ABC STARS Inspires

Tended for so long... And then they finally bloom... It's all worth the wait. photo credit: hjl Like no one is looking via photopin (license) License: (license)

Frothy waves ashore; mountains with garlands of clouds; A weepy breeze blows. *Guest Author: M.V. Carpio-Bernido photo credit: R.Halfpaap The Sea via photopin (license) License: (license)

Changing colors, hues... Magical charm and beauty. Fallen leaves' stories. photo credit: Arnie Sacknooson HANGINGONTOAUTUMN via photopin (license) License: (license)

Shiny, shimmering... Emeralds, rubies, pearls, golds... Golden hearts are best. photo credit: leigh49137 Treasure 013-1 via photopin (license) License: (license)

Like a lovely lass. Fairest on a pedestal. Nature's symmetry. photo credit: Trekpedition.Com Hiking upto mount Mayon via photopin (license) License: (license)

However narrow... Melodious blue waters... Music to the ears. photo credit: `James Wheeler Blue Stream via photopin (license) License: (license)

Not really a star. Venus in the western sky. Yet beaming, gleaming. photo credit: sianmonument Venus over Porth Cwyfan via photopin (license) License: (license)

Climb... trek... hike... rest... drink... Magnificence at the peak. A grand achievement. photo credit: Justin Jovellanos Traversing the Knife Edge via photopin (license) License: (license)

Fish farming at best. Mother Nature's guiding hands. Sustenance for all. photo credit: elviskennedy 100 Days of Summer #51 - Fishing via photopin (license) License: (license)

Scorching summer days. All roads lead to the ocean. Childhood memories. photo credit: aaronrhawkins Mysterious Sand Castle via photopin (license) License: (license)

Soothing blue water... Refreshes... rebuilds...  renews ... Drowns away the fears. photo credit: Stuck in Customs The Simple Shapes Of Aruba via photopin (license) License: (license)

Walking on the shore... Sands remind us of the time... Countless yet finite. photo credit: Summer Skyes 11 Footprints in the sand via photopin (license) License: (license)

Sahara desert. The king lurks, roars, reigns, endures... "Live like a lion!" *Dr. Isaiah Hankel photo credit: diana_robinson Young male lion in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa via photopin (license) License: (license)

Ring neck doves in pairs. Sparrows perch in a small flock. Eagle — solitude .          photo credit: starmist1 Ring Neck Doves via photopin (license) License: (license) photo credit: Art9991 Sparrows via photopin (license) License: (license) photo credit: ~ Bob ~ Snow Bird via photopin (license) License: (license)

Beach lounge chairs with drinks: "...martini—shaken, not stirred." Double agent rests... *James Bond 007 photo credit: christian.senger Beach Holiday via photopin (license) License: (license)

Ever wondered why? Flamingos' feathers are red? It's the food they eat. photo credit: cuatrok77 flamingo #2 via photopin (license) License: (license)

Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus, Cumulonimbus. Shields against the sun. photo credit: Onasill ~ Bill Badzo Iceland Republic ~ Lava Bed Rock ~ Landmannalaugar Route ~ Ultramarathon is held on the route each July ~ Hiking from Camp via photopin (license) License: (license)

Flow, fall... gush.. rush. splash! To the river then ocean. Destiny fulfilled. photo credit: Sworldguy Confluence via photopin (license) License: (license)

Clear skies, countless stars. Ensue awed fascination... May your wish come true! photo credit: `James Wheeler Uncountable Stars via photopin (license) License: (license)

Quite minuscule steps; entertaining, enchanting; as if time slowed down. photo credit: cygnus921 Baby Turtle 023 via photopin (license) License: (license)