“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
– Bob Moawad
This picture just happened and happened this week. I was waiting for a ride to get back home and it was sunny. The 5PM sunny. So I chose this tree and stood under it when I felt something in my hair. I opened the camera to see if it was bird’s poop. But there was nothing. What I saw was a lovely tree that I hadn’t noticed. So I quickly turned around and got this shot. Looking up is a good thing, people.
Thursday Tree love is a photo feature on this blog hosted on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The next edition will be live on January 24, 2019. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to this post.
If you don’t see the pingback, please leave a link to your post in my comments section. Please make sure that your post’s link is showing up on this latest edition. I will link your posts on my blog in the next edition and spread some love. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
Before you go, don’t forget to check the lovely trees shared on #ThursdayTreeLove – 54:
- Archana shares a Plumeria tree from Pune
- Balaka shares a tree from inside the Janjira fort
- Alana shares Sycamore trees from New York
- Angela shares a tree with a message from Hyderabad
- Chandra shares Seasons’ Greetings from Grass Valley, California
- Esha shares a set of trees from Albertinia, South Africa
- Ramya shares a patch of coconut trees from Udupi, Karnataka
- Aseem shares trees from Königsallee in Dusseldorf
- Rita shares a tree by the sea from Bangkok
happiness and food 
You have captured the tree beautifully. https://trinalooksback.com/2019/01/10/parisian-tree-thursdaytreelove/
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Thank you, Balaka!
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Such a profound thought Parul.. we are responsible for the quality of our lives… And yes, looking up does give us pleasant surprises like this wonderful tree!! Here is mine https://yenforblue.blogspot.com/2019/01/monumental-thursdaytreelove.html
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I agree. Thanks Archana for joining.
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Looking up, yes…I’ve done this too, so often and in so many places I visit. Just sitting under a tree makes me feel happy, such a presence they seem to have in our lives. I think the angle of this shot has lent its’ charm to the picture. Such a beautiful tree you’ve captured, Parul. Here’s mine. Feeling sad and resigned as I’m posting this one today:
https://theskygirl.com/2019/01/10/another-tragedy-thursdaytreelove/
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Thank you Esha! Glad you stopped by and joined.
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There are several trees on the roadside in Bangalore which we happen to miss since our eyes and mind are fixed on our destination. But, it pays to look up sometimes.
I am correcting my folly today. I have posted for Thursday Tree Love. The first tree post for 2019.
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I know what you mean. We do miss out in the daily run of life. I love that you are around. It’s always good to see trees from around the world.
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I hope you got my comment. Can’t see it here.
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I can see it! Thank you for joining!
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Looking up into trees is something I do a lot in my photography because it’s a different angle. Different is good! It makes you think in new ways. By the way did you ever figure out what hit you? Here’s mine. https://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2019/01/winter-trees-thursdaytreelove-blogboost.html
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I think it was a twig. 🙂 Yes, I love the angle too. Thank you for joining, Alana.
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This angle making that tree look so beautiful. Lovely click Parul. Here is my first tree post for this year https://shilpanairy.wordpress.com/2019/01/10/banyan-tree-thursdaytreelove/
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I felt that too, Shilpa! Thank you for joining and welcome to the first link-up of 2019. 🙂
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wow I just loved this capture parul:) when i saw from your angle i felt dizzy too:) coz of the height. Glad to join you, have been having issues commenting from my office system. Happy to connect now, here’s my link:http://livealifeofgratitude.blogspot.com/2019/01/tree-love49.html
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Thank you Angela. I did not feel dizzy but actually loved the view up. 🙂 Thank you for joining!
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Always amazingly soothing to look up at a tree. Not only is it refreshing but gives a great sense of perspective. Beautiful shot Parul.
Thank you for hosting the Thursday Tree Love hop – I am hoping to be more regular this year!
Hugs!
Here’s mine: https://vidyasury.com/2019/01/white-silk-cotton-trees-at-lalbagh-botanical-gardens.html
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I couldn’t agree more. It’s beautiful to look up and see the tree. I feel at times as if it protects us too. Thank you Vidya. I would be so happy to see you on the blog hop. hugs back at you!
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I love the perspective! https://iamchandralynn.com/2019/01/10/thursdaytreelove-warm-greeting/
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Thanks Chandra!
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Beautiful capture, Parul. Nature is really wonderful, giving us such amazing co-inhabitants to share this space. ❤
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My entry: http://thevoidthoughts.com/2019/01/10/wordless-wednesday-56-2/
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Thank you, Vinitha. Yes, I agree.
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I have a little extra tree love this week: https://iamchandralynn.com/2019/01/11/more-treelove-live-like-the-tree/
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Good that there is extra love 🙂 Happy always!
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The way we look at things actually changes the whole perspective! great capture…Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2019/01/12/a-single-tree-can-be-my-garden/
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True that. Thanks Rita. Happy you joined 🙂
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