♥ The Rite of Spring ♥
Metamorphosis …
Nymphs Celebrating the Coming of Spring …
April is the cruellest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain …T.S.Eliot
Metamorphosis
Golden Wind of Life why don’t you Reach me ? I want to Breathe Spring Sweet Fragrances …
The Frosty Veil melted down and Flowers felt the Spring Warming Breeze …
When the frosty veil
melted down …
Metamorphosis …
Thematic Depictions …
NYMPHS, who from Ocean’s stream derive your birth,
Who dwell in liquid caverns of the earth
Nurses of Bacchus secret-coursing pow’r,
Who fruits sustain, and nourish ev’ry flow’r:
Earthly, rejoicing, who in meadows dwell,
And caves and dens, whose depths extend to hell:
Holy, oblique, who swiftly soar thro’ air,
Fountains and dews, and mazy streams your care:
Seen and unseen, who joy with wand’rings wide
And gentle course, thro’ flow’ry vales to glide; 10
With Pan exulting on the mountains height,
Loud-founding, mad, whom rocks and woods delight:
Nymphs od’rous, rob’d in white, whose streams exhale
The breeze refreshing, and the balmy gale …
~ Excerpt from the Orphic Hymn ~
♥ Happy Spring to You all my WP Friends ♥
~ Spring Equinox 2015 ~
My Space in the Immense Universe 
Very nice. The photo montages are very interesting.
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By: Lignum Draco on 26/07/2016
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Thank you Draco!I was enchanted by your night photography,there is so much I have to see on your wonderful blog.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 26/07/2016
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I enjoyed this post the montage caught my eye immediately.
Taking me back in time to a poem my mother recited for me.
“There are fairies in the bottom of my garden.” Rose Fyleman.
Marvellous video of the ballet, great choreography, dancers and music,that was a superb choice, tying it all in to a feast of Spring.
A feast served up on a plate to tempt a mans libido.
A spring quote I like is “I want to do to you what spring does to the cherry tree.” Pablo Neruda._/\_
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By: jacksjottings on 08/09/2015
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Stirred up sweet memories,my friend?And You,what fountain of fire are you amongst my Metamorphosis passions!
You gave more zest to my ritualistic celebrations.Enjoy the rite of spring Down Under and do to your loved ones what spring does to the cherry tree ★🌟 ☀
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By: DG MARYOGA on 08/09/2015
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We do blossom in each others company.
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By: jacksjottings on 09/09/2015
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That’s the point of being together 🙂 ☀
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By: DG MARYOGA on 09/09/2015
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I’m just so happy the rainy days are over. 😀 I’ve been waiting so I can finally explore Greece. 🙂
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By: rommel on 04/05/2015
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Never too late to answer an avid explorer in Greece ~ Hope you are keeping well,dear Rommel ~ Sorry for being so late,my friend;hope you can imagine the reason … Happy Sunday wherever you are 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 16/08/2015
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Wonderful post with great photos, poem and music. Happy Spring to you, Doda! 🙂
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By: irinadim on 26/04/2015
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Can’t thank you enough for your praiseful comment!Delighted you enjoyed it Irina Dear 🙂 ♥ ♥ ,Doda xxx
PS: Loved your cloud photos with the amazing cloud formation and your poem !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 28/04/2015
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My pleasure, dear Doda. 🙂
And thanks so much for liking my Clouds. Cheers and hugs xxx
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By: irinadim on 28/04/2015
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They were striking cloudscapes,and beautiful skies ablaze 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 28/04/2015
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Thank you, dear Doda. 🙂
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By: irinadim on 28/04/2015
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I enjoyed this nymph theme of your spring post, dear Doda; and it is a refreshing and unique reminder of the metamorphosis of the new season. Lovely photos and enjoyable ballet video too. Your creativity and sensitivity is always a pleasure to receive, and an honor. 😀 😀
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By: Jet Eliot on 25/04/2015
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Honoured to get your praiseful comments,Jet Dear!I’m so glad you appreciated my little Nymphs,who had an important role in my post …
Can’t thank you enough for your visits and your kindest words!Have a wonderful Saturday,my lovely friend 🙂 ♥ xxx ♥
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By: DG MARYOGA on 25/04/2015
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Wow! what a lovely Transformational Post lol Loved the flowers and the Quotes Doda.. Beautiful .. Happy Spring.. It arrived today but spoiled by the amount of spraying in the skies.. Hugs Sue xxx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 02/04/2015
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So glad Sue Dear that I am having you at my place and reading your rich comments!Spraying?Do you mean rain or chemtrails … ? Oh,my imagination runs wild again … Please explain 🙂 ❤ Thank you so much for everything !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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I mean Chemtrails Doda. I even took a photo today on my phone.. we went out walking after lunch.. they had been in the air all morning..its heart-breaking.. Many do not Look UP to see what is happening.. I have been aware of this for years now.. But it is getting more and more overhead here in England.. and there is a dust that settles upon cars and plants.. Which makes me even sadder for we grow all our own food.. So we have to wash everything really well..
