Welcome to the Abbey Photo Party!
I select a theme and invite you to respond with images.
I have been pondering a great deal lately the ways the landscapes I have lived in shape my soul (this week’s love note from me will develop this theme). My invitation to you is to ponder this for yourself: What is the impact of my physical landscape on my spiritual one? How might I express this through a photo or image?
You can share images you already have which illuminate the theme, but I encourage you also to go for a walk with the theme in mind and see what you discover.
You are also welcome to post photos of any other art you create inspired by the theme. See what stirs your imagination!
How to participate:
1. Go to the Flickr Group I have created. You need a free Flickr account first (go to the Flickr home page and click “Sign up now.”) When you go to the link it will ask you to join the group first before posting. Share up to five of your images in response to the theme.
2. Leave a comment below this blog post to let us know you have joined the party and what your Flickr profile name is (you must include this to be entered into the prize drawing).
3. Please post the invitation on your blog or Facebook page and encourage others to come join the party!
On Friday, April 26th – I will draw a name at random from those who participate and the winner will receive a space in my upcoming online class Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Contemplative Practice (April 28-June 15, 2013).
66 Responses
What a glorious invitation. I have added five photos under my Flickr Muddybride.
Hi Christine,
I’ve joined the group with the username “anne_wicks_53”.
I don’t know if I have a Flikr profile name … hmmm
Do I show up on your list Christine?
Blessings,
Anne
Hi Christine,
My flickr name is a.marika and I’ve added one photo to the group. It’s a recent shot taken while on a walk around a lake near my home. The spaciousness and changing of the land throughout the year is continually inspiring! This place leaves me with a feeling that there is enough room for all kinds.
Hi Christine,
I have join the “Invitation to Photography: Landscape Mysticism”. My Flikr profile name is “Partakers”. Thank you.
God bless
Hi Christine-
I just added a couple of photos from my walk at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge last night. My user name is Sharie577.
Sending a hug!
Sharie
I just added a few photos that express the current landscape around here. I went for a walk with a friend this morning and we collected lichen, moss, fallen blooms, etc. to create a nature mandala. It was our version of going to church…quiet, drizzly morning, playing in nature, and leaving behind something beautiful for all the other walkers to enjoy. :-)
Hi Christine,
I joined as CANancy (that’s California Nancy not can nancy!)
My name on flickr is “beaspics”. I never realized how photography could be spiritual until a few months ago, and I love the practice.
I’ve submitted five photos from my favorite spiritual place of solitude where I practice Shinrin-Yoku (the art of forest bathing). The woods of Northern Michigan near my home are filled with God presence. The woods have the ability to inspire and heal–in all seasons!
My name on Flickr is “twinlakede.”
Thanks for providing this artistic venue!
Hi Christine,
I’ve joined the party as “saucyappels” with one photo but am looking for a few others as well. I grew up in “the bush” but have just learned to really ‘see’ all the marvels that God has created. Truly ‘they speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works.’
Thank you,
Blessings,
RJ