Open Book

“Life consists of two sides…  light and dark, joy and sorrow. Without a balance, one cannot fully experience a full and well-rounded life.” — JoAnn Ross still-life of readings accounts of joy and sorrow well-thumbed pages *   *   * Still Life with Open Bible ~ In this 1885 painting, said to symbolize the different views … More Open Book

Infinity

“Find beauty not only in the thing itself  but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.” — Junichiro Tanizaki resting figure eight symbol of infinity eternal vastness *   *   * Perfect Curve ~ Pumpkin, perfectly patterned corn snake, rests in infinity’s symbolic figure eight • Photo and “Infinity” … More Infinity

Centerstage

“Let there always be a bright spot in your heart for the people around you. They might need a bit of sunshine.” — Ron Baratono “We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.” — J. K. Rowling *   *   … More Centerstage

Contrast

“It is in the contrast of light and dark that design happens.”  —  Helen VanWyk “We are so made that we can derive intense enjoyment only from a contrast.” — Sigmund Freud   *   *   * Water lily pond  — Photos by Mary O’Connor  © 2017