A Perfect Day

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Stresses blind us to the beauty and mystery of existence. That is why a Van Gogh painting, a great film, stirring photography, poetry or song hold such meaning. Artistic creations flood our consciousness and carry us like a sparkling stream away from ourselves for a brief time. New perspectives seep into dusty deep corners of the mind where sleepy realization of life’s wonders reside. In a world of turmoil mostly human caused, I don’t want to bury my head in the sand but at the same time I don’t want to miss the awesomeness I tried to capture during a recent walk with my niece through Darts Hill Garden Park. The Darts family donated to the City of Surrey what began as a humble garden and grew into a grand collection of foliage over a 70-year period. Come walk with me through the garden, accompanied by a song you can link to at the bottom.





















Hear Perfect Day written for "The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" by Colin Towns. The actress is Niamh Cusack, the singer is Miriam Stockley and we are the wonderstruck listeners and seers.

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Comments

  1. Lady FiJune 1, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    Nature is the best de-stressifier. Lovely shots!

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  2. SherryJune 1, 2019 at 12:43 PM

    Hi Maria,
    What beautiful pictures. I can still smell that pink flower. And that song.. it’s beautiful. Looks a lot like our walk.. minus the chickens..lol
    Enjoy the sun

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    1. Penelope NotesJune 1, 2019 at 1:30 PM

      I'm glad you stopped by Sherry. Haha ... yep, a few chickens roaming around would have made the garden double-perfect. :))

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,June 2, 2019 at 8:24 AM

    It's a great series of images. I think that if you reach the point where this kind of experience in nature does not move you, you had better check for a pulse!

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  4. colleenJune 3, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    Love the layers in that ...guessing a peony. You've inspired me to go outside to look around. So much to see!

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  5. Fun60June 3, 2019 at 1:04 PM

    There is nothing like a walk through greenery to revitalise the body and soul. The vivid blue of the irises is a reminder of Van Gogh.

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  6. Hootin AnniJune 3, 2019 at 2:17 PM

    Stunning! Each one...but, I have a favorite...the sun-drenched leaf showing its veins.

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  7. eileeninmdJune 3, 2019 at 2:23 PM

    Hello, lovely flowers and beautiful images. Taking a walk in the gardens would be a relaxing time. Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead.

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 3, 2019 at 2:51 PM

    nature is a great healer too

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  9. DeniseinVAJune 5, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you for taking us on this lovely walk. Each photo is beautiful. When I am out and about and enjoying my surroundings, walking around flowers and into the woods, I feel totally relaxed and at peace. Soothing to the soul for sure.

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  10. MarjaJune 5, 2019 at 10:05 PM

    Oh gorgeous photos of the greatest art of mother nature and whatever happens we must indeed never stop to enjoy these awesome things in life

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  11. GattinaJune 6, 2019 at 1:13 AM

    Gorgeous pictures ! I too prefer to look at the beauty of the nature and regret that we never see something positive in the News. Besides a Royal wedding maybe !

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  12. Irina KovalenkoJune 6, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    Enjoyable walk, thank you! Such a multitude of blossoms for the beginning of summer is not cot common in our region; now it's time for peonies and irises. And dandelions - simple, unpretentious and lovely late spring marks!
    Have a wonderful week end.
    With best wishes,
    Irina

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  13. stardustJune 10, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    Thank you for showing us the wonder and beauty in each plant through your mind’s eyes, and the music video, too.

    Yoko

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