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Sunday, May 1, 2011

DINING ROOM SUNSET

When the sun is setting, our dining room sparkles.
  


 The rays from the afternoon sun as it sets for the evening casts the most beautiful light in our dining room.

Yesterday, I noticed how beautiful the centerpiece looked as the sun shown in front of me, in through the front window.
So I stopped to enjoy it.  

As I moved around to the other side of the table, I couldn't help but notice the difference when looking at the centerpiece as the sun shown in from behind me.   

It was an amazing difference, in just walking from one side of the table to the other, with the sun in front verses behind.

 So much more beautiful than these pictures capture, but I wanted to share it with you...

These pictures were taken looking towards the front window and the setting sun.




 













And these were were taken as the sun shown in from behind...






 

It felt like an afternoon hug from God!

"...so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting people may know there is none besides me.  I am the Lord, and there is no other."  Isaiah 45:6



A sight more beautiful than a camera can capture.
Hope you enjoyed, I love your sweet comments...
Blessings,
Cindy
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51 comments:

  1. Keetha BroylesMay 1, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I bought a pot of real tulips to enjoy indoors this s _ _ _ _ _. (I'm afraid to SAY that word 'cause every time I do, we get more s _ _ _)

    My tulip blooms have died down now - - - but I shall plant the bulbs outdoors later and HOPEFULLY will get to enjoy their beauty again next s _ _ _ _ _.

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  2. Blondie's JournalMay 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    The lighting really does make a big different in your photos! And your flowers are beautiful!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. SoniaMay 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful photographs...love the white parrot tulips..so elegant!

    Miss Bloomers

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Cindy!! Martina

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  5. d e l i g h tMay 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Very Beautiful! I love it also when the sun is bright and shining through windows.
    Linda

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  6. Ricki TreleavenMay 1, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    How pretty, Cindy! I think you need to have some friends over for appetizers at sunset :D

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  7. LynnMay 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful pics-enjoy:@)

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  8. GailMay 1, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Your tulips are beautiful. Thanks for the reminder about the affects of light.

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  9. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMay 1, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful photos Cindy. The light streaming through your window is so inviting.

    Ann-Marie

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  10. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMay 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    So pretty Cindy! Thanks for sharing.

    Have a great week!
    Pam

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  11. DonnieMay 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What a lovely way to see the sun set. Gorgeous photos.

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  12. DebbiedoosMay 1, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love these pics CIndy. Nothing better than natural light coming through the windows at just the right time. That was you that asked for the humane society info right? If you ever take a ride up, let me know, I know a great little place for lunch and another cute shop you would love, I would love to meet you.

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  13. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    What gorgeous snaps! I love the sunlight pouring through!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. Patty MarkerMay 1, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Those tulips are amazing and you're right they look beautiful in the evening sun!

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  15. SnapMay 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Your tulips in the sunshine are lovely. Happy Monday!

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  16. DeborahMay 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    What a beautiful sight...love it from every view...
    I have that happen but its in our living room at a certain time of the evening.
    I love your flowers too...they are lovely Cindy :)

    Deborah xo

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  17. CindyMay 1, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    What lovely photos, those tulips really take on a different look when the sun is on them. Gorgeous photography, girl!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  18. molly susan strongMay 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Oh my lovely. Newest follower and thanks for coming by!

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  19. MaryMay 2, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Lovely photos! Thank you for sharing this on Masterpiece Monday. Have a great week, Mary :O)

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  20. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Goodness how beautiful! I adore the pictures, they really capture the light in these flowers! Stunning!

    Hugs,

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  21. VeeMay 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Very nice contrasts between backlight and frontlight. Lovely mosaic...

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  22. MarthaMay 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Lovely photos -- I like the different lights!

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  23. KathyMay 2, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Really Lovely - amazing difference,
    Kathy

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  24. ArabellaMay 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Each photograph is lovelier than the next! Beautiful!

