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12-JUN-2004

::Winner (tie)::
Gift From the Sea
by mlynn

"But it must not be sought for or - heaven forbid! - dug for.
No, no dredging of the sea bottom here.
That would defeat one's purpose.
The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient.
To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith.
Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches.
Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach
--waiting for a gift from the sea."
From 'Gift from the Sea' by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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Guest 21-Sep-2004 17:08
This is a wonderful image, Melanie, and such a creative combination of two endlessly fascinating elements from nature. Beautifully done! Bev
Guest 21-Sep-2004 03:16
brilliantly crafted.
Helen Betts20-Sep-2004 12:42
This is outstanding, Melanie, especially the sea/shadow. Helen
mlynn 19-Sep-2004 14:04
Thank you for your comments everyone. Melanie
Guest 18-Sep-2004 21:26
A beautiful photographic gift to the challenge, Melanie, with an elegant verse. -Michael
Guest 17-Sep-2004 14:55
Mlynn. I hate I cannot find words on me poor English to express what your image evocates. It’s so… magical, Jesus
Linda L 17-Sep-2004 00:07
This is a wonderful verse Melanie and your image is outstanding.
Guest 16-Sep-2004 17:45
beautiful, Melanie -- and a perfect quote as well!
Guest 16-Sep-2004 08:08
WOW. What a great image. This really is beautiful well done.