Robin's Sunset by Orinoor

Vue • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Jan 11, 2011

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Robin's Sunset - January 2011 When I sat down to write my thoughts for a new year, it became very clear what my priorities are; love, family and making every moment count. It reminded me of something I learned a few years ago, while I was still commuting to work every day and I would like to share it with you. I took the same route to work everyday and came to notice the smaller things on my drive, such as where the first spring blossoms would show or when the farmer would plant his first crop. My favorite times of year were Spring and Fall, when my drive coincided with sunrise and sunset. On an early spring day, waiting in traffic, I noticed a bright green lawn across the way and the many robins dotting it's surface. As I drew alongside I noticed the robins were not busily looking for food, but standing straight up, all looking in the same direction. I wondered about that as I passed, it seemed so odd. The evening drive found me in anticipation as I drew closer to that same lawn and then I saw them, all the robins. They stood straight up, all looking in the same direction, and I realized it was a different direction this time. Then it dawned on me, as I saw their shadows stretching out behind them, that they all stood facing the setting sun. It was the same sight, every morning and evening, the robins all standing and watching the rise and set of the sun. It is a beautiful thing the robins have taught me, simple and probably obvious to most, but the sort of thing I had not thought about for a long time. Now, when I can, I do as the robins do and my life is richer for it. May you all have a wonderful New Year and thank you all for making my life richer as well.

Comments (46)

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jmherve

3:30PM | Thu, 13 January 2011

That's quite my point of view ! Elsewhere, your picture is enchantress !

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drifterlee

3:54PM | Thu, 13 January 2011

Very pretty!!!!

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tulipe

12:08PM | Fri, 14 January 2011

Beautiful scene! The story makes it really come to life.

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aerrynn

3:07AM | Sun, 16 January 2011

A really great and beautiful image!

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artrager

1:04PM | Sun, 16 January 2011

Thank you for creating such a beautiful image as proof of your insightful observations of the natural world.

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Ac-Dc

1:57AM | Mon, 17 January 2011

gorgeous and perfect.

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Chipka

10:33AM | Tue, 18 January 2011

This is gorgeous and I love the lesson involved as well. As a straight render, this is one of those deliciously moody pieces that is completely relaxing and quite gorgeously done. As a render with a text description, it takes on a parable-like quality that works perfectly with what you've learned and are passing on. I've had similar experiences with starlings and grackles: they're not as polite as robins, and they're quite gregarious: kinda like frat-boys at a keg party...you hear them long before you see them. I love it when one can pause and learn something new, even if that pause happens to be a purely internal thing. This is fantastic work and quite moving as well.

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