Life Is Really Simple…

Life Is Really Simple, But We Insist On Making It Complicated.

To enjoy the beauty that can be found in the ordinary and to be reminded of just how important the simple things are!

Tip of the Day for Bloggers/Photographers:

Bloggers…did you know you can link your photos?

Most blogs will have text that have been hyper-linked but you can link the photos too.

Another powerful way to grab attention is to link your images!

It is just one more way to direct the reader to another source, you would like them to visit.

This could be another page on your blog or even another social media site.

The possibilities are endless where you could link.

With the long weekend upon us, I hope you will take some time to slow down and make life just a little simpler.

I must run…the beach chair is calling.

Laurie
XXOO

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Tags: art sculptures, elephant art sculpture, Life Is Really Simple, lion art sculpture, quotes, slow down in life

35 thoughts on “Life Is Really Simple…”

Photography Journal Blog on July 8, 2013 at 9:16 pm said:

The beach chair is calling, that is awesome! Hope you had a lovely weekend 🙂

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Sherry Galey on July 8, 2013 at 11:52 am said:

Good tip, Laurie. I should do more of that. Fun images, my friend. Enjoy the beach!

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ledrakenoir on July 7, 2013 at 3:02 pm said:

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated – great quote and so true… 🙂

So wonderful and well captured photos… 🙂

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deanna1043 on July 7, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:

yeah, life is simple but somehow we always make it so complicated…thanks for the sweet reminder!! Now “simply” enjoy that beach chair my friend!!

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Emily on July 7, 2013 at 2:36 am said:

What cute dinosaur structures – reminds of Land Before Time 😉 As a kid, I know I’d love them 🙂

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Jamie Dedes on July 7, 2013 at 1:13 am said:

I rarely use my own photos; but, I almost always link the photos to the original source by way of acknowledgement.

Lots of good hints here. Blog on …

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Amy on July 6, 2013 at 11:42 pm said:

Making things more complicated is something we do the best 🙂 Beautiful photos!

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Nikitaland on July 6, 2013 at 4:38 pm said:

That last photograph totally reminds me of that game Kerplunk! All they needed was a huge marble in between the sticks! Great post and I am glad you are enjoying your holiday to the fullest! 🙂

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- Pride in Photos Photography on July 6, 2013 at 10:14 pm said:
  
  Oh my word, we could not think of the name of this game….now why didn’t we just ask you?☺
  
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  - Nikitaland on July 7, 2013 at 12:22 am said:
    
    Yep, as soon as I saw it, it reminded me of that game!
    
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melody in thailand on July 6, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:

Love the elephant! So fun! 🙂

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utesmile on July 6, 2013 at 2:40 pm said:

I do love posts with photos, and thank you for this tip. I also agree with your statement, we should keep life simple – so much easier. 🙂

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Phil Lanoue on July 5, 2013 at 8:12 pm said:

Terrific and looks like a lot of fun!

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Rosey on July 5, 2013 at 7:45 pm said:

I am instantly more drawn to a post if it has photos! These are nice, and you’re right, life’s got a lot of things simple and fantastic that don’t need to be muddled up with difficult. 🙂 Happy weekend to you!

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mgatwood on July 5, 2013 at 7:38 pm said:

Love all the bright colors, and lines.

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poppytump on July 5, 2013 at 6:47 pm said:

Fun ! Quick Laurie … chairs, picnic ,bucket and spade, sunshade, refreshments and not forgetting your camera 😉 … enjoy …

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Green Door Hospitality on July 5, 2013 at 5:46 pm said:

I love this post Laurie! The sculptures are wonderful and the words are perfect. Truly something we try to live by everyday. We find so much joy in the simplicity of just watching the birds and bunnies in our yard. So simple, yet so peaceful and wonderful.
Kenley

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Buckeroomama on July 5, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:

These are some really cool and fun structures!

Have a wonderful long weekend. 🙂

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DeDivahDeals on July 5, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

Thinking of you as I relax on the back forty. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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Antionette Blake on July 5, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

Thinking of you this weekend…enjoy and take a lot of beautiful pics!!!

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John on July 5, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:

Great art work, and photos too. 😉

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Kim Cunningham on July 5, 2013 at 2:29 pm said:

Such fun images. Love these colorful structures. Enjoy your beach chair! Jealous!

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Picketpatch on July 5, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:

I’ve been liking your posts But I can’t comment anymore and when I try to do the like button doesn’t work

Sent from my Samsung smartphone on AT&T

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Lisa Gordon on July 5, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:

Love these cheerful images, Laurie.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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Dina Lettre on July 5, 2013 at 2:02 pm said:

These are really lovely, Laurie!

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lensandpensbysally on July 5, 2013 at 1:59 pm said:

Can you be more specific about how to link one image to another. Great quote–and Thoreau’s: “Simplify, simplify, simplify.”

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- Pride in Photos Photography on July 6, 2013 at 11:48 pm said:
  
  Here is a link that should help you understand what I was teaching on linking an image.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/links/image-links/
  
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  - lensandpensbysally on July 7, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:
    
    Thanks, that’s thoughtful.
    
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Colline on July 5, 2013 at 1:42 pm said:

What lovely structures. I am sure many children enjoy them.

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Gallivanta on July 5, 2013 at 1:11 pm said:

Enjoy that beach chair.

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Sonel on July 5, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:

That is a fact and so true Laurie. Life is really simple, it’s us what makes it so complicated. Love your beautiful captures as usual. So colourful and the weather looks absolutely divine there! Here the wind is blowing and it’s chilly, but I am hanging on for Summer will be here soon. 😀
Have a lovely weekend, enjoy the sun and have lots of fun! 😀 *big hugs*

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YellowCable on July 5, 2013 at 11:50 am said:

The title of the post and the pictures keep me thinking. I guess that is our nature that we like to create simple or complicate.

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thysleroux on July 5, 2013 at 11:35 am said:

I love these!

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Dina on July 5, 2013 at 11:32 am said:

Lovely post! Thanks for all the useful information, some of it is absolutely new to me. I like this a lot! ***
Have a great weekend.
Love and a hug
Dina

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Tamar on July 5, 2013 at 11:26 am said:

Those are amazing!! Thanks for sharing these whimsical creatures with us!

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