Daily Walks | Diane Varner

A Quiet Art

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:23:27 -0800

The act of weaving a web....a quiet art but definitely a craft worth aspiring to.

Here are a few more images of this spinning spider to enjoy...
— Diane

Hints of Her Presence

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:46:17 -0800

No matter how cold or long the winter, spring always gives hints of her Presence.

— Diane

Her Spirit Rose

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:49:41 -0800

In the flight of incredible lightness, her spirit rose.

— Diane

Best Friends

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:31:51 -0800

Last August when I went to Zion Nat'l Park, I realized I was very close
to an animal sanctuary that I had admired for many years. I had the
opportunity to visit this place and was amazed at what I found. Quite
honestly, I expected a layed-back atmosphere with happy animals
running around. I did find happy animals (dogs, cats, pigs, donkeys,
horses, rabbits...) but this place was by far, the most professionally
run animal shelter that I had ever seen.....

— Diane

Hope Has Spoken

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:20:42 -0800

Our heart knows, long before Hope has spoken.

— Diane

Sanctuary of Light

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:13:56 -0800

Into this sanctuary of light, my beloved and I fly.

— Diane

Finally Rest

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:52:49 -0800

let the waters rise and the spirits pass
let us drift into the dream
let us finally rest.

— Diane

Going the Distance

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:43:44 -0800

We each have that one blade of grass that is worth going the distance for.

— Diane

Nobility

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:19:34 -0800

There is nobility in each of us; we have only to act on it to have it fully recognized.

— Diane

Her Glow

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:38:36 -0800

So pleased to see sunshine today and the clouds moving on.
The San Francisco Bay Area has been drenched with rain
since January 17. It's amazing how everything truly seems
to awaken with just a bit of warmth.

Thanks so much for your visits to Daily Walks, everyone!

— Diane

Face the Fear

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:06:38 -0800

To leap from the limb, we must first face the fear that freezes us.

— Diane

Warmth

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:10:40 -0800

It is warmth in both body and spirit....

— Diane

Cling

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:32:10 -0800

Let the tides rise and fall....

— Diane

Will Be Full

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:08:10 -0800

Thoughts of Haiti quickly surfaced as I came upon this image in my archives.
How does a country survive such pain and loss?
How do any of us survive the unfathomable and continue on?
It is truly a mystery how from deep within,
emerges the hope and belief that,
what is now excruciatingly empty,
someday, somehow...
WILL BE FULL .

May this be so for Haiti and all her people.

— Diane

Stilled Point

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:52:41 -0800

There is a stilled point....

—Diane Varner

Weathered Wear

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:59 -0800

In your weathered wear you lay....

—Diane Varner

Daily Walks Blog Returns

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:58:07 -0800

I want to thank all you faithful viewers who came to my site
and corresponded with me while my blog and comments section
was on hiatus. I hope you enjoy the new images and find the
old ones entertaining as well!

—Diane Varner

Golden Riches

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:54:53 -0800

Just below the surface...

—Diane Varner

Colorful Drifting

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:52:36 -0800

Colorful drifting... may we all find the time!

—Diane Varner

Crows Caws

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:50:10 -0800

The crow caws, the wind shifts...

—Diane Varner

Night's Meadow

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:48:10 -0800

In the night's meadow...

—Diane Varner

Old Age

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:45:54 -0800

Have you ever noticed....?

—Diane Varner

Break Free

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:43:33 -0800

I wanted to break free....

—Diane Varner

A Pelican's Patience

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:28:09 -0800

I think these creatures are very old souls...

—Diane Varner

Winter Solstice - Finding the Light

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:23:32 -0800

Wishing Lightness and Love for each of you
in this season of Light.

View Winter Solstice Slideshow.

—Diane Varner

Keep Going

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:53:47 -0800

Shaking off the memory of the cold night's dew, they silently chanted...
keep going, keep growing, keep going.

—Diane Varner

Autumn in Zion National Park - Continued

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:19:57 -0800

Have uploaded a few more images from Zion. Enjoy!

—Diane Varner

Autumn in Zion National Park

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:31 -0800

Against the backdrop of a perfect, deep blue sky, I stood in awe at Zion's beauty...

Back from a gorgeous week in Zion and anxious to share my excitement of this mythical place. I will be uploading new images as the week progresses. Will keep you updated via Twitter.

