Arum lily by cocobella

Arum lily

Need a quiet and soft shot to calm down...

I heard bad news on TV : Hervé Gourdel, a 55-year-old Frenchman was kidnapped last Sunday in Tizi Ouzou, in Algeria, by a group connected to the Islamic State, which threatens to execute him within the next hours....
The same affiliated organisation asks his "brothers" to kill "dirty French" (and other people from USA, Australia..).
I'm French, but that is not the point.
I'm feeling angry, we are living in a mad world.
My older daughter has booked a travel to Tanzania, Africa at the beginning of 2015, I spent the last hour making research to evaluate the degree of dangerousness of it....

I think it could work for the theme of the week, flowers are in suspension aren't they ?
simply gorgeous - instant fav - no hint of your angry and stress - deep breath
September 23rd, 2014  
@lorrainelouise Thank Lorraine for the fav, that's the power of photography....a bubble of fresh air in a bad mood day !
September 23rd, 2014  
Agree - it is very important to find something beautiful to focus on at least once a day.
September 23rd, 2014  
@mwbc Thanks Megan, I use to be optimistic...I refuse to change ;)
September 23rd, 2014  
Love the light airy look a lot!
September 23rd, 2014  
Horrible news btw, the world just isn´t safe, and it´s a risk to travel to some places but hope Tanzania will be safe for your daughter
September 23rd, 2014  
Beautiful capture, Corinne. Yes, unfortunately we are living in a crazy world. We must be careful of where we go.
September 23rd, 2014  
really pretty shot
September 23rd, 2014  
@anazad511 So true, we are slowly erasing some destinations from our "travel list"...
September 23rd, 2014  
@susale Tanzania seems to have some troubles in the northern part and by the sea side too, especially in Dar es Salam, in the national park too ...it's dangerous to walk alone, or by night...so I'm still considering the possibility of canceling....
thanks for your comment Suze
September 23rd, 2014  
I agree, it's a mad world...sad too.
This is a beautifully processed photo... the kind I love! fav
September 23rd, 2014  
lovely picture. Ta fille va voyager toute seule ou avec une amie ?
September 23rd, 2014  
@parisouailleurs elle doit partir avec sa classe mais entre le virus ebola et le risque terroriste ... Ca commence a faire... L'école ne semble pas inquiète encore...
September 23rd, 2014  
Beautiful high key flower. If people would stop and look at them more often maybe there wouldn't be so much hate. I wish the best and hope the best for all captured by these barbrians hiding behind a cause as an excuse to kill. Big calm breaths are needed.
September 23rd, 2014  
Beautiful high key capture fav!
September 23rd, 2014  
Your picture is lovely... I really like the high key and soft colors. Today's news is so distressing, I have a hard time listening to it - bombs falling, decapitations occurring. Just so painful. I am sad that your daughter has to fear exploring the world. :(
September 23rd, 2014  
Fabulous high key, love it!
September 23rd, 2014  
Lovely high key! Great colours!
September 23rd, 2014  
Sparse and simple, but oh so lovely! Fav!
September 23rd, 2014  
Beautiful soft high key capture Corinne. So worrying having to make these decisions with your daughter about her travels.
September 23rd, 2014  
Beautiful.
September 23rd, 2014  
yes, it can be a dangerous world, but the vast majority of people are kind and loving and as beautiful as your photo. Even in the midst of chaos, most humans care deeply about others. Remember that.
September 23rd, 2014  
Excellent shot
September 23rd, 2014  
Nicely done
September 23rd, 2014  
Well done! I like the minimalism.
September 23rd, 2014  
Very nice love the negative space
September 23rd, 2014  
@cocobella il y a en effet des raisons de s'inquiéter
September 23rd, 2014  
Lovely high key shot.
September 23rd, 2014  
Beautiful!
September 23rd, 2014  
Such a lovely peaceful shot in contrast to your commentary.it is indeed a very mad world!thank you for sharing a bit of beauty.fav.
September 24th, 2014  
Stunning! Fav
September 24th, 2014  
Beautiful, a fav.
September 24th, 2014  
It is very sad the world at the moment, I' m Australian so understand where you are coming from. Prayers for all the people in these terrible situations. My son and husband travel overseas a lot with work and I must admit I am starting to worry more and more.
Lovely high key shot Corrine.
September 24th, 2014  
Beautiful high key work.
September 24th, 2014  
Simply beautiful! Very calming to a viewer, hopefully for you too!
September 24th, 2014  
I totally agree with you, we are living in a mad world :-( such a beautiful high key photo, fav and follow.
September 24th, 2014  
Simply stunning.
September 24th, 2014  
Beautiful!
September 24th, 2014  
The is exquisite and a fav. When I read what happened to this man and others, although I am far from a violent person, I feel i could do violence to those who did it, if I got the chance.
September 24th, 2014  
Congrats on the PP appearance.
September 24th, 2014  
wonderful high key image.
September 25th, 2014  
Lovely capture …fav
September 25th, 2014  
Wonderful high key shot....very sad news indeed!! When I am confronted with things like that I usually retreat to the ocean's edge!
September 25th, 2014  
This is gorgeous A Fav
September 25th, 2014  
fantastic. fav.
September 26th, 2014  
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