There was a post on a friends blog I follow recently upon this very subject.. I will go find it for you if you like?
Sue xx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 02/04/2015
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Yes,that’s what I suspected and thanks for confirming it.I have taken photos too,which some I Tweeted away on my Twitter site;indeed,they have been in the blue skies for years now,here in Greece and in the UK,we have seen a lot there too,and in Scotland and Germany,everywhere around the world.Everybody knows what it is,but do nothing to stop it …
We buy Bio Food,fruit and vegetables like your fresh ones,but they are affected as you say above.Nothing and nobody can help,it reminds me of the Apocalypse or the Revelation of Saint John the Divine,where it said that some day we will have everything,but we won’t be able even to touch ….
If you mean that site:
https://superduque777.wordpress.com/
I have watched it,it’s alarming as I have written in my short comment I left under this WP friend’s post 😦
Thank you so much for the ideas we exchanged my wonderful friend Sue 🙂 xoxoxo
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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yes that is the site LOL.. And yes its sad… and I agree with your Quote… Many thanks for this super reply x
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 02/04/2015
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Me too,I do treasure your feedback 🙂 xxx
PS:Your knitting work and the neat land photos of your property stole my heart ~ let me think what a Mega comment I should write …
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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You just did 🙂 xxx
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By: Sue Dreamwalker on 02/04/2015
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I’l come over officially to comment … 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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A delightful celebration of spring, dear Doda. I love the frosty veil melted down. My best wishes to you~~😃😃
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By: Jeteliot on 01/04/2015
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Thank you so much my good and supportive friend Jet!I’m really delighted you appreciated my spring celebrations,but I cannot understand why your buddy icon doesn’t show … any more.I came by your site and realised that nothing has changed.Although your likes show properly … All the very best to you too 🙂 ♡
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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lively and colourful 🙂
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By: joshi daniel on 30/03/2015
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Thank you so much Joshi for your lovely comment 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Thank you so much for this fantastic spring post, dear Doda.
I am looking forward for spring and all the nice flowers.
Wish you a very happy spring time.
XOXO Julia ❤
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By: julia streetstyle on 29/03/2015
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Oh,you beautiful doll !
The same to you Julia Dear!You look gorgeous in your recent outfit,but I didn’t comment as I’m playing catch up again …
Have a splendid day!Sending U warm spring hugs and sunshine:) ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Such beautiful and creative photos, dear Doda! Here’s to a beautiful spring season! 🙂 ❤
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 28/03/2015
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Thanks dear friend Linda for coming by and enjoying my spring photos!Loved the foggy atmosphere in yours!Have a wonderful oncoming week:) ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Very creative images. It’s a little too warm to be spring, more like summer here, but what can I do? Enjoy your spring!
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By: RMW on 28/03/2015
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Really ? Then enjoy your summer weather,Roslyn Dear.How nice to see you at my place enjoying my spring images!Have a beautiful Monday my friend 🙂 ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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I loved entering your living myth Doda!! Beautiful celebration of Spring!!
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By: the dune mouse on 23/03/2015
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Oh,did you Cybele Dear?Glad to have your approving comment and that you joined my Spring celebrations!Happy Monday 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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me too!! 🙂
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By: the dune mouse on 30/03/2015
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My comments on other posts are spammed;I’ll visit your recent posts when I receive Akismet help and the problem is solved.Thank you Cybele Dear for being a consistent WP friend:) xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Happy spring to you, Doda. Thanks for sharing that Rite of Spring video.