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  25. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    I'm here from Marty's TTT. Your flowers are exquisite in both lights! Love white! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  26. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Your flowers are stunning and your pictures are exquisite. Love them in a simple glass vase on the silver tray. So beautiful. I also drooled all over your previous post with the sunflower cloche display. Love it. I hope you will link them up to Table Top Tuesday. I goofed and had the time wrong, but it is fixed now. Hugs, Marty

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  27. GailMay 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Hi Cindy, your pictures are beautiful. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment about my water fountain. I'm so glad you did otherwise I may not have found your beautiful blog.

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  28. JanetMay 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful dining room light. Very romantic.Janet

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  29. The Quintessential MagpieMay 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Cindy, this reminds me of how God's perspective and ours differ. He sees things beautifully and clearly through perfect perspective, much like the pretty shots you took. I try to think how He would see a situation, and this serves as such a good reminder.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  30. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 2, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Cindy! Your photographs are beautiful. Please stop by and enter my latest giveaway. Take care.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  31. romance-of-rosesMay 2, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hi...Great photography on the tulips!
    Hugs, Lu

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  32. The TablescaperMay 2, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Wonderful photos. Love how the light dances. Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  33. At The Picket FenceMay 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous photos Cindy! You have the gift for sure! :-)
    Vanessa

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  34. Janna ReneeMay 2, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I love sunset and your dining room would be so peaceful at that time!! thanks for sharing!

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  35. THE VERANDA HOUSEMay 3, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU I HOPE YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY,,THANK YOU FOR ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL ELEGANT PICTURES I HAVE ENJOY THEM SO VERY MUCH YOU ARE SO GOOD WITH THE CAMERA ....XO...SANDRA

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  36. KellyMay 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Such great photos! Sunsets are so beautiful...God is so good!


    Kelly

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  37. Diana LaMarreMay 3, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I do love tulips and especially the ragged edges of the parrots. Great photos!

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  38. Here On Crow CreekMay 3, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Cindy!! Those are so beautiful! Now all you need is to make a huge lunch and invite all us over! lol We really have had some beautiful weather here in NC haven't we:)

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  39. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Cindy! I'm so happay I found your delightful blog thru Tam at Three or More. I'm new to the party, so this is fun! I love the pics. The ones that you can see thru are amazing. Hope you can stop by soon! Now that we know where we are on Tuesdays, let's not be strangers.

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  40. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Hi Cindy...

    Oooh...gorgeous photos, my friend! It really does make a difference where your light source is coming from when taking photos...something that I have found out from experience as well! I love both aspects...and your close up photos are fabulous! Such a beautiful dining room table centerpiece...thanks for sharing it with us for the Sunday Favorites repost party!!!

    Warmest spring wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  41. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydMay 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Beautiful Photos~ I almost thought they were Real..... Least they will last alot longer.

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  42. Vintage HomeMay 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Oh my all the pictures are stunning...so happy you have sun!

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  43. SueMay 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Not only beautiful flowers, but the photographs are absolutely awesome! Thanks for posting them!

    Take care, Sue

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  44. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Oh My goodness! These are gorgeous! What awesome pics! :)

    ~Liz

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  45. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    These photo's are out-of-this-world beautiful,you have captured God's happiness!
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  46. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    gorgeous pictures! your lighting is spectacular! coming from White Wednesday...

    Karen

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  47. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    What a difference! Love both views! The details of each petal are wonderful.

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  48. MarianneMay 14, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Those white peacock tulips look great! And yes the light captures them wonderfully, and you totally captures that light!

    I finally found a quiet morning to visit everybody again and actually leave a comment this time.
    Thank you again for playing in my We Love White linky party!

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  49. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Beautiful Photos ! The colors and lighting is wonderful.

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  50. MarthaSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Lovely pictures. I love taking pictures of the sunlight!

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  51. Chari at Happy To DesignSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Hi Cindy...

    Ohhh...I remember this beautiful post, my friend! I recognized it as soon as I seen that first photo! You really did catch some gorgeous lighting on those beautiful white tulips! Love, love, LOVE IT!!! Gorgeous table centerpiece, Cindy! I love your mirrored tray that you have the bouquet of tulips sitting on! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and sweet post with us today for the Sunday Favorite party! It was such a delight having you, dear friend!

    Hope you're having a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

    Chari @Happy To Design

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