The Natural Order – WPC
“There is no ‘natural order’, only the way things are.”
Hanna Rosin
This week’s challenge “order” brought to my mind the many aspects of nature that are as orderly as anything arranged by the hand of man. Creationists may argue with scientists over how it all started and why it all works so well, but one thing is certain, there are amazing examples of order to be found in nature.
“Dance first, think later. It’s the natural order.”
Samuel Beckett
Have you ever given any thought to our universe, and how every single thing in it has a purpose? From the tiniest insect to the tallest tree, we are only beginning to understand the importance of the elements that surround us.
“I have a kind of respect – a worshipful attitude even – for nature and the natural order.”
Sidney Poitier
I must agree with Mr. Poitier -whatever your beliefs it is impossible for a thinking person to overlook the wonders that surround us. Having a bad day or feeling a bit blue? A simple walk among the trees or a deep breath of an ocean breeze is oftentimes enough to get set right again.
“Creativity is the natural order of life. Life is energy – pure creative energy.”
Julia Cameron
How is it that the ocean’s waves roll in with a perfect tempo – and leave behind an amazing pattern on the sand? How do those patterns remain visible many centuries later to tell us what our earth must have looked like long before we humans arrived? Closer examination of the chaos around us demonstrates the incredible complexity of perfectly arranged shapes and lines more often than not.
“The natural order will emerge only if we let go of the fear of the disorder.”
Judith Malina
I admire the scientists who explore and explain the complexities of our universe as much as I appreciate the faith of those who believe in a powerful creator. For me though, it’s enough to recognize and appreciate the beauty of the world around us without understanding the how and why. Would that everyone could simply accept the perspectives of those whose ideology differs from their own. If only.
Beautiful sentiment behind these stunning shots 🙂
Beautiful photography. Love the “Waterlines” very much.
Coming to these gorgeous pictures late as you can see. That’s what happens when you are a new grandpa 🙂 Best wishes Tina
Thanks Andrew…and BIG congratulations on the new grand baby Andrew! >
Thanks so much Tina
I love this post especially how thoughtfully you combine the text with the quotes and the photos. I have started noticing that so much of nature and our bodies are reflected in each other… how a walnut looks so much like the brain, how the whorl of a fingerprint is seen in the design and format of a shell…So many examples.
Your photographs are very dramatic and beautiful. Well done!!!
Peta
Thanks so much Peta-especially for your thoughts on nature and the human body. Really interesting perspective I hadn’t thought about
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what a beautiful post Tina😜 Love the shots & the words brilliant…as always!!!
Thanks GF! Always good to see you pop up 🙂 >
🙂 Beautiful examples, dear Tina!
Have a very HAPPY Sunday 🙂
Thank you HF, and a happy week to you!
This topic could be debated ad nauseum but hopefully above any debate is the recgognition that nature is exceptional.
Precisely Abrie! Thanks for stopping by.
Great take on the challenge, Tina! It’s funny that we chose the same title – with two very different ways of looking at order in nature. Love your macro perspective!
Thanks Tiny – always enjoy your “bird’s eye view” approach!
Tina,
These are terrific selections for the challenge. Nature does have a certain order if we look carefully.
My favorite is ‘Ripples’. It looks like it could be anything. Before I read the title I thought it was sand
in the morning after the waves have washed away.
Have a super weekend …
Isadora 😎
Thanks Issy – have a good week!
Beautiful photos Tina and a powerful message – especially the last 2 sentences!!!
Thanks Nora – it’s a crazy world these days. Someone once said “if only we could all just get along.” Wouldn’t that be lovely?!
The beautiful order of nature could not be illustrated better than in your photos, quotes, and personal reactions. I love this post.
Many thanks Dor, glad this one resonated with you.
