“Above all birds, the hummingbird gives me that feeling of the mystery and the wonder of life. Such a vibrant little body, such color, and wings that beat faster than thought. I felt as if I could watch the whole of life if I could hold a hummingbird in my hand once.” Gladys Taber, The Book of ... read more
Learning to See | On Being A Beginner
In case you have ever felt embarrassed about a photo you've posted on the interwebs, may I present to you the first photo that I posted on my blog in August 2010. I had bought my first DSLR camera a few months prior and I was a total beginner at DSLR photography. Obviously. But I had ... read more
Learning to See | At the End of the Day
In a world that feels noisy and chaotic, taking photos of the sunset has always a grounding affect on me. The simple act of putting my camera up to my face, taking a deep breath, and composing my shot is calming in and of itself. Then there is the feeling of awe and wonder as I click the shutter and ... read more
The First Week of August
Have you ever stumbled across a quote or passage that just so perfectly puts into words what you feel, but didn't have the clarity to express yourself? That's how I felt when I read this: The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, lke the highest ... read more
Learning to See | The Benefit of Boredom
In case you were curious, below is a list of productive things I could have done this past week: In my neck of the woods, we've been living under a heat dome for the past two weeks. (#fixitjesus) When it's this hot outside, I find myself spending more time stuck inside which often leaves me ... read more
July Looked Like This
July looked liked bodacious bouquets and lots of garden goodness. July looked like long, hot days that stretch into sultry evenings. July looked like watching the baby bunnies happily munching away on the grass in the front yard. Little moments of delight and whimsy in my otherwise very ... read more
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