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Learning to See | Where Grace Lives

Learning to See | Where Grace Lives

It’s that time of year again when the Monarch butterflies are making their fall migration. And it is still just

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Learning to See | The Gift of Paying Attention

Learning to See | The Gift of Paying Attention

I was standing at the kitchen sink one afternoon this week, loading the dishwasher and really in my head. I

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Learning to See | The Art of Imperfection

Learning to See | The Art of Imperfection

As I shared a few months ago, I didn’t have an overarching plan for this blog series. I had a

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Learning to See | Lessons From A Sunflower Farm

Learning to See | Lessons From A Sunflower Farm

There are a couple of things I know for sure. One, taking yourself on a field trip is always a

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Learning To See | How to Find Your Photographic Style

Learning To See | How to Find Your Photographic Style

Photographically speaking, style can be described as the distinctive characteristics of a photographer’s work. It isn’t one thing though. Style

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Learning to See | What the Eagles Taught Me About Photography

Learning to See | What the Eagles Taught Me About Photography

I used to have this misconception that all artists are preternaturally gifted in their creative abilities. And maybe that’s true

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Story Teller for Ali Edwards Design Team

Currently Teaching at Big Picture Classes.

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The week in photos. 🦋 Fact: I saw several Swal The week in photos. 🦋

Fact: I saw several Swallowtail and Monarch butterflies in the zinnia patch this week.
Feeling: It brings me so much joy to witness these delightful creatures in my garden. So happy to be a rest stop for them during their annual migration.

Fact: Most of the hummingbirds have already left to migrate south, but I’m still seeing a few stragglers around the yard.
Feeling: I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing their little squeaky chatter and seeing them zoom around the yard these past couple of months. I will be a little sad when they are gone, but so grateful for the delight they have brought to my summer.

Fact: My neighbor planted a pumpkin patch in her front yard.
Feeling: It’s so funny to see something so wild growing in the midst of all the perfectly manicured lawns around the neighborhood. The delight and whimsy of it make me smile every time I walk by.

Fact: Bright orange cosmos is popping up all over the neighborhood, and it’s a tell-tale sign that Autumn is here
Feeling: I find so much comfort and hope in the seasons and rhythms of nature. 

Fact: The evening sun is casting the most glorious amber color down my street as it sets.
Feeling: The golden hour is always my favorite time of day. It makes me feel peaceful and present, and it reminds me of everything that beautiful, good, and true about my life.

Fact: This past week the @aliedwardsdesinginc community has been exploring the concept of using facts and feelings as a writing formula for our storytelling adventures.
Feeling: I am so grateful to @aliedwards for sharing her special gifts to help us to tell the stories of our lives.
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Hello Autumn. . . . . #gatheredstyle #foreverfaffi Hello Autumn.
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The week in photos. Shadows and light. Little mome The week in photos. Shadows and light. Little moments of peace and presence. 
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A gift from the September garden. 💛 Follow alo A gift from the September garden. 💛

Follow along #a_tale_of_flowers, a collaborative group of flower enthusiasts and photographers where we share the beauty and magical life of flowers through our lens. 🌺 Next up: @dedevanraaij
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