Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.
Helen Keller
Vogue France September 2012
What are your favorite moments in the day? Some of my favorite moments in a day are the quietest moments. I love the tranquility of the hour before a new day has arrived almost as much as the solitude of dusk as the sun sets in the horizon. There is something so serene about the fading light.
I remember driving with one of my roommates through the dark French countryside once as we made our way back home. Suddenly she stopped in the middle of the road and said “Look, it is so beautiful now.” We had just gone past an open field and it was a clear night. It seemed like every constellation was in sparkling, full view (I wish I could remember them all, but always look for Orion’s belt first!) We got out of the car and just stared up for a few silent moments.
Don’t internalize darkness, but let it inspire you to really sort through your thoughts and appreciate a quiet moment. Learning to be content in every moment, even a dark one, is difficult, but can be wonderful.
Have a lovely week!
Late at night is always my favorite. Beautiful photos 🙂
Well said, I love the tranquil beauty of nighttime, it seems so peaceful. Interesting editorial, she has the most powerful stare!
i loveeeee these images!! i love fall/winter especially because all the glitz and glamour and sultry-ness come out to play!! fur, lace & crystals! love it all!!
You are right … I like late night as well as really early morning. The calm is endearing.
Great shots. First one is intense.
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Beautiful photos! There really is nothing better than those moments before my alarm goes off in the morning, or before I fall asleep at night. Darkness and quite can be really lovely. Have a great week!
Darkness can be so magical, can’t it? Beautiful post, love! xoxo
Early afternoon is my favorite… probably because I’m most awake, lol.
Evenings are my favourite and those photographs are stunning and breathtaking.
Letting the darkness inspire you…I love that. It sounds like it was a great moment on that drive when you got out of the car and just stared at your surroundings.
Love the dark clothes and the beautiful eyes in these images!
My friend was great at reminding us to really enjoy the moment! We are all caught up in our day to day lives that it can be so easy to ignore our beautiful surroundings!
Beautiful post! I love the peaceful nature of quiet and darkness. Dusk is by far my favorite time of day.
I love peaceful and quiet moments also. For me it’s a great time to relax and ponder on things. Usually that’s when I’m most creative. Thanks for sharing this!
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Really inspiring. I agree, though it may be difficult at times, learning and letting the moment inspire you is the way to go. Lovely post! Stunning images.
i think that quote is very inspirational and the pictures are STUNNING
xo
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I love when the sun shines and the sky is clear. Everything is just so hopeful.
i really like early morning when i’m just waking up, gathering my thoughts, energizing for the rest of the day 🙂
Lovely pictures. One of my favorite moments is waking up in my cozy bed in the morning when it is chilly outside, and sleeping in for just five more minutes.
*Erin
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This post was so inspiring.I love too the silent peacefulness before the beginning of a new day.It’s the moment I enjoy the most.xx Coco