“When I say, “I hope this email finds you well,” what I mean is this: I hope you get to drink your coffee before it gets cold. I hope you’re in a sweet season of life. I hope you witness a miracle. I hope something good happens to you. I hope you see a dog….
Tag: photography
Attention
“Your attention is basically a currency. And what you spend it on matters. You can spend it on outrage, and the world feels angrier. You can spend it on kindness, and the world feels a little softer. The thing is, you only have so much to spend, right? It’s a finite resource, so what will…
Poetry
Our first snow of the season happened overnight and we woke up to poetry. These photos were only taken from my balcony, but you get the idea. It all made me want to read Robert Frost. Especially this last image taken with my phone before the sun was up completely. “…The woods are lovely, dark…
Let them be
“You know what’s underrated? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something that lights them up. Let them shine, even if it’s not your thing.” — unknown…
Both. Equally.
“There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and one that requires peace.” — unknown A succession of inordinately hectic and high pressure workweeks has come to a close. I snapped my laptop shut a little early this afternoon and took Finn for a damp and overdue walk. I spent some extra time…
No filter fall filter
The late afternoon sun combined with autumn’s changing leaves makes for the most beautiful warm glow. Letting the season provide the natural photo filter is a no brainer. (34 of 41)
It is well with my soul
“When peace like a river, attends my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, You have taught me to knowIt is well, it is well, with my soul.” — hymn by Horatio Spafforc I was just pausing to reflect on gratitude for beauty, blessings, and answered prayer. As far as beauty, this was my…
Plot twist
“I hope you get a plot twist — and I hope it’s really beautiful. Like a new beginning. Or a second chance. Or the miracle you hoped for but never really expected. I hope everything changes and the light seeps in somehow. I hope you see things start to unfold. I hope your soul undergoes…
Saturday Silence
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Friday’s foliage
When you hear Nat King Cole, even though no music is playing. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. (29 of 41)
Breathtaking
I don’t care what performance you’re there to see, the Fox Theater in St. Louis is worth the price of admission based on atmosphere and architecture alone. (19 of 41)
Waiting
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” — Friedrich Nietzsche This was one from a series of fall photos that popped up in my memories today. I took it exactly one year ago. The leaves have not quite begun their transition yet this year…and it dawned on me that…
Feelin’ Fine
Finnegan. Face. Flower. And a Fall walk with my favorite fur friend. (Brought to you by the letter F.) (16 of 41)
Slow going
Colors are slow to arrive this year. But I’m fully embracing every bit I find. This last one made me laugh. This is literally the only branch on the entire tree that has made the turn. I guess somebody had to go first. (15 of 41)
Weekend colors
Just a few images from a weekend spent celebrating my mom’s birthday. Beautiful in every way. (13 of 41)
Fingerprints
“Never apologize for your eccentricities. They’re your fingerprint.” – Diane Keaton A lone tomato ripening on a vine draped over the wrong side of a privacy fence — with a heart-shaped leaf, I might add. A blue rubber duck randomly perched on a curb. An expressive garbage can. A leaf showing off in the sun….
Of gardens and gratitude
I noticed this evening that the days are definitely getting markedly shorter and it made me just the tiniest bit anxious. The loss of daylight can sometimes contribute to seasonal blues and I’m really not ready for it. So I thought I would share tip (abbreviated – click on the link for full text) from…
Colors of Winter
“The color of springtime is flowers; the color of winter is in our imagination.” – Terri Guillemets, author Today I decided to follow the herd of bird nerds and make a quick road trip to the migratory bird sanctuary in Alton, Illinois. A young snowy owl recently made a rare appearance, so I wanted to see…
Hello, Lovely…
A little Sunday morning drive around my home town. Love.
Perfectly Flawed
Imperfect flowers. For whatever reason, this seems to be a trend over the past few days. I spotted the above FrankenConeflowers during my run this morning. Below is a photo I took as I watched in fascination as a man painstakingly worked his way through dozens of bundles of flowers trying to find the perfect…
Lots of Lanterns
Last night was a special showing of the Lantern Festival at the Garden, set aside just for photographers and photo hobbiests. Smaller crowds…respectful observers…quiet collective concentration and admiration…it was lovely. My gear (and resume) wasn’t as sophisticated as many (most) of the participants, but I enjoyed myself. And I am quite happy with the images and…
Waiting…Wandering…Wonderful
Last night before the lanterns were lit at the Garden, I took a leisurely walk around the grounds and soaked in all of the flowers currently in bloom…
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