Thanks for all your visits and correspondence, everyone!

—Diane Varner

Deep Breath

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:18:50 -0700

With each deep breath, our being swirls and unfurls towards serenity.

I'm off to seek serenity in Zion National Park for a week.
Hope to return with lots of images to share.
Have a good week, everyone.

—Diane Varner

Orbs of Orange

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:36:08 -0700

As I walked among the orbs of orange, I couldn't help but ponder the critter who had left his paw tracks on one of these great pumpkins...

View Pumpkin Series

Happy Halloween, everyone!

—Diane Varner

Wade in the Water

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:04:53 -0700

Those who truly live, wade in the water of their dreams even as their sun sets.

—Diane Varner

Your Swift Being

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:03:21 -0700

Hope each of you are having a good week!

—Diane Varner

Ever-So-Graceful Release

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:41:24 -0700

The awe of autumn is in the ever-so-graceful release of what once was,
coupled with the promise of what will be.

—Diane Varner

Already Consumed

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:26:05 -0700

Submission for Photo Friday - Fast Food Theme.

—Diane Varner

The Perched Pigeon

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:38:34 -0700

Even among the kingdom of concrete walls, nature rarely spares her colors.

—Diane Varner

Swimming In Dawn

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:36:07 -0700

A spectacular way to begin October... swimming in dawn.

—Diane Varner

Follow

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:59:05 -0700

When the leaves rustle and the wind calls your name, follow, remembering....
the darker the path, the brighter the destination.

—Diane Varner

Summer's Last Breath

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:44:40 -0700

To all those in the Northern Hemisphere...wishing you an abundantly colorful Autumn!

—Diane Varner

Light Upon Light

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:19:49 -0700

Light Upon Light, the brilliant morning scatters the Light.

Thanks for all your visits, everyone!

—Diane Varner

Resting Remnants

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:49:07 -0700

The remnants of the day are always laid to rest.

—Diane Varner

Pure Peace

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:55:56 -0700

Wishing each of you a PEACEful weekend!

—Diane Varner

Puppy Charm

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:50:47 -0700

Puppy Charm

Meet Millie... my parents' current tormentor and charmer.

When my "senior" parents recently lost their dog of 13 years, my siblings quickly encouraged them to get a new pal. Mind you, I thought an older dog would be perfect, matching the pace of my parents' lifestyle. But along came this bouncing, curious puppy with all her overwhelming, energetic charm. Of course, I use the word charm; my parents would call it otherwise. She has kept them hopping, jumping, cursing and "occasionally" laughing, as she tugs and digs her way through home and garden. (Don't worry, Mom & Dad, she'll outgrow this in a FEW years!)

—Diane Varner

A Week In The Arizona Desert

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:00:27 -0700

Recently seeking an entirely new environment, I found it in the Arizona Desert. Ironically, the landscape reminded me of the ocean here at home (California) in its vastness, sense of space and found serenity. It is a place that is profoundly quiet yet is abundant with life... cottontails, hawks, hummingbirds, lizards, wild pigs and more.

Bob (my husband) and I hiked many trails and were fortunate enough to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. As we walked through the Hohokan Indian ruins, a storm came in just as the sun was setting. On that particular evening, I felt like I had found the gateway to the heavens in that gorgeous Arizona sky.

You can view the full set here: Arizona 2009

— Diane Varner

Your Embrace

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:31:10 -0700

Your Embrace is Everything

Happy Mid-Summer, everyone!

— Diane Varner

The Gift of Summer Light

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:11:00 -0700

I recently had the opportunity to witness a gorgeous sunset!

I hope you are all enjoying your summer. I want to thank you for your continued support while I continue to rebuild Daily Walks. I'll let you know when my blog is up and running again... in the meantime, enjoy my images via my Gallery.

All the best to each of you.

— Diane Varner

Shipwrecked

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:34:46 -0700

Due to a database failure, my blog has been lost. The good news is.... I will be rebuilding it, editing out the older images and filling it with new. In the meantime, I've added a new "Galleries" page on my website which links to old and new images for your viewing: http://www.dianevarner.com/galleries.html

So, although feeling a bit Shipwrecked, Daily Walks will return. Thank you to each of you for all your support and emails that I have received. I really appreciate it!

I'll keep you posted via Twitter and this feed.

— Diane Varner