It’s the same moon

Full moon partly hidden behind the clouds and reflecting in the sea in Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, October 2021

Full moon partly hidden behind the clouds and reflecting in the sea in Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, October 2021

A photo of the full moon I took during my travels and now have submitted to LensCultures Art Awards Contest

Often when I’ve been missing some place, or felt homesick during my travels, I’ve looked up at the moon and thought that it’s the same moon shining down at all the different places of the whole world uniting the world and also being amazed by that fact. And it’s the same with the seas, they are all connected at some point.Β 

This photo is taken in Arugam Bay, Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, in October 2021 and I’ve submitted it to LensCulture ArtAwards competition. It was a very special moment and one of those where I thought, “should I go get my camera, or should I just enjoy the moment”. Because you don’t need to photograph everything in life. But, I’m happy I got my camera out and, during the time I edited it before uploading it, I didn’t even notice that it was 16 degrees Celsius in my house and I was fully back in the moment when I took the photo.

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50 responses to “It’s the same moon”

  1. aparna12

    This is so beautiful. And yes, your thoughts are more beautiful❀❀❀ 😊😊😊

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Wasn’t the moon beautiful?!! And, it is amazing that the moon, and the sun too, are the same all over the world. Wish that more people would see the things that unites us and not the things that separates us. Think there would me more peace in the world then. And, when I’ve been traveling I sort of think that people are the same, have the same thoughts and values, all over the world. Oh, I don’t know πŸ˜‰

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  2. The Hinoeuma

    Cool shot. You are definitely not in the US.

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thank you πŸ™ No, this photo is taken in Sri Lanka last year. But now I’m in the north of Sweden where it looks completely different. But don’t you think it’s possible to take photos like this in the US? Somewhere along one of the coasts?

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  3. chasingtheperfectmoment

    I’m glad you got your camera out…we all get to share in the beauty. πŸ™‚

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thanks! I’m glad I went and got my camera too. But sometimes I’m lazy … and other times I just enjoy the moment. Like two days ago I was driving in my car and it was the most beautiful day with white snow and the sky was pink and apricot, would have loved to take a photo of it but I was on the highway so it was impossible to stop but, I drove a little bit slower so I could enjoy the beauty.

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  4. snorkeling tour bali

    Come joins us for the tour

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Oh, I do hope I get to come back to Bali soon! It’s paradise πŸ–οΈ

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      1. snorkeling tour bali

        Mybe the next years

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      2. Helena And The Sea

        That’s one of my wishes for 2023 πŸ™

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  5. Nguyα»…n Thα»‹ PhΖ°Ζ‘ng TrΓ’m

    the light captured is divine, wow..

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thank you πŸ™ the moon is so important to me. And, I’m affected by it. Moved into my house on a full moon too!

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      1. Nguyα»…n Thα»‹ PhΖ°Ζ‘ng TrΓ’m

        Many legends have been lunar related, there are truths in such tales.. Merry Christmas my friend.

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      2. Helena And The Sea

        Merry Christmas to you too πŸŽ„

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      3. Nguyα»…n Thα»‹ PhΖ°Ζ‘ng TrΓ’m

        ❀

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  6. seankfletcher

    I like it very much, Helena. Majestic was the first word that came to mind.

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thank you! It was an amazing moon. And the half moon I saw infront of my house this morning was impressive too πŸ™‚

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  7. .Killa.

    Wow! that is definitely a beautiful sight to see 🀩🀩. I am glad that you were able to photograph it because while many of us get to see the moon not many of us get to witness it quite like that lol.

    And you are so right about not everything needing to be videoed or pictured; sometimes it’s good to just enjoy the moment 🀟☺️☺️.

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Yes, strangely enough, I’m not fully in the moment when I’m photographing since there’s so much to keep an eye on with the camera and the settings and everything. But, when looking back at the photo it takes me back to the moment I took it. So, there’s a strange thing going on there πŸ˜‰

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      1. .Killa.

        Yup, something definitely going on there haha. I definitely understand what you’re saying πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ˜„. We (generally speaking) are not fully able to take-in or appreciate the moment when we have to be tinkering with equipment or managing assets but because you did it, you now have a cool photo that captures an interesting moment in time basically forever so πŸ™ŒπŸ˜πŸ˜†.

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      2. Helena And The Sea

        Indeed it does 😸

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      3. .Killa.

        Haha exactly πŸ™ŒπŸ‘πŸ˜‚πŸ’™

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  8. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections

    A beautiful image that I find to be mystical! Well done!

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thank you πŸ™ I just love the moon, it’s so special to me. Might be because of my roots as a yogi. When practicing Ashtanga we only got Saturdays and full and new moon off. The moon days were so welcome, and there’s a special kind of energy around the moon

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections

        Given your love for the moon, you’ll like this beach walk from the past.

        18 – Moon *

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      2. Helena And The Sea

        Thanks πŸ™ loved it! Also, beautiful photos. Hope I get to take some more of the moon and some like the ones featured on your post too.

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      3. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections

        Glad you enjoyed the essay! πŸ˜ƒ

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      4. Helena And The Sea

        I really did πŸ™

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  9. unholypursuit

    Gorgeous! Splendid!

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Yes, the moon is amazing! Saw an very nice half moon today!

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      1. unholypursuit

        There was a bright star by the moon tonight. They say it was Jupiter.

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      2. Helena And The Sea

        Oh, it Jupiter still hanging out with the moon? It started happening more than a month ago. First I thought it was a satellite, but it’s more fun to think that Jupiter is hanging out with the moon πŸ˜‰

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      3. unholypursuit

        I too, at first thought it was a satellite, too, but I looked it up and that’s what it said. I don’t know how long they normally hang out together but it was pretty to watch. πŸ™‚

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  10. Technews404

    Thank you so much for sharing unique information in your blog post I really like it.

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  11. David Linebarger

    Beautiful.

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  12. Angry Bird

    Mesmerising..❀

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thank you πŸ™ it was a very special moon. As most of the full moons are πŸ˜‰

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      1. Angry Bird

        You are welcome..And it’s beautifully n wonderfully captured..😍😍Please take the credits for that..πŸ˜€

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      2. Helena And The Sea

        I will πŸ™ I have an ability to see what might make a good photo πŸ˜‰

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      3. Angry Bird

        πŸ™‚πŸ˜€

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  13. Yelling Rosa

    Hi,
    Nice post.
    I have liked your posts, but my gravatar doesn’t show up.
    Take care πŸ™‚

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thanks πŸ™ and take care to you too!

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  14. Belladonna

    Gorgeous!

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thanks! πŸ™‚

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  15. disturbedByVoices

    Such a beautiful shot, and Sri Lanka too! Wow. πŸ’€πŸ–€

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thanks πŸ™ I know when I see a good photo.

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  16. Gabriel Riquelme

    This is really beautiful Thank you

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Thank you πŸ™ it was a beautiful moon and a beautiful moment indeed.

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  17. Razz n Roze

    Right on, you got to take the photo and be in the moment at the same time. That is awesome. From the reflection of the light off the clouds and the water, it seems it’s one of those bright moons where you could see your own shadow.

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    1. Helena And The Sea

      Yes, it was a very beautiful moon and scenery and I’m happy I went and got my camera out.

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