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By: neihtn2012 on 23/03/2015
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My pleasure Hien Dear!Delighted you enjoyed the ballet video and for coming by 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Lovely catching up with your posts Doda, thank you for reminding us Spring is in the air now 😊
Best wishes
Charlotte
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By: Charlotte Hoather on 22/03/2015
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How nice to see you at my place Charlotte Dear!I know how busy you are,and I do appreciate it!Sending you warm spring hugs and sunshine:) ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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On Spring break Doda, but still in Glasgow learning new music and language 😊
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By: Charlotte Hoather on 30/03/2015
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Learning is a non-stop process if you really like to reach top levels,and up to now you have … Charlotte Dear!As far as I know,it’s still chilly up there,which really helps you to focus on your goal;warm spring weather excites you and then it gets harder … Hugs for the day :), Doda xxx
PS:If you celebrate Easter
~ Happy Easter Weekend ~ (◠‿◠✿) ♡
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By: DG MARYOGA on 03/04/2015
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Thank you for your lovely messages, just stuck in a train station with a cancelled journey waiting for a bus home to visit my family for the weekend, hope it arrives soon but it was super to read your good wishes on this drizzly dull day 😘
Best wishes
Charlotte
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By: Charlotte Hoather on 03/04/2015
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So glad to hear that my comment sent you some sunshine to warm your day and your heart!Hope you get soon home and enjoy a wonderful Easter Weekend 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 03/04/2015
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Beautiful flowers in your lovely spring post dear Doda. Your Greece is probably blooming already. Our spring comes late, especially flowers. Have a super Sunday, my friend. ❤ 🙂
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By: Aditix on 22/03/2015
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Yes,I know Aditix Dear,spring in the Northern parts of the world is on the way and soon you will enjoy its blossoms.Hope you have a wonderful oncoming week my sweet friend:) ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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what a cool post – and bring spring here already! oh and what you did with the nymphs in the oval – very creative 🙂
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By: yprior1 on 22/03/2015
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Thanks kindly Yvette Dear for dropping by!The little nymphs have been already celebrating spring here in Greece.Sending you warm spring hugs and sunshine:) xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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thanks for the spring wishes and right back your way ☀☀☀
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By: yprior1 on 31/03/2015
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That’s very sweet of you!Thanks a million Yvette Dear 🙂 ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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I’m so sorry Yvette;I twice left a comment on your recent Ybor city post and one in your last but one post,but they are not posted,they disappear.Maybe they are spammed,please unspam them if you dont mind … Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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okay doda – I will check the folder – and sorry I am late to getting your comment – I have been tackling a monster to do list this month – oh and thanks for taking the time to leave feedback – I REALLY appreciate it
ttys
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By: yprior1 on 31/03/2015
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Thanks kindly Yvette Dear!Take your time and if you ever spot and unspam them,please let me know 🙂 Hugs ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 02/04/2015
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I found them! 🙂 – and will be back in touch very soon – have a nice day
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By: yprior1 on 02/04/2015
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Yes,I saw them properly posted!Many thanks Yvette Dear!<3 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 07/04/2015
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I am rejoicing in your wonderful post here for Spring, Doda! I hope you are smiling, you lovely soul you ❤ 🙂
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By: Christy Birmingham on 21/03/2015
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Thank you Christy Dear!
I have just come back from your wonderful post dedicated to World Poetry Day ~ Grand your tribute,you really touched me.I have left a few poetic verses for you to show my gratitude for the wonderful poetic journeys I made with you ~ Warm Spring Hugs to you sweet one 🙂 ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/03/2015
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You are so sweet! I hope you had a lovely weekend, Doda, and that your smile is big as this new week begins ❤ 🙂
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By: Christy Birmingham on 30/03/2015
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You too Christy Dear!You are sweet,sensitive and very inspirational!Hope you have a splendid and creative oncoming week 🙂 ❤
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Don´t forget
We also have a blog, if you don´t vote us we wouldn´t follow you,,,
https://superduque777.wordpress.com/
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By: superduque777 on 20/03/2015
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I know it my friend ~ I never forget it ~ …
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/03/2015
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What lovely way to celebrate and symbolize Spring…your Nymphs are adorable. An inspirational post as usual, have a lovely Sunday, Johanna xoxo
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By: colorpencil2014 on 22/03/2015
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Thank you my lovely friend Johanna!Delighted you enjoyed my spring post;I so much liked your new Sketches,the very special Charley collage and your Easter egg warmers !!!
Hope you have a peaceful and creative oncoming week 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 30/03/2015
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Incredible!! The first photo is creative and so beautiful, Doda dear! I love it. This video is astonishing, wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautiful and perfect way for spring arrival. 🙂 Thank you, my dearest friend, Doda. ❤ ❤ ❤ xxx
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By: Amy on 20/03/2015
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~ Happy Spring Amy Dear ~
I am so happy you liked the collage with the Nymphs and the classical Ballet video.Thank you so much my lovely friend for your approving comment! Love to you sweet one ❤ ❤ ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/03/2015
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Oh so lovely!
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By: cindy knoke on 20/03/2015
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Is it ? Thank you dear Cindy! Happy Spring 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/03/2015
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Very symbolic photographs Doda. I’m hoping I can work more symbolically also. I like what you did with the children and how you inserted them both in winter and spring, your quote from T.S. Elliot, and then your final Metamorphosis. Very creative!
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By: Maria F. on 20/03/2015
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But you do Maria Dear !
Everything pales in comparison with your recent post on Swans.Inspirational post with photos that take the breath away and enriched with cultural and mythological elements.Rarely have I seen such remarkable and outstanding work reaching the absolute completion.Thank you my friend 🙂
~ Happy Spring ~ღ
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/03/2015
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Soo shine Greece with the arrival of spring, beautiful words!
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By: María on 20/03/2015
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Thank you so much Maria for liking my Spring post!The header photo on your Twitter site is magnificent!It must be your son ~ My Love to you and Argentina ~ Happy Spring ~ 🙂 ❤ ❤ ❤ xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/03/2015
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