A great and thoughtful take on the challenge! I did give a little thought to posting something along these lines (not that I could have expressed myself as eloquently as you did), but the engineer in me won out. My thought is that there is a big difference between “order” as it appears in nature vs. that created by humans. I think that order in nature actually comes out of a chaotic process, whereas humans look for simplistic and straightforward solutions that result in a kind of order that is not always pleasant.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment KJ, I agree whole=heartedly!
Doesn’t get much better than the orderly lines and patterns of mother nature..well captured Tina. All great shots 🙂
Many thanks Andy!
As the old saying goes, there is a reason for madness never on orders. Love the sand, Tina.
Thanks Perpetua – those old sayings do have a way of stating the truth, don’t they?!
‘the ocean’s waves roll in with a perfect tempo’ and patterns in the sand. So very observant as usual, Tina. Nature may be wild and unpredictable like seasons coming and going as and when they like, but there is certainly order in the simple things right in front of us. Come to think of it, there is order when a day comes and goes – the sun rises, and the sun sets. Every, single, day and this whole cycle is such an amazing wonder of this world. Our world operates in patterns and cycles more than we know it 😀 Hope you are enjoying summer, Tina. Go out there and enjoy the warm weather, and take more photos 🙂
🙂 Thanks Mabel. Hadn’t thought of daybreak/sunset but you’re right, it to is a marvelous example of order.
Wonderful 🙂
Thanks T!
Such beautiful pictures..
Thanks very much Ashwini
Superb photos. The first one of the sunset on the ripples is wonderful. I agree. There is so much order in nature right down to the pecking order. Like you, a walk in nature fills me with wonder and a quiet tranquility.
Thanks Irene – it would be a nicer world if more of us took advantage of nature’s wonders, don’t you think??
Absolutely.
Awesome images! Love your mind’s eye 😊
Thanks very much Trees!
Incredibly beautiful, Tina! These natural orders are so well presented here.
Thank you so much for sharing with us!
My pleasure Amy, thanks for stopping by!
This is one of my favorite posts of your Tina! Such beautiful writing and photos and such thought provoking prose. I do often wonder about these things. Our planet and nature are quite extraordinary.
Many thanks Nicole – your lovely comment is much appreciated!
And there’s even order within chaos 🙂 Enjoyed your post Tina; as always something to reflect on and appreciate and admire.
Thanks so much Liz – great to e-see you :0)
I always like seeing an announcement that a new post from you awaits. Your combination of thoughtful reflection, photos and wondrous quotes are always welcome and provocative. This reflection on the wonder and order of nature is especially intriguing. Like for you, Nature is a my way to set things right again, again. As you note, if only all could just be accepting of each other and in appreciating nature–that combination would make the world a better place. Thanks again for a lovely post.
What a beautiful comment Patti, thanks so much for the lovely compliment and for sharing your own thoughts on the subject. Much appreciated.
I like your thoughts in the final paragraph. Great pix as always.
Thanks John – seems there are more who agree than disagree but somehow all we hear about is the latter 😦
This is a very sophisticated tribute to Nature, Tina❣️Lovingly calming and thoughtprovoking images. x
Thanks very much Dina – especially gratifying from a fellow nature lover!
Don’t know if mine counts(a little prejudice) however I think this combination of photos and writings, especially your thoughts are some of your best……..and that’s saying a lot.
Waterlines, may be a painting on a Venetian blind.
Yours counts more than anyone else’s 🙂
Lovely set of images, Tina!
Thanks Sue – always nice to see you checking in!
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Lovely pictures Tina
Thanks Arv
you are welcome 🙂
Beautiful! 🙂
Many thanks Livingfully – love your “handle” !
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Beautiful examples of order in nature. Never ceases to amaze me…the order and the variety.
Absolutely Sharon – thanks for chiming in!
“Waterlines” speaks volumes for the majesty of nature. Well done.
Thanks very much Sally – glad that one resonated with you
Beautiful! Love Waterlines, Tina.
Thanks Jane, Bohicket River during a beautiful sunset.