge-122-the-sun-will-come-up-tomorrow/
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Despite my optimistic appearance, I always tend to think that things are going to get worse … That is why it is good for me to write the opposite 😋 it is my way of convincing myself of a better future 😘
I will be happy to see your photographs capturing the sun.
Later I will visit your post.
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Thank you for setting this week’s challenge, Ana! An interesting topic and your pictures illustrate it beautifully.
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Thanks to yo, Sue. 🙂
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Here is my entry for the week. Enjoy.
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/11/11/lens-artists-photo-122-focus-on-the-subject-the-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow/
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Thank you very much for participating, I came to see it very soon. 🙂
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