Friday, June 1, 2012

Tranquility - Sholom Park

Sholom Park, on Ocala's west side, was designed to be a place of tranquility and peace and meditation. Throughout the park, the trees and bushes and flowers encourage one to stop, rest, and allow nature's beauty to calm one's spirit.

The heart tree, shown in the 2nd photo, is especially meaningful and many have found it inspirational in their lives.

The theme for the first day of June, 2012, is "tranquility." Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
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19 comments:

  1. FrankJune 1, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    The heart tree IS very special. You nailed "tranquility."

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  2. Memphis MOJOJune 1, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    It certainly does look peaceful and welcome back!

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  3. cieldequimperJune 1, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Welcome back Ocala! :-) Oooh yes, I might take a nap I'm that tired! Thanks for your lovely comment on the rant blog!

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  4. RedPatJune 1, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    I always find Spanish moss hanging from the trees to be restful. A very tranquil park indeed!

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  5. KarlJune 1, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Welcome back Lowell !!!
    This must be a very tranquil park, good choice for this theme day!

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  6. hamiltonJune 1, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    good to see you again!
    I feel calmer already....

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  7. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 1, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    The heart tree. I like that.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaJune 2, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    There's some interesting figures formed on the trunk's surface...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  9. BirdmanJune 2, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    No moss has grown on you in a month.
    Love images of the moss hanging.

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  10. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Wonderful post, Lowell!

    P.S. You made me laugh with the Ms. Lombard thing! :-)

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  11. KateJune 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Yup, You cannot beat Spanish Moss. Re. your question: my photo was taken in Savannah, Ga. Love that area of the country.

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  12. HalcyonJune 2, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    The shade from the tree and the Spanish moss give the scene a tranquil feel. And I can understand why the heart tree would be inspiring. :)

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  13. HalcyonJune 2, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    The shade from the tree and the Spanish moss give the scene a tranquil feel. And I can understand why the heart tree would be inspiring. :)

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  14. JudyJune 2, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    We all need a place like this one to go to from time to time.

    Glad you are back! Hope you had a good vacation.

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  15. RandyJune 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Great place to explore. I like the ghost like image in the tree.

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  16. EG CameraGirlJune 2, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Lovely! It think it's great that towns and cities create spaces for residents to be out in nature. Is that Spanish moss hanging from the trees?

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  17. magiceyeJune 4, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    beautiful captures!

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  18. DavidlindJune 6, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Florida knows how to dress its trees for the evening in gowns of moss.

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  19. Pierre BOYERJune 7, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    "Tree's ghost" ?

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