I have been having problems with my online access all day so I offer above a wordless meditation.
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts
(photo taken at Glendalough in Ireland)
The Handless Maiden ~ A Love Note from Your Online Abbess
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Monday, September 28th we begin a 7-week journey with the fairy tale “The Handless Maiden.” You may or may not be familiar with it. There are over a hundred versions of this story which have appeared throughout Europe and other parts
September 20, 2026
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Thanks lucy! :-)
breathtaking!
Thanks Ann and Bette, this was taken with my new wide angle lens and I lvoe the effect it has on photos of trees.
love the title “The Prayer of Trees”. the upward growth of the branches are beautiful!
What an absolutely breathtaking photograph! I have always loved trees and I find this picture to be particularly soothing. Thanks for sharing.