We welcome Egídio of Through Brazilian Eyes as our guest host this week! He challenges us to show how we recharge our batteries when we need more energy.
As long as I can remember, walking, hiking with family to beautiful places has been my medicine.
One of the best ways to recharge is by simply being in the presence of art. No thoughts, no critiques. Just full-on absorption mode. ― Dean Francis Alfar
– Listening to the sounds of nature
– maybe alone in the forest
– or with Milo (and all of my dogs…)
Soft, clear light is a magical recharger, walking along the shore, listening to the waves.
Not to talk about the levada hikes in Madeira, they are the ultimate rechargers. Enjoying the fantastic views, the heavenly scent and listening to the rippling water – the stillness. Your senses filled to the brim. But unfortunately Madeira is not that close to home…
At home I go to my secret garden to easily recharge my batteries. Just walking, pruning, planting – or sitting in a comfortable chair watching everything grow. To follow the birds nesting and the seasons glow fills my heart.
Another way of recharging is photography, playing with my photos in different software, making double exposures or looking at macro worlds. Then, like a tree in spring, I will feel elevated, lifting my eyes again, towards a new day with new promises.
Many thanks to Donna for last week’s wonderful Time challenge. We truly enjoyed your many different interpretations, and hope you’ll join us for this week’s challenge too. Please remember to link to Egídio’s original post, and to use the Lens-Artists Tag for our Reader section. Finally, Tina will lead us next week, so, be sure to check her out next Saturday at noon, EST.
Leya 
Lovely photographs, Ann-Christine, thank you for sharing your recharging experiences ♡
Thank you for liking them!
Your wildflower pictures were great, Ann-Christine! I liked how you processed the pink one.
Thank you so much! Pink and pretty, yes. Sorry I am late answering, but we have been on a cruise and not back until yesterday.
I would love a recharge in all of the places you show us, AC. We are a lot a like. And I love how you talked about sounds, and described what your hear when it is quiet. The levada hikes of Madeira must be fantastic, quite the oasis.
Thank you, Donna! Yes, I think we have things in common. And Madeira is a perfect place to relax and recharge – I guess the sound of water there feels like the waves of the sea for those who love the sea.
I just learned Madeira will be a stop on our next cruise. Fingers crossed I can walk in your footsteps while there.
Oh, how great! There are hundreds of interesting hikes in different places – all great. I think we have walked the majority of them. Would love to see your post when you have been there!
Milo is my favourite.
Milo alone is more than enough for recharging for the entire year!
Fab examples!
♥ Dear Milo! He is so happy now when we are back in Sweden! Sorry I am late answering, but we have been traveling.
No problem at all!
I understand.
Have a relaxed travel!
I did! Thank you.
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What a lovely post! I could feel the calmness radiating through your words and photos , Ann- Christine. Also you photos, especially the last set dealing with macro and double exposure had me going back to really see what I was seeing. Awesome!
Thank you so much, Sheetal, so glad you enjoyed it!
I love your photos this week but especially te one of your secret garden. It looks like a great place to recharge
Thank you, Nora, it is!
Love your recharge series! The creative photo images are fabulous, AC!
Thank you so much, Amy!
All very nice shots Ann-Christine. Enjoyed this one 🙂
Thank you – sorry I haven’t answered until now, but back in Sweden again trying to catch up!
what an amazing way you’ve chosen to respond to the challenge Ann-Christine! I love your double exposures especially as I’ve never been able to master that. Also of course your glorious garden images – what a beautiful getaway you’ve created that you can reach just by walking out your door. Terrific response to the challenge as always.
Thank you, Tina – back in Sweden now, trying to catch up some.
You have found a beautiful way to relax, AC. I love traveling those scenic byways and taking hikes in natural surroundings, though they aren’t as long as they used to be.
I hadn’t thought about how much enjoyment I get when editing images. I, too, find that a great way to recharge.
♥ Thank you, John!
I like playing with images, not that it came to my mind to point it out, but it is recharging and inspiring
I think maybe many of us like doing it. And you are a pro.
Wonderful post!!! Love all your images, Ann-Christine.
I am glad they resonated with you, Ana! I guess it always is the same when I see your posts – I always love them.
I can’t pick a favourite here – every one would work for me too.
Thank you, Margaret. We have things in common, don’t we?
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As beautiful as I expected it to be. Your outdoor photos are fantastic, but for some reason, your close to home ones spoke more to me this week. Sublime.
Thank you, Sofia. East, west, home is best! We are back in Sweden now, and I am trying to catch up what I can!
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Ann-Christine your photos are so beautiful.
Thank you, Aletta – happy you liked them.
Great and beautiful places to recharge Ann-Christine. I loved the way you captured each place.
Thank you, Anne! Now I am back in sweden, trying to catch up some of what I’ve missed.
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Beautiful images and a perfect way to recharge.
Thank you, Ingrid! Happy you liked my response.
I can understand why you find these places recharging! Lovely photos Ann -Christine!
Thank you so much, Anne – sorry I am late answering but now I am back in Sweden, trying to catch up.
No worries.
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Thank you!
Ever so good Ann-Christine, I felt at peace and serene. Your double exposure is wonderful 🙂
Thank you, Brian! Sorry I could not answer before, but now I am back from Alaska.
I did wonder where you had disappeared to 🙂 I hope it was a great holiday
Thank you, it was – a bit much of rain though. But Alaska was just as I would have liked it to be!
Excellent 🙂
You’ve done it again! You can always whisk me away to some magic place, be it Iceland or your secret garden. Even playing with double exposures, which I don’t know how to do! Thanks, sweetheart!
Thank You, Jo! I am back in Sweden now, trying to catch up some!
Nice
Ann-Christine, I knew I would get my fill of beautiful images when I thought of this challenge. Your photos left me wanting to visit each place you featured in this post. Thanks for letting me be a part of the LAC as a guest for this week. I had a wonderful time — and it’s just beginning, I know. I loved your post.
Thank you for beautiful hosting, Egidio! Our pleasure! Happy you liked my response, sorry I could not answer before as I have been cruising with very little wifi.
Such gorgeous images! I especially like your ”waves”.