Demanding attention

“The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.”
– Henry Miller

Grass at Kew Gardens, London, June 2021

It’s time for a weekly quotation-inspired image.

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BeckyB says:

June 19, 2021 at 12:18

so many people could benefit from absorbing these wise words!

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Emma, West Sussex says:

June 17, 2021 at 08:39

Beautiful images of pure summer!
And such a true quote – perfect!

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- Debbie Smyth says:
  
  June 17, 2021 at 09:33
  
  Thanks Emma – glad you like it
  
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sustainabilitea says:

June 16, 2021 at 16:59

One of the reasons I enjoy macro so much. 🙂 Lovely grass.

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Sue says:

June 16, 2021 at 15:27

Ah, I never got the grass image as I wanted….!

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- Debbie Smyth says:
  
  June 16, 2021 at 18:54
  
  Maybe this weekend – cooler temperatures and still some sun to light up the grass
  
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  - Sue says:
    
    June 16, 2021 at 18:56
    
    Maybe….
    
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eklastic says:

June 16, 2021 at 13:42

Pure gold!

And it even Goes for Other Shoots

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bushboy says:

June 16, 2021 at 11:55

Love your image Debbie and I have a similar photo but this one caught my eye as I was looking for it 🙂 🙂

Holding on

I love this challenge

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- Debbie Smyth says:
  
  June 16, 2021 at 12:30
  
  Yours works really well, Brian
  
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  - bushboy says:
    
    June 16, 2021 at 12:35
    
    So glad you think so. Encouragement from you means the world to me ❤
    
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