But this time, I did have a shot. In fact, I could probably fill an album with them. Pictures of our koi pond from years past. Memorable years that all seem like a dream now. The pond has been filled in for two years, and I've even gotten used to the front yard without it. I think I spend less time on our front deck because the pond is not a part of our landscape... the beautiful fish, the lotus, the water lilies, and water hyacinths, the cattails... the nightly summer chorus of frogs, and the snakes... I miss them all.
A grassy lawn has replaced what used to be a refuge for wildlife. Not that a grassy lawn doesn't provide a home to countless species of wildlife, and the woods that surround our yard and home are filled with all sorts of mammals and reptiles. But I do miss the fish. They were beautiful, graceful, fun to watch.
You would have loved it. They were the closest I would ever get to flying.
I used to post pictures of our pond nearly every month, the changes it showed through the seasons... it was fascinating to watch as the years passed.
If you have some Reflections to share, stop by Carly's and get the details.
Beautiful pictures Bea! Todd would love to put a pond in here, but I'm not sure I want to go to the expense of doing it on someone else's property. Your pond looks lovely. I bet you really miss it!
ReplyDeleteI could never fill in my pond. Your pond looks like it was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures you have a goody eye for detail.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Yasmin
xx
Such a bitter sweet entry. The pond was beautiful and provided so much peace and joy; now it is gone and only the memory of the pond and its provisions remain. However the pictures are beautiful, hence, bitter-sweet.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Hi Bea, I've never fancied the idea of a fish pond but I have to say your beautiful description makes me think I'm missing out on something special.
ReplyDelete(Even so, I think I'll give it a miss, lol.)
B. x
Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing them!!!!
ReplyDeletebe well...
I remember all the pond pictures you used to put in your entries. I'm glad you shared some with us again.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful, Bea! I love the reflections!
ReplyDeleteBea, your pond was sooooo lovely! Love the pictures. Why did you fill it in? My pond isn't even half as nice as yours was. I just love hearing the water flowing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picturs hon. I couldn't stop looking at the one with the Lotus blossums. I could sit there for hours staring into the reflection from that pond. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteHi Bea :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed visiting your blog so much this morning, your photos are so beautiful! I hope you will consider joining us again soon for another assignment. When I post a photo topic each Monday, you have until the following Sunday evening to post a topic. Almost a full week! So never feel like you have to rush out and get the photo that day. Anyway, you did super with this one, and I would love to see more from you!
All my best, Carly
Neat shots! It's so nice to see you playing along on the Monday Photo Shoot! I try to play along every week :-)
ReplyDeleteWOW your shots are so clear! How wonder to havr the pond and now the memories of all of it. Nice to have a place for wildlife to frolick. I am sure you have plenty of awesome shots of your green grass also. Everything in a season.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you miss your pond. It was gorgeous. I have a 30ft waterfall/pond in the mountains. I refuse to add fish just to have the critters eat them. The water is not still for lilies either, bummer.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely it all sounds. Wish I had one but I suppose all the raccoons and other critters would eat all the fish. Lovely shots
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Bea! You really did wonders with your camera!
ReplyDeletelove and hugs,natalie
Beautiful pictures! I have two ponds, one small and one pretty big with koi and other fish. Your pond was gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos Bea!!
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBea, what a beautiful entry!
ReplyDeletePlease go by and visit Sam (gaboatman) (Docklines) because he had a heart attack.
Please go see jeanette
(outside -looking in) (formerly Jeanette's jottings) becasue she is sick and she missed going to the docotr so she could head to bed
love ya,
natalie
Ah, I remember when your koi pond went away. But at least you have some lovely shots to remember it by.
ReplyDeletethese pond reflections are beautiful and i love them all! i also like yout students art work displayed throughout. what a joy your classes must be! :)
ReplyDeleteI love you Bea!
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