pines

Carpe Diem #1155 Sumi-e, the Japanese Way of Painting (2)


smell of pines
carried on the morning mist
by a brush

©  petra domina


Thanks to Chèvrefeuille for daily prompts on 

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI




Comments

  1. Yamini MacLeanFebruary 16, 2017 at 12:31 AM

    Hari om
    Ahhhhhhhh, that morning sweep... YAMxx

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    1. JaniceFebruary 16, 2017 at 2:34 PM

      Ha! Was thinking about painting and the water wash! Thanks for the visit! janice xx

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  2. Kim M. RussellFebruary 16, 2017 at 2:10 AM

    Sweeping pine needles or painting pines - this one works both ways!

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    1. JaniceFebruary 16, 2017 at 2:35 PM

      Never thought of sweeping. We had pines along one side of our yard and enjoyed the aroma at times.

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  3. purplepeninportland.comFebruary 19, 2017 at 10:27 PM

    Lovely, Janice. I could smell the pines.

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    1. JaniceFebruary 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM

      Misty days can carry aromas so very well. And thank for your kind comment, Sara.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 23, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    One of your best, definitely

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  5. UnknownFebruary 23, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    One of your best, definitely

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