Frog

Posted in Consciousness, Frog, Insects, Life, Love, Macro Photography, Meditation, Nature, Photography, Relaxation, Spirituality, Sustainability, Truth? by Mark on 05/04/2019

No frog ever learned to think.

Folded neat on a leaf in the dark, sitting, seeing and hearing. Sensing.
Not a thought on his mind. No discernible trace of stress.
Separate from the human condition.

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Zezee said, on 10/04/2019 at 12:21 pm

Zen

Love the colors as well as the peace and serenity of the frog. It looks like the most peaceful being on earth.
Btw, Mark, are you on Instagram? Can’t remember if I asked you that though if I did I think I’d be following you on there by now.

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:14 am
  
  At peace in a wild world, a remarkable state to be.
  
  No instagram, this WP blog is enough for me, for now.
  
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  - Zezee said, on 11/04/2019 at 1:52 pm
    
    :) totally understand.
    
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Mark said, on 10/04/2019 at 8:42 am

Thanks for comments all, appreciated.

Best … M

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Lunar Euphoria said, on 09/04/2019 at 10:16 pm

Lustrous colors and lines that want to be drawn.

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:20 am
  
  Draw them … ?
  
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Nil said, on 07/04/2019 at 8:53 pm

Total Zen state of mind… :-)

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- Mark said, on 08/04/2019 at 1:39 pm
  
  Naturally, by nature. He didn’t have to work at it, instinctively. Except to survive.
  
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  - Nil said, on 08/04/2019 at 8:58 pm
    
    That’s how it should be…
    
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    - Mark said, on 08/04/2019 at 11:27 pm
      
      Well … it’s the way it is with purpose. Without self reflection there is no knowing ones self, and ones more refined nature, no potential for improvement. But nature, as the frog is – being without being anything in particular, serves to remind of that state. A kind of sign post if you like, it serves most those engaged in the process. Frog doesn’t think.
      
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David Herman said, on 06/04/2019 at 3:19 am

WOW

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- Mark said, on 14/04/2019 at 11:47 am
  
  :-)
  
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mr sock monkey said, on 05/04/2019 at 10:32 pm

monkey think frog look little bit buddha-like.

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:19 am
  
  Buddha realised the state of frog. Buddha is a little frog-like.
  
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Olivia May said, on 05/04/2019 at 7:54 pm

A melancholy frog, beautiful.

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- Mark said, on 14/04/2019 at 11:48 am
  
  Thanks Olivia.
  
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niasunset said, on 05/04/2019 at 5:36 pm

So lovely, he seems waiting for his Princess… This is great photograph, as always, Thank you, Love, nia

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:15 am
  
  Or she’s waiting for her prince …
  
  Thanks Nia.
  
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treesshrubs said, on 05/04/2019 at 3:47 pm

Gently softly beautiful 🙏

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- Mark said, on 14/04/2019 at 11:48 am
  
  It’s in their nature …
  
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Lissa Clayton said, on 05/04/2019 at 3:18 pm

What a little beauty :) So calm and sleek. On my desktop to enjoy a bit more.

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- Mark said, on 14/04/2019 at 11:49 am
  
  Reminders of the sense of nature do help …
  
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Nature on the Edge said, on 05/04/2019 at 2:03 pm

Beautiful, contemplative repose.

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- Mark said, on 14/04/2019 at 11:49 am
  
  Indeed …
  
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Cate said, on 05/04/2019 at 8:15 am

What a brilliant creature, and the contrast with the red is beautiful. Nice capture, as always, Mark.

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:16 am
  
  Thanks Cate.
  
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Dee Petersen said, on 05/04/2019 at 7:38 am

So beautiful…thank you for sharing this quietly contemplative little creature…just wonderful.

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:18 am
  
  Thanks Dee.
  
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puzzleblume said, on 05/04/2019 at 7:21 am

Beautiful textures and colours and there always seem to be some aura of wisdom around a tree frog.

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:18 am
  
  The clarity in the eye … no clutter of mind reflected.
  
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ecopoet said, on 05/04/2019 at 7:08 am

Wise

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- Mark said, on 11/04/2019 at 10:17 am
  
  Indeed, beyond knowing, nature is …
  
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