Patti suggests Serene for the last challenge of the year. A timely choice, as that is what many of us need today, serenity. The hustle and bustle of December makes for contemplation – is this what we really want?
I hope my chosen images all speak for themselves as to what serene means to me.
– Jane Nelsen
Serenity is the birthplace for creativity, wisdom, and meaningful productivity.
He who loves nature loves peace.
― Michael Bassey Johnson
Serenity lies in solitude.
― Lailah Gifty Akita
― Purvi Raniga
Like water, we are truest to our nature in repose.
– Cyril Connolly
And, we all strive to reach the light.
Thank you for treating us to a variety of choices last week – a true delight! This week we invite you to join us and show us what serene means to you. In your post, include a link to Patti’s post and use the Lens-Artists tag. We’re looking forward to seeing your photos!
We have two important announcements as well: There will be no new challenge from us on Saturday, December 25th, but we will return on January 1st, 2022 for our annual Favorite Photos of 2021 challenge. The number of images is up to you.
Until then, I wish you Happy Holidays and a happy and healthy New Year!
Leya 
Hi Leya
Your lead image of the reflected islands in the mist is sublime. I can almost feel the mist touching the skin on my face. I had also mentioned earlier how inadore your pink blossom reaching for the light.
Here’s my final 2021 offering for the last Lens Artist challenge of the year, wishing you and yours Happy New Year:
Best, Babsje
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What a gorgeous collection, AC. It inspires tranquility! I appreciate that after a very hectic and crazy week. Sending love and hugs for a joyful and satisfying new year. Plenty of good health, too.
Thank you, Patti! Hectic it is – but relaxing necessary too. Sending love back to you and Happy New Year!
Thanks, AC.
Beautiful examples, especially those two opening photos! I had to stop and stare at that opening photo when the post scrolled by in the reader!
🙂Thank you, John!
Happy Holidays, Blessed and Healthy New Year – and well – If one can be serene while also questioning all that is and talking about it, at one time? Guess I’ve achieved a modicum of serenity this year – LOL – – My blood pressure no longer spiking, even when I discuss such things – but yes, nature, meditation, and ”nope, I refuse to get my triggers tripped by this fully” daily stuff is helping – even if I’m still yammering on about it all – LOL
Meditation is good. I need it too…Good for you your blood presssure is down! Well done!
Those are beautiful photos and I would not like to choose a favourite. The calm of the misty lake is special for me though, because I seldom see something like that. And for mystery, I’ll choose the wall with falling plaster and icons. Where is that photo from?
Thank you. The wall is in Georgia . The country Georga that is .
Great photos and quotes. That first photo is my fave.
Thanks John😊
Hi Ann-Christine
Your flower blossom reaching towards the light perfectly encapsulates serenity. And the photo of the water with sand ripples beneath the surface is very calming in mood. Lovely
Here’s my wishes for peace and serenity in the coming new year:
Best, Babsje
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Your selection of images seems to me wonderful and full of serenity.
Thank you, Ana –
All are serene but the lake shot and the quote below it stand way out for me. I feel relaxed just looking at that photo.
Then I am happy, Janet. Much love and relaxing for you!
Oh these are just lovely especially the rose at the end.
Glad you like them! And I love that rose too.
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Beautiful choices for the challenge, Ann-Christine! Wishing you all the blessings of the season and a Happy New Year.
Thank you, Sue! Happy Holidays and may the New Year b e a better one than 2021
Best wishes to Sweden. Apparently, you already got some snow. may santa remember you abundantly😊🎄🎁
Best wishes to you as well! Santa has sent me snow for Christmas – that is all I need – and my family of course!
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Serenity achieved Ann-Christine Have a wonderful holiday season 🎄🍻❤
Wishing you the same, Brian! And a Better New Year 2022!
Serene images, Ann Christine.
Thank you, Rupali.
You are a true Nordic person in your love of snow and winter wonderland, Ann-Christine. The images are all lovely but I know you won’t be surprised that the watery beauty is the one for me. Serene? I do try! Much love to you and yours, darlin. Hope you can have your family close at Christmas, and a healthy, happy new year.
Thank you, dearest Jo! I am Nordi and you are continental! Love and Happy Holidays to you as well. We got new restrictions yesterday, but luckily it does not affect our celebrating- we are less than 100 people in the house 😁🤶🎅🎄❄
I think they are down to 10 people in the UK 🤣🤣💕
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Beautifully done as always Ann-Christine. Your images are spot-on and amazing. That opener is breathtaking. So I find myself wondering, which comes first the chicken or the egg? Did you find images to match your quotes or quotes to match your images? Whatever the answer they’re perfect together.
Thank you so much, Tina. Happy you like them! Which way do you do it? I always choose the images first!
Oh definitely images first A-C, your match w the quotes this week was really terrific.
Thanks again! Not in your class or at your level though. But close.
Wishing you a great weekend!
Beautiful and serene, AC! Wonderful quote to go with these beautiful images.
Glad you like them, Amy! Happy Holidays!
Beautiful. Happy festive season and a happy new year A-C. Thank you for all your wonderful photos this year. 🎄🎉🥂🧡
Jude, thank you to you for all your beauties and your wonderful garden! If I ever travel to England again, and if I am in your part of the country, maybe I would love a walk, a chat or a cup of tea or coffee with you…I might come knocking at your door🙂
Well you would be most welcome Ann-Christine!
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Oh, it went away too soon! Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Better New Year than 2021!
Beautiful serene images 😊
Thank you!
Love all of you serene images. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Thank you, Beth – and wishing you and yours all the best this Christmas and for the new year!
All your images are beautiful and appropriate to the theme, as always. But there’s something about that first shot that I found particularly engrossing. Such a still image but one I could look at for ages!
Thank you, Sarah! Glad you enjoyed them.
Beautiful photos wrapped around poignant thoughts = serenity. Perfect. Personally, I like your wide-range of photographs.
Frank, thank you for a lovely comment! Will you be walking this Christmas?
If I get a chance, a stroll of my neighborhood in Ohio … not at the beach …. yet!
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Total contentment and peace of mind.
Beautiful images!
Thank you AC.
Happy holidays!
Thank you, Philo – and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Beautiful post! I especially like the second and third images, with their play of light and shadow.
Thank you, Florin! My own favourite is the fallen tree trunk with the leaves. A fond memory of the serene forests in NZ South Island.
All are most serene, A C 😊